Frenz Presents: Star Time, OdESSA, Funk The Band at San Fran

FRENZ PRESENTS: Te Whanganui A Tara’s finest funk force’s live at San Fran on the 24th of April. Prepare for a night of Funk, Jazz, Afrobeat, Soul and Rock from three of the city’s most entertaining bands.

- Star Time’s contagious on-stage energy and personality quirks tend to leave audience members stunned and begging for more, not to mention the urge to dance at their shows is stronger than life itself. Rhythms hit like fireworks, locking hips and feet into motion whether you planned to move or not. Star Time doesn’t just play a show – they unleash a euphoric, full-body experience that lingers long after the final note.

- OdESSA is a funk/soul/rock band based in Wellington. They were first active between the years 2002 to 2009 and were regarded as one of the country’s most outstanding live acts, with singer Matthew Pender named by the music press as “one of the greatest front men NZ has ever produced.” In late 2020, OdESSA reformed with Pender back on vocals and bassist Paul Mouncey from the original lineup, plus a rotation of some of Wellington’s finest musicians.

- Funk The Band are a Wellington based group whose performance is guaranteed to entertain. They’re a fantastic force that blend a sweet mixture of classic soul funk and new-age jazz fusion. After they’re debut show in late 2025, they have been honing in their craft and getting ready to burn down the house.