Monkey Records presents:
NZ singer/songwriter night featuring Tim Guy, Bond Street Bridge & Hannah Curwood

Tuesday 10th August
Windmill,
22 Blenheim Gardens
Brixton, London SW2 5BZ

Three of New Zealand’s most unique and talented independent singer/songwriters, Tim Guy, Bond Street Bridge and Hannah Curwood get together for a special night of beguiling songs and melodies from Aotearoa/NZ.

Tim Guy (dreamy folk pop)

Born in Australia, Tim Guy spent time living in Papua New Guinea as a child, but these days resides in Auckland, NZ. He is an ever-changing, evolving songwriter, constantly pushing the boundaries of his craft whilst remaining within the parameters of traditional song structure. Tim has 3 albums to his name, 2004’s Blazey (produced by Bic Runga), 2007’s self-produced and fast becoming lo-fi classic ‘Hummabyes’ and 2010’s ‘Big World’, a lush production as the antithesis of the previous release.

Tim has toured New Zealand many times over the last few years building up a loyal fanbase and developing into a consummate performer and entertainer. Following the release of his latest album ‘Big World’ in May 2010, Tim is taking it to the world on a tour throughout NZ, Australia and Europe.

“Memorable, compelling melodies…” – NZ Musician
“Soft pop which just charms like crazy.” – Elsewhere
“It all sounds effortless and the songs roll along like some kind of blissed out Sunday afternoon.” – Eavesdrop

Bond Street Bridge (cinematic folk noir)

Bond Street Bridge is the solo project of New Zealander Sam Prebble, who has become a fixture of the Auckland indie-folk scene over the past few years, playing mandolin, fiddle and guitar in a wide range of up-and-coming bands.

The live set is a solo show in which Sam uses loop pedals and tape echoes to build up layers of guitar, violin, minimalistic beats and vocals to produce a hypnotic, compelling and original sound.  Audiences are drawn in to the strange world Bond Street Bridge conjours up with a combination of compelling, poetic lyrics and sonically lush instrumental arrangements.

In 2008, Bond Street Bridge released his debut album ‘The Mapmakers’ Art’ on Monkey Records, and since then has toured extensively around New Zealand and  Australia.

‘The Mapmaker’s Art is one of the finest collections of homegrown music to cross this desk in a while… a joyously cinematic listening experience’ Real Groove
‘Very different and very good indeed’ Graham Reid (top 40 albums 2008)
‘Darkly beautiful in it’s ingenuity.’ Cheese on Toast

Hannah Curwood (ethereal folk pop)

Hannah has her own, authentic musical voice.  She writes folk-pop with a dark edge, weaving a delicate balance between dulcet pop melodies and something darker and more ambient.  An obsession with Burt Bacharach and 60’s style backing vocals is melded with the black poetry of Nick Cave and the eclectic beauty of Kate Bush to produce something entirely unique.  Live, her ethereal voice is accompanied by fierce electric guitar, strings, percussion and a plethora of backing vocals.
Hannah has recently contributed backing vocals to the new Dimmer record Degrees Of Existence and the latest release from The Checks, Alice By The Moon.
Curwood will be touring the UK and Europe from June – August 2010, with a 3 piece ensemble.

“Curwood’s distinctive voice and poetic songwriting put her debut ahead of the folky pack” -Sunday Star Times
“One of the most beautiful singing voices to emerge from these shores” - Satellite Magazine.
“Refreshing honesty, coupled with defiant, insolent intelligence” – Gyro Magazine.
“Beautiful melodies, catchy choruses and intimate themes” -Dunedinmusic.com.