The Band
Formed in 2008 to play a short set at the Titirangi Festival of Music, The Nukes have been working hard to create a set of original songs for their unique trio of ukulele and voice.
2008 was a busy year with The Nukes presenting a series of concerts which included a thrilling appearance at the NZ Ukulele Festival, where Ben was awarded APRA top Uke Song of the Year for ‘Peas and Carrots’.
The Nukes performances are fun and engaging with a line-up that includes; Laingholm resident David Thiele, affectionately referred to as ‘Snapper’, together with Ben ‘Country Boy’ Collier from the wild west of Woodhill, and ‘Fingers of Fire’ himself Dave Parker, founder of the Titirangi Festival of Music.
Expect to see them performing around Auckland in the next few months and then nationally sometime this year. Audiences never fail to be entertained by this group of ukulele enthusiasts... ‘The Nukes’.
The Nukes Live at Lopdell"High entertainment with three very different songwriters meshing together with humour, pathos and kiwiana..." - Karyn Hay |
Devastating harmonies..."The most entertaining live uke band currently playing the Auckland scene, comedy, devastating harmony and exceptional original tunes , I'm still hoping they'll ask me to join....." - Kevin Fogarty (Founder of the New Zealand Ukulele Festival) |
Impact plus..."The Nukes will blow you away!" - Rene Bridges (Editor, The Titirangi Tatler) |
Buoyant live atmosphere..."The Nukes are at the forefront of an exciting and burgeoning ukulele fiesta playing contemporary originals. The Nukes know how to create a strong musical performance and a buoyant live atmosphere all-in-one!" - Mike Chunn (Play it Strange) |
I Had To Tell Someone"The Nukes played two sell out gigs recently at Lopdell House in Titirangi. They were superb! Engaging and entertaining a full theatre with their catchy and often humour filled tunes." |
Stand out"Soulful dark harmonies and intricate ukulele work make the Nukes stand out from the crowd." Mike Dickison (author 'Kiwi Ukulele') |
