Two of New Zealand’s most unique and talented independent singer/songwriters, Tim Guy and Bond Street, tour Europe for the first time, bringing their music to intimate venues in the UK, France, Germany, Switzerland and Czech Republic.

Tim Guy (dreamy folk pop)

After being born in Australia, and then spending his formative years growing up in Papua New Guinea and New Zealand, Tim Guy is a wanderer at heart. Now residing permanently in Auckland New Zealand, his ever-changing and evolving songwriting style constantly pushes the boundaries of folk music while he keeps the spirit and tradition of the genre close to his heart.

With 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 Guy continues to forge ahead as one of the country’s freshest and most talented songwriters. Having toured New Zealand several times his loyal fanbase continues to build as his reputation grows as a charming and consummate performer and entertainer. Following the release of his latest album ‘Big World’ in May 2010, Tim is off to wander again on a tour throughout NZ, Australia and Europe.

“Memorable, compelling melodies…” – NZ Musician
“Gentle mature heavenly pop.” – 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 evocative, 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

Bond Street Bridge

Fri 6 Aug – Klaus Abendbrot, Berlin, Germany
Sun 8 Aug – Lewes Arms, Lewes, East Sussex, UK

Tim Guy & Bond Street Bridge
Tue 10 Aug – The Windmill, Brixton, London, UK w/ Hannah Curwood
Thu 12 Aug – Portobello Acoustic Sessions, Notting Hill, London, UK
Fri 13 Aug – The Spice of Life, Soho, London, UK w/ Hannah Curwood
Sat 14 Aug – Inspiral Lounge, Camden, London, UK w/ DJ Balkanetic
Mon 16 Aug – Halfmoon Unplugged, Putney, London, UK
Tue 17 Aug – Jingle Jangle, Steeles, Chalk Farm, London, UK
Thu 19 Aug – Espace B, Paris, France
Thu 26 Aug – Café Kairo, Bern, Switzerland
Sat 28 Aug – Café Galao, Stuttgart, Germany
Thu 2 Sep – Hafen 2, Offenbach, Germany
Sat 3 Sep – Hasenshaukel, Hamburg, Germany
Thu 9 Sep – POPKOMM, Berlin, Germany
Tue 14 Sep – East of Eden, Berlin, Germany
Sat 18 Sep The Royal Oak, Prague, Czech Republic