MLT Roundup returns, artists in tow

MLT New Zealand Gold Guitar senior overall winner Zac Griffith will be entertaining at the...
MLT New Zealand Gold Guitar senior overall winner Zac Griffith will be entertaining at the Croydon Lodge during the MLT Music Roundup on May 31. PHOTO: FILE
Bayleys Tussock Country Festival includes a fantastic night of free entertainment, thanks to the Mataura Licensing Trust and the NZ Gold Guitar Awards.

The MLT Roundup will be held on May 31.

Event organiser Kayla Martin said there was a variety of performers lined up for the evening and the hardest part was deciding what to watch.

"Our strategy tip: Hop around the venues and try to see a bit of everything.

"Country fan or not, you’re bound to have a great night out."

She was thrilled that the MLT had come on board again to provide a line up of entertainment for music fans.

"To kick off the MLT Music Roundup head to Howl at the Moon for Piano at the Moon, where we have local talented piano player Brendon Burgess playing from 5pm.

"Brendon with have your toe tapping while you enjoy the homely atmosphere."

Christchurch singer songwriter Miranda Easten will be performing with her band at the Roundup Country Gig at the Thomas Green Public House and Dining Room at 7.30pm.

Easten has a fresh country sound and she is releasing an album this year, Ms Martin said.

"She is also a presenter for the new Southern Cross Country Radio station, which is making big waves throughout the country."

It will be Easten’s first time to the festival.

At the Croydon Lodge, Country at Croydon will feature last year’s MLT New Zealand Gold Guitar senior overall winner Zac Griffith.

"Zac will be putting on a country show with his top band and you will be treated with a truly exceptional young performer. "

Griffith is due to release his first single this year.

Before Griffith’s show, singer-songwriter Lana Doublet and Phil Doublet will perform at The Blazing Copper Restaurant at Croydon Lodge.

"Be sure to book your meal and listen to The Doublets at their ‘Acoustic Blaze’ gig.

"Their warm engaging vocals and storytelling will leave you wanting more."

Before the karaoke at Traffers Bar from 9.15pm, country artist Steffany Beck will perform.

"Steffany brings a new fresh sound to New Zealand country music with her songs."

She has just released her single "What Would Dolly Do".

The Mataura Falls has entertainers Cheryl Anderson and Dene Allen perform at 8.30pm.

"Cheryl has a powerhouse voice and Dene adds a fab vibe with his music talent in this duo."