Frazey Ford

Frazey Ford completed a trifecta of postponed shows including Tame Impala playing in the arena next door, and Mel Parsons out at Avondale.

As the Hawkes Bay Arts Festival commences it's annual run, for this eighth iteration Canadian chanteuse Frazey Ford was chosen to open the proceedings, in the grand surroundings of ToiToi. This set a languid, laid-back vibe in place, which I'm sure will be upended as the festival continues

In thanking the audience at her sold-out Leeds show for having held on to their tickets for up to two years, Frazey Ford captured the sense of eager anticipation that filled the room.

Frazey Ford / Alexandria Maillot Capital Ballroom, Victoria BC, March 5

Touring before a new album is released can be risky. There's a desire from the artist to showcase their new material but these are songs that the audience doesn't yet know.

Walking into the fantastic little venue that is The Tuning Fork (seriously if you have not been here yet, make it a point to do so; friendly staff, great set up, and a veritable history of music on the walls) I was a little worried about how many would be turning up tonight considering that two musical giants

Frazey Ford and Kari Arnett charm The Cedar