Paul Ubana Jones

Paul was a fabulous introduction to the concert. He is a true musician who manipulates his hands at high speed to produce impact guitar between his husky verses. Paul Played a couple of songs with Keb Mo and had his name planted in that timeless line.

Paul Ubana Jones took to the stage for 25 minutes of acoustic bliss. His soulful voice, sprightly guitar agility and enthusiasm made this the most inspired performance of the evening but then he had the hardest job and the most to prove. his latest CD 'Blessing & Burdens' is well worth checking out. In another country he would be a national institution!

Opening act Paul Ubana Jones earned his own standing ovation with utterly distinctive guitar style. I can only describe it as part Ritchie Havens, Part Andres segovia and part Ravi Shankar. That's right, he closed his set with a raging Indian raga that was as dazzling in technique as it was inventive in composition.

Unquestionably the best thing to happen to the New Zealand entertainment scene for a long time.