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|genre = [[Roots reggae]] |
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|current_members = Logan Bell<br>Jordan Bell<br>Tere Ngarua<br>Leon Davey<br>Wiremu Barriball<br>Roy Kaiki<br> |
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|past_members = Ara Adams-Tamatea<br>Jamey Ferguson<br>Thompson Hohepa |
|past_members = Ara Adams-Tamatea<br>Jamey Ferguson<br>Thompson Hohepa<br>Haani Totorewa<br>Grenville Bell |
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'''Katchafire''' are |
'''Katchafire''' are an all Māori New Zealand [[roots reggae]] band from [[Hamilton, New Zealand]].<ref name="Gregor">{{Allmusic |class=artist |id=p769019 |tab=biography |first=Jody |last=Macgregor |label=Katchafire biography |accessdate=25 March 2012}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Katchafire formed in Hamilton in |
Katchafire formed in Hamilton in 1997, originally as a [[Bob Marley]] tribute band.<ref name="Gregor" /><ref name="CCL">Campbell-Livingston, Cecelia (2013) "[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Katchafire-keeping-NZ-reggae-scene-ablaze Katchafire keeping NZ reggae scene ablaze]", ''[[Jamaica Observer]]'', 24 November 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2014</ref> The band's name derives from ''[[Catch A Fire]]'', The Wailers' debut album.<ref>{{Allmusic|id=katchafire-mn0000917365|tab=biography}}</ref> They have released six albums: ''[[Revival (Katchafire album)|Revival]]'' (2003), which featured the highest-selling New Zealand single of 2002 "Giddy Up", ''[[Slow Burning]]'' (2005) ''[[Say What You're Thinking]]'' (2007), ''[[On the Road Again (Katchafire album)|On the Road Again]]'' (2010), which peaked at No.3 on the US Billboard Reggae chart,<ref>https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/dreadlocked-and-loaded-20110623-1gfw9.html</ref><ref>[http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-new-katchafire-album-coming-october-2010/899 NEWS: New Katchafire Album Coming October 2010 - Rip It Up Magazine] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101101063538/http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-new-katchafire-album-coming-october-2010/899 |date=1 November 2010 }} retrieved 15-09-2010</ref> and the compilation ''Best So Far'' (2013) ''[[Legacy (Katchafire album)|Legacy]]'' (2018).<ref name="CCL" /> |
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The band has toured Australia, the [[United Kingdom|UK]], [[Europe]], the United States, New Caledonia |
The band has extensively toured Australia, the [[United Kingdom|UK]], [[Europe]], the United States, New Caledonia, the Pacific Islands, Guam, Indonesia, Brazil including their home country of New Zealand and have played on the same bills as The Wailers, The Marley's, [[Steel Pulse]], [[Third World (band)|Third World]], [[UB40]], [[Shaggy (musician)|Shaggy]], [[Lauryn Hill]], Fiji, and [[Horace Andy]] to name a few. |
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In 2020, Katchafire performed alongside several other New Zealand music acts at Hoani Waititi Marae in [[West Auckland]] as part of the Waitangi @ Waititi event.<ref>{{cite web|title=Waitangi Day: Auckland events, surcharge-free eateries and free activities|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/118788476/waitangi-day-whats-on-in-auckland|date=6 February 2020|access-date=19 February 2020|website=[[Stuff.co.nz|Stuff]]|author=Josephine Franks}}</ref> |
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==Band members== |
==Band members== |
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The bands original line-up consisted of Founder Grenville Bell (Manager, Lead Guitar) with his two sons Logan (Vocals) Jordan (Drums), the line-up expanded to include eight members, including Jerry Taukamo (Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar), Thompson Hohepa (Lead Vocals), Hani Totorewa (Keyboards, Vocals), Bass duties went to a number of different musicians, Jhonny Fish (John Kennedy), Shocka ( Shane Maraki), Tere Ngarua and Travis Te Hau. |
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As a result of commitments with other bands, family and religion, lead singer Jerry departed from the band Katchafire with Logan stepping into the position becoming the band's new and current lead singer. |
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With the addition of James "Jamey" Ferguson (Vocals, Keyboard, Saxophone) and departure of Tere Ngarua opened opportunity for Ara Adams Tamatea (Bass, Band Management) and Leonard "Leon" Davey (Percussion, Vocals) not long after which allowed Grenville Bell to step out of the Management duties and continue his role as the bands Lead Guitarist and the brand "Katchafire" was realised . |
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The current line-up: |
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*Logan Bell (Guitar, Vocals) 1997 - present |
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As a result of commitments with other bands, family and religion, lead singer Jerry and bass player Travis Te Hau left Katchafire and the band reformed as a five-piece band with Logan becoming the band's new lead singer, with Thompson Hohepa taking over on guitar and lead vocals, Jordan Bell on drums, John Kennedy on bass (later replaced by Shane Maraki), James Ferguson on vocals, keyboards, saxophone and guitar, under the management of Grenville Bell. |
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*Jordan Bell (Drums, Vocals) 1997 - present |
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*Leonard "Leon" Davey (Percussion, Vocals). 2000 - present |
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*Tere Ngarua (Bass) 1997 / 2007 - present |
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*Roy Kaiki (Keyboards, Vocals) 2016 - present |
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*Wiremu Barriball (Lead Guitar, Vocals) 2016 - present |
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Former Band Members: |
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The addition of Ara Adams Tamatea on bass/band management and Leon Davey on percussion/backing vocals and reunion with the now qualified high school teacher Hani Totorewa on keyboards allowed Grenville Bell to step out of the management role and into his present role as lead guitarist and the brand "Katchafire Enterprise LTD" was realized. |
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*Grenville Bell, (Lead Guitar) 1997 - 2014 |
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*Haani Totorewa (Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals) 1997 - 2013 |
