Next date: Monday, 29 September 2025 | 08:00 PM to 09:15 PM
Four highly skilled and top Christchurch musicians - violin, guitar and double bass, and augmented with drum kit and world percussion instruments such as the pandeiro and cajon take you on an extraordinary journey through a wide variety of fascinating musical styles and genres from around the world. Douce Ambiance is well-known throughout New Zealand and their popular concert is now coming to Oamaru! Anon. 14th century Lamento di Tristano - La Rotta Niccolo Paganini Cantabile Armando Neves Mafua Dilermando Reis Xodo di Baiana Astor Piazzolla Oblivion Dorado Schmidt Bossa Dorado Henry Mancini Slow, Hot Wind Duke Ellington Don’t Get Around Much Anymore Vicente Amigo Roma Beltaine Rockhill and more... Tickets: $25 general admission (+ fees) - presales througheventfinda.co.nz, door sales (if not sold prior). Limited seating.
Cathy Irons (violin, viola) performs regularly in the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and tours with various ensembles throughout NZ with programmes from baroque to jazz. Her playing as been described by reviewers as “sonic fireworks that dazzle with all their brilliance” and “characterized by inspirational musicianship.” She has performed in the Cavell Leitch NZ Jazz and Blues Festival, the Dunedin Fringe Festival, Arrowtown Spring Arts Festival and has toured for Arts on Tour NZ and Chamber Music New Zealand. Dougal Canard (guitar) is a multi instrumental musician much in demand around Christchurch. He holds a B.Mus in jazz performance, doubling in bass and piano. He has extensive experience playing bass in all styles including rock, funk, jazz and show work, including NASDA and the CSO. Bradley Grainger (double bass) is a graduate of Ara Music Arts School (Bachelor of Music). An in-demand electric and double bassist currently living in Christchurch, he has worked with numerous notable international artists such as Andy Sugg, Steve Barry, Stefan Nagler, in festivals throughout NZ and on Princess and Holland America Cruise Lines as part of the show band. Doug Brush (drums) is an extraordinarily versatile percussionist who has built a substantial international career. Locally he has performed with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and New Zealand Opera, and musicians Serj Tankian (System of a Down), Broadway star Andrea Burns, Kiwi legends the Topp Twins and Paul Ubana Jones, Fiona Pears, and the 'world jazz' group Mundi, among many others. He currently teaches at Christchurch’s Ara Jazz School.
The Grainstore Gallery, 9 Harbour Street, Oamaru, 9400, View Map
9 Harbour Street , Oamaru 9400
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General Admission: $28.92 each ($25.00 + $3.92 fees)