Colette Rivers

Hi Friends, 

I hope you're all staying well and managing to NOT go stir-crazy during this time. 

This is to let you know the exciting news that I have decided to give away my EP Wandering Thoughts FOR FREE! 

Simply…

Hi Friends!

Hope you're all keeping well during the lockdown. While here in NZ we are doing pretty well, I sure do feel for those of you in countries who are still suffering a lot.

Anyway, If you…

Well- This is my first online Insta-Gig. It was weird and fun. 

A few teething problems getting the show going, but a cool little collection of artists- what was really neat was how different everyone was, but similar in being…

Well, I'm afraid that even though some of the venues I've got gigs booked with are fairly small, the side of caution is being erred in response to the Coronavirus. Today, I have had another 2 gigs (including the one…

Well, as a decisive move to expand my band line up, I'm looking for a double bassist. Obviously, having your own gear and transport is essential! Send me an email.

Well, this was a fun gig! We (myself and lovely band-mate, Say)  played for 3 hours at Balter Bar in Carterton.

It was really cool to play a range of songs and see some familiar faces of people who'd heard…

There's something really cool and old-school about getting onto the radio- especially having a segment done on you/your music. I know that there isn't the listenership that there once was, but it's still a bit of a thrill!

On Wednesday…

Well this was a fabulous night! It was really cool to see so many people show up and what a cool venue. I'll definitely want to play again at Moon in Newtown. It has that seedy but cool music venue…

Colette Rivers is playing at 'The Songwriter Sessions' at Moon music venue in Newtown, Wellington. 

Feb 16th
Doors open at 6 with $5 cover charge. 
6:30 Terry Shore; 
7:30 Stellarize;   
8:30 Colette Rivers.

This is a cool venue in Masterton. We showed up, set up and sound-checked only to have the wind pick up with gusto. 

We (myself, joined by friend Sarah Urwin) played for about an hour, had a nice audience and…