"This is true folk quality music, not a sniff of synthesis, expertly played, and with obvious audience rapport. A fine listen" New Zealand Musician March 2006.
"Live at the Bunker" is the 5th album by the gifted New Zealand Singer/Songriter Wayne [+]"This is true folk quality music, not a sniff of synthesis, expertly played, and with obvious audience rapport. A fine listen" New Zealand Musician March 2006.
"Live at the Bunker" is the 5th album by the gifted New Zealand Singer/Songriter Wayne Gillespie in collaboration with long-time musical associate guitarist Nigel Gavin.
New Zealand born Gillespie has been based in Sydney, Australia since 1988. Nigel Gavin originally from New York now resides in New Zealand.
Since first meeting in New Zealand during the mid-eighties, Gillespie and Gavin have performed together regularly, in venues and festivals around Australia and New Zealand.
Gillespie has previously released four studio albums and has shared the stage with artists such as Suzanne Vega, Neil Finn, Colin Hay, Chris Whitley and Dave Dobbyn.
Gavin's playing also features on Gillespie's third album, Living in Exile. Gavin has also recorded with artists such as Robert Fripp, Gitbox Rebellion, Nairobi Trio and the Jews Brothers. This album is a recording of their 2003 show at the "The Bunker" - The historic command post on the top of Mt. Victoria, Devonport, New Zealand.
The album features five new songs as well as live versions of nine previously recorded Gillespie originals. Acclaimed local singer Caitlin Smith and Narcs bass player Tony Waine also make guest appearances on several tracks.
WAYNE GILLESPIE BIO
"His songs shine with a dark brilliance" -Colin Hogg
Auckland born Wayne Gillespie's first solo album, the acoustic 'Wayward Son' was released on his own label in 1984 and made the finals of the New Zealand Music awards in two categories: - Most Promising Vocalist & Folk Album of the Year. The song 'Away with You' off this album also won a special APRA award in the same year. This album also featured Harmonica player Brendan Power, Chanteuse Denny Stanway and Bob Shepheard on Bass.
His second album 'New Locations' was released by CBS NZ/Aus in 1987 and was produced by ex Fairport Convention member Trevor Lucas. This album saw Wayne in the New Zealand charts and playing live in Australasia with artists such as Suzanne Vega, Dave Dobbyn, Redgum, and Shona Lang. Wayne relocated to Sydney in 1988.
Wayne's third album 'Living in Exile' was released in 1993 (thr
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