This Concert came out of the "Blue" figuratively speaking....nothing that NASHA has done before, with a new lineup of musicians and singers. Two guitar players - Shewon and Jackson came over one afternoon and were jamming some Blues and sounded awesome. One thing led to another and this concept evolved. Added 2 more phenomenal guitar players - Christopher and Warren, horn players and many more singers from the community, from school and a little older and we had an amazing and eclectic team on stage - Indian, Sri Lankan, Mexican, Samoan, Asian, Czech, Maori, South African, Polish and Dutch...and not for their ethnicities but for their love of music and their sheer talent. It was a successful evening, with mostly supportive family and friends. As the idea evolved, we once again decided to help out a Charity...so we saved up a little token to donate to NZ Red Cross Flood relief. Thanks team...
This was Nasha's attempt to pay Tribute to the Blues, with a little bit more - Country, Funk, RnB and Disco
BAND
Vocals: Lashini De Silva, Cindy Pardo, Mariah Parker, Geena Hutton, Elise & Emily Cuff, Radeesha De Silva, Leon Ruwhiu, Jackson Kyle, Elvis Claremont, Mike Thomas
Rapper: Anaru Broughton
Guitars: Shewon Fernando, Jackson Kyle, Christopher Justin, Warren Mendonsa
Bass: Elvis Claremont, David Weston
Keyboards: Filip Kus
Horns: Cindy Pardo, Hayden Patching, Jaime Groen, Judy Brown
Flute: Ewa Kus
Drums: Mark Pinto de Menezes
Sound: Andre van Schalkwyk
Lights/Projection slideshow: Max Wilson & Cameron Beattie
Videography: Craig Bickerstaff
Photography: Peter Jennings
Catering: Sofie's Goan Delicacies
Sweet Home Chicago: Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vYEM4Mc3rk
Link to picture collage from the evening: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRn-B2Hnedw
COMMENTS & FEEDBACK:
- I just wanted to say how much we loved the Concert. I was so impressed by the musicianship and the absolutely incredible voices of the singers. We can't wait for the next one, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for a great night! - SARAH BEZANT
- brilliant night out! Superb talent on show and some amazing music. Here's to the next one. Thank you all so much - MARGARET BRIDGES
- it was a thoroughly enjoyable night!! We were blown away by the awesome singers and musicians - so very talented. Well done on an amazing show - ADELINA & PAT DANTAS
- Great night, thanks Mark & Nasha...so much talent in the room - ANGELA LOESCH
- Fantastic gig...amazing talent...a wonderful evening ...looking forward to the next one - RICKY SINGH
- Thanks Mark for an enjoyable and entertaining evening - NORCA & OSCAR ANDRADE
- it was an awesome night with awesome performances by everyone - MICHAEL BRIDGES
- awesome show and enjoyed every minute, great talent, the music was just awesome - CHIMAINE NORONHA
- Absolutely amazing...loved the show with foot tapping music of calibre. Thanks Team NASHA for a very enjoyable evening. Thoroughly enjoyed the blues, as well as the other genres of music - SHANESSA & ASHLEY MIRANDA
- Fabulous night! Janke really loved the show and said it was one of the best he had ever been to- really felt the passion behind the music. - MARY & JANKE LEWIS
- Thoroughly enjoyed the show. Congratulations to you and the team on a job well done - MARILYN & NIGEL LOBO
- An awesome night! So many talented performers. Thank you for your huge energy in bringing this together - LOIS & GEORGE SIBSTEN
- what an incredible performance! A group of very talented musicians and singers. It was pure nostalgia, took me back in time. Thank you for also giving me the opportunity to cater for the event - SOFIE FURTADO
- Mark, you need to give yourself a pat on the back for putting this gig together. One word - SUPERB! You gave us Blues & much more. I got my full dose of blues from BB King to Eric Clapton, SRV to Jimi Hendrix, to name a few. You guys were a class act and the musicians and singers were simply outstanding. Adding a horn section to the band, enhanced the sound and added that extra dimension. Well done to the sound engineer who did an incredible job in bringing out all the instruments and vocals. Looking forward to Let's Wail - Part 2 - VALERIAN DIAS
- I enjoyed the show and Margaret shares the same sentiment - FRANK PEREIRA
- Thank you for organising such a lovely event and for a good cause. Gauging by the response it was quite a success and we extend our congratulations to the team. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening and were amazed to see the quality of talent you managed to get together. Please include us for future events - ROHIT PANDE
- Your band is amazing, I enjoyed the music and couldn't stop tapping my feet, while listening and singing along to the songs. My boys really enjoyed listening to the band as well and they thought Leon was amazing with his moves and spinning the mic around. Also impressed to see the young talented musicians...so amazing! Please add me in for future events - RAAKHEE RAHMAN
- an amazing show, the music was awesome, with awesome talent and passion. Kudos to you Mark...a well organised show - ALSTON D'SILVA
- it was a wonderful evening with a lot of effort put in. Kudos to you and the team - ZENOBIA BHAPOO & CARSTEN
- Once again you have delivered an incredible show with outstanding performers with unbelieveable talent - GARRY CLARKE
- Hey Mark, just wanted to congratulate you for putting up such a great show. Pity we missed a bit, but we got to witness the absolute cream. The musicianship was simply amazing...and the overall vibe was just so positive and joyful...you guys certainly deserve a much bigger audience. Thoroughly enjoyed and thanks once again - KAIZAD KARKARIA
- Really enjoyed the evening...thanks! You are great at bringing people together, well done! - MAREE GRAY
- I was very impressed with Cindy and thought how good she was but equally how good and intuitive your instincts are. Please include us for future events - SCOTT MCRAE
This was Nasha's attempt to pay Tribute to the Blues, with a little bit more - Country, Funk, RnB and Disco
BAND
Vocals: Lashini De Silva, Cindy Pardo, Mariah Parker, Geena Hutton, Elise & Emily Cuff, Radeesha De Silva, Leon Ruwhiu, Jackson Kyle, Elvis Claremont, Mike Thomas
Rapper: Anaru Broughton
Guitars: Shewon Fernando, Jackson Kyle, Christopher Justin, Warren Mendonsa
Bass: Elvis Claremont, David Weston
Keyboards: Filip Kus
Horns: Cindy Pardo, Hayden Patching, Jaime Groen, Judy Brown
Flute: Ewa Kus
Drums: Mark Pinto de Menezes
Sound: Andre van Schalkwyk
Lights/Projection slideshow: Max Wilson & Cameron Beattie
Videography: Craig Bickerstaff
Photography: Peter Jennings
Catering: Sofie's Goan Delicacies
Sweet Home Chicago: Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vYEM4Mc3rk
Link to picture collage from the evening: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRn-B2Hnedw
COMMENTS & FEEDBACK:
- I just wanted to say how much we loved the Concert. I was so impressed by the musicianship and the absolutely incredible voices of the singers. We can't wait for the next one, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for a great night! - SARAH BEZANT
- brilliant night out! Superb talent on show and some amazing music. Here's to the next one. Thank you all so much - MARGARET BRIDGES
- it was a thoroughly enjoyable night!! We were blown away by the awesome singers and musicians - so very talented. Well done on an amazing show - ADELINA & PAT DANTAS
- Great night, thanks Mark & Nasha...so much talent in the room - ANGELA LOESCH
- Fantastic gig...amazing talent...a wonderful evening ...looking forward to the next one - RICKY SINGH
- Thanks Mark for an enjoyable and entertaining evening - NORCA & OSCAR ANDRADE
- it was an awesome night with awesome performances by everyone - MICHAEL BRIDGES
- awesome show and enjoyed every minute, great talent, the music was just awesome - CHIMAINE NORONHA
- Absolutely amazing...loved the show with foot tapping music of calibre. Thanks Team NASHA for a very enjoyable evening. Thoroughly enjoyed the blues, as well as the other genres of music - SHANESSA & ASHLEY MIRANDA
- Fabulous night! Janke really loved the show and said it was one of the best he had ever been to- really felt the passion behind the music. - MARY & JANKE LEWIS
- Thoroughly enjoyed the show. Congratulations to you and the team on a job well done - MARILYN & NIGEL LOBO
- An awesome night! So many talented performers. Thank you for your huge energy in bringing this together - LOIS & GEORGE SIBSTEN
- what an incredible performance! A group of very talented musicians and singers. It was pure nostalgia, took me back in time. Thank you for also giving me the opportunity to cater for the event - SOFIE FURTADO
- Mark, you need to give yourself a pat on the back for putting this gig together. One word - SUPERB! You gave us Blues & much more. I got my full dose of blues from BB King to Eric Clapton, SRV to Jimi Hendrix, to name a few. You guys were a class act and the musicians and singers were simply outstanding. Adding a horn section to the band, enhanced the sound and added that extra dimension. Well done to the sound engineer who did an incredible job in bringing out all the instruments and vocals. Looking forward to Let's Wail - Part 2 - VALERIAN DIAS
- I enjoyed the show and Margaret shares the same sentiment - FRANK PEREIRA
- Thank you for organising such a lovely event and for a good cause. Gauging by the response it was quite a success and we extend our congratulations to the team. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening and were amazed to see the quality of talent you managed to get together. Please include us for future events - ROHIT PANDE
- Your band is amazing, I enjoyed the music and couldn't stop tapping my feet, while listening and singing along to the songs. My boys really enjoyed listening to the band as well and they thought Leon was amazing with his moves and spinning the mic around. Also impressed to see the young talented musicians...so amazing! Please add me in for future events - RAAKHEE RAHMAN
- an amazing show, the music was awesome, with awesome talent and passion. Kudos to you Mark...a well organised show - ALSTON D'SILVA
- it was a wonderful evening with a lot of effort put in. Kudos to you and the team - ZENOBIA BHAPOO & CARSTEN
- Once again you have delivered an incredible show with outstanding performers with unbelieveable talent - GARRY CLARKE
- Hey Mark, just wanted to congratulate you for putting up such a great show. Pity we missed a bit, but we got to witness the absolute cream. The musicianship was simply amazing...and the overall vibe was just so positive and joyful...you guys certainly deserve a much bigger audience. Thoroughly enjoyed and thanks once again - KAIZAD KARKARIA
- Really enjoyed the evening...thanks! You are great at bringing people together, well done! - MAREE GRAY
- I was very impressed with Cindy and thought how good she was but equally how good and intuitive your instincts are. Please include us for future events - SCOTT MCRAE
