Colette Rivers presents her long awaited album launch tour of 'Memory Lake' at Wellington's Meow.

She will perform the album in full, joined onstage by talented friends, Sarah Urwin on banjo, guitar and harmonies and Brook Davies on bass and harmonies.

Expect to hear indie-folk music and songwriting at its best: songs about life, love, nature and New Zealand, lyrics to transport you, with harmonies that weave through finger-picked guitars, banjo, mandolin and bass.

[Colette Rivers has] taken folk music and given it a good shake. - Lynn Freeman Radio NZ

“Colette's ability to grow a song and build the song keeps you gripped throughout and is one for a nice summer evening in the late evening sun. ” -Dave, The Unsigned Reviewer

Rivers' music has a sense of strong melodic hook-writing, as featured in the haunting and sometimes gritty melodies in all of her songs. The honesty and depth of Rivers' lyrics reflect her fearlessness in revisiting the past, considering life and death; beauty and pain.

After living in both the USA and United Kingdom, Rivers says coming home is a grounding experience. “Sitting, looking at the lake (Taupō), breathing in the damp kiwi bush and eucalyptus trees, there is something intangible, filled with memories.”

Opening for Colette is Wellington-by-way-of-Dunedin indie-folk band, 'Grawlixes', whose music often deals in the melancholy with self-deprecating honesty and beautiful boy-girl harmonies, sung by co-founders Robin Cederman and Penelope Esplin.

Colette Rivers presents her long awaited album launch tour of 'Memory Lake' at Napier's Paisley Stage.

She will perform the album in full, joined onstage by talented friends, Sarah Urwin on banjo, guitar and harmonies and Brook Davies on bass and harmonies.

Expect to hear indie-folk music and songwriting at its best: songs about life, love, nature and New Zealand, lyrics to transport you, with harmonies that weave through finger-picked guitars, banjo, mandolin and bass.

"[Colette Rivers has] taken folk music and given it a good shake." - Lynn Freeman Radio NZ

“Colette's ability to grow a song and build the song keeps you gripped throughout and is one for a nice summer evening in the late evening sun. ” -Dave, The Unsigned Reviewer

Rivers' music has a sense of strong melodic hook-writing, as featured in the haunting and sometimes gritty melodies in all of her songs. The honesty and depth of Rivers' lyrics reflect her fearlessness in revisiting the past, considering life and death; beauty and pain.

After living in both the USA and United Kingdom, Rivers says coming home is a grounding experience. “Sitting, looking at the lake (Taupō), breathing in the damp kiwi bush and eucalyptus trees, there is something intangible, filled with memories.”

Opening for Rivers is local americana/ country-folk group, Spooky Skeletons.

Colette Rivers presents her long awaited album launch tour of 'Memory Lake' at Thames' Kauaeranga Hall.

She will do a solo performance of her album in full.

Expect to hear indie-folk music and songwriting at its best: songs about life, love, nature and New Zealand, with lyrics to transport you, weaving through finger-picked guitar and mandolin.

"[Colette Rivers has] taken folk music and given it a good shake." - Lynn Freeman Radio NZ

“Colette's ability to grow a song and build the song keeps you gripped throughout and is one for a nice summer evening in the late evening sun. ” -Dave, The Unsigned Reviewer

Rivers' music has a sense of strong melodic hook-writing, as featured in the haunting and sometimes gritty melodies in all of her songs. The honesty and depth of Rivers' lyrics reflect her fearlessness in revisiting the past, considering life and death; beauty and pain.

After living in both the USA and United Kingdom, Rivers says coming home is a grounding experience. “Sitting, looking at the lake (Taupō), breathing in the damp kiwi bush and eucalyptus trees, there is something intangible, filled with memories.”

Opening for Rivers are local talents, 'The Chunes'. A duo of brothers with an acoustic soul background.

Colette Rivers presents her long awaited album launch tour of 'Memory Lake' at Hamilton's Nivara Lounge.

She will perform the album in full, joined onstage by talented friends, Sarah Urwin on banjo, guitar and harmonies and Brook Davies on bass and harmonies.

Expect to hear indie-folk music and songwriting at its best: songs about life, love, nature and New Zealand, lyrics to transport you, with harmonies that weave through finger-picked guitars, banjo, mandolin and bass.

[Colette Rivers has] taken folk music and given it a good shake. - Lynn Freeman Radio NZ

“Colette's ability to grow a song and build the song keeps you gripped throughout and is one for a nice summer evening in the late evening sun. ” -Dave, The Unsigned Reviewer

Rivers' music has a sense of strong melodic hook-writing, as featured in the haunting and sometimes gritty melodies in all of her songs. The honesty and depth of Rivers' lyrics reflect her fearlessness in revisiting the past, considering life and death; beauty and pain.

After living in both the USA and United Kingdom, Rivers says coming home is a grounding experience. “Sitting, looking at the lake (Taupō), breathing in the damp kiwi bush and eucalyptus trees, there is something intangible, filled with memories.”

Opening for Rivers are the dizzyingly talented bluegrass/folk duo, '2 of 3,' with a sound similar to ‘The Milk Carton kids’, and ‘Gillian Welch’. Brothers Laurence (guitar and vocals) and Sam (guitar, vocals, mandolin, and bass) know how to put on a good show.

Colette Rivers presents her long awaited album launch tour of 'Memory Lake' at Auckland's Wine Cellar.

She will perform the album in full, joined onstage by talented friends, Sarah Urwin on banjo, guitar and harmonies and Brook Davies on bass and harmonies.

