Kia Ora and Welcome

I'm a singer / songwriter / bass player, James Kahu, from Auckland, New Zealand.

I started playing bass back in 1989 and since then have immersed myself in every style of music.

I am writing and recording exciting funk / rock, vocal songs with elements of jazz and various influences into every track.

Please have a look through my site and I'll catch you at a gig soon!

Peace & Love, James Kahu

Shows and Events

Every Friday and Saturday from 23:00
Danny Doolans, Auckland City
Wednesday 03/07/2011 at 21:30 - 00:30
Kingslander, Kingsland
Thursday 04/07/2011 at 18:30 - 21:30
Northern Steamship, Britomart
Friday 05/07/2011 at 17:00 - 20:00
Stamford Plaza, Auckland CBD
Sunday 07/07/2011 at 16:00 - 19:00
Goode Brothers, Botany
Friday 12/07/2011 at 17:00 - 20:00
Stamford Plaza, Auckland CBD
Thursday 18/07/2011 at 18:30 - 21:30
Northern Steamship, Britomart
Friday 19/07/2011 at 17:00 - 20:00
Stamford Plaza, Auckland CBD
Thursday 20/07/2011 at 21:30 - 00:30
Kingslander, Kingsland
Friday 26/07/2011 at 17:00 - 20:00
Stamford Plaza, Auckland CBD
Sunday 28/07/2011 at 16:00 - 19:00
Goode Brothers, Botany

News

July 2011 - James Kahu Music "Let The Music Sing" my new instrumental album is now available in Digital format on iTunes go to iTunes, check it out and show your support by purchasing it.

March 2011 - Listen up everybody!!! I want to dedicate my song 'Sleep' to everyone who has been affected from the Christchurch earthquake. 100% of singles downloaded from iTunes and royalties from the video (C4) and radio (More FM) will be donated to the Red Cross to help the cause. Please show your support by downloading this single as it's only 99cents and help the people of Christchurch.... Peace & love, James Kahu

February 2011 - Please show your support by purchasing my single, Surf Love Drunk now available on iTunes....more to follow.

January 2011 - Please show your support by purchasing my single, Sleep now available on iTunes....more to follow.

December 2010 - Sleep was played on Wednesday (22.12.2010) on More FM here in New Zealand! Come check out the full interview that I did.

James Check out my latest Video Clip, directed by Richard Litt. Filmed on location at Piha Beach, Auckland, New Plymouth & clips taken and used from the Womens Pro Surf Champs ( in New Plymouth 2010).
This is the official video & second single off the album Through Me (avaliable on iTunes). I wrote this song for the 2010 Women's Pro Surfing Champs held in New Plymouth, New Zealand.
It's a dedication to all women surfers worldwide.


October 2010 - It's the 16th October 2010 today, at 7pm it's the Orange Encore "Liberty Rose Templeman's charity concert" in Kerikeri. If you're in the area, please come down and support Libby's family and hear my amazing band! Buy Tickets

I'm honoured to play at such a tragic event for a beautiful person, mum & friend. Peace & love to you and your whanau Carmen.
NZ Herald 11.10.2010 / NZ Herald 13.10.2010 / NZ Herald 14.10.2010


September 2010 - James Kahu Music I'm pleased to announce my debut album Through Me is available now in Digital format on iTunes go to iTunes, check it out and show your support by purchasing it.

August 2010 - Liberty Rose Templeman "Orange Encore" Good news I'm doing a gig for a charity concert in Kerikeri on the 16. October 2010.
It's a charity concert to help raise funds to build a permanent memorial in memory of Liberty Rose Templeman. Buy Tickets

Also Featuring: A Beautiful Chaos / Mile High / The Zoup / Sarah Aitchinson / Billy’s Tree House

May 2010 - Piha BeachPiha Beach Wow it's already the end of May going into June. This month we have continued with the video clip and we had another fun day shooting. It was a perfect sunny day after so many rainy days.

I have been included on the 58th Deuce Radio Show. Check it out at!! deuceshow

April 2010 - On Saturday 10. April 2010 I had a gig at Women's Surf Festival Taranaki it was a last minute spontaneously decision. Me and my mates drove at 1am from Auckland to Taranaki (New Plymouth) played and taken some footage for the next video clip that will be out by end of this year.

February 2010 - James Hey guys, come have a look at my music video Sleep.

I had just an interview with ERK an Indie radio station in Australia.

January 2010 - I signed with Isaac Promotions and I'm excited to have exposure on radio, TV & in the media this year. I'm also recording my debut album Through Me due out in Autumn this year. My single Sleep will be out soon so have your ears glued to the radio and eyes to the TV for the music video!

December 2009 - We had fun doing the video clip and we had a great film crew. We plan to launch the video clip some time in March 2010. So stay tuned and be excited with us. Cheers!