Latest update: Click below to buy tickets for the upcoming Steve Abel & the Chrysalids (NZ supergroup) with Cassette .  The venue itself is very special and is most often booked for weddings or corporate and health retreats. This is a rare chance to hear some of NZ’s finest musicians live in a beautiful, wild West Coast setting.

For that romantic Valentines day concert – what could be better than a spectacular ridge top view with a glass or two of bubbles and a wood fired pizza. He/she will never guess this location And you get two great bands.

Online ticket sales closed now -Buy tickets Saturday night 14th February 09 – door sales OK / EFTPOS avail. 

Update:10 Feb – *Please note: Due to unforeseen circumstances the Friday night concert has been cancelled. If you have tickets for Friday you will be contacted and we will reconfirm if you are able to change to the Saturday night or make refund arrangements. Our apologies for this change.

Below are a selection of photos from the Steve Abel gigs last year.

This series was photographed by Michael Flynn. Click on each thumbnail to see the images in a larger size. Note: the Sami sisters replaced Kirsten Morrell who (due to illness) was unable to perform on the night.
You should also be able to see a slide-show below the main thumbnails. If you hover over that you can view the controls and can make the slides display full-screen.

Best of all you are invited to celebrate  Valentines Day with one night only Steve Abel gig at Bethells Beach on Sat Feb 14th: 6pm @ Bethells Beach Cottages.

Steve has been offshore in Europe and UK since then – now is a great chance to see him again in the perfect romantic summer location.  He is only in NZ for a limited time and if you miss him now may have to wait till next summer.

Come out and enjoy the beach first, then up the hill for a glass of wine and a cool concert on the lawn with gorgeous sea and sunset views. Pizza and drinks available. Venue gates open from 5:00 pm onwards.

Update note: Support is by Wellington 3 piece – Cassette who are Tom Watson (Head Like A Hole, Baconfoot), Craig Terris (Hell Is Other People, also Baconfoot) and Andrew Bain (Fur Patrol)

More detail