The Rodrigo Brothers began as a two piece band, coming from a background of singer songwriting and recording onto cassette tape. Since 1991 they have released 6 original albums and were working on the 7th in 2018. The style of covers and originals range from country to rock, rhythm and blues to pop and everywhere in between. They can play music spanning from the 50s to current music. Their large roster of covers gives them the freedom to perform tunes which suits almost any crowd. Rodrigo Brothers have a distinct kiwi sound, and some of their originals pay homage to landmarks around Wellington.
In the current roster of band members they have a diverse selection of musicians; Alan Gebbie plays the acoustic guitar, harmonica and leads the vocals, Silver provides percussion on the Congas and helps with lead vocals, Peter plays the rhythm guitar, Michael plays the bass, Izaac plays the drums, Michael plays the saxophone and Tania plays the flute.
With this range of talent they produce a sound that attracts a wide crowd of different supporters. The Rodrigo Brothers have played the gig circuit of Wellington venues for decades, performing their tunes to crowds in Meow, San Fran, Southern Cross bar and Moon amongst others. They have also played to the Newtown and Kilbirne Festivals. As well as public gigs they have experience playing private functions. Some highlights of their career have been performing for the Edgewater resort in Wanaka, a wedding in China and performing at Government House.
Through this experience they have developed the ability to play a large roster of music. They can play more than 200 different covers, and have 7 albums worth of original content as well. They are also used to changing the band for different occasions, playing a more ambient sound when necessary or amping up the band for a big dancing gig at a bar. Also this can involve rotating band members in and out of performances to fit the specifications of the venue.
7 Piece Band
Ideal for: dance band corporate function, private party, high end wedding prestige events
As well as this list of covers Rodrigo Brothers can also play from 7 albums worth of originals. If you are looking for a special song the band may be able to learn it for you.
A Big hunk of Love - Elvis
A day in the Life - The Beatles
Afternoons and coffeespoons - Crash Test Dummies
All my loving - The Beatles
Around and Around - The Rolling Stones
Baby Blue - Bob Dylan
Behind Blue Eyes - The Who
Black Magic Woman - Santana
China Girl - Iggy Pop
Cupid - Amy Winehouse
Darlington County - Bruce Springsteen
Dead Flowers - Rolling Stones
Don’t get me wrong - The Pretenders
Don’t go back to Rockville - REM
Drowning in a sea of Love - Eva Cassidy
Fool if you think its over - Chris Rea
Going up the Country - Canned Heat
Heart of Glass - Blondie
Here comes my happiness again - The Mavericks
I will Survive - Cake
if you're going to San Francisco - The Mamas and the Papas
Into the Mystic - Van Morrison
Killing me Softly - Roberta Flack
Let it shine - Neil Young
Lido Shuffle - Boz Scaggs
Light my Fire - The Doors
Little Queenie - The Rolling Stones
Lola - The Kinks
Long may you run - Neil Young
Love her madly - The Doors
Loves me like a Rock - Paul Simon
Lowdown - Boz Scaggs
Making plans for Nigel - Nouvelle Vague
Mama told me not to come - Randy Newman
May I - Kevin Ayers
Midnight Train to Georgia - Gladys Night and the Pips
Motion Pictures - Neil Young
Mrs Robinson - Paul Simon
Nine Million Bicycles in Beijing - Katie Melua
Nine pound hammer - John Prine
out on the weekend - Neil Young
Pancho and Lefty - Willie Nelson
People are Strange - The Doors
Play that Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Ruby - Kenny Rogers
Ruby Tuesday - the Rolling Stones
Run on for a long time - The Blind Boys of Alabama
Sexy Sadie - The Beatles
Six days on the road - Dave Dudley
Smoke gets in your eyes - Thabu Mdula
Swinging Party - The Replacements
The Long Haul - The No
The One I love - REM
Things have changed - Bob Dylan
Tonight the streets are ours - Richard Hawley
Tropicalia - Beck
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Waiting on a friend - The Rolling Stones
Waiting on a Sunny day - Bruce Springsteen
You're gonna loose that Girl - The Beatles
Young Americans - David Bowie
Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie
