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It’s party time in Leigh next month, when Auckland five-piece FRED bring their psychedelic synth-pop to the Sawmill Café for a rocking show to celebrate the release of their second single, Rollercoaster.
Together with Auckland singer Gretel and duo Samson Live, FRED will take to the stage on the night of Saturday, August 8 and are keen to see as many people as possible giving it their all on the dance floor.
Guitarist and lead singer Jesse Sheehan says the group guarantees their audience a good time and they certainly look the part, rocking a funky, glam-rock look in satin, shades and skin-tight onesies.
Their first single, Polyamorous, has been described as having “delicious instrumental grooves, soaring vocal hooks, and harmonies that could match Electric Light Orchestra”, and grounded in synth-pop, with a blend of funk, soul and psych-rock as well.
Formed initially by three flatmates for a house party, FRED now features Louis Newton on synth and backing vocals, Cam Taylor on piano and backing, Alex Ang on bass, Karen Hu on drums and Jesse Sheehan at the front. They’ve gone on to venues including the Whammy Bar in Karangahape Road and The Tuning Fork at Spark Arena, as well the main stage at Cuba Dupa in Wellington.
Early bird tickets cost $10 plus booking fee from undertheradar.co.nz, or $20 on the door.
Ticket Giveaway
Mahurangi Matters has a double pass to giveaway. Email your name and number to reporter@localmatters.co.nz by August 5.
