Sam Ford and Trudi Green were part of the fabric of Ponsonby from the 1970s until the turn of the century.
With their bands such as The Neighbours, The Sam Ford Verandah Band and Trudi and The Exceptions, they played at the iconic Gluepot more times than they can remember, as well as untold fundraisers for various environmental and social movements in the area.
They wrote and performed the theme song for the seminal television documentary 'Ponsonby Road'. The Gluepot, or the Ponsonby Club Hotel, to give it its official name, is long gone, as are all the bars, cafes and clubs that were the lifeblood of the thriving music scene that brought the area renown throughout Aotearoa, but Sam and Trudi are still very much alive and kicking and creating.
On 15 September at 8pm, they will be performing with their current group, the Soulahula Band, at the monthly Village Music event in Mt Eden, playing songs from their latest album, ‘OOOEE!', and other favourites from across their long career. It's a BYO event in an intimate environment and a good time will be had by all.
Tickets are available at www.eventfinda.co.nz
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Published: August 2023