Troy Kingi, Dallas Tamaira (Fat Freddy’s Drop), Rio Hemopo (TrinityRoots) will perform with a full band tracks from American singer/songwriter Bill Withers’ incredible catalogue, including ‘Lean on Me’, ‘Lovely Day’, ‘Grandma’s Hands’, and ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’.
Kingi has been described by the NZ Music Commission as “our Northland treasure”, an artist who uses collaboration and genre to progress his celebrated sound.
He talks to Charlotte Ryan about the influence of Bill Withers, ahead of the Aotearoa tribute tour.
Bill Withers Social Club Aotearoa Tour:
Friday April 26 - Wellington Opera House
Saturday April 27 - Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre (Aotea Centre), Auckland|
Friday May 10 - Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch
Troy Kingi, on tour with the Bill Withers Social Club Photo:
The Bill Withers Social Club Photo:
