Taranaki Singer-Songwriters Sound Bite Sessions
Enjoy tasty tunes and great sounds on the first Friday of every month with your lunch at Centre City.
Sound Bite Sessions is a new live music partnership between Centre City and Taranaki Singer-Songwriters.
Each 60-minute performance will celebrate shared stories and the unique essence that pulses through Taranaki from the voices and words of local singer-songwriters.
Grab a bite and head to the Entertainment Space, Level 2, above the Food court, Centre City.
Friday 6 September
Marie Goldsworthy
Marie is a local musician whose style is an eclectic blend of soul and r&b, with a distinct and iconic smokey jazz vocal style. Influenced by singer/songwriters Nai Palm, Amy Winehouse & Erykah Badu, her voice dances around intricate, jazz-influenced chord progressions and poetic lyrics. Marie’s songwriting is soulful, unique and hypnotic, and her honey-like voice will leave you feeling both comforted and in a better mood than you were before you heard her.
Marie is a local musician whose style is an eclectic blend of soul and r&b, with a distinct and iconic smokey jazz vocal style. Influenced by singer/songwriters Nai Palm, Amy Winehouse & Erykah Badu, her voice dances around intricate, jazz-influenced chord progressions and poetic lyrics. Marie’s songwriting is soulful, unique and hypnotic, and her honey-like voice will leave you feeling both comforted and in a better mood than you were before you heard her.
Jaz Luray
Belonging to the vibrant coastal city of New Plymouth, Taranaki, Jaz Luray is a mysterious force in the music scene, seamlessly blending the soulful vibes of Dark RnB and Jazz with the raw energy of grunge. Luray’s “Velvet Voice” and ethereal live sound captivates his audience, while his emotional and controversial lyrics leave them on the edge of enchantment. His live performances are a mesmerizing experience, where he weaves together layers of sound in real-time, creating lush, sonic landscapes that transport listeners to another world. As Jaz Luray continues to evolve and push the boundaries of genre, one thing remains constant – his intense commitment to creating music that speaks to the soul.
Belonging to the vibrant coastal city of New Plymouth, Taranaki, Jaz Luray is a mysterious force in the music scene, seamlessly blending the soulful vibes of Dark RnB and Jazz with the raw energy of grunge. Luray’s “Velvet Voice” and ethereal live sound captivates his audience, while his emotional and controversial lyrics leave them on the edge of enchantment. His live performances are a mesmerizing experience, where he weaves together layers of sound in real-time, creating lush, sonic landscapes that transport listeners to another world. As Jaz Luray continues to evolve and push the boundaries of genre, one thing remains constant – his intense commitment to creating music that speaks to the soul.