Colette Rivers will be opening for Aussie artist, Lanę on August the 30th at Valhalla, Wellington. Doors open at 8pm. Presale tickets will be available at UTR (Under The Radar) https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/

Featherston Vinyl Club Presents 'Matariki Jams'. Come and close out the 2023 Paetūmōkai Matariki festivities at Waimarie Eatery and Bar on Sunday 16 July with live music from Tyson Smith, Colette Rivers, Lace Reihana and support from the FVC DJ's. Free Entry. All welcome. 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Colette Rivers Trio plays the Songwriters' Showcase. She will be performing with Momo on Keys and vox and Jordan on Drums. Further details coming soon. PUT THE DATE IN YOUR DIARY!

Songwriters' Showcase #48. (Colette filling in last minute for covid-stricken act!). Door from 6:00pm. Colette Rivers - from 7:00pm; Sam Fowles - from 8:00pm; and Sofia Machray - from 9:00pm

Tickets $10 at the door or from Eventfinda. There is a limit of 100 tickets for this show. You can book a table for a group separately from the venue - info@newtownmoon.co.nz, 04 389 9933.

Colette Rivers and her fantastic keyboardist/vocalist, Momo will be performing at the annual SOB Matariki Gig. Rivers will be performing a mix of original songs from her 'Memory Lake' album as well as a handful of new, never-been-heard songs, including her upcoming single release, 'Heaven and Earth' (Out July 8th).

Opening the night is 'man and his guitar', Dave Boone performing gritty acoustic covers. Rivers will follow at about 8pm Boomers at 9pm- alt-rock covers.

Come on down to Moon Bar in Newtown, Wellington for an awesome night of Indie-music pleasure! Colette Rivers and her band (4 piece) will be playing songs from her recently released debut album, 'Memory Lake'. There is a lot of awesome talent and cool music to be had- and for only $10!!! The line-up is as follows: 7pm Ingrid Saker - Ingrid is a Pōneke-based musician with a mix of folk and blues influences. While her band, Ingrid and the Ministers, is all-out rock-n-roll, her solo performances are a softer, more intimate and lyrical journey through the landscapes of love, loss and redemption. 8pm Colette Rivers - American-born, New Zealand raised, Colette Rivers is an indie-folk song-writer and producer who has just completed her debut album, 'Memory Lake' launch and tour. She is joined onstage with Jordan Tredray on drums and newcomers, Kerrie McEwen on electric guitar and Hayden Maskell on bass. 9pm Scott Pilgrim verses Uzume - Scott can these days be found dancing on the electric side with Wellington band Soda but in his quest to ever do something a little new and different Scott has called for a title fight with the god of joy and happiness, Uzume. Live and exclusive to songs 6021. Door from 6:00pm. Ingrid Saker- from 7:00pm; Colette Rivers - from 8:00pm; and Scott Pilgrim - from 9:00pm Tickets $10 at the door or from Eventfinda. https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/.../songwriters.../wellington There is a limit of 100 tickets for this show.

Hi friends, I'm very excited to get to open for Pencarrow tomorrow night as they bring 'the Growth In The Absence Of Light Tour' to 'our' home town in the historic Rangitumau Hall. Polish up ya red bands and join us for an evening of music in this beautiful 117 year old hall.

I'll be opening with a short solo set from my album 'Memory Lake', then folks, hunker down for some fantastic sounds from @ovustheband who are coming over from Wellington to celebrate the occasion followed by Pencarrow who will hit the stage with graceful guitar melodies and sombre piano passages through to heavy rhythmic climaxes and searing solo sections. They will throw you glimmers of magic from their second album.(see below for more deets!)

.. The Rangitumau Hall is about 10mins drive north of Masterton. All event details can be found here: .. https://www.facebook.com/events/957263145017753 .. See you tomorrow night!!

DOORS OPEN 7:00PM. Music from 7:30pm - 11:00pm. The gig is FREE but if you happen to fancy supporting the bands then feel free to get ya hands on some merch or you can make a small donation to cover venue hire.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Pencarrow - ‘In Medias Res’ Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t_vKMoaFOU “a masterpiece which blends musical moods and genres to enthral both newcomers and established fans. New Zealand audiences are in for a treat.” - Howard King, At The Barrier “The sequencing and flow of Growth in the Absence of Light has obviously been well-thought out, and makes the whole so much greater than the sum of its parts.” - Nick Hudson, The Progressive Aspect “Every Prog fan should have heard of their second work ‘Growth In The Absence Of Light’ - Flohfish, Betreutesproggen.de

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.