Guest poet: Marty Bright
Guest Musician: Gerry Rooderkerk
at Cafe 39, Ponsonby Road
Koha please for our wonderful artists.
First-time readers are warmly welcomed and encouraged!
When: Tuesday (25/03/25), 7.30 pm - 10.30 pm
GUEST POET
Marty Bright
is a multi-faceted performer of the poetic-musical-comedic variety. He has taken to stages across Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Thailand and Vietnam including notable events such as:
Earthbeat NZ
Nimbin Poetry World Cup
The Parlour (Bangkok)
Cygnet Folk Festival
Kiama Jazz and Blues Fest
Winter Magic Festival
Young Cherry Festival
Good Gumnuts Festival (Tasmania)
Nimbin Mardi Grass
Gumball (Newcastle)
The Gossy Weekender (Central Coast)
VIVID (Sydney)
Parra Lanes (Western Sydney)
GUEST MUSICIAN
Gerry Rooderkerk
With a 400+ songlist and over 15 years in the business, Gerry is the consummate professional when it comes to solo, duo and band performances. She will get the crowd singing, play all your favourite tunes by request, and do whatever it takes to make your special night truly epic. She has played weddings, birthdays-21sts through to 70ths, art galleries, festivals –Coromandel Mussel Festival, Parihaka Music Festival, prisons, and opened for many top NZ musicians including Opshop.
She currently plays in Auckland 3-4 nights a week as a solo performer and her residencies at bars and restaurants such as Malt Bar, Citizen Park and Fiddler Irish Bar span 1-7 years. She was a member of ‘star cross’d’ and lead female vocals for ‘Kick’ and ‘The Kingpins’. Gerry also performs with ‘G Funk Styler’ (3 piece with guitar and drums), ‘D&G (duo with Dixon Nacey on guitar)’ and ‘The Spins’.
Little Miss Sunshine is the name of her solo album that can be found at: https://www.reverbnation.com/gerryrooderkerk
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