Famous fathers and their musical sons

is week we’re o on a tangent, but rst a quick plug for a show. Local singer Mandy Meadows is presenting ‘Piaf – e Legend’ in Baycourt’s Addison eatre on Saturday, August 12. at’s before taking it around the rest of the North Island through September.

ere’s a six-piece band – naturally including an accordionist – and even dancers. I haven’t seen the show but there are videos online and it looks terri c. I am, of course, an absolute sucker for anyone singing in French and particularly anyone singing Edith Piaf songs so it certainly butters my baguette. And as well as the music you’ll get to learn about Piaf’s life, which was nothing if not eventful.

Tickets are $60 or $70.

Moving on, in recent days I’ve been struck by the number of musical o spring, the next generation of musicians, who have been popping up.

Locally there are a few examples: Trevor Braunias fronts the TJS Blues band; his son Stefan, once part of the hardcore scene with reat.Meet. Protocol, plays drums.

John Michaelz and the Black Brothers Band have just released a remix of their debut single, created by John’s son Dylan Israel from high- ying indie band Summer ieves, though in the band he goes under the name Izzy Bones. at song was recorded at Welcome Bay’s Colour eld Studio, run by Tim Julian, whose son Joe is now playing drums on studio sessions.

Oscar Laven

I’m going to skip right over Oscar Laven, son of Robbie Laven and Marion Arts, only because I’ve previously written about him. He’s still in ere has also been a rush of albums by Sons of Famous People. It’s been quieter for daughters, though there are just as many, even just adding up o spring of the Carter/ Cash family, including Rosanne Cash, Cindy Cash, and Carlene Carter...

Wellington and is pretty much the rst person you call for saxophone, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, bassoon and just about every other instrument that requires blowing.

Leonard Cohen’s son Adam produced his father’s nal work and is a very good singer-songwriter in his own right. Paul Simon’s son, Harper, has released two solo albums, the last being in 2013, and has since moved more into working in lm. But he’s done a bunch of fascinating things including performing for a twoweek run in 2016 at the Adelaide Festival in Eric Mingus’ re-imagining of ‘ e Who’s ‘Tommy’, which was produced by the great Hal Willner.

Tommy Prine

New to the scene, with a debut album earlier this year, is Tommy Prine, youngest son of the late great John Prine, who took the step into music only after his father’s death from Covid-19. ‘ is Far South’ is very much a confessional singer-songwriter album, personal, honest and vulnerable.

It was produced by Gena Johnson and singersongwriter Ruston Kelly, who worked on John’s last album ‘ e Tree of Forgiveness’, though Tommy is luckily not cursed with sounding like

A big birthday concert for the city’s big band!

A group of Tauranga musicians are celebrating 60 years of existence with a concert at Baycourt Community & Art Centre this Saturday, August 5, from 2pm.

Tauranga Big Band, which is now in its 60th year and under the exceptional leadership of John Page, will take concert-goers back in time to relive the magic of their from the last six decades.

e band plans to revisit timeless classics, cherished pieces to the iconic charts that have become the backbone of its repertoire, giving listeners the chance to experience the rich tapestry of band’s heritage. e tauranga big Band Celebration is at Baycourt’s X Space, this Saturday, August 5, from 2pm. Tickets are on sale at: premier.ticketek.co.nz his father (Harper Simon, on the other hand...). ‘ is Far South’ is well worth checking out, and I feel an obligation to plug that nal John Prine record. It’s one of the rare albums I know where every song is essentially a classic that will be played in folk clubs till the end of time.

Bloody marvellous.

Meanwhile Lukas Nelson, son of Willie, is going strong. He’s played in his Dad’s band on and o for years and has his own out t called Promise of e Real who have, amongst other things, had a long collaborative partnership with Neil Young.

Lukas also co-produced the music for ‘A Star Is Born’, writing songs with Lady Gaga after originally being hired as an ‘authenticity consultant’ for Bradley Cooper. Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real appear in the lm as Cooper’s band.

And I’ve just about run out of time for Duane Betts, son of Allman Brothers Band founder Dickey Betts. He leads Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, and is also a guitarist and singer for Dickey Betts & Great Southern, led by Dad.

Last month he released a solo album, ‘Wild and Precious Life’, featuring along with other notable guests, Derek Trucks on guitar.

Saturday 5 August

Art in the Park

2023

Ben Wilcock Quartet

Sunday 6th August 4.00pm

In

Original art for sale. Weather permitting. Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. 9am -4pm.

