We are very lucky to have enticed Albi and the Wolves back to the Kauaeranga Hall for our next concert. We are having it at 3pm on a Sunday afternoon in only 2 weeks. I’ve been receiving lots of requests for Sunday afternoon shows, so here it is! We are their first show since returning from an extensive European tour.
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Albi & The Wolves set fire to stages and fill hearts with hope with their energetic and relatable alternative indie folk songs. Chris Dent, the proud albino frontman Albi, Pascal Roggen, and Micheal Young have crafted a stage show that’s brimming with energy and moments to pause for reflection.
What makes the band special is the sense of community that follows them everywhere they go so whether it’s connection through dance, laughter, or singing audiences feel radiant after shows and keep coming back for more..
Chris writes:
“Since our debut at the Kauranga Hall in 2022 we have tackled two major projects, the first was an expansive album we collaborated on with producer called Te Matera Smith. The underlying idea for this album was: we've been a three-piece band for nearly 10 years, what would happen if we just went all out. What would happen if we follow our noses and say yes to any idea that we could actually follow through with. The resulting record, Light After The Dark is an escapade of exploration, the same Albi & the Wolves you already know but with no limits. That means some tracks are orchestral, some more feel like rock rather than folk, and we even have a swing band moment as well.
After releasing that album and taking a 12-piece band on the road we set our sights on a European tour. It was a rocky road to say the least, and due to it's cost the tour very nearly didn't happen many times. After delaying for one year and fundraising for the tour with a tour we did just make it over. There was a total of 18 gigs across Switzerland, germany, Denmark and England, though Albi had to do 11 gigs on his own to make the tour possible.
The tour was a success and has laid the groundwork for return trips in the future.
The show we bring to the Kauranga Hall is what we toured in Europe, this encompases songs from our 11-year run as well as new songs we aim to record within the next 12 months. The stories, joy, and energy are all there as you'd expect! We are looking forward to seeing you all again!”
