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Gig Guide
2009 - 2010

Below are the Gypsy Pickers live music venue performances winter 2009 to 2010

JUNE 2009

THURSDAYS

Ron Valente hosts the popular Open Mic Night at BRIGAND BAR and CAFE in Takaka, every Thursday. Bring along your songs, poems and instruments for a fun and entertaining evening.

June

Private functions

Thursday 18 June

Ron Valente's last Thursday at the Brigand before the Gypsy Pickers Winter Tour.

June

Private functions

June/July

WINTER TOUR

Fri 26 June

Gypsy Pickers live show at the SAIL AND ANCHOR CAFE BAR in TIMARU.

Sat 27 June

Gypsy Pickers live show at FAT SALLY'S in OAMARU.

Tuesday 30 June

QUEENSTOWN WINTER FESTIVAL - the Gypsy Pickers perform at the historic Chico's Restaurant and Bar, The Mall, QUEENSTOWN.

JULY 2009

Wednesday 1st July

QUEENSTOWN WINTER FESTIVAL - the Gypsy Pickers perform at the historic Chico's Restaurant and Bar, The Mall, QUEENSTOWN.

Friday 3 July

Gypsy Pickers live show at LUGGATE HOTEL, WANAKA

Saturday 4 July

Gypsy Pickers live show at The TAP Cafe Bar, ARROWTOWN

Fri 10 July

Gypsy Pickers live show at Papanui, CHRISTCHURCH.

Sat 11 July

Gypsy Pickers live show at BLENHEIM.

THURSDAYS at Brigand
Thurs 16 July Ron is back

Ron Valente hosts the popular Open Mic Night at BRIGAND BAR and CAFE in Takaka, every Thursday. Bring along your songs, poems and instruments for a fun and entertaining evening.

July

Private functions

Friday 24 July

Gypsy Pickers live show at The TAP Cafe Bar, Mapua

Friday 31 July

Gypsy Pickers live show at The Suburban Club, Nelson

AUGUST 2009

THURSDAYS

Ron Valente hosts the popular Open Mic Night at BRIGAND BAR and CAFE in Takaka, every Thursday. Bring along your songs, poems and instruments for a fun and entertaining evening.

Sunday 2 August

Ron Valente live afternoon solo show at The PLAYHOUSE Cafe, Nelson. Starts 12 noon

August

Private Functions

Sat 15 August

Gypsy Pickers perform for The BRIGAND Cafe's mid-winter party. Takaka

August

Private Functions

SEPTEMBER 2009

THURSDAYS

Ron Valente hosts the popular Open Mic Night at BRIGAND BAR and CAFE in Takaka, every Thursday. Bring along your songs, poems and instruments for a fun and entertaining evening.

Friday 4 Sept

Gypsy Pickers live show at the Suburban Club, Nelson

Thursday 11 September

Ron Valente's last Thursday at the Brigand before the Gypsy Pickers Spring Tour 09 in the North Island.

September

Private functions

September

NORTH ISLAND SPRING TOUR 09

Friday 18 September

Gypsy Pickers live show at TAUPO

Saturday 19 September

Gypsy Pickers live show at TOKOROA

Friday 25 September

Gypsy Pickers live show at the PARUA BAY TAVERN, WHANGAREI

Saturday 26 September

Gypsy Pickers live show at Kamo, WHANGAREI

Sunday 27 September

Gypsy Pickers live show at Schnappa Rock Cafe, TUTUKAKA. Please note the time change for this event. Start time is now 1.30pm - Sunday arvo

OCTOBER 2009

Friday 2 October

Gypsy Pickers live show at POROTI TAVERN

Saturday 3 October

Gypsy Pickers live show at the Hillbilly Inn, Onerahi

Sunday 4 October

Gypsy Pickers live show at Mangawhai Hotel, MANGAWHAI

Friday 9 October

Gypsy Pickers live show at Manurewa, AUCKLAND

Saturday 10 October

Gypsy Pickers live show at Charlie Farley's, Onetangi, WAIHEKE ISLAND

Fri 16 October

Gypsy Pickers perform at the Suburban Club, Tahunanui. Club members and guests only

October

Private functions

THURSDAYS at Brigand
Thurs 22 Oct

Thurs 22 October Ron is back!
Ron Valente hosts the popular Open Mic Night at BRIGAND BAR and CAFE in Takaka, every Thursday. Bring along your songs, poems and instruments for a fun and entertaining evening.

October

Private functions

Sunday 25 October

Ron Valente Live - afternoon solo show at The PLAYHOUSE, Nelson. Starts 12 noon. Fans of Ron Valente's live music performances say "he's The Man!"

Sunday 25 October

Lindy Valente performs live acoustic music at the BRIGAND CAFE. Intricate fingerstyle guitaring meets rhythm and roots and a beautiful voice. Come along for an early evening of jazz, blues, world, originals, rock and popular acoustic music.

October

Private functions

November 2009

THURSDAYS

Ron Valente hosts the popular Open Mic Night at BRIGAND BAR and CAFE in Takaka, every Thursday. Bring along your songs, poems and instruments for a fun and entertaining evening.

SUNDAYS

Lindy Valente performs live acoustic music at the BRIGAND CAFE on Sundays in Takaka from 6pm. Intricate fingerstyle guitaring meets rhythm and roots and a beautiful voice. Come along for an early evening of jazz, blues, world, originals, rock and popular acoustic music.

November

Private functions

Fri 13 November

Gypsy Pickers perform at The TAP, Mapua's popular cafe bar near Nelson

Fri 13 November

Gypsy Pickers perform at the MUSSEL INN, Golden Bay - a 60's / 70's night for Jan's birthday. Open to everyone, so come and help us celebrate

November

Private functions

Fri 27 November

Gypsy Pickers perform at MONTE E MARE, next to the Mapua wharf. 7.30pm start

DECEMBER 2009

THURSDAYS

Ron Valente hosts the popular Open Mic Night at BRIGAND BAR and CAFE in Takaka, every Thursday. Bring along your songs, poems and instruments for a fun and entertaining evening.

SUNDAYS

Lindy Valente performs live acoustic music at the BRIGAND CAFE on Sundays in Takaka from 6pm. Intricate fingerstyle guitaring meets rhythm and roots and a beautiful voice. Come along for an early evening of jazz, blues, world, originals, rock and popular acoustic music.

Friday 4 December

Gypsy Pickers live show at PLAN B Restaurant and Bar, Nelson

December

Private functions

Sunday 6 December

Ron Valente performs live at Anatoki Salmon, Golden Bay, 12noon to 4pm. Great location. Catch and smoke your own salmon!

December

Private functions

Thursday 31 December

NEW YEARS EVE! The Gypsy Pickers rark it up for a big thirsty Thursday at the BRIGAND CAFE & BAR in Takaka township, Golden Bay

JANUARY 2010

THURSDAYS

Ron Valente hosts the popular Open Mic Night at BRIGAND BAR and CAFE in Takaka, every Thursday. Bring along your songs, poems and instruments for a fun and entertaining evening.

SUNDAYS

Lindy Valente performs live acoustic music at the BRIGAND CAFE on Sundays in Takaka from 6pm. Intricate fingerstyle guitaring meets rhythm and roots and a beautiful voice. Come along for an early evening of jazz, blues, world, originals, rock and popular acoustic music.

January

Private functions

Saturday 16 January

Gypsy Pickers perform at the popular Golden Bay A & P Show, at the Takaka showgrounds.

Sun 17 Jan

Ron Valente solo afternoon live performance at POHARA SANDS Cafe, popular woodchop day.

Fri 22 Jan

Gypsy Pickers live at PLAN B Restaurant and Bar, Nelson

Sunday 24 January

Gypsy Pickers live show at the GOLDEN BAY CULTURAL FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL, at the beautiful Kowhatu Estate Winery, Pohara. Also in the entertainment line up are Te Radar and a number of live music acts.

January

Private functions

Sat 30 Jan

Gypsy Pickers perform at Takaka's favourite cafe bar- The BRIGAND

Sun 31 Jan

Ron Valente solo afternoon live performance at POHARA SANDS Cafe.

