Nasha's first invitation to perform at this event, which also coincides with the OREWA SANTA PARADE attracting crowds from the RODNEY DISTRICT in the thousands.; about 15,000 strong this time around with food stalls, performances, a fireworks display; an amazing Festive Christmas celebration for the family. Thanks to DESTINATION OREWA (Hellen Wilkins) and MORE FM (DJ's - Brent and Lance) for giving us the opportunity and making us feel very welcome. The band did it's usual brand of Pop, Kiwi hits and Bollywood (as requested!!) and once again brought the audience into party mode with 3 encores at the end. From Tiny Tots, to teeny boppers and to 'rockers' in their chairs.....everyone encouraged the band and helped us ROCK!! It was super to play along with talented bands from the area - LEE GRAY & THE BEATS and a local college Jazz Band
The band:
Vocals: Amrita Bhende D'Souza, Rhea Maheshwari, Leon Ruwhiu, Raul Cardoza & Liam Smith
Guitars: Steven Winn & Liam Smith
Keyboards: Joel Coutts
Bass: Elvis Claremont
Drums: Mark Pinto de Menezes
Dhol: Akshay Menon
Percussion: Carla Tinsley and Sophie Doig
SOUND: Andy Tait and Tom Cat Productions
Pictures Kind courtesy : SurfrdPix Photography, Rach'el Tinsley and Matthew Rhys
The band:
Vocals: Amrita Bhende D'Souza, Rhea Maheshwari, Leon Ruwhiu, Raul Cardoza & Liam Smith
Guitars: Steven Winn & Liam Smith
Keyboards: Joel Coutts
Bass: Elvis Claremont
Drums: Mark Pinto de Menezes
Dhol: Akshay Menon
Percussion: Carla Tinsley and Sophie Doig
SOUND: Andy Tait and Tom Cat Productions
Pictures Kind courtesy : SurfrdPix Photography, Rach'el Tinsley and Matthew Rhys
"Mark - you all ROCKED IT ! We have two videos on the Orewa Beach FB page if you can find them and tag them - of the crowd dancing en-mass on Saturday night and then also of the ladies singing Firework whilst the fireworks were going off. We love working with you all. Come back again" - HELLEN WILKINS (Event Organiser)
"Mark, we heard your band at the Orewa festival- sounded incredible- really amazing!!!" - JANIN
"Really enjoyed last night, you guys were awesome. Thanks for letting us know" - MARIA ADELINA DANTES
"You guys rocked last night. It was awesome as you can tell by the crowd you guys rocked the place. Well done Nasha!!" - GAVIN JEDDO
"Another great night in Orewa Nasha, see you in January at the Orewa festival" - DEBBIE BLACKBURN
"Hi guys, just wanted to say thanks for a great show at surf and sounds. I had a great dance and sing-a-long with friends and we wanted you to keep playing!...everyone was amazing" - JESSI HERRING
"Thanks for an excellent session - loved it - wish it was even longer!! - TONY GIBBS
"That was awesome...best night out in a long time!! U guys rocked the house!!!" - KELLY FRY
"You guys were awesome and the crowd really LOVED it!" - RACHAEL TINSLEY
"I met a man today, who lives opposite the beach in Orewa, and was talking about the great band that was playing on Saturday night.... Great entertainment! "- MONIKA MILLER
"Mark, we heard your band at the Orewa festival- sounded incredible- really amazing!!!" - JANIN
"Really enjoyed last night, you guys were awesome. Thanks for letting us know" - MARIA ADELINA DANTES
"You guys rocked last night. It was awesome as you can tell by the crowd you guys rocked the place. Well done Nasha!!" - GAVIN JEDDO
"Another great night in Orewa Nasha, see you in January at the Orewa festival" - DEBBIE BLACKBURN
"Hi guys, just wanted to say thanks for a great show at surf and sounds. I had a great dance and sing-a-long with friends and we wanted you to keep playing!...everyone was amazing" - JESSI HERRING
"Thanks for an excellent session - loved it - wish it was even longer!! - TONY GIBBS
"That was awesome...best night out in a long time!! U guys rocked the house!!!" - KELLY FRY
"You guys were awesome and the crowd really LOVED it!" - RACHAEL TINSLEY
"I met a man today, who lives opposite the beach in Orewa, and was talking about the great band that was playing on Saturday night.... Great entertainment! "- MONIKA MILLER