Gamble and McCormick

Gamble and McCormick first on Tuakau Town Hall's new stage

Cafe Kaos in Tuakau has scored a coup in enticing top New Zealand performers Gary McCormick and Hammond Gamble to appear at the Tuakau Town Hall on Saturday May 5, for an evening of laughter, fun and music.
Kaos is donating all profits from the evening to the Onewhero Society of Performing Arts, as a thank-you to all they give the community themselves in the way of culture, humour, music and all sorts of entertainment.
"We feel they enrich Tuakau and beyond with their passion and vision for what they bring to the area, and we thought this would be a great way for ourselves and the community to show support for them." says Elton Raitt from Cafe Kaos.
Radio presenter, commentator and TV star, McCormick is one of New Zealand's most popular celebrities.
His comedy debates are legendary and he has toured with the inimitable David Lange, Tim Shadbolt, Tom Scott and Ginette McDonald.
Hammond Gamble was a founder member of the group Street Talk, out front on lead guitar and singing with his distinctive blues style.
The group played original homegrown rock, packing out venues such as the famous Gluepot in Auckland.
Internationally over the years, Gamble has backed for the likes of Joe Cocker, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and Tina Turner.
These days he's mostly a solo acoustic performer, and can be expected to make some magic with McCormick!
Other features of the evening will be the official opening of the fabulous new town hall stage and an Out of the Gumboot extravaganza with prizes donated by local sponsors. Don't forget to bring your lucky ticket number.
If the evening is a success, Caf?aos plans to make this fundraising evening an annual event, choosing different recipients and matching entertainment each year.
"We could even make it a whole day event." he says.
Limited tickets are available at $25 each from Cafe Kaos in Tuakau.
By LINDA HANSEN - Franklin County News Monday, 30 April 2007