'A powerful blend of rock-infused country blues.'

The DeSotos online Gig Guide 

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PAST GIGS
Sunday, April 7, 2024 @ Mangere Bridge Family Festival
Sunday, March 31, 2024 @ Tauranga National Jazz Festival (2 sets)
Sunday February 4, 2024 @ Rotorua Jazz & Blues Club, Rotorua
Saturday February 3, 2024 @ The Barrel Room, Tauranga
Friday February 2, 2024 @ The Yard, Raglan
Saturday November 25, 2023 @ Davy’s Cottage, Titirangi
Friday, November 3, 2023 at the Grey Lynn RSC
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Auckland Jazz & Blues Club
Sunday April 9 2023 at The Port of Tauranga 60th National Jazz Festival
Saturday April 8, 2023 at The Port of Tauranga 60^th National Jazz Festival
Sunday April 2, 2023 at Coopers Creek Vineyard
Sunday March 19, 2023 at 5 Tapped Ltd, Blenheim
Sunday March 19, 2023 at the Captains Daughter, Havelock
Saturday March 18, 2023 at the Mussel Inn, Onekaka
Friday March 17, 2023 at the Nelson Boathouse, Nelson
Sunday January 22, 2023 at Coopers Creek Vineyard
Sunday November 27, 2022 at Hokowhitu Bowling Club, Palmerston North
Saturday November 26, 2022 at Club Carterton, Wairarapa
Friday November 25, 2022 at Capital Blues Inc, Jack Hackett’s Wellington
Thursday November 24, 2022 at 4^th Wall Theatre, New Plymouth
Wednesday November 23, 2022 – Nivara Lounge, Hamilton
Tuesday November 1, 2022 at the Auckland Jazz & Blues Club, Pt Chev
Saturday June 25, 2022 at The Cornerstone, The Strand Tauranga National Jazz Festival
Saturday June 25, 2022 at Nectar, The Strand Tauranga National Jazz Festival
Saturday June 25, 2022 at Craft Beer Kitchen, (Red Square) Tauranga National Jazz Festival
Saturday June 25, 2022 at The Cornerstone, The Strand, Tauranga National Jazz Festival
Saturday June 12, 2021 at Kumeu Live, Kumeu Art Centre
Friday June 11, 2021 at Paraoa Brewing Co. Stanmore Bay
Monday March 21, 2021 Cruisin’ on the Interislander, PTN > WLG
Sunday March 21, 2021 at the Captain’s Daughter, Havelock
Saturday March 20, 2021 at The Mussel Inn, Onekaka
Friday March 19, 2021 at The Boathouse, Nelson
Friday March 19, 2021 – Cruising on the Interislander –WGN > PTN
Thursday March 18, 2021 at The Tasting Room, Wellington
Wednesday March 17, 2021 at The Tin Hut Tauherenikau (Wairarapa)
Tuesday March 16, 2021 at The Marton Players Theatre, Marton
Sunday February 7, 2021 at Coopers Creek Vineyard
Sunday December 6, 2020 - Sawmill Café, Leigh
Saturday December 5, 2020 – Ponsonby Road Market Day
Friday September 4, 2020 – Grey Lynn RSC - CANCELLED due to Covid-19 Level 2.5
Tuesday May 26, 2020 ‘Chat with The DeSotos on Zoom’
Friday, May 15, 2020 at UXBRIDGE Arts & Culture, Howick – CANCELLED due to Covid-19
Monday March 23, 2020 Cruisin’ on the Interislander, 2pm sailing - CANCELLED due to Covid-19
Sunday March 22, 2020 at Captain’s Daughter, Havelock - CANCELLED due to Covid-19
Saturday March 21, 2020 at The Vines Village Café, Blenheim - CANCELLED due to Covid-19
Friday March 20, 2020 at The Boathouse, Nelson – CANCELLED due to Covid-19
