Erna Ferry

Erna Ferry has been performing in commercial - corporate based band throughout the Manawatu and Wellington region but is also available as The One Woman Band a solo act which can carter for all occasions.

Erna Ferry has been performing in commercial - corporate based band throughout the Manawatu and Wellington region but is also available as The One Woman Band a solo act which can carter for all occasions.

as well as experience in performing Theatre with roles in major musical productions the likes of Slice of Saturday Night , Hair and The Best Little Whore House in Texas.

Since discovering jazz, Erna has performed at all the leading jazz festivals throughout New Zealand, namely the Tauranga, Rotorua, Bay of Islands, Manawatu and Wanganui festivals.



2002 Guest appearance on the World Blues Revue – New Zealand Tour:

Erna gained a lot of new friends with her powerful performance’s as the special guest on the World Blues Revue Tour alongside blues legends Robben Ford and Long John Baldry.

“Her powerful vocal style captured the audience” – Evening Post Wellington

“Great vocal styling and this woman also plays great blues harmonica” – Christchurch Star

February of 2004 has Erna releasing her second CD, which features Danny Caron – Guitar, Dewayne Pate – Bass, Deszon Claiborne – Drums and Dave Mathews – Keyboards, all who have performed recently with the World Blues Revue. This CD is titled “BIG BLUES”…..check it out.

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Setlist

Erna Ferry Repertoire (solo/duo act only)
at a glance…..

JAZZ & EASY LISTENING….
Includes music from artists such as Dido, Norah Jones, Diana Krall, Sting, Bic Runga, Dionne Warwick, Gloria Estefan, Frank Sinatra, Carole King, Van Morrison, Billy Paul, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Brooke Fraser

Such as……

Come Away with me Don’t Know Why Sunrise
Our Love is Here to Stay
This Girl’s in Love with you
The Look of Love
I’ve Got you Under my Skin
It’s Too Late Baby
Easy
The Words Get in the Way
Moondance Crazy Love
Fields of Gold Fragile Me & Mrs Jones
Just the Way You Are White Flag I Wanna Thank You

ROCK’N’ROLL & SWINGING SIXTIES
Includes music from artists such as Elvis Presley, Connie Francis, Chuck Berry, The Drifters, Bobby Darin, Bill Haley & the Comets, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Monkees, Dusty Springfield, Sonny & Cher, Simon & Garfunkel

Such as …….

Blue Suede Shoes
Don’t be Cruel Teddy Bear
Stupid Cupid Lipstick on Your Collar Johnny Be Goode
Saturday Night at the Movies
Splish Splash Dream Lover
Rock around the Clock See Ya Later Alligator Twist & Shout
Obla Di Obla Da I Saw her Standing There Come Together
Satisfaction Build Me Up Buttercup I’m a Believer
Daydream Believer
Son of a Preacher Man
I only wanna be with you
I Got you Babe Mrs Robinson Stand by Me

DANCE TRAX. CLASSIC HITS & CHEESY FAVOURITES (the hits you HATE to love!)
Includes music from artists such as Dragon, Creedence Clearwater, Daddy Cool, Blondie, Billy Idol, Duffy, Gloria Gaynor, Bananarama, Hot Chocolate, Bob Marley, Bon Jovi, The Pretenders, Kenny Loggins, Frankie Valli & the 4 Seasons, Dire Straits, Sister Sledge, The Beatles, The Jackson 5, Doobie Bros., Joan Jett, Amy Winehouse, J.Lo, Van Morrison, The B 52’s, Pat Benatar, Tina Turner

Such as ……..

April Sun in Cuba
Are You Old Enough Midnight Special
Down on The Corner Eagle Rock The Tide is High
Call Me Mony Mony White Wedding
Mercy (You got me Beggin ya) I Will Survive Venus
You Sexy Thing Livin’ on a Prayer
Hit me with your Best shot
Long Train Runnin’
Dec ‘63 Summer of ‘69
Walk of Life
We Are Family Twist & Shout
Blame it on the Boogie Footloose
I Love Rock’n’Roll
Stuck in the Middle With You
Respect Rehab
Could You Be Loved One Love Let’s Get Loud
Brown Eyed Girl LoveShack ProuMary

LOTS OF INTERESTING EXTRAS AND THEMED MUSIC
Such as……..
Latin Dance Party ( Gloria Estefan, J.Lo, The Macarena etc) ….. A Night in a French Café (Edith Piaf favourites & group singalong if desired) …. Blues Brothers ( Everybody Needs Somebody, Sweet Home Chicago) … Irish Pub songs ( Black Velvet Band, Wild Rover) ….Old Tyme Dance Muzak (waltzes, foxtrots) …… Art Deco Night (20’s and 30’s) not to mention, …. dare I say it… Country & Western Night (Eagles, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Kenny Rogers)

If choosing Erna Ferry with a band, the repertoire can differ to the material above.