tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90159413680202399352024-03-13T23:24:55.712-07:00Midnite SpecialWe are a four piece Classic Hits band located in the Auckland region, New Zealand.
2010 Variety Artists Of New Zealand Top Group Award WinnersMidnite Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05250890453951452541noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015941368020239935.post-23951735696697244982007-01-10T01:16:00.000-08:002019-07-24T19:00:40.362-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 180%;"><strong>Introducing<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Midnite</span></span></span> Special</strong></span><br />
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<strong>LEX AND MICHELLE GREAVES</strong><br />
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Founding band members, Lex and Michelle Greaves are two of the 14 children born to revered country recording artist, the late Rusty Greaves, with whom they began performing on stage with when they were pre-school age. Fourteen years ago they established Midnite Special and have been working in clubs and concert-halls throughout New Zealand ever since, accumulating a wealth of experience and developing a high level of professionalism. The band has seen a variety of line-up changes throughout its decade and a half tenure, the latest of which is among the most versatile and dynamic. Lex is the groups Musical-Director/Bass player and shares lead vocal duties with Michelle. Highly organized vocal harmonies are provided by the other band members, giving the band a unique warmth and robust sound, which is hard to surpass.<br />
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<strong>ROBERT KATIPA - GUITAR/VOCALS</strong><br />
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Robert Katipa comes from a very talented family also and has established himself as one of the countries premier country-rock guitarists, during his fifteen year career. Robert, like Lex and Michelle grew up in the Country Music scene, absorbing the mentorship of his father, Bob Katipa also a notable guitar player and musician. Robert is a very versatile and sought after guitarist, frequently hired as a backing musician for music festivals and recording sessions. We are thrilled to have him in the band.<br />
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<strong>CHADD TE PAA - DRUMS</strong><br />
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Chadd Te Paa also hales from an extremely talented family establishing himself as a drummer in all genres of music. Like Lex, Michelle and Rob grew up around the Country Music scene. Chadd is a solid performer and singer in his own right. His version of Wipe Out and stage performance will blow you away.<br />
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<strong>MICHAEL BENNETT-KEYBOARDS/VOCALS</strong><br />
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Michael was fortunate enough to receive a world-class apprenticeship in the music industry during his engagement with the Bob Pariss band in the 1970s. Pariss’ band provided backing for the A-list of New Zealand entertainers during the era, including Billy T James and the Yandell sisters. The experience afforded to him provided the necessary skills to break into the international club circuit, with residencies in the United Kingdom and Bruneii throughout the late seventies and eighties. Since his return to new Zealand he has continued to perform regularly throughout the country, as well as acting as entertainment manager for several hotels, including Wellington’s Plaza Hotel and Auckland’s Carlton Hotel and Hotel Du Vin. After so many years of working solo he is excited to be in this dynamic team of musicians.<br />
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Midnite Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05250890453951452541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015941368020239935.post-26223810075072253162007-01-09T12:51:00.000-08:002019-07-24T19:01:14.964-07:00Welcome!!!<span style="color: #3333ff;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms";"><span style="font-size: 130%;">Hello Everyone!!!</span>
<br /><span style="font-size: 130%;">And welcome to the "Midnite Special" Website!!!</span> </span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-size: 130%;">Here you will find what we have been up to in our News section, links to other great website's, and of course our Gig guide and Photo gallery!!!</span>
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<br /><span style="font-size: 130%;">Take the time to look around, and feel free to make an enquiry or even just to say "Hello"!!!</span>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 130%;"><a href="mailto:chelle.chris@vodafone.co.nz">michellelightband6@gmail.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 130%;">Call Lex on 027 483 7439</span></div>
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<span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 130%;">Call Michelle on 027 284 3704</span></div>
<br />Midnite Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05250890453951452541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015941368020239935.post-20674321936105972752007-01-09T12:47:00.001-08:002019-07-24T19:05:12.537-07:00News<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hello all,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to 2019!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This year has been a mix of amazing gigs already with bookings filling up in our diary. Plenty more spaces though, so book now by contacting Lex Greaves on 027 483 7439.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Don't forget if you haven't got our album "Take A Ride" with Midnite Special, get yourself a copy by emailing <a href="mailto:lex.donna@xtra.co.nz">lex.donna@xtra.co.nz</a> or phone 027 483 7439.</span><br />