Expect to hear indie-folk music and songwriting at its best: songs about life, love, nature and New Zealand, lyrics to transport you, with harmonies that weave through finger-picked guitars, banjo, mandolin and bass.

"[Colette Rivers has] taken folk music and given it a good shake". - Lynn Freeman Radio NZ

“Colette's ability to grow a song and build the song keeps you gripped throughout and is one for a nice summer evening in the late evening sun. ” -Dave, The Unsigned Reviewer

Rivers' music has a sense of strong melodic hook-writing, as featured in the haunting and sometimes gritty melodies in all of her songs. The honesty and depth of Rivers' lyrics reflect her fearlessness in revisiting the past, considering life and death; beauty and pain.

After living in both the USA and United Kingdom, Rivers says coming home is a grounding experience. “Sitting, looking at the lake (Taupō), breathing in the damp kiwi bush and eucalyptus trees, there is something intangible, filled with memories.”

Opening for Rivers is local Indie-Folk/Pop/Rock artist, 'Isla'.

Colette Rivers begins the journey of her long awaited album launch, 'Memory Lake' in her spiritual hometown of Taupō, from which the album takes its name.

Expect to hear indie-music and songwriting at its best: songs about life, love, nature and New Zealand, lyrics to transport you, with harmonies that weave through finger-picked guitars, banjo, mandolin and bass.

"[Colette Rivers has] taken folk music and given it a good shake." - Lynn Freeman Radio NZ

“Colette's ability to grow a song and build the song keeps you gripped throughout and is one for a nice summer evening in the late evening sun. ” -Dave, The Unsigned Reviewer

Rivers' music has a sense of strong melodic hook-writing, as featured in the haunting and sometimes gritty melodies in all of her songs. The honesty and depth of Rivers' lyrics reflect her fearlessness in revisiting the past, considering life and death; beauty and pain.

After living in both the USA and United Kingdom, Rivers says coming home is a grounding experience. “Sitting, looking at the lake (Taupō), breathing in the damp kiwi bush and eucalyptus trees, there is something intangible, filled with memories.”

Rivers will present her album in full, joined onstage by talented friends Sarah Urwin on banjo, guitar and harmonies and Brook Davies on bass and harmonies.

Opening for Rivers is the dreamy Indie-Pop duo, 'False Heights.'

Expect an intimate evening of music and story-telling.
Indie-Folk songwriter and producer, Colette Rivers will be giving a solo performance featuring original songs from her upcoming album, 'Memory Lake,' and a selection of covers by artists, young, old and long gone. Rivers’ voice shivers with the raw expressiveness of greats like Bruce Springsteen or Gillian Welch and a sharp edge that evokes the likeness of Liz Phair or Aimee Mann. There is an undeniable sense of strong melodic hook-writing, while the honesty, poeticism and depth of Rivers' lyrics reflect a fearlessness in revisiting the past, feeling the moments of the right now, considering life, death and the beauty, pain and reality of it.

Bring a good one, grab a cold one, pipe down and enjoy the talents of Colette Rivers. She'll croon, you'll be sure to swoon and no doubt it'll be a good time all around. Beer+Wine+Bar Menu: sliders/fries/shared plates etc.

Indie-Folk songwriter and producer, Colette Rivers will be giving a solo performance featuring original songs from her upcoming album, 'Memory Lake,' and a selection of covers by artists, young, old and long gone.

Come and see Colette Rivers and the Creeks play at Moon in Newtown for the last songwriter's gig of 2020. Doors open at 6pm. $10 at the door. Robyn-Lyn Webber from 6:30pm Colette Rivers at 7:30 Bill Lake from 8:30

Scheduling of acts updated on Wellington Folk Festival website and facebook page.

Colette Rivers playing with backing band Grafia. $5 at the door.

Colette Rivers will be playing a set of her original songs followed by artists, Niels Gedge & Nick Brandon. $5 koha at the door.

Colette Rivers playing a live set at Lulu. Free Entry

Who the FOLK is that?! is a showcase series of young up and coming folk musicians in Wellington. This concert features the sounds of ChildLight, Colette Rivers, and WolfGangBird This is a night of great folk music not to be missed!

Doors open at 6pm Concert starts at 6.30pm Tickets $10 (+BF) from Under the radar.

Music starts about 12pm, till very late We expect responsible party-going so encourage people to put up tents and sleep over, arrive early to set up tents. This is a Family Event, responsible children of responsible parents are most welcome. Sorry NO dogs. We have increasing number of participants, so we have decided allot some definite time slots for performers with open mike sessions in between. Bands please pm. Coral direct for time slots.

What to bring: Tent, food for BBQ, drinks, picnic chairs & blankets, coffee/tea for the morning. Cash for Koha and food truck What to take: Please pick up & take all your rubbish & recycling home with you. Whats provided: PA, Microphones & Drum Kit, Covered area for BBQ’s, Hot plates, water, washing up, Toilets & cups for byo tea & coffee. Food Truck open till late. Barrister cafe for coffee and hot chocolate

Colette Rivers playing for 3 hours at Balter Bar Sunday 23rd Feb!

Colette Rivers is playing at 'The Songwriter Sessions' at Moon music venue in Newtown, Wellington. Doors open at 6 with $5 cover charge. 6:30 Terry Shore; 7:30 Stellarize;
8:30 Colette Rivers.

For this gig, I am joined onstage by friends Say (guitar, banjo and harmonies) and Lucy (Viola).

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 despite some feedback with the system set up, we felt pretty good with how we played.

I've been asked to play again on the 14th for the gallery's 2nd birthday which will be good. I'll try to rope in some more people to accompany me.