Artist description A couple of New Zealand singer/songwriters who perform mostly high energy acoustic music. Drawing on their travels together as performing artists, their songs convey a love of the outdoors with some witty insight on social issues. Their recordings incorporate the talents of many fine South Island musicians. Ron Valente is a passionate and intuitive guitarist and mandolin player. Lindy Valente is a wild banjo player and guitarist also. They are both great vocalist and experienced performers. Their latest double CD Aurora was recorded in remote New Zealand rainforest in a tin shed, using a digital recorder powered by a generator.

Music Style Hillbilly Reggae

Musical Influences Eclectic

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Artist History The Valentes formed 16 years ago. They were previously known as the Gypsy Pickers. They perform mostly in New Zealand and Australia, but have been known to venture into the far reaches of America and Canada. (Ron was born in Flagstaff Arizona. Lindy is a kiwi. They live in New Zealand.)

Group Members Ron Valente and Lindy Valente and friends who jam sometimes.

Instruments Guitars, mandolin, banjo, vocals, percussion, harmonies and much more on the recordings.

Albums Aurora (2000) - Double CD set, Gypsy Pickers and Friends (1992), Songs of the Earth and Beyond (1988).

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Location Takaka, South Island - New Zealand

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