TOI and friends present Kirikā (burning, feverish)
The dancefloor lights up this October as Wellington’s soul/funk/roots collective TOI pays tribute to Aotearoa’s overlooked 1970s boogie scene. Inspired by artists like Dalvanius, Mark Williams, Collision, Prince Tui Teka, The Yandall Sisters, 1860, and Tina Cross, TOI reimagines these sonic taonga live - following the renewed interest sparked by John Baker and Alan Perrot’s 2017 compilation Heed the Call: Whakarongo Ngā Tamariki.
TOI has spent over a decade bringing grooves to crowds across New Zealand and Australia, supporting acts like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ocean Alley, Fat Freddy’s Drop, and Tash Sultana. This one-night-only show features Wellington’s leading lady of soul Lisa Tomlins, TOI’s Conway Jeune (aka C-Way Green from Fat Freddy’s Drop), and a special guest to be announced.
TOI is made up of Conway Jeune (guitar/vocals), Bryn Van Vliet (sax/BVs), Jules Blewman (guitar), Luther Hunt (drums/BVs), Kaito Walley (trombone/percussion), Daniel Hayles (keys/synths) and Johnny Lawrence (bass).
