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To Granity, with love

Saturday night, our stage lit up for the final show of 2025, and what a way to close out the year! We were honoured to welcome back Duncan (Verandah Cocktail), Dave (Verandah Cocktail) and Nicole Schaap aka Bunny Reid (Moonflower) returning as Picking at the Remnants - the ultra cool and entirely brag-worthy 3-piece rock band from Christchurch.
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Billed as an ‘enthusiastically rowdy’ self-styled covers band, the trio delivered 3 powerhouse sets over the course of the evening, filled with crowd favourites from the 1960s to 70’s with a light dash of 80’s for good measure.

From the first ringing guitar chord to the final cymbal crash, they had our audience on their feet, dancing well into the night. Their take on classic rock staples managed to feel both nostalgic and freshly energetic, capturing the warmth of the original recordings while adding their own unique flair. Power ballads, crisp drumming, and gritty vocals showcased a tight-knit group that clearly loves the music of the era, and loves sharing it even more.
The trio’s musicianship, generosity and camaraderie of spirit reminded us why our arts scene is so special - the three performers generously donating their entire performance in support of our venue.

The night wasn’t just a concert; it was a celebration of community. A heart-felt serenade for Granity and love letter to The Lyric Theatre - the band’s favourite venue in NZ.
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Their generosity directly supports future events in our community, and for that, we couldn’t be more grateful.
This performance didn’t just wrap up our year, it went straight into our history books as our favourite show of 2025.
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