Music at the recent Mary Potter Hospice fashion show in Wellington was performed by the exquisite and entertaining duo Pearl, made up of the musical gems Shelley Hirini and Lisa Nimmo. Pearl performed a variety of numbers which had fashion show guests up twirling in their high heels. Both performers were dressed in Metalicus, an Australian label stocked by Desire and Hamilton & Murray of Wellington. The talented musicians are both stylish to watch and to listen to, with their charismatic and alluring stage presence. I spoke to Shelley at the fashion show about their music and their forthcoming plans. Shelley said the Pearl style “incorporates a splatter of New Zealand covers” using acoustic and vocal harmony. Pearl also has “a six-piece band that are pretty much more rock and roll and will next appear at Toast Martinborough in November”. Playing covers is just one aspect to their music; they have also have a knack for medleys where they mesh three Kiwi songs into one - and I think slightly push the listener out of their comfort zone with the unexpected result.
Pearl is planning to release their next single in 2009, with a more Japanese flavour with lyrics in Japanese. These musicians are talented. Together, the world's their oyster. Konichi wa Pearl san, gumbatte kudasai. Not that these girls will need luck. More information can be found on pearl at www.pearlband.co.nz
Cyndi Greep, 26 October 2008Photographer: Angelina LeePhoto: Shelley Hirini and Lisa Nimmo dressed in Metalicus
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