What could be better than coming together on a warm summer's evening to enjoy an outdoor gig featuring some of the best Kiwi musicians around?
More than 2500 people attended The Classic Hits Winery Tour at Wharepai Domain on Friday which kicked off at 6pm with the folky sounds ofAvalanche City. With their smooth songs, they soon got the crowd in the mood.
Adults got up to join the many children jumping around in front of the stage for a dance and sing-along. As children under-12 got free entry with a paying adult, a lot of people decided to bring their kids along. It brought on some muffled complaints from other adults.
When Avalanche City finished their set with their best known song Love Love Love, it was clear we were in for a great night to come.
After a 10-year break playing together on stage, the band reunited for The Classic Hits Winery Tour and their impressive show here in Tauranga was well received.
After a short break and a stage make-over, it was time for headliner Gin Wigmore to make an entrance. Wigmore's distinctive voice, combined with some candid interaction with the crowd, resulted in a top performance.
It was a great night of live music but a big screen would have given the people at the back a bit more value.
