Lynn Walters Entertainment

Music to lift the spirits, soothe the soul, enhance life!

NEW NEW NEW!   CULINARY CONCERTS -  'LET THEM EAT CAKE".

For satisfying not only the hunger pangs, but the ears as well - your choice of yummy devonshire tea or delicious luncheon partaken at a choice of venues and further enhanced by enjoying beautiful music from live musicians!

February is the month for Valentines and we're celebrating by offering you two luncheon dates at the ever enchanting PACKING SHED CAFE AND ART GALLERY.  Feb 10th & Feb 24th 12 noon $25 per person


In MARCH we're looking forward to St Patricks day celebrations and the pleasure of your company to be sure!  You can have a choice of two venues this month....

THE BAYS CLUB - Browns Bay     March 10th  Luncheon/Concert 12 noon   $25per person

THE PACKING SHED CAFE   -  March 16th          Devonshire Tea/Concert  10am     $15 per person

THE PACKING SHED CAFE    - March 17th  High Tea/Concert  3pm   $15 per person

THE PACKING SHED  - March 18th  Luncheon/Concert  12 noon  $25 per person


THE PACKING SHED IS located at 99 Parrs Cross Rd, Oratia
THE BAYS CLUB  is located at 2 Anzac Rd, Browns Bay

Please phone to make your booking:  09 8339965 or 027 458 3691 or e-mail:  lawmusic@clear.net.nz

Come on along, we have a lot of fun!

  LYNN WALTERS.......

An entertainer of 20yrs+ experience, Lynn started her career playing bass guitar and singing lead vocals in local bands, Tara, Riji-dij, Bandit and Bad Habits playing RSA’s Cossie Clubs, Pubs and Private Functions over a period of 14 years. Lynn's voice has been likened to - Diana Krall, k.d. Laing, Sarah Vaughn and Vera Lynn.

 She established herself as an excellent songwriter, winning many awards for her efforts including NZCMA Songwriter of the Year 1995 and producing an album of ten original songs titled “Follow Your Dream.  Two songs off the album, "Follow Your Dream and Here Comes Love," have recently been recorded by Canadian singing sensation Sheryl-Dawn Ryan. Sheryl-Dawn has also recorded another of Lynn's original hits, "I Heard About Cowboys" which is also on the MLT Songwriters Trust compilation cd of 2005.

Lynn has lately been competing in the Opotiki Charity Concert NZ Songwriting competition, writing humourous songs about NZ life, winning still more awards with - "Me and the Possums' - 2005,  "A Wigwam for a Gooses' Bridle - 2007 and "The Longdrop" - 2008. Look out for these songs on her next cd.

In 1999, Lynn travelled to Australia to appear at Caboolture and Pine Rivers RSL’s and in 2000 she and fellow musician, Kip Tipuna were the hired by the Maritime Museum to be the resident entertainment aboard The Spirit of NZ, during the Americas Cup Regattas and consequently during the Cup defence.

THE VERA LYNN TRIBUTE SHOW

 In 2000, Lynn produced and starred in The Vera Lynn Tribute Show, with NZ Entertainment icon, Mr Chic Littlewood and “The Stardust Band." The show was performed at The Bruce Mason Theatre, The Pumphouse Theatre, The Rose Garden Theatre and The Avondale College Theatre with great success and in the words of one ardent fan, “Lynn does Vera Lynn, better than Vera Lynn!”

Since 1998, Lynn has worked in a duo with fabulous jazz guitarist/vocalist, Kip Tipuna: Since 2005 as bass player/vocalist with Sixties Band, Momentum, which features vocalist, Heather Boyed as well as performing solo accommpanying herself on guitar and singing jazz, country, pop and blues.

REST HOMES, RETIREMENT VILLAGES, OVER 60'S PROBUS ETC.

 Lynn  takes great pleasure in performing for the elderly and has a one hour show of nostalgic sing-a-longs.  During these performances, she takes great pains to ensure her audience is as involved as possible, incorporating quiz games into her repertoire.

 When she is not performing Vera Lynn or other songs of that nostalgic ilk, Lynn performs at various restaurants around Auckland, e.g. Santa Lucia, Café Jazz, The Alhambra, providing pleasing background music in her own unique style, incorporating, originals, jazz, blues, country and contemporary music backing herself on acoustic guitar. She is also available with her band  "Moondance", playing jazz and swing, great for dance nights etc.










The Wedding Singer

What better way to further enhance your special day than with beautiful, heartfelt, music, performed with warmth and grace by Lynn Walters. The options available are: Lynn - Solo or Duo with Kip Tipuna or Lynn and her band Moondance.  Lynn is also able to custom write a special song for the bridal couple - Free consultation.

MOONDANCE



MOONDANCE - Jazz, blues and pop played with style and panache.  Moondance are 4 or 5 pieces depending on your requirements, fronted by vocalist Lynn Walters.  Fabulous music for dances and/or listening. Weddings, private functions, pubs, clubs etc.

Kiplin

Lynn & fabulous jazz guitarist/vocalist, Kip Tipuna join forces to bring you Kiplin.  Sophisticated, smooth jazz, latin and pop favourites. Kiplin have played together for 10 years and are guaranteed to provide the perfect music for your function.

Guitar Lessons

Learn to play guitar:  Children or Adults: One on One or come with a friend.  Lynn is a teacher with the NZ Modern School of Music and drawing on her 30 years in the music industry is able to teach grade 1 and 2 music theory along with basic guitar tuition.

Soundbathing

Using only her voice Lynn is able to create a beneficial  Soundbath  allowing the listeners to gently relax into a state of peace and tranquility, calming the mind, energising the body and freeing the soul.