Awamutu duo Rowdy’s Rose release tribute music video ahead of US tour

“My mom was a great singer and my dad loved country music, so they would have loved all the shows and festivals we put on.

“We traveled to the country where I grew up to film it, which was special and gave the video great meaning as it was a song about the loss of my parents. We went back to the roots of my childhood to film it. It was an emotional experience and good for the healing process.”

Shooting star was her seventh release to radio, including a five-track EP and two subsequent singles.

Two more tracks are being planned.

“We’ve been working with the talented Dan Cosgrove at DC Studios in Te Awamutu, a great country musician and producer in his own right, helping us create a really beautiful sound for our next tracks which we’re really excited to share soon .” ”

Later this month, Rowdy’s Rose will attend the HUGS Radio Awards 2024, where they have been nominated for a quartet of awards.

They will also perform at the awards concert next night.

“After Pennsylvania, we’re going to Nashville to play our debut in a songwriter round on October 30th. While we’re there, we may also plan another gig in Nashville. “We really want to make the most of what we have,” says Rosie.

“When we come back we will be performing at Rose Sunday in Te Awamutu in November and will be doing Christmas celebrations until the end of the year. If people would like to book their events, please get in touch.”

In 2025, Rowdy’s Rose will once again appear as featured artists at the Bay of Islands Country Rock Festival in May.

“We have an exciting show planned at the Cambridge Autumn Festival in April and have a few other shows up our sleeve,” says Rosie.

“Given the popularity and wonderful feedback we received following our performance at the Woolshed Theater in August and our Stallions show with Jason Kerrison and Mike Conlon in September, we will be putting on more shows for Te Awamutu.

“It’s an exciting time for our music. Thank you to the entire community who attended our shows, purchased our merchandise, donated to our cause in the USA and supported us.”

The couple would like to thank the generous donors who support them – Alexandra Images, Carpow and Murray and Margaret Shaw.

The music video too Shooting star can be viewed via the Rowdy’s Rose website and YouTube channel.

“You can find our music on Spotify, Apple Music and all other streaming platforms, but the best way to hear this song is live!”

Jesse Wood is a multimedia journalist based in Te Awamutu. He agreed to that Te Awamutu Courier And NZME in 2020.