Friday March 20, 2020 Cruisin’ on the Interislander, 8:45am sailing - CANCELLED due to Covid-19
Thursday March 19, 2020 at Havana Bar, Wellington
Wednesday March 18, 2020 at The Tin Hut, Tauherenikau (Wairarapa)
Sunday March 8, 2020 at Coopers Creek winery – 601 SH 16, Huapai
Sunday February 2, 2020 at Bledisloe Park, Pukekohe (1-4pm)
Sunday January 26, 2020 at Coopers Creek winery – 601 SH16, Huapai
Saturday October 19, 2019 – Private Party at International Motorsport, Grey Lynn
Sunday September 22, 2019 – Leigh Sawmill Café, Leigh
Monday April 15, 2019 – Cruising on the Interislander – 2pm sailing Picton > Wellington
Sunday April 14, 2019 at Sprig & Fern, Hardy Street, Nelson
Saturday April 13, 2019 at the Mussel Inn, Onekaka (Golden Bay)
Friday April 12, 2019 Marlborough Public House, Blenheim, in conjunction with Whitehaven Wines
Friday April 12, 2019 – Cruising on the Interislander – 9am sailing Wellington > Picton
Thursday April 11, 2019 Sprig & Fern, Tinakori Road, Thorndon, Wellington
Wednesday April 10, 2019 at Clareville Bakery, Carterton
Sunday March 24, 2019 – Coopers Creek Vineyard, Huapai, 601 SH16
Sunday March 10, 2019 at The Cabana, Napier
Saturday March 9, 2019 at the Old Dairy Factory, Norsewood
Friday, February 15, 2019 – Grey Lynn RSC, 1 Francis Street, Grey Lynn
Sunday January 27, 2019 – Coopers Creek Vineyard, Huapai
Sunday January 6, 2019 – Huapai Tavern, Huapai
Friday January 4, 2019 – Waihi Beach Hotel, Wilson Road, Waihi Beach
Wednesday December 19, 2018 – at the Rotunda, Cornwall Park
Friday August 31, 2018 – Grey Lynn RSC, 1 Francis Street, Grey Lynn
Friday August 17, 2018 – Thirsty Dog, with Known Associates
Saturday March 17, 2018 – Private Party at Pompallier Tennis Club, Ponsonby
Sunday March 11, 2018 – Coopers Creek Vineyard
Sunday January 21, 2018 – Coopers Creek Vineyard
Sunday January 14, 2018 – Hallertau Brewery, Riverhead.
Saturday January 13, 2018 – Waihi Beach Hotel
Friday January 12, 2018 – Punters Bar & Grill, Tairua
Monday September 25, 2017 – Cruising on The InterIslander – 2pm sailing Picton > Wellington
Sunday September 24, 2017 – Sprig & Fern Hardy Street, Nelson (Nelson CBD)
Saturday September 23, 2017 – The Mussel Inn, Onekaka (Golden Bay)
Friday September 22, 2017 – Le Café Picton (Marlborough)
Friday September 23, 2017 – Cruising on The InterIslander – 9am sailing Wellington > Picton
Thursday September 21, 2017 – Hotel Bristol, Cuba Mall (Wellington)
Wednesday September 20, 2017 – Clareville Bakery, Carterton (Wairarapa)
Friday August 25, 2017 – Grey Lynn RSC, 1 Francis Street, Grey Lynn
Saturday April 22, 2017 - Album Launch Party for Paul Gurney's solo album "Shadow of Love" @ Thirsty Dog
Friday April 21, 2017 – Radio NZ Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
Sunday April 16, 2017 – Coopers Creek Vineyard
Saturday April 15, 2017 – Wahi Beach Hotel
Saturday April 15, 2017 – Tauranga National Jazz Festival (set 2)
Saturday April 15, 2017 – Tauranga National Jazz Festival (set 1)
Friday April 7, 2017 – International Twilight Food Fest, Birkdale North School
Saturday April 1, 2017 - Bayfield School "Music on the Field".
Friday March 24, 2017 – Grey Lynn RSC, 1 Francis Street, Grey Lynn
Sunday March 12, 2017 – Windsor Castle, Parnell – acoustic show
Saturday March 4, 2017 – PRIVATE PARTY
Saturday February 11, 2017 – private party in Ponsonby
Sunday February 5, 2017 – Cornwall Park 2pm till 4pm
Saturday January 28, 2017 – Aotea Square, Auckland Live Summer in the Square
Sunday January 15, 2017 – Coopers Creek Vineyard
Sunday August 28, 2016 - The Kelburn Village Pub - afternoon acoustic show
Friday August 26, 2016 - Scots College 100 (Private Function for Old Boys)
Thursday August 25, 2016 - Hotel Bristol, Wellington
Saturday August 13, 2016 - Brew Cafe & Bar, Thames
Friday August 12, 2016 - Whakatane RSA, Whakatane
Friday April 15, 2016 - Grey Lynn RSC
Sunday March 6, 2016 - Cornwall Park (Rotunda)
Sunday February 28, 2016 - FEAST WAIKATO, Hamilton Gardens
Sunday November 8, 2015 - Kelburn Village Pub, Kelburn, Wellington (acoustic show)
Saturday November 7, 2015 - King Street Live, King Street, Masterton
Friday November 6th, 2015 - St Peter's Village Hall, Paekakariki
Thursday November 5, 2015 - Thunderbird Cafe, Featherston St., Wellington (acoustic show)
Thursday October 29, 2015 - Private Party at the Auckland Art Gallery
Tuesday June 16, 2015 - Auckland Jazz & Blues Club
Thursday June 4, 2015 at 'A Strange Day's Night 2015'
Wednesday June 3, 2015 at 'A Strange Day's Night 2015'
Sunday May 31, 2015 - "Best of British" at The Cloud, Queens Wharf
Friday May 29, 2015 at the Grey Lynn RSC
Saturday March 21, 2015 - private function, Ponsonby
Sunday February 15, 2015 - Cornwall Park (Rotunda)
Sunday February 8, 2015 - Coopers Creek Vinyard
Sunday January 25, 2015 - the Boat House (The Riverhead)
Tuesday December 30, 2014 - TSB Festival of Lights, New Plymouth
Saturday November 15, 2014 - private party at Mirangi Bay Surf Club
Friday October 3, 2014 at the Tikipunga Tavern, Whangarei
Friday July 11, 2014 at Grey Lynn RSC
Sunday June 1 2014 at The Riverhead
Thursday April 24, 2014 - Rockin' The Planet TV show.
Sunday April 6, 2014 at Butler's Reef, Oakura
Saturday April 5, 2014 at St Peter's Village Hall, Paekakariki
Friday April 4, 2014 at Bent Horseshoe Cafe, Tokomaru
Thursday April 3, 2014 at Hotel Bristol, Cuba Mall, Wellington
Sunday March 9, 2014 at Coopers Creek Vineyard, Huapai
Tuesday February 11, 2014 - Auckland Jazz & Blues Club (Pt Chev RSA)
Sunday January 26, 2014 - 'The Rotunda', Cornwall Park, Greenlane
Friday November 1, 2013 - the Grey Lynn RSC, Grey Lynn
Sunday October 13, 2013 - 'Fiesta in the Park', Westerm Park, Ponsonby
Saturday August 24, 2013 - private function, Auckland
Sunday March 31, 2013 - Cornwall Park, Greenlane
Saturday March 30, 2013 - National Jazz Festival 2013 (Tauranga)
Saturday March 23 @ 'The Cellar' - Taihape Musicians Club, Taihape
Friday March 22 @ the Bent Horseshoe Cafe, Tokomaru
Thursday March 21 @ Hotel Bristol, Wellington
Saturday February 23, 2013 - Old Library, Whangarei
Sunday February 17, 2013 - Huapai Tavern
Friday February 15, 2013 - Juice Bar, Parnell
Sunday February 10, 2013 - Coopers Creek Winery, Huapai
Saturday January 26 2013 - Music in the Parks 2013 Series, Samuel Miller Reserve, Pukekohe
Saturday December 8, 2012 at the New Plymouth Surfriders Club
Sunday September 30, 2012 - Biddy Mulligan's, Hamilton
Saturday September 29, 2012 - Belgian Bar, Rotorua
Friday June 22, 2012 - Juice Bar, Parnell
Tuesday June 19, 2012 - Live to air on KIWI FM's I.A.N show with Ben
Saturday May 26, 2012 - Manurewa Cosmopolitan Club
Saturday April 7, 2012 - The Bay, Waiheke Island International Jazz Festival
Saturday March 3, 2012 - private party, Ohaupo
Friday March 2, 2012 - 'Auckland City Summer Sounds' at Blockhouse Bay Beach Reserve
Saturday February 25, 2012 - at the Old Library, Whangarei
Saturday February 18, 2012 at the 22nd Devonport Wine, Food & Music Festival
Saturday January 21, 2012 - Bushmere Estate, Gisborne
Friday January 20, 2012 - Whakatane RSA
Wednesday December 28, 2011 at Puhoi Valley Cafe
Tuesday November 15, 2011 Live to air on Kiwi FM with Fleur
Sunday November 6, 2011 at The Riverhead
Saturday October 22, 2011 at the 'Ponsonby Party'.
Thursday October 20, 2011 at Kings Arms, Auckland w/ Dean Wareham (Galaxie 500) & Stereo Bus
Friday October 14, 2011 at Bodega, Wellington w/ Dean Wareham (Galaxie 500)
Saturday October 8, 2011 - Experience Waiheke, Matiatia Bay, Waiheke Island
Friday September 2, 2011- Village Music, Mt Eden. 
Saturday June 25, 2011 - No. 1 The Strand, Tauranga
Friday June 17, 2011 - the Thirsty Dog, K' Rd, Auckland
Sunday June 12, 2011 - Biddy Mulligan's, Hamilton
Saturday June 11, 2011 - The Belgian Bar, Rotorua
Friday June 10, 2011 - The Lounge Bar, Carterton
Friday June 10, 2011 - Good Morning Show, TV One (New Zealand wide)
Thursday June 9, 2011 - San Francisco Bath House, Wellington
Friday May 27, 2011 - Radio New Zealand National with Jim Mora. 
Tuesday May 24, 2011 - Radio Live
Saturday May 14, 2011 - Fiji International Jazz & Blues Festival 2011, Port Denarau on the Coke Family Stage
Saturday May 14, 2011 - Fiji International Jazz & Blues Festival 2011, Port Denarau on the FBR&S Hilton stage
Saturday May 14, 2011 - Fiji International Jazz & Blues Festival 2011, Port Denarau on the Fiji Water Stage
Friday May 13, 2011 - Fiji International Jazz & Blues Festival 2011, Port Denarau on the Jazz Stage
Thursday May 12, 2011 - Fiji International Jazz & Blues Festival 2011, Port Denarau on the Jazz Stage
Thursday May 12, 2011 - Fiji International Jazz & Blues Festival 2011, Port Denarau on the Coke Family Stage
Saturday April 23, 2011 - National Jazz Festival, Tauranga. 
Saturday April 16, 2011 - Mangere Bridge Jazz & Blues Night. 
Sunday February 27, 2011 - Cornwall Park Rotunda, Greenlane
Saturday February 26, 2011 at the Kaiaua Wine & Food Festival, Kaiaua
Sunday February 6, 2011 (Waitangi Day) at the Windsor Castle's 'Cabana Bar', Parnell
Saturday January 29, 2011 - Auckland Seafood Festival (Viaduct Harbour)
Saturday January 15, 2011 - Mt Maunganui Blues, Brews & BBQ's Festival
Saturday November 13, 2010 @ Samoa 2010 Jazz & Blues Festival Sinalei Reef Resort
Saturday November 13, 2010 @ Samoa 2010 Jazz & Blues Festival Hotel Millenia Samoa
Friday November 12, 2010 @ Samoa 2010 Jazz & Blues Festival Tanoa Tusitala Hotel
Sunday October 31, 2010 @ the Kings Arms, Auckland
Sunday October 24, 2010 at the Windsor Castle - Parnell International Jazz & Blues Festival
Saturday October 23, 2010 at the Grand Hotel - Whangarei International Jazz & Blues Festival
Friday October 22, 2010 at the Grand Hotel - Whangarei International Jazz & Blues Festival
Sunday October 3, 2010 at No.1 The Strand, Tauranga (tour)
Saturday October 2, 2010 at Winston's Bar, PBC, Gisborne (tour)
Friday October 1, 2010 at the Cabana, Napier (tour)
Thursday September 30, 2010 at Biddy Milligan's, Hamilton (tour)
Saturday September 25, 2010 at the Masonic Tavern, Devonport (tour)
Sunday August 8, 2010 @ The Naval & Family Hotel, Central Auckland
Friday July 2, 2010 @ The Windsor Castle (Juice Bar), Parnell
Saturday April 17, 2010 @ the Mangere Bridge Jazz & Blues Festival
Thursday March 25, 2010 at Shells Cafe, Tairua - Beach Hop 2010
Wednesday March 24, 2010 at the Whangamata Club - Beach Hop 2010
Sunday March 21, 2010 Cafe L'Arte, Acacia Bay, Taupo
Saturday March 20, 2010 at the Cabana, Shakespeare Street, Napier
Friday March 19, 2010 @ Te Kairanga Wines, Martinborough
Thursday March 18, 2010 @ Hotel Bristol, Cuba Mall, Wellington
Tuesday March 2, 2010 @ the Kings Arms
Saturday February 27, 2010 at the Mangawhai Tavern
Saturday February 20, 2010 - The Devonport Food, Wine and Music Festival
Saturday February 13, 2010 - Kumeu Beer, Wine and Food Festival
Sunday January 31, 2010 - Auckland Seafood Festival, Viaduct Harbour
Saturday January 23, 2010 - The Windsor Castle (Juice Bar), Parnell
Sunday January 17, 2010 - Cornwall Park Rotunda, Greenlane
Saturday January 16, 2010 - The Kumeu Hot Rod Show, Kumeu
Wednesday December 16, 2009 at the Kings Arms
Saturday December 5, 2009 at the Ponsonby Road Christmas Market Day
Saturday October 31, 2009 at The Masonic, Devonport
Sunday September 20 at the Naval & Family Hotel, K' Rd, Central Auckland
Saturday September 19 at Bar 159, Lincoln Road, Henderson
Thursday September 17, 2009 at the Kings Arms, 59 France Street, Newton
Wednesday September 9 at Biddy Mulligan's, Hamilton with the Hamilton Blues Society
8pm.Saturday April 18, 2009 @ the Mangere Bridge Jazz & Blues Festival (Autumn Festival Weekend)
Sunday March 1, 2009 - Music in the Park @ Crawford Reserve, Howick
Friday February 27, 2009 @ the Blockhouse Bay Beach Reserve - CANCELLED
Friday January 30, 2009 @ The Sawmill Cafe, Leigh
Monday January 26, 2009 - Auckland Anniversary Day @ The Auckland Seafood Festival, Halsey Street Wharf
