THE CURIO CLUB STORY
It all starts with
“The Muppet Show” …
The Curio Club began as an idea back in 2014. While mucking around during a jazz student band rehearsal, it was suggested that The Muppet Show theme would sound really great swung. Well, it did. And that was that. There was no turning back …
From there, developed the plan for a very unique covers band that would have a beautiful jazz sound and sophisticated look, but instead of doing things the normal way, this band would transform rock and pop songs into jazz. Kind of like doing today’s hits, yesterday’s style! And now, this is still what we do best … and still what we have the best time doing.
And we don’t just mean the gigs – even our band practice sessions are fun. We still love getting together with our ideas for rock and pop songs that could be transformed – it is an exciting, creative … and hilarious … process, often ending with an unexpected result that quickly becomes our new favourite.
… everyone enjoyed The Curio Club’s smooth, fun, interesting jazz takes on modern songs …
sarah pratt – marketing & events consultant
Another big part of our Master Plan for World Domination, was for The Curio Club to look fabulous. We figured the complete classy sight and sound package, had to be the perfect eye and ear candy.
Then we decided to add the additional feature of versatility; being able to perform as both an instrumental trio (piano-bass-drums) and/or a vocal trio (vocals-piano-bass).
We thought, why just give people one band, when we can give them two?? Now we’re cooking!!
… amazing to deal with …
sara & brad – christchurch
With Max Tocker in command on piano, Dave Pitt all over that upright bass, and Lucy Daws bringing it home on drums and vocals, The Curio Club is always ready for anything.
… added a fantastic atmosphere to my celebration to make it a stand out success …
geraldine a. – christchurch
All this long time later, we have now had the fun and privilege of having performed for so many and varied festivals, concerts, functions and corporate events … all while having the pleasure of working together with so many wonderful people. Life is good! 🙂
