Mike Garner Trio

Schedule

Sat Oct 25 2025 at 08:30 am to 11:30 am

UTC+13:00

Location

The Barrel Room | Tauranga, BP

Advertisement
Featuring Robbie Lavën and Mike Garner on acoustic guitars, resonators, mandolin, fiddle, lap steel, washboard, and Grant Willis on bass and tuba.
Since emerging from the Auckland folk scene Robbie has become one of New Zealand's most respected musicians, playing a host of instruments in styles ranging from folk to rock, Latin to jazz.
Along with partner Marion Arts he spent a decade abroad, playing major festivals in Holland, Belgium, Denmark and Ireland. They currently lead Gypsy jazz ensemble Bonjour Swing.
Mike is a well-known NZ Blues singer and songwriter. He has a wealth of blues experience over nearly 40 years, having played in Europe, Australia, NZ and the Pacific, Japan and Kathmandu in Nepal. He has made 6 albums and won international awards for his song writing.
Grant is a seasoned musician with over 30 years of experience. He played bass in a swing trio, performed on tuba in a Dixie band for 15 years, and played electric bass in a '60s cover band for 7 years. He also spent 6 years playing tuba in a Latin band, was part of a big band for 2 years, and contributed to about 10 theater productions in Wellington and the Kapiti Coast.
The Barrel Room specializes in showcasing NZ's best craft beers, amazing wines and premium spirits and liqueurs. With a comfortable and interesting fit out and sunny courtyard area it's the perfect place to meet, chat, relax and enjoy over one of our delicious thin crust pizzas and gourmet burger selections.
Everyone is welcome at The Barrel Room. No cover charge.
TABLE BOOKINGS ADVISABLE
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

The Barrel Room, 26 Wharf St, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand, Tauranga

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Mike Garner Band

Host or Publisher Mike Garner Band

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Tauranga

Tauranga Zinefest 2025
Sat, 25 Oct at 12:00 am Tauranga Zinefest 2025

The Cargo Shed

ART LITERARY-ART
Copper Workshop!
Sat, 25 Oct at 12:00 am Copper Workshop!

Welcome Bay Tauranga

WORKSHOPS
Pocket Sized Play - Halloween Trail & Face Painting
Sat, 25 Oct at 01:00 am Pocket Sized Play - Halloween Trail & Face Painting

Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries

TRIPS-ADVENTURES ART
Fashion Sister Spring Pop Up
Sat, 25 Oct at 01:30 am Fashion Sister Spring Pop Up

100 Beach Rd, Waihi Beach 3611, New Zealand

POP-UPS NONPROFIT
Hallow-Queen Drag Bingo
Sat, 25 Oct at 09:00 am Hallow-Queen Drag Bingo

45 Kawaka St, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand

BINGO CONTESTS
The Boondocks Album Release Tour (Tauranga)
Sat, 25 Oct at 12:00 pm The Boondocks Album Release Tour (Tauranga)

Palace

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
Sat, 25 Oct at 06:00 pm Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre

PERFORMANCES ART
Mentored By Nature
Sun, 26 Oct at 12:00 am Mentored By Nature

Oropi

WORKSHOPS NONPROFIT
Mike Garner Trio
Sat, 25 Oct at 08:30 am Mike Garner Trio

The Barrel Room

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

What's Happening Next in Tauranga?

Discover Tauranga Events