Sunday January 18, 2009 @ Cornwall Park Rotunda, Greenlane
Saturday December 20, 2008 @ The Burrowing Bullie, Waihi
Saturday November 29, 2008 @ Waipuna Lodge (private function)
Thursday October 30, 2008 @ The Dogs Bollix, Newton Road, Central City
Sunday October 12, 2008 - Ambury Farm Day, Ambury Road, Mangere Bridge
Friday August 29, 2008 - unplugged and live on the Jim Mora Show (Radio New Zealand)
Saturday August 23, 2008 - Cross Your Heart CD launch gig, The Shed, Taupo
Friday August 22, 2008 - Cross Your Heart CD launch gig, The Circus Bar & Cafe, Martinborough
Friday August 22, 2008 - TVNZ Good Morning Show
Thursday August 21, 2008 - Cross Your Heart CD launch gig, Hotel Bristol, Wellington
Thursday August 14, 2008 - Cross Your Heart CD launch gig, Broadway Pub & Cafe, Newmarket
Friday August 1, 2008 - @ the marquee, Takapuna (private corporate function)
Saturday April 19, 2008 @ the Mangere Bridge Jazz Festival, (Autumn Festival Weekend)
Thursday April 10, 2008 @ The Gables Tavern, Herne Bay
Sunday March 23, 2008 @ Cornwall Park Rotunda
Saturday February 16, 2008 @ the Devonport Food, Wine & Music Festival
Friday February 15, 2008 @ the Kentish Hotel, Waiuku (5 Queen Street)
Saturday January 26, 2008 (Auckland Anniversary Weekend) @ Aquatica 08
Friday November 9, 2007 @ Muldoons, Moana Ave, Orewa
Sunday October 14, 2007 @ Ambury Farm Day 2007, Ambury Road, Mangere Bridge.
Saturday September 29, 2007 @ Grey Lynn Tavern
Saturday September 8, 2007 @ Brownzy Sports Bar, Browns Bay
Saturday August 18, 2007 @ Brownzy Sports Bar, Browns Bay
Saturday June 16, 2007 @ The Kentish Hotel, Waiuku,
Saturday June 2, 2007 @ The Kentish Hotel, Waiuku (5 Queen Street)
Friday June 1, 2007 @ Brownzy Sports Bar, Browns Bay
Saturday May 19, 2007 @ Brownzy Sports Bar, Browns Bay
Saturday May 12, 2007 @ Pats Garage, 31 Northcote Road, Takapuna
Sunday March 18, 2007 @ Huapai Tavern (just past Kumeu)
Saturday March 3, 2007 @ Brownzy Sports Bar, Browns Bay.
Friday February 23, 2007 @ Riverhead Tavern, Riverhead.  
Friday February 16, 2007 @ Muldoons (Moana Ave, Orewa)
Sunday February 4, 2007 @ the Huapai Tavern,  (just past Kemeu)
Saturday January 20, 2007 @ the Marist Clubrooms, Hamilton
Friday January 5, 2007 @ Muldoons (Moana Ave, Orewa)
Saturday December 16, 2006 @ Brownzys, Browns Bay
Friday December 15, 2006 @ Brownzys, Browns Bay
Sunday November 19, 2006 @ the Huapai Tavern (just past Kumeu) 
Sunday November 12, 2006 @ The Old Albany Pub, Albany
Saturday October 28, 2006 @ Brownzys, Browns Bay
Saturday September 16, 2006 @ Brownzys, Browns Bay.
Saturday June 3, 2006 - Acoustica & The DeSotos @ Mangere Bridge
Saturday December 10, 2005 @ a Remuera garden party
Saturday November 12, 2005 - Paul & Stuart Duo in Wellington
Thursday November 3, 2005 @ the Cut Lounge, K' Road
Saturday September 17, 2005 @ Panmure Yacht Club
Friday January 21, 2005 @ Spirit'd Bar, Glenfield
Friday December 10, 2004 @ Mad Dogs & Englishmen, Wairau Park
Saturday October 9, 2004 @ the Tennis Club, Hamilton

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