Steve Abel & the Chrysalids with special guest Kirsten Morrell

brought to you by Bethells Beach Cottages in Association with Aotearoa Vibrations

Concert – Sunday June 22nd: 5:30pm @ Bethells Beach

To celebrate winter solstice and the launch of his new album Flax Happy, Steve Abel will play an early evening, seated gig in the pavilion at the Bethells Cottages. Kirstens set will begin at 5.30 and Steve will take the stage around 7.30pm however the venue is open from 2.30. pm for those who want to enjoy an afternoon at Bethells.

Steve’s band,described as a kiwi super group, are Geoff Maddock – song writer and lead guitarist for Golden Horse, Milan Borich -front man for Pluto on drums and Mike Hall, Milans band-mate on double bass. A cracker little line up.

His debut album Little Death attracted glowing reviews and in 2006 won Alternatui Album of the year.

Not one to do things by halves his special guest is the very talented lead singer of Golden Horse Kirsten Morrell, performing material from her forthcoming solo album.

We’ll be in the background offering a delicious range of wood fired pizzas from our pukka new pizza oven, along with a selection of tasty beverages from the bar.

This will be one of Steve’s last performances before he relocates to Switzerland.

Fortunately our tickets are just $20 but there’s only 100 of them so do not be caught with your pants down because you dilly dallied around. This gig is unique.

Tickets for sale from Trude Bethell Paice 09 810 9581 – info@bethellsbeach.com or at the venue on the night. (You’ll need to book)

Listen to Steve’s music on abelsong.com or Kirsten on goldenhorse.co.nz

“Flax Happy also features the talents of Texan luminary Jolie Holland – a longtime fan of Abel, who lends her distinctive voice to Abel’s own unique husky vocal on two songs; and acclaimed local songstress Anika Moa, who shares a hauntingly poignant bilingual duet with Abel.”

House Keeping
Grounds open at 2.30pm and car parking will be available near the venue on Ross Bethells land. Fill your pockets with dosh as we are running a cash bar and Steve and Kirsten will both have their albums for sale at the gig.

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Other Events at Bethells Cottages
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Below: Steve Abel video accompanied by Mardy Potter singing ‘Hospice for Destitute Lovers’ by Steve Abel. From the motion picture WOODENHEAD. Directed by Florian Habicht