The Realistics is a duo based in Northland, New Zealand. The style and repertoire is a mix of Soul, Folk, Rockabilly and Blues, with a focus on long forgotten classic gems from the 30's through to the 80's.
The duo consists of a combination of vocals, guitars and harmonica, lap steel, double bass and snare drum and can perform both acoustically and/or through a PA on stage.
Artists covered include; Robert Johnson, Andrews Sisters, Paul Simon, Louis Jordan, Bob Dylan, Big Joe Turner, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Muddy Waters, Sting, Gershwin, Australian Crawl, Son House, Trad. Maori songs, Steve Earle, James Brown, Big Mama Thornton, Little Richard, Arthur Crudup, Dean Martin, Elton John, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Womack & Womack, Sam Cooke and many more!
The duo consists of a combination of vocals, guitars and harmonica, lap steel, double bass and snare drum and can perform both acoustically and/or through a PA on stage.
Artists covered include; Robert Johnson, Andrews Sisters, Paul Simon, Louis Jordan, Bob Dylan, Big Joe Turner, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Muddy Waters, Sting, Gershwin, Australian Crawl, Son House, Trad. Maori songs, Steve Earle, James Brown, Big Mama Thornton, Little Richard, Arthur Crudup, Dean Martin, Elton John, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Womack & Womack, Sam Cooke and many more!