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Out of the beautiful west of
Auckland come The Nukes, full of good humour and charm,
and a certain something that makes audiences tap their
toes, grin from ear to ear, and sometimes even shed
the odd tear. This original New Zealand ukulele trio
have quickly made a big name for themselves appearing
on the Good Morning Show and National Radio, playing
Bob Harvey's 70th (they love nothing better than a good
birthday party), and touring round the country doing
workshops and gigs - invariably to full houses.
The Nukes are: David Parker (Rhythm
Cage, The Parker Project), Ben Collier (Goldenhorse,
The Magnets) and David Thiele (or Snapper as they call
him on stage) is the eccentric glue that binds them
all, although it has to be said there's something a
little fanciful about all three. Now that the ukulele
is back in vogue The Nukes delight in effortlessly knocking
out award winning tunes such as 'Peas and Carrots' (Apra
award 2009) which is now a popular request from ukulele
groups across the country looking for 'beyond standard'
cover material. With song titles such as, Feels Like
Home, Facebook Wall, The Lonely Cow and Run! Country,
it's no wonder they're plucking up a storm.
2010 was an excellent year for The
Nukes with their first national tour of New Zealand
and appearances at festivals such as Splore, the Hamilton
Garden Festival, the inaugural Coromandel Ukulele Festival
and the Hawkes Bay and NZ Ukulele Festivals.
2011 sees The Nukes working on their
debut studio album (to be released in the NZ Music Month
of May) and travelling from their home patch in Titirangi
to perform in venues and theatres, front rooms and halls,
following up their live performances with inspiring
and informative ukulele workshops that cater to all
levels.
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"I am new to playing the ukulele and decided
to go along to one of The Nukes workshops after an inspiring
concert they put on in my town. The workshop was fantastic
fun. I learnt a whole lot and I had a real blast at
the same time."
- Fiona Cairn, Napier
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