Tauranga Society of Artists

Association Croquet

Sat, Mon, Wed at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 9.15am for 9.30am start. Visitors & new players welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9293 Bay Singles Social Group

Join a bunch of over 50’s young singles. Weekend dinners, pot-lucks, occasional outings. Have a go! Ph Delia 027 284 8762, Andrea 021 133 0313 Boules - Pétanque

TaurangaBOP Club Tawa St. Social + competitive play. Boules available. New players welcome. Ph Ray - 027 756 3565 - for times, further details

Free Weekly Community Meals

Every Thursday 11:30am to 1pm. Every Saturday 4:30pm to 6pm. 45 Cliff Rd, Tauranga. Provided by Under the Stars, a registered charity. Showers/ toiletries/clothing also available. Buzzycuts Barber onsite Thursday fortnightly

Hearing Support Bay of Plenty

Tauranga Cochlear Implant

Consumer Group (CICG) Saturday

12th August, 10:30am at12 noon. The Kollective, 145 Seventeenth Ave

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Rd 1.45pm

Katikati Toy Library

Family-focused facility offering 600+ toys to loan to children zero-10. Tues 6.30-8pm Weds 2.30-4pm Sat 9am-10am. Located behind the Christian Centre, Henry Rd, Katikati Hearing Support Bay of Plenty

Tauranga Cochlear Implant

Consumer Group (CICG) Saturday

12th August, 10:30am–12 noon. The Kollective, 145 Seventeenth Ave

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult tennis. Start time 1.30 pm. Bellevue Park, Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs

St Stephens Jigsaw Library

Every Saturday 10am-12noon. Hire for 2 weeks a variety of 600 puzzles. Please wear a mask. Cnr of Brookfield and Highmore Terrace

Taijiquan and Qigong

Sat & Wed 9 am free Taiji / Qigong group. Kulim Park on beach by big rock/playground. All welcome.

Ph Petro 021 751 665

Tauranga Civic Choir

Musical Mosaic Concert with Civic Choir plus Boy’s and Girl’s College groups at St.Peter’s Church, Spring St, Tauranga. Saturday 5th August 4pm. $20 at door.

Tauranga Farmers Market

7.45am-12noon at Tauranga Primary School cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Avenue. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the Producers. Support local Tauranga RSA Club Night

Saturday & Friday from 4pm Member’s draw, raffles, etc. All welcome 07 578 9654

Village Radio Museum

Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710

Sunday 6 August

Accordion Music Group

Every 3rd Sunday of the month, Welcome Bay Hall, 1-4pm, $4.00pp afternoon tea supplied, everyone welcome to an afternoon of Evergreen music. Ph Joy 027 285 3093

Brain-Watkins House Museum

Brain-Watkins House Museum (Est. 1881) on the corner of Elizabeth St and Cameron Rd is open from 2pm - 4pm. $5 adult, children free.

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Every Sunday 9am-1pm rain or shine! Te Papa o Nga Manu Porotakataka (Phoenix Park). www.mountmainstreet.nz

Falun Dafa Exercises

Move from chaos to calm on Sunday mornings, using this free to learn, mind/ body practice. For locations

Call/Text Judy 021 0425 398 https://en.falundafa.org

Otumoetai Rotary Carboot Sale

8.00am for buyers at Otumoetai College Car Park Windsor Rd for Otumoetai Rotary. Sellers $10. Details

Brian 021 122 8735

Bevan 027 461 2127

Papamoa Lions Club Market

2nd & 4th Sunday. Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry.

Wayne 027 974 5699

Psychic Cafe Spiritual Centre Greerton Community Hall - First and Third Sunday every month.

Doors open 6.30pm, starts 7.00pm. $20 then everything FREE: Over 20 practitioners! Psychics, Healers, Refrehments

Tauranga Musica Ben Wilcock

Quartet

Jazz at its Best! featuring piano, violin, bass, percussion, 4pm Graham Young Youth Theatre, Tauranga Boys College tickets at door or tgamusica.co.nz

Sahaja Yoga (Meditation)

Free classes. Sundays 5.30 to 6.30pm

Sport BOP Offices (opposite squash courts), 406 Devonport Road, Tauranga. Drop-ins welcome. For info call 021 551 984

Tauranga Organ Keyboard Society

Meets 1.30pmat Carmel

Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti, Tauranga. Play or listen to Organ, Clavinova or Piano. Contact Maureen 544 5013

Monday 7 August

500 Card Group

Every Monday (except public holidays) from 9.30-11.30am, held at Age Concern, 177A Fraser Street, Tauranga, $2 donation, light refreshment provided - all welcome!

Accordion Music Group

Every 3rd Sunday of the month, Welcome Bay Hall, 1-4pm, $4.00pp afternoon tea supplied, everyone welcome to an afternoon of Evergreen music. Ph Joy 027 285 3093

Active Seniors

Exercise classes for seniors to improve strength and balance and fall prevention. 11am at Bethlehem Hall Ph Diana 021 047 6155 Love to see you there

Beginner Belly Dance Classes

Beginner Classe at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mount Maunganui. Mondays at 7.30pm. Explore Middle Eastern Culture, music and Oriental dance. Ph/text 021 124 5982, Email: arabianspicebd@gmail.com

Chess at Mount Maunganui

Mount RSA Chess Club 544 Maunganui Rd, Mondays (excl public holidays). Early program 6.30-7pm

Late program 7pm onwards. Casual

Chess allowed. Search “Western BoP Chess”

Creative Fibre Tauranga

Every Mon 9.30am and the 2nd & 4th Thurs 7pm. Learn new skills, knitting, crochet, spinning, dyeing, weaving and felting. 177 Elizabeth St, Tauranga. Ph Rosanne 07 562 3969

Free Public Advocacy Service

Need help with an agency? Let us advocate for you! Free clinics held weekly: Mondays: Merivale Community Ctr 1-2pm Tuesdays: Greerton Library 1:30-3pm Thursdays: Welcome Bay Community Ctr 1-2:30pm

Greerton Garden Club

Greerton Garden Club meets 2nd Monday each Month at St. James Hall Pooles Rd, Greerton, at 1pm. Visitors Welcome. Ph 07 562 8855

Harmony-A-Plenty Men’s Barbershop

We are a group of men who enjoy singing together, Monday nights, 7-9pm.Interested? Please phone, Frank. 576 3032 David 576 0578

Katikati Bowling Club

Mixed 2 x 4 x2. Reporting time 9.15am

Keep On Your Feet

Omokoroa 11am-12pm,Settlers Hall, 334 Omokoroa Road. Strength & balance classes for older adults. All levels of fitness welcome. Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617

Mahjong

Every Monday 12-30-4.00pm. Visitors and beginners welcome (Free teaching available). Tauranga South Mahjong. Ph: Jill 027 4769 440 or 543 0390

Matua Table Tennis Matua Hall $4.00 per session. Reasonable playing ability is needed.

Monday 12.30-3pm, Tuesday 12.303pm, Friday 9am-11.30am

Senior Net Technology Classess

Every Mon, Tues, Wed & Thrs. Get the most from your Smart phone or TV, Tablet iPod, or laptop. Held at Historic Village. Phone07 577 1912 or email, or www.taurangaseniornet.co.nz

Tauranga Stamp Club

Wesley Methodist Church, 100 Thirteenth Ave. 10am on the 2nd and 7.30pm on the 4th Monday of the month. All welcome. Ph Tony 07 549 5015 or Brian 07 576 5210

Tauranga Theatre Organ Society

Meet at Baycourt Theatre at 1.00pm. Hear and play Tauranga’s historic Wurlitzer theatre organ. All welcome, no charge. Ph 552 0243

Tuesday 8 August

Badminton

Shuttlecocks & Hens badminton at Memorial Hall, 11th Ave. Every Tuesday 9.30am to 11am & Friday 9.30am to 11.30am. New players welcome. Ph Lorraine 0274 086 211

Boules - Pétanque

TaurangaBOP Club Tawa St. Social + competitive play. Boules available. New players welcome. Ph Ray 027 756 3565 - for times, further details Free Public Advocacy Service

Need help with an agency? Let us advocate for you! Free clinics held weekly: Mons: Merivale Community Ctr 1-2pm Tues: Greerton Library

1:30-3pm Thurs: Welcome Bay Community Ctr 1-2:30pm

Golf Croquet

Tues, Thurs, Sun at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 8.30am for 9am start. Visitors & new players welcome. Ph. Nev 07 575 5121

Inachord Women Singers

Join us for singing and fun. 7pm Bethlehem Community Church 183 Moffat Rd. Musical Director Andrew Braid. Pippa 0274 730 185, Julie 021 025 26805

Keep On Your Feet

Katikati Catholic Church Hall, 89 Beach Rd. 10.1511.15am. Strength & balance classes for older adults, all levels of fitness welcome. Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617

Line Dancing

Tauranga RSA Tues 5.30-7pm. All levels $5. All welcome 07 578 9654

Midday Melodies

Piano/music entertainment at the Tauranga RSA - Tuesdays Midday (starting 22nd August 2023) $10 includes entertainment, hot drink & slices. All welcome 07 578 9654

NZ Shareholders Association Monthly meeting BOP branch,

Tuesday 8 August, Tauranga Citizens Club. Meet and greet 5.00pm. Speaker Nina Le Lievre, CEO Enterprise Angels. All welcome.

Pool Club

8 Ball Pool Club at the Tauranga RSA Tuesday Evenings 6.45pm All welcome 07 578 9654

Olympic Style Shooting

7pm to 8pm (please be early) for beginners at Tauranga

Target Rifle Club’s indoor range at 165 Elizabeth Street(opposite Tyremaster). Coaching and gear provided

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult tennis. Start time 9.00 am Tues & Thurs. Bellevue Park, Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome. Ph Peter 021 542 172

Otumoetai Walking Group

Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Danny 576 6480

Scrabble

Love of words and crosswords rock our boats. Meet 9:15am

Tauranga Citz Club 13th Ave and Cameron. 3 games. Finish 12-30. All welcome. Ph 5783 606

SeniorNet Intro/Upskill Android Phones

Learn more about using technology with Intro to Android Phones. 9-11am and Upskill Android Phones 11.30-1.30 pm Building 70 Historic village https://taurangaseniornet. co.nz/ Ph 07 577 1912 or 021 277 1912

Senior Net Smart TV

How to use your smart TV - Join us to learn more about using technology 9-11am Building 70 Historic village. https://taurangaseniornet.co.nz/ Ph 07 577 1912 or 021 277 1912

Senior Net Online Genealogy

Join us to learn more about using technology 1-3pm Building 70 Historic village https://taurangaseniornet.co.nz/ Ph 07 577 1912 or 021 277 1912

SeniorNet Using your Computer

Using your Computer - Join us to learn more about using technology 2-4pm Building 70 Historic village https://taurangaseniornet.co.nz/ Ph 07 577 1912 or 021 277 1912

Social Beginner Dance Group

Commencing Tues, 20 June, 8-9pm, Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Road. Ballroom/ Latin/Rock&Roll. Just come along on the night. Ph Sonia 027 322 1786

Table Tennis Papamoa Club night 7-9pm Tuesdays, Papamoa College Gym. $5 adult $4 student. All abilities welcome. John 021 038 6025

Tauranga Acoustics Club

Tauranga RSA Tuesday Evenings 7pm. All welcome 07 578 9654

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Greerton RSA 7pm. Friendly get-together, all instruments, all levels of ability. Come in & enjoy some live music. Grant 578 6448

Tauranga Model Railway Club

Club meets Tuesday 9.30am & Thursday 7.30pm at the clubrooms corner of Mirrielees & Cross Roads, Sulphur Pt. Ph Mike 021 939 233

Tauranga SeniorNet Club

Learn how to use your computer, smartphone, smart TV or iPad from someone your own age! Registration or for more info contact via Email: tauranga@seniornet.nz or Ph 07 577 1912

Tauranga Scrabble Club

Join us for social and competitive Scrabble. Senior Citizens Club, 170 Thirteenth Ave from 9.20am. $3 cover charge. Contact: Barbara 544 8372

Wednesday 9 August

10 Pin Bowling

1pm at 10 Pin Tauranga,135 13th Ave. Mixed group play for fun but keep the score. Very occasionally competitive. Ph Glenda 021 257 8678

Age Concern Walking Group

Meet at 10am, 9th August : Mitre10 - Gate Pa. 16th

August : Fraser Cover - Burger King. 23rd August : New World – Brookfield. 30th August : Greenwood Park – off Welcome Bay.

Beginner Belly Dance

Every Wednesday at Otumoetai Saint Columba Church Hall at 6.30. Explore Middle Eastern music and Dance. Call/text Raffa: 021 124 5982 arabianspicebd@gmail.com

Bromeliad Group Meeting

The Yacht Club Sulphur Point 12.30 - 2.30 Janine Grey from Coastal Palms on care for subtropical plants. Monthly Plant - Midi size Neoregelias Good sales table.

Visitors welcome

Cards Cribbage

Our friendly Cribbage group meet every Wednesday 12.30pm for 1pm start at Greerton RSA, Cameron Rd. New members very welcome. Contact Jill 021 160 6143

Community Bible Study

Join us for CBS bible study The Books of Romans. Wed 7-9pm C3, 252 Otumoetai Rd. Call 021 225 5981

Indoor Bowls Gate Pa

Greerton Community Hall. Call Kevin for further information 543 4044

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Rd. Mixed Roll-ups 12.45-3pm

Marching for Leisure

A non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness and friendship. For Tauranga team practices and contact details please call Elaine Corbett 021 208 8898

