Michael Barker and Finn Scholes in concert
Event description
Barker and Scholes create exotic soundscapes playing marimba, vibraphone, trumpet, percussion, and voice.
Michael Barker's unique drum and percussion style has seen him record and tour with prominent contemporary recording artists such as - The John Butler Trio, Neil and Tim Finn respectively,Split Enz, Dave Dobbyn, Bic Runga, The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Tap Dogs, Cats, Jerry’s Girls, Evita,Toni Childs, Kasey Chambers, Missy Higgins, Alex Lloyd, Vika and Linda Bull, The Black Sorrows, Deborah Conway, Christine Anu, Big Pig, David Bridie and My Friend The Chocolate Cake.
A songwriter/composer and singer in his own rite Michael plays in his own band Swamp Thing plus performs solo shows as a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter.
Finn Scholes has been playing trumpet and jazz keyboard professionally round Auckland and overseas for the past 10 years. He is the leader of the well known Auckland based band Carnivorous Plant Society. He has taught music in many high schools and institutions including Northcote College, ACG Parnell College and Henderson Intermediate.
Finn has also performed with many great acts, including Tiny Ruins, Batucada Sound Machine, Lawrence Arabia, Neil Finn, Gin Wigmore, Rodger Fox Big Band, Spoilers of Utopia, Avalanche City and Auckland Chamber Orchestra.
18+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian