Internationally acclaimed roots reggae band Katchafire will perform at Drifter’s Wharf, Gosford, on November 11.
The all-Maori band toured Europe in July and North America in September and members are looking forward to their first full Aussie tour since 2019.
The band has been touring internationally since 2006, with 2021 being the only year there was no overseas tour for the New Zealand outfit, due to COVID-19.
While the borders were closed Katchafire released two new singles – Circle Back and Whaingaroa as well as released the single in Te Reo (Māori language) as part of the Waiata/Anthems documentary series.
With six successful albums, platinum sales hit singles, and a massive fanbase selling out shows around the world, 2022 sees Katchafire celebrating its 25th anniversary.
The sound is built on the foundations of classic roots reggae with an R’n’B and funk rub.
It all started when lead guitarist Grenville Bell, father of lead singer Logan Bell and drummer Jordan Bell, moved into an apartment building in town with his then-teenage sons where they could make music all night.
After countless jams and sold-out concerts, they swelled to an eight-piece collective of multi-talented songwriters and musicians and became a staple on Pacific Roots scenes around the world.
They have shared the stage with such artists as Damien Marley, Steel Pulse, UB40, The Wailers, Michael Franti and Spearhead.
Katchafire plays at Drifter’s Wharf at 8 pm on November 11, supported by Masaya, ManaLion and Sub-tribe Sound System.
Tickets are available through Oztix.
Source: Media release, Nov 4, 2022, Katchafire Enterprises