People often say to me ‘I’ve always wanted to play the harp’ … and I believe them – it’s an intriguing instrument which both enchants and bewitches the listener at the same time.
Youth Rebellion and Musical Evolution
The first time I saw Flaxxies playing live, I was impressed by their musicianship, enthusiasm and stage presence.
After that show, we ended up at a cool party and bonded pretty quickly. I’m at least 10 years older than drummer Neo Lee, Eric Goodger lead guitar, Nick Tait rhythm guitar, Chris Manning bass/trumpet, and lead singer Benji Humphries, but they’re old souls with a great sense of humour, willing to understand the world around them by connecting with humans and showing interest in what they are up to.
‘Wop-bop-a-loo-mop-a-lop-bam-boom’
Dancing is a joy that lifts the spirit and there’s plenty of opportunities around the Coromandel Peninsula to learn a dance, meet people and have fun. Pamela Ferla starts this dance series with Rock ‘n Roll.
Sharing life’s moments with loved ones is crucial. Sometimes, though, we get so used to doing things together that we forget to appreciate their significance. Let’s not be those people.
A 17-year-old Mercury Bay Area School (MBAS) student, Francie is an all-rounder, achieving high standards in sports, academia and the arts. For some of us…
People often say to me ‘I’ve always wanted to play the harp’ … and I believe them – it’s an intriguing instrument which both enchants and bewitches the listener at the same time.
Youth Rebellion and Musical Evolution
The first time I saw Flaxxies playing live, I was impressed by their musicianship, enthusiasm and stage presence.
After that show, we ended up at a cool party and bonded pretty quickly. I’m at least 10 years older than drummer Neo Lee, Eric Goodger lead guitar, Nick Tait rhythm guitar, Chris Manning bass/trumpet, and lead singer Benji Humphries, but they’re old souls with a great sense of humour, willing to understand the world around them by connecting with humans and showing interest in what they are up to.
‘Wop-bop-a-loo-mop-a-lop-bam-boom’
Dancing is a joy that lifts the spirit and there’s plenty of opportunities around the Coromandel Peninsula to learn a dance, meet people and have fun. Pamela Ferla starts this dance series with Rock ‘n Roll.
Sharing life’s moments with loved ones is crucial. Sometimes, though, we get so used to doing things together that we forget to appreciate their significance. Let’s not be those people.
A 17-year-old Mercury Bay Area School (MBAS) student, Francie is an all-rounder, achieving high standards in sports, academia and the arts. For some of us…
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