</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Also don't forget we are available via our Midnite Special facebook page also.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Michelle and the band</span>Midnite Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05250890453951452541noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015941368020239935.post-86119965645564168642007-01-09T12:43:00.008-08:002019-07-24T19:15:19.588-07:00Gig Guide<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">
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27th July Morrinsville RSA with Kevin Greaves and Shane<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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Midnite Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05250890453951452541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015941368020239935.post-38684135712866607492007-01-09T12:43:00.002-08:002015-09-25T21:56:03.701-07:00Links<div align="center">
<a href="http://www.kevingreaves.com/"><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: 130%;"><strong><em>www.kevingreaves.com</em></strong></span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.whitegoatband.com/"><strong><span style="color: red; font-size: 130%;"><em>www.whitegoatband.com</em></span></strong></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.glenmoffatt.com/"><strong><em><span style="color: red; font-size: 130%;">www.glenmoffatt.com</span></em></strong></a></div>
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Midnite Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05250890453951452541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015941368020239935.post-58098788057159290772007-01-09T12:41:00.000-08:002010-05-21T12:51:36.377-07:00Photo Gallery & Play List<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w8sSI364Q8/S_bjeTDyS2I/AAAAAAAAAFk/Fu32tfYQVHw/s1600/DSC03860.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 222px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473812506767149922" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w8sSI364Q8/S_bjeTDyS2I/AAAAAAAAAFk/Fu32tfYQVHw/s320/DSC03860.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w8sSI364Q8/S_bjKGSdkyI/AAAAAAAAAFc/qIMMRt41wZo/s1600/DSC03863.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 254px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473812159741661986" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w8sSI364Q8/S_bjKGSdkyI/AAAAAAAAAFc/qIMMRt41wZo/s320/DSC03863.JPG" /></a><br /><div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w8sSI364Q8/S_biK3OQ3zI/AAAAAAAAAFM/T1hUEG6HNEA/s1600/DSC04384.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 227px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473811073365761842" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w8sSI364Q8/S_biK3OQ3zI/AAAAAAAAAFM/T1hUEG6HNEA/s320/DSC04384.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w8sSI364Q8/S_bhc-oT7qI/AAAAAAAAAFE/wQQpP2j7Whk/s1600/DSC03862.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 232px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473810285080080034" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w8sSI364Q8/S_bhc-oT7qI/AAAAAAAAAFE/wQQpP2j7Whk/s320/DSC03862.JPG" /></a><br /><div><div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w8sSI364Q8/S_bgO7i87JI/AAAAAAAAAEs/_Pgf6RULErQ/s1600/midnite+special.jpg"></a></div><div><p><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:180%;color:#3333ff;"><strong>Midnite Special Song List</strong></span><br /></p><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#3333ff;"><strong></strong></span><br /><p><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#3333ff;"><strong>Peaceful Easy Feeling<br />Proud Mary<br />Long Train Running<br />Love will keep us alive<br />You to me are everything<br />Drift Away<br />Lay Down Sally<br />I shot the sheriff<br />Take it to the limit<br />You make me feel like dancing<br />Blue Suede shoes<br />April Sun in Cuba<br />All shook up<br />Have you ever seen the rain<br />Midnite Special<br />Steal my kisses<br />What’s goin’ on<br />Mama Mia<br />Under the board walk<br />Another Saturday Night<br />Saturday night at the movies<br />Why Does Love<br />With or without you<br />Sweet Darlin<br />Pink Cadillac<br />Lightning Crashes<br />I feel lucky<br />Mustang Sally<br />Something to talk about<br />Listen to the music<br />Hotel California<br />September<br />Sweet Home Alabama<br />I love Rock n Roll<br />Better man<br />Santeria<br />Play that funky music white boy<br />Pretty Women<br />Hurts so good<br />I want to break free<br />Dancing Queen<br />Crazy little thing called love<br />River Deep, Mountain High<br />Simply the best<br />La Bamba<br />Twist and shout<br />Dreadlock Holiday<br />Summer of 69<br />Johnny B. Goode<br />Stuck in the middle with you<br />Walk of Life<br />Mary had a little lamb<br />Heading in the right direction<br />Come on over<br />Wonderful tonight<br />If tomorrow never comes<br />Everything to me<br />Ring, ring<br />When you say nothing at all<br />The great pretender<br />The Gambler<br />Ruby<br />Islands in the stream<br />Six days on the road<br />If I said you had a beautiful body<br />Achy Breaky heart<br />Bluest heart ache<br />Honey, Honey<br />I like it, I love it<br />Man, I feel like a woman<br />Perfect<br />Rocky Top<br />Independence day<br />Pour Me<br />Mi vida loca<br />Better things to do<br />Waterloo<br />Dance the night away<br />Ruby, Ruby<br />Lipstick on your collar<br />Blue beat<br />Honey Don’t<br />Rock around the clock<br />Great balls of fire<br />That’ll be the day<br />Every time that you walk in the room<br />I saw her standing there<br />The Twist<br />Take it easy<br />Billie Jean<br />Blame It On The Boogie<br />Wonder Wall </strong></span><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#3333ff;"><strong><br />Better Man</strong></span></p><p><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">AND MANY MORE</span></strong></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Midnite Specialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05250890453951452541noreply@blogger.com2