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*James "Jamey" Ferguson (Keyboards, Saxophone, Vocals) 2000 - 2013 |
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*Ara Adams Tamatea (Bass) 2000 - 2006 |
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*Jerry Taukamo (Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar) |
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The current lineup consists of Logan Bell (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Jordan Bell (drums, vocals), Wirremu Barribal (lead guitar), Tere Ngarua (bass), Roy Kaiki (keyboards, vocals), and Leon Davey (percussion, vocals) with a few great Horn players in different part of the world .<ref name="CCL" /> |
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*John "Jhonny fish" Kennedy (Bass) |
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*Shane "Shocka" Maraki (Bass) |
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*Travis Te Hau (Bass) |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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| align="center" | 8<br /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/albums/2018-06-08|title=NZ Top 40 Albums Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=11 June 2018|access-date=8 June 2018}}</ref> |
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| align="left"| "Giddy Up" |
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| align="left"| "On |
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| align="left"| "Groove Again" |
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| align="left"| "Burn It Down" |
| align="left"| "Burn It Down" |
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| align="left"| "Circle Back" |
| align="left"| "Circle Back" |
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|—{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"Circle Back" did not enter the [[Official New Zealand Music Chart|NZ Top 40 Singles Chart]], but peaked at number 11 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https:// |
|—{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"Circle Back" did not enter the [[Official New Zealand Music Chart|NZ Top 40 Singles Chart]], but peaked at number 11 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2020-12-18|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=21 December 2020|access-date=19 December 2020}}</ref>}} |
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| align="left"| "Karawhiua" |
| align="left"| "Karawhiua" |
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|—{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"Karawhiua" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 11 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https:// |
|—{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"Karawhiua" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 11 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2021-04-30|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=3 May 2021|access-date=1 May 2021}}</ref>}} |
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| align="left"| "Whaingaroa" |
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|—{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"Whaingaroa" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 21 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2021-07-16|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=19 July 2021|access-date=17 July 2021}}</ref>}} |
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| align="left"| "Always with You" |
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|—{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"Always with You" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 23 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2022-11-25|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=28 November 2022|access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref>}} |
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| align="left"| "Magic (What She Do)" |
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|—{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"Magic (What She Do)" (acoustic) did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 29 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2024-06-28|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=1 July 2024|access-date=28 June 2024}}</ref>}} |
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|—{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"Commit" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 28 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2024-08-30|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=5 August 2024|access-date=2 August 2024}}</ref>}} |
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Katchafire | |
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Background information | |
Origin | New Zealand |
Genres | Roots reggae |
Years active | 1997–present |
Labels | Lion House, VP/Greensleeves |
Members | Logan Bell Jordan Bell Tere Ngarua Leon Davey Wiremu Barriball Roy Kaiki |
Past members | Ara Adams-Tamatea Jamey Ferguson Thompson Hohepa Haani Totorewa Grenville Bell |
Website | www |
Katchafire are an all Māori New Zealand roots reggae band from Hamilton, New Zealand.[1]
History
[edit]Katchafire formed in Hamilton in 1997, originally as a Bob Marley tribute band.[1][2] The band's name derives from Catch A Fire, The Wailers' debut album.[3] They have released six albums: Revival (2003), which featured the highest-selling New Zealand single of 2002 "Giddy Up", Slow Burning (2005) Say What You're Thinking (2007), On the Road Again (2010), which peaked at No.3 on the US Billboard Reggae chart,[4][5] and the compilation Best So Far (2013) Legacy (2018).[2]
The band has extensively toured Australia, the UK, Europe, the United States, New Caledonia, the Pacific Islands, Guam, Indonesia, Brazil including their home country of New Zealand and have played on the same bills as The Wailers, The Marley's, Steel Pulse, Third World, UB40, Shaggy, Lauryn Hill, Fiji, and Horace Andy to name a few.
Band members
[edit]The bands original line-up consisted of Founder Grenville Bell (Manager, Lead Guitar) with his two sons Logan (Vocals) Jordan (Drums), the line-up expanded to include eight members, including Jerry Taukamo (Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar), Thompson Hohepa (Lead Vocals), Hani Totorewa (Keyboards, Vocals), Bass duties went to a number of different musicians, Jhonny Fish (John Kennedy), Shocka ( Shane Maraki), Tere Ngarua and Travis Te Hau.
