In The Shallows – NZ Winter Tour 2025!

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Press Release – Cheree Ridder
Led by the ethereal voice of Welsh songwriter Danni Davis, In The Shallows has journeyed from an intimate folk duo to a festival-ready indie-folk-pop outfit, racking up over 90 shows nationwide in just a few years; steadily capturing hearts with their emotive songwriting and lush, harmony-drenched performances.
Following a spellbinding hometown show at St Peter's Hall, Paekākāriki, filmed for a special upcoming concert release for Mood.live (JuiceTV) the band is now poised to take their evolved, pop-infused indie-folk sound on the road this winter. Check out 'Not The One' HERE … What a performance!
This new tour sees Danni joined by long-time live bassist Shane Hamill and fresh talent Ben Brunskill (Guitar/Vocals), Arna Wnek (Keys/Vocals), and Sam Holdom (Drums), with special guests Michelle Velvin (Harp), Janet Holborrow (Cello) and Shona Juanas (Violin) joining in for the Auckland and Wellington shows.
With a brand new lineup, a forthcoming album (due summer 25/26) produced by Steve Rokosh (Emmylou Harris, Sass Jordan), and a string of critically acclaimed studio releases to their name, In The Shallows has built a reputation for live performances that captivate both critics and audiences. Named among the 'Top 10 Live Shows of 2021' (Muzic.net.nz), the band delivers a dynamic, emotionally-charged set.
.We know times are tough for many right now, so we've teamed up with as many venues as possible to offer a rare chance to see the full band line up for free at selected shows across the North Island… because music should be for everyone!!
Just 2 weeks before they hit the road, they will also be releasing their next Deluxe single 'Remember Me' on May 30th. A deeply personal, raw and emotionally-charged reflection on love, betrayal, and the struggle of trying to hold on when everything is slipping away. The edgy pop version and stripped-back acoustic take deliver two sides of the same story, exploring the complexities of a relationship built on half truths and unspoken pain.
In The Shallows – Winter 2025 Tour Dates
13.06 RSC, RAUMATI – FREE SHOW
14.06 SPACE STUDIO, WHANGANUI
27.06 FIREBIRD, LEVIN – FREE SHOW
28.06 COMMON ROOM, HASTINGS
05.07 MEOW, WELLINGTON **With Strings & Harp
11.07 KINGS, OHAKUNE – FREE SHOW
12.07 MOST FM, NEW PLYMOUTH
25.07 ROSEMARYS BAR, TAUPO – FREE SHOW
26.07 THE TUNING FORK, AUCKLAND **With Strings & Harp
07.08 HOKOWHITU BOWLING CLUB, P.N
08.08 PAISLEY STAGE, NAPIER
More about In The Shallows…
Danni has been incredibly privileged to have worked and recorded alongside some of Aotearoa's finest musicians, including; Lance Shepherd (Martina Topley Bird ex Tricky, UK), Andrew Bain (Fur Patrol, NZ), Nick Brown (Eb & Sparrow, Vorn, NZ), Michael Barker (John Butler Trio, AU, Tim Finn, NZ, Split Enz, NZ), Ben Brunskill (The BOSS, NZ/AU) TK Paradza (Rhombus, NZ), Bonnie Schwarz (Good Habits, UK), Davey Dubman (Taos Sound, NZ) and Jeremiah Ross, (Module, NZ). Michelle Velvin (Wellington Orchestra, NZSO NZ), Janet & Shona Holborrow (Crimson Club, NZ). Andrew Downes (Fur Patrol, Don McGlashan, Shihad, Louis Baker).
On the bands debut album release tour, they made it onto the 'Top 10 Live shows of 2021' list by Kev Rowland of Muzic.net.nz and the singles that followed received glowing 5* reviews. 'Let's Not Start a War' received a 10/10 review from UK's House of Prog, 'There You Are' released Dec 21 premiered on 'The Hits' with Estelle, received a 5* review from Muzic.net.nz and was placed in their 'Top 10 Singles of 2021'. Both tracks have been reviewed enthusiastically by many media outlets around the world, including HappyMag AU, BuzzMusic LA and many other international blogs.
More recently, In The Shallows signed with Grant Hislop's new music company 'Mood', an off-shoot of JuiceTV, NZ's & Australia's only music television channel (Hislop founded The Rock, co-founded Radioworks (now MediaWorks) and was previously head of labels and A&R at Warner Music, label managing Anika Moa, Fur Patrol, Shihad and Weta. He also worked with Goodshirt, Pluto, Opshop, Goldenhorse, Tadpole and Jordan Luck as manager and booking agent.
The band have been working again with Canadian producer Steve Rokosh on their upcoming album (clients include Emmylou Harris, Sass Jordan, Ruben Young, Jocelyn Alice, ABC Family, Electronic Arts and Universal Music.)