The Recliner Rockers
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The Recliner Rockers bring high-energy blues and rockabilly to stages across Aotearoa and beyond. Known for their electrifying performances at Whangamata Beach Hop and hot rod festivals, they blend showmanship with top-tier musicianship, delivering fiery originals and rootsy covers. Featuring Al Lavis, Geoff Fitzpatrick, Bruce French, and Nic Hulme-Chivel.
The Recliner Rockers are a high-energy powerhouse, synonymous with Whangamata Beach Hop and hot rod festivals across Aotearoa. With thrilling stage antics and electrifying performances, they’ve become crowd favorites both locally and internationally.
Formed two decades ago, the band blends showmanship with top-tier musicianship. Frontman Al Lavis (guitar/vocals), a Sly Groovers veteran, delivers smooth bluesy vocals and blistering solos. Geoff “Fitzi” Fitzpatrick (electric/upright bass) brings deep experience, having supported Simple Minds and ex-Stray Cats’ Slim Jim Phantom—plus, don’t miss his legendary double bass balancing act.
Acclaimed saxophonist Bruce French has lent his smoky, soulful sound to icons like Sonny Day and Ritchie Pickett, while Nic Hulme-Chivel, the newest member, adds a dynamic touch honed through country, blues, and funk/soul circuits.
With multiple albums, including their debut Tracks, The Recliner Rockers craft unforgettable original songs alongside a fiery mix of rootsy rockabilly power-blues covers.
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Ooh! GRAB A DAY PASS FOR EVEN BIGGER BARGAINS!
The Recliner Rockers bring high-energy blues and rockabilly to stages across Aotearoa and beyond. Known for their electrifying performances at Whangamata Beach Hop and hot rod festivals, they blend showmanship with top-tier musicianship, delivering fiery originals and rootsy covers. Featuring Al Lavis, Geoff Fitzpatrick, Bruce French, and Nic Hulme-Chivel.
The Recliner Rockers are a high-energy powerhouse, synonymous with Whangamata Beach Hop and hot rod festivals across Aotearoa. With thrilling stage antics and electrifying performances, they’ve become crowd favorites both locally and internationally.
Formed two decades ago, the band blends showmanship with top-tier musicianship. Frontman Al Lavis (guitar/vocals), a Sly Groovers veteran, delivers smooth bluesy vocals and blistering solos. Geoff “Fitzi” Fitzpatrick (electric/upright bass) brings deep experience, having supported Simple Minds and ex-Stray Cats’ Slim Jim Phantom—plus, don’t miss his legendary double bass balancing act.
Acclaimed saxophonist Bruce French has lent his smoky, soulful sound to icons like Sonny Day and Ritchie Pickett, while Nic Hulme-Chivel, the newest member, adds a dynamic touch honed through country, blues, and funk/soul circuits.
With multiple albums, including their debut Tracks, The Recliner Rockers craft unforgettable original songs alongside a fiery mix of rootsy rockabilly power-blues covers.
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