FEBRUARY 2010

THURSDAYS

Ron Valente hosts the popular Open Mic Night at BRIGAND BAR and CAFE in Takaka, every Thursday. Bring along your songs, poems and instruments for a fun and entertaining evening.

SUNDAYS

Lindy Valente performs live acoustic music at the BRIGAND CAFE on Sundays in Takaka from 6pm. Intricate fingerstyle guitaring meets rhythm and roots and a beautiful voice. Come along for an early evening of jazz, blues, world, originals, rock and popular acoustic music.

February

Private functions

Sun 14 Feb

Ron Valente solo afternoon live performance at POHARA SANDS Cafe.

February

Private functions

Fri 26 Feb

Gypsy Pickers live show at The TAP, Mapua.

February

Private functions

MARCH 2010

THURSDAYS

Ron Valente hosts the popular Open Mic Night at BRIGAND BAR and CAFE in Takaka, every Thursday. Bring along your songs, poems and instruments for a fun and entertaining evening.

SUNDAYS

Lindy Valente performs live acoustic music at the BRIGAND CAFE on Sundays in Takaka from 6pm. Intricate fingerstyle guitaring meets rhythm and roots and a beautiful voice. Come along for an early evening of jazz, blues, world, originals, rock and popular acoustic music.

Thurs 11 March

Gypsy Pickers perform at the beautiful rustic PUNAKAIKI TAVERN, West Coast

Fri 12 March
Sat 13 March

The Gypsy Pickers perform at the WILDFOODS FESTIVAL 2010 in Hokitika on the South Island's Westcoast - Friday night opening concert and Saturday morning. Roll on Westcoast Bound ...

Wed 17 March

The Gypsy Pickers will be celebrating ST PATRICKS DAY at FERN LODGE (old Prince Albert) in Nelson. 6pm start

March

Private functions

APRIL 2010

THURSDAYS

Ron Valente hosts the popular Open Mic Night at BRIGAND BAR and CAFE in Takaka, every Thursday. Bring along your songs, poems and instruments for a fun and entertaining evening.

SUNDAYS

Lindy Valente performs live acoustic music at the BRIGAND CAFE on Sundays in Takaka from 6pm. Intricate fingerstyle guitaring meets rhythm and roots and a beautiful voice. Come along for an early evening of jazz, blues, world, originals, rock and popular acoustic music.

April

Private functions

Fri 9 April

Gypsy Pickers live at PLAN B RESTAURANT and BAR, Nelson

April

Private functions

MAY 2010

THURSDAYS

Ron Valente hosts the popular Open Mic Night at BRIGAND BAR and CAFE in Takaka, every Thursday. Bring along your songs, poems and instruments for a fun and entertaining evening.

SUNDAYS

Lindy Valente performs live acoustic music at the BRIGAND CAFE on Sundays in Takaka from 6pm. Intricate fingerstyle guitaring meets rhythm and roots and a beautiful voice. Come along for an early evening of jazz, blues, world, originals, rock and popular acoustic music.

May

Private functions

Sat 15 May

Gypsy Pickers live at NZ's oldest pub, the MOUTERE INN, in Upper Moutere. With boutique beers, an extensive wine list and restaurant.

Fri 21 May

Gypsy Pickers live at PLAN B RESTAURANT and BAR, Buxton Square, Nelson

Sat 22 May

Gypsy Pickers perform at the Nelson Suburban Club. Members only

Fri 28 May

Gypsy Pickers live at The TAP Bar and Restaurant, Mapua

May

Private functions

JUNE 2010

THURSDAYS

Ron Valente hosts the popular Open Mic Night at BRIGAND BAR and CAFE in Takaka, every Thursday. Bring along your songs, instruments and dancing shoes for a fun and entertaining evening. Starts 9pm

SUNDAYS

Lindy Valente performs live acoustic music at the BRIGAND CAFE on Sundays in Takaka from 6pm. Intricate fingerstyle guitaring meets rhythm and roots and a beautiful voice. Come along for an early evening of jazz, blues, world, originals, rock and popular acoustic music.

June

Recording

June

Private functions

JULY 2010

THURSDAYS

Ron Valente hosts the popular Open Mic Night at BRIGAND BAR and CAFE in Takaka, every Thursday. Bring along your songs, instruments and dancing shoes for a fun and entertaining evening. Starts 9pm

July

Recording

July

Private functions

Friday 23 July

We're back at PLAN B RESTAURANT and BAR, the stylish and cosy little dance and party venue in the heart of Nelson.

July

Private functions

Saturday 31 July

Gypsy Pickers live show 7.30pm to 10pm at the Nelson Suburban Club, Tahunanui. Club members only. Rugby fans do hang around for the All Blacks vs Australia at 10pm

AUGUST 2010

THURSDAYS

Ron Valente hosts the popular Open Mic Night at BRIGAND BAR and CAFE in Takaka, every Thursday. Bring along your songs, instruments and dancing shoes for a fun and entertaining evening. Starts 9pm

August

Recording

August

Private functions

Friday 13 August

We're back at PLAN B RESTAURANT and BAR, the stylish and cosy little dance and party venue in the heart of Nelson. And it's Friday 13! Could be some fun ...

Sat 14 August

Gypsy Pickers perform at the MOUTERE INN. Nicely refurbished these days, with boutique beers, wines, tasty menu, cheerful people, a good warm fireplace and room for dancing. Come and join us for a fun night!

Saturday 21 August

Gypsy Pickers live show at the Nelson Suburban Club, Tahunanui. Club members only.

August

Private functions

SEPTEMBER 2010

THURSDAYS

Ron Valente hosts the popular Open Mic Night at BRIGAND BAR and CAFE in Takaka, every Thursday. Bring along your songs, instruments and dancing shoes for a fun and entertaining evening. Starts 9pm

September

Private functions

Friday 10 Sept

Gypsy Pickers live at PLAN B RESTAURANT and BAR, the stylish and cosy little dance and party venue in the heart of Nelson

Sat 18 Sept

Lindy Valente solo show at the BRIGAND CAFE

Sat 25 Sept

Lindy Valente solo show at the BRIGAND CAFE

Friday 1 Oct

Gypsy Pickers live at PLAN B RESTAURANT and BAR, the stylish and cosy little dance and party venue in the heart of Nelson

Sat 2 Oct

Gypsy Pickers perform at the MOUTERE INN. Nicely refurbished these days, with boutique beers, wines, tasty menu, cheerful people and room for dancing. Come and join us for a fun night!

October

Private functions

Thursday 14 Oct

Ron Valente's last Thursday at the Brigand before the Gypsy Pickers North Island Tour.

Fri 15 Oct

Gypsy Pickers live show at The TAP, Mapua - choice wooden floor, live music venue.

Saturday16 Oct

Gypsy Pickers live show at the Nelson Suburban Club, Tahunanui. Club members only

NORTH ISLAND TOUR October/November 2010

Sat 23 October

Charlie Farleys, WAIHEKE ISLAND

Fri 29 October

Reva's Restaurant, WHANGAREI

Sat 30 October

Hillbilly Inn, PARUA BAY

Sun 31 Oct

Schnappa Rock Cafe, TUTUKAKA

Fri 5 Nov

Poroti Tavern, POROTI

Sat 6 Nov

tbc, PAIHIA

Sun 7 Nov

Mangawhai Tavern, MANGAWHAI

Thurs 11 Nov

tbc, AUCKLAND

Sat 13 Nov

Orca Cafe, RAGLAN

Thurs 18 Nov

Muphys Law Irish Pub, Petone, WELLINGTON

Sat 19 Nov

Finns Bar, PAEKAKARIKI

NOVEMBER (continued) 2010

THURSDAYS at Brigand
Thurs 25 Nov Ron is back

Ron Valente hosts the popular Open Mic Night at BRIGAND BAR and CAFE in Takaka, every Thursday. Bring along your songs, poems and instruments for a fun and entertaining evening.

November

Private functions Top of the South

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Gypsy Pickers performing at Parua Bay Tavern  

 


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