Quiz Night

Quiz Night at the Tauranga RSA

Wednesday Evenings 7pm All welcome 07 578 9654

SeniorNet - iPad iPhone

Intro to the iPad and iPhone. Join us to learn more about using technology

10am-12pm Building 70 Historic village. https://taurangaseniornet.co.nz/ Ph 07 577 1912 or 021 277 1912

SeniorNet Using your Computer

Using your Computer. Join us to learn more about using technology 12.302.30pm Building 70 Historic village https:// taurangaseniornet.co.nz/ Ph 07 577 1912 or 021 277 1912

Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild

Meets every Wednesday at Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Road 10am-2.30pm and 7-9pm. Beginners very welcome. Contact Yvonne Horsfall Ph 07 572 0927 / 027 478 4519

Tauranga Midweek Tramping Group

Tarawera Falls to lake outlet.

Moderate. Annemeike 027 650 3483

Thursday 10 August

Adult Social Ballroom/Latin Dance

Join us in June. Free Beginner Dance Lessons. Every Thurs 7:30pm at Club Mt Maunganui. Dean Smith Ph 021 230 3187 www.udance2.co.nz Just come along Boules - Pétanque TaurangaBOP Club Tawa St. Social + competitive play. Boules available. New players welcome. Ph Ray - 027 756 3565for times, further details

Commerce Club Tauranga

Club Night at the Tauranga RSA

Thursdays 4pm to 7pm All welcome 07 578 9654

Flexercise with Fitness League

Exercise, movement, dance, focusing on posture, balance,stretching, strengthening & flexibility, for all ages and abilities, 10am, Central Baptist Church, corner Cameron, 13th Ave, Tauranga. Pam 021 117 7170

Free Public Advocacy Service

Need help with an agency? Let us advocate for you! Free clinics held weekly: Mondays: Merivale Community Ctr 1-2pm Tuesdays: Greerton Library 1:30-3pm Thursdays: Welcome Bay Community Ctr 1-2:30pm

Free Weekly Community Meals

Every Thursday 11:30am to 1pm. Every Saturday 4:30pm to 6pm. 45 Cliff Rd, Tauranga Provided by Under the Stars, a registered charity. Showers/toiletries/clothing also available. Buzzycuts Barber onsite

Thursday fortnightly.

Hearing Support Coffee Group

Arataki Community Centre. Mount Maunganui. 10:30am -Midday. Support, advice and tips for dealing with hearing loss. Chat with others. Find out about services

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Rd Rummikub 1-4pm, $3 entry

Keynotes Women’s Barbershop Chorus

Meet 7pm Wesley Hall, 100 13thAvenue. New singers welcome, age no barrier. Enjoy 4-part harmony, friendship and laughter. Ph Bernice 576 4848, Facebook Keynotes Inc. Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult tennis. Start time 9.00 am Tues & Thurs. Bellevue Park, Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome. Ph Peter 021 542 172

SeniorNet Picture Editing

Join us to learn more about using technology. Picture editing 10-12pm. create a photo book 1-4pm Building 70 Historic village https://taurangaseniornet.co.nz/ Ph 07 577 1912

Serenata Singers

Come along and sing with our small friendly group. 10.00 - 11.30am, Methodist Church Hall, 2 Oroua St, Te Puke Ph Anne 027 850 3776

Friday 11 August

Badminton

Shuttlecocks & Hens badminton at Memorial Hall, 11th Ave. Every Tuesday 9.30am to 11am & Friday 9.30am to 11.30am. New players welcome. Ph Lorraine 0274 086 211

Creative Fibre Exhibition

Tauranga Racecourse Fri 11th, Sat 12th, Sun 13th 10-4pm, $5 adults, students free, EFTPOS and cafe available. Exhibition, Traders, Have a Go, Raffles.

Family History/Genealogy

Interested in Family History, but need help?

Volunteers at Papamoa Library 10am till noon last Friday of each month can help. Contact Jenny 542 5243

Housie

Housie at the Tauranga

RSA Fridays from 12.30pm

All welcome 07 578 9654

Katikati Bowling Club

Mixed roll up. Reporting time 1.45pm. Visitors welcome. Coaching available. Social activities commence at 4pm. Papamoa Seniors Indoor Bowls

Enjoyable afternoon with other Seniors whilst playing Indoor Bowls at Papamoa Sports Centre. Names in by 11.45, prizes $5 entrance

Senior Net Club Day

Join us to learn more about using technology 1-3pm Building 70 Historic village https:// taurangaseniornet.co.nz/ Ph 07 577 1912 or 021 277 1912

Housie

Housie at the Tauranga RSA Fridays from 12.30pm

All welcome 07 578 9654