The Warratahs
The Warratahs | |
|---|---|
| Origin | New Zealand |
| Genres | Rock, Americana, country rock, country music, alternative country, rockabilly, roots rock, folk rock, Progressive country |
| Years active | 1984-Present |
| Members | Barry Saunders Nik Brown Nick Theobald Mike Knapp Caroline Easther |
| Past members | Wayne Mason Clint Brown Alan Norman Mo Newport Sid Limbert Rob Clarkson John Donoghue |
| Website | www.thewarratahs.com |
The Warratahs are a long-running band from Wellington, New Zealand.[1]
In 2016, they won Best Country Music album for "Runaway Days" at the New Zealand Music Awards. [2]
Band members
Early line-ups
- Barry Saunders (vocals/guitar)
- Wayne Mason (keyboards/vocals)
- Nik Brown (fiddle)
- John Donoghue (bass)
- Marty Jorgensen (drums)
- Clint Brown (bass) [3]
- Rob Clarkson (drums)
- Mike Knapp (drums)
2007 line-up
- Barry Saunders (vocals/guitar)
- Alan Norman (keyboards & accordion)
- Nik Brown (fiddle & mandolin)
- Mo' Newport (drums)
- Sid Limbert – (bass)
Tours
The Warratahs have toured and performed with a variety of artists including Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Lucinda Williams, Leann Rimes and Jackson Browne. [4]
The Warratahs also toured with The Carter Family featuring June Carter Cash, Anita Carter and Carlene Carter in addition to the Highwaymen, which featured Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings. [5]
2025 New Album Release
The Warratahs released a new album in 2025 on Southbound Records entitled "Burning Daylight." [6]
Discography
| Date of release | Title | Label | NZ peak[7] | Certification | Catalog no. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albums | ||||||
| 1988 | Only Game in Town | Pagan | 14 | - | PACD 1032 | |
| 1989 | Too Hot to Sleep | Pagan | 20 | - | PACD 1046 | |
| 1990 | Wild Card | Pagan | 22 | - | PACD 1066 | |
| 1993 | Big Sky (billed as "Warratahs") | Pagan | 12 | - | PACD 1096 | |
| 1994 | The Best of The Warratahs | Pagan | 18 | - | PACD 1114 | |
| 2000 | One of Two Things | Jayrem | - | - | CDJAY 362 | |
| 2003 | The Warratahs Collection | Pagan | 16 | - | PACD 1148 | |
| 2006 | Keep On... | - | - | |||
| 2015 | Runaway Days | 19 | - | |||
Compilation appearances
The group have appeared on a few compilations since their inception. The following is a list of these albums that have featured tracks by the Warratahs.
- Godzone Beat (1988, Warrior Records) – "Maureen"
- New Zealand: Our Land, Our Music (1995, EMI) – "Cruisin' on the Interislander"
- Pagan Gold (2001, Pagan Records) – "Maureen"
- The Very Best of Kiwi Country (2001, EMI) – "Hand of My Heart" and "Maureen"
Featured appearances
The Warratahs have also appeared on albums recorded by other artists. The following is a list of albums by other artists that the Warratahs have appeared on.
- The Gypsy Pickers and Friends (2004) by the Gypsy Pickers (Rimu Records) – "West Coast Bound"