the New Valley Stompers

The New Valley Stompers are one of the longest running ensembles in New Zealand with the original line-up being formed in the Hutt Valley circa 1969. They play traditional jazz, blues and dixie.

The repertoire includes a mix of both classic and unfamiliar gems made famous by artists such as Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Merline Johnson, Jelly Roll Morton, WC Handy and many more.

Songs include classics like: Darktown Strutters Ball, Basin Street Blues, Atlanta Blues, Carry Me back to Old Virginny, St James Infirmary, Do Your Duty, Hesitation Blues [covered by Janis Joplin], It Ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do, and many more.

The lime-up for the New Valley Stompers are:

Bill West - trumpet, cornet, vocals
Dave Thompson - clarinet
Chris Caudwell - trombone
Graham Kelly - piano
Daryl Prowse - banjo
Frances Prowse - vocals, percussion
Marian Price-Carter - saxophone, vocals
Barry Carter - washboard, guitar
Graham Parker - bass

Ticketing info...
+ there are NO booking fees nor additional fees for this show
+ general admission $25-00
+ members or children $20-00
+ ticket includes complimentary tea and coffee

Bookings...
+ accepted before the day of the show
+ email bluegrass@xtra.co.nz
+ include your name, phone contact and the number of tickets required
+ you will receive a reply by email to confirm your booking
+ there are no booking fees nor any additional fees for this event

Notes...
+ on the day, door sales at the venue, from 7:50pm
+ seating is general admission
+ free parking available by or near the venue
+ licensed bar at venue (no BYO allowed)