As a result of commitments with other bands, family and religion, lead singer Jerry departed from the band Katchafire with Logan stepping into the position becoming the band's new and current lead singer.
With the addition of James "Jamey" Ferguson (Vocals, Keyboard, Saxophone) and departure of Tere Ngarua opened opportunity for Ara Adams Tamatea (Bass, Band Management) and Leonard "Leon" Davey (Percussion, Vocals) not long after which allowed Grenville Bell to step out of the Management duties and continue his role as the bands Lead Guitarist and the brand "Katchafire" was realised .
The band went through yet another change in line-up as Ara stepped down from his role as manager/bass player continuing only as the bands New Zealand booking agent, with original bass player Tere Ngarua returning and Logan taking over the band management.
The current line-up:
- Logan Bell (Guitar, Vocals) 1997 - present
- Jordan Bell (Drums, Vocals) 1997 - present
- Leonard "Leon" Davey (Percussion, Vocals). 2000 - present
- Tere Ngarua (Bass) 1997 / 2007 - present
- Roy Kaiki (Keyboards, Vocals) 2016 - present
- Wiremu Barriball (Lead Guitar, Vocals) 2016 - present
Former Band Members:
- Grenville Bell, (Lead Guitar) 1997 - 2014
- Haani Totorewa (Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals) 1997 - 2013
- James "Jamey" Ferguson (Keyboards, Saxophone, Vocals) 2000 - 2013
- Ara Adams Tamatea (Bass) 2000 - 2006
- Jerry Taukamo (Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar)
- John "Jhonny fish" Kennedy (Bass)
- Shane "Shocka" Maraki (Bass)
- Travis Te Hau (Bass)
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]Year | Album | Label | Peak chart positions |
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NZ [6] | |||
2003 | Revival | Mai Music | 5 |
2005 | Slow Burning | Mai/Shock | 12 |
2007 | Say What You're Thinking | EMI | 5 |
2010 | On the Road Again | EMI/Lion House Records | 3 |
2013 | Best So Far (compilation) | VP/Greensleeves | 3 |
2018 | Legacy | Universal NZ/Zojak Worldwide | 8 [7] |
Featured appearances
[edit]Katchafire have appeared on a number of compilations since 2002 in New Zealand. The following is a list of these albums that have featured tracks by Katchafire.
Release | Album | Label | Track |
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2002 | Simply the Best Reggae Album | Warner Music | "Bounce" |
2003 | The Reggae Collection | Universal Music | "Collie Herb Man" and "Giddy Up" |
Off the Hook 3 | Sony Music | "Get Away" (Remix) | |
2004 | Conscious Roots | Capitol Music | "Get Away" |
2005 | Conscious Roots 2 | Capitol Music | "Frisk Me Down" |
2006 | More Nature | Sony BMG | "Giddy Up" |
2007 | Conscious Roots 4 | EMI | "This World" |
Singles
[edit]Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
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2002 | "Giddy Up" | 4 | Revival |
"Who You With" | 10 | ||
2003 | "Get Away" | 8 | |
2004 | "Rude Girl" | — | Slow Burning |
2005 | "Hey Girl" | — | |
2006 | "Frisk Me Down" | — | |
2007 | "Say What You're Thinking" | — | Say What You're Thinking |
2008 | "Love Letter" | — | |
2009 | "Working" | — | |
2010 | "Slow Down" feat. Rebel Souljahz | — | Bring Back The Days |
"Just You & Me" feat. Na Wai | — | Non-album single | |
"On the Road Again" | — | On the Road Again | |
"Groove Again" | — | ||
2016 | "Burn It Down" | — | |
2017 | "Addicted" | Legacy | |
"Way Beyond" | |||
2018 | "Love Today" | ||
"100" | |||
2019 | "Fyah in the Trenches" | ||
2020 | "Circle Back" | —[A] | Non-album singles |
2021 | "Karawhiua" | —[B] | |
"Whaingaroa" | —[C] | ||
2022 | "Always with You" | —[D] | |
2024 | "Magic (What She Do)" | —[E] | |
"Commit" | —[F] |
Notes
[edit]- ^ "Circle Back" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 11 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[8]
- ^ "Karawhiua" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 11 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[9]
- ^ "Whaingaroa" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 21 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[10]
- ^ "Always with You" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 23 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[11]
- ^ "Magic (What She Do)" (acoustic) did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 29 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[12]
- ^ "Commit" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 28 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Macgregor, Jody. Katchafire biography at AllMusic. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
- ^ a b Campbell-Livingston, Cecelia (2013) "Katchafire keeping NZ reggae scene ablaze", Jamaica Observer, 24 November 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2014
- ^ Katchafire at AllMusic
- ^ https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/dreadlocked-and-loaded-20110623-1gfw9.html
- ^ NEWS: New Katchafire Album Coming October 2010 - Rip It Up Magazine Archived 1 November 2010 at the Wayback Machine retrieved 15-09-2010
- ^ a b "KATCHAFIRE IN NEW ZEALAND CHARTS". charts.nz. Retrieved 22 October 2012.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 11 June 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 3 May 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 19 July 2021. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 28 November 2022. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 5 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.