"The Pack"

This original focused, energetic and driven band, NRG Rising has been around in the music scene for less than  a year and are already making heads turn, people talk and the right people sitting back just noticing as the rising waves swirl among the myriad of talented Aotearoa reggae artists active in the country.
Their unique fresh female sound and harmonies filling a niche market, women in reggae in New Zealand, and their onstage, upbeat, fun and friendly onstage persona is sure to leave you feeling uplifted, and considering the many possibilities in life. Many, just like you are now following this band’s journey with anticipation and excitement. As they are known to say, ‘resistance is futile’ you will be smiling, tapping your feet and knowing that there is something in this music and this sound and you will notice the power and energy.

NRG rising is a six piece reggae, R & B sounding band, was founded in April of 2009, and had their first performance in May. Some of the bands achievements in the past 9 months include;

•    Performances at – Winter Show 2009, local pubs including Delta, Whatawhata, Red Gables, Nottingham Tavern (Morrinsville) Raglan Orca Bar and Harbour View Hotel,  The Flow Bar, The Cabana (Napier, and will be playing there for the next three months after successful first time gig), Waitangi Day, Napier. (as headline act)
•    York Street Band Comp finalists
•    Opening for Cornerstone Roots
•    Supporting act to 1814 in Ngaruawahia
•    Raised $3,600 US dollars in a Netherlands based fan funded website, www.sellaband.com/nrgrisingnz
•    Have started work on their first single, Summertime Party, being recorded at Wintec studios, to be released April/May, with a future focus on releasing in 2010 a full 10 song length alum.

The band also has some exciting upcoming gigs including Tainui/Waikato Games, and others that will be advertised upon confirmation. Right now the band is focusing on the recording and production of their first single.

Members of NRG Rising include Bevin Hira, Ngati Haua, on bass,  Benita Tahuri, Anahera-Pono Whakatope (Ana), Harete Whariki Whakatope, (Honey) all of Ngai Tuhoe, Ngati Kahungunu descent and a mother and daughterscombination, Jason Davis, Ngati Haua, guitar, and Trinity Blake, Ngati Kahungunu, takes his natural place in the NRG ranks as Drummer.

For more information regarding this band please contact
Benita Tahuri
Manager/Promoter
NRG Rising

benita@nrgrising.com