Born in the streets, underground clubs and bohemian weddings of Prague and Europe, Praguematique play an eclectic mix of whatever takes their fancy - from ska, Balkan and European folk to gypsy swing, Latin, pop, jazz and funk.

The band formed on the streets of Prague back in 2012. They’ve been together ever since (with the addition of a couple of players) and are now a popular feature at festivals and weddings in The Czech Republic as well as touring in Europe regularly.

Founding member Craig Denham is a well respected New Zealand musician now based in Prague. Having toured NZ six times with his local band Beyondsemble, Denham thought it would be great to show his Czech band mates his native country this Spring.

The ensemble are embarking on an extensive 30 date tour of New Zealand including headlining the Tauranga Arts Festival at the end of October.

Praguematique will also be busking up a storm on the streets on their days off.

Praguematique are:
Craig Denham – Accordion – Vocals (New Zealand)
Nina Marinova – Violin – Vocals (Slovakia)
Vladamir Hajek – Guitar – Vocals (Czech Republic)
Libor Vanek – Cajon (Czech Republic)
Dan Panchartek – Bass (Czech Republic)

Praguematique Tour Dates:
Friday 2nd October – The Vic Devonport
Saturday 3rd October – Swamp Palace – Oruru
Sunday 4th October – Opua Community Hall
Tuesday 6th October – Llama Lounge – Whangarei Heads
Wednesday 7th October – Absurdistan Community – Kaiwaka
Thursday 8th October – Nikau Cave Café – Waikaretu
Friday 9th October – Kuaotunu Hall – Kuaotunu
Saturday 10th October – Kauaerangi Valley Hall – Thames
Sunday 11th October – Tulip Festival - Rotorua
Friday 16th October – RSA Taumarunui
Saturday 17th October – New Plymouth – Pop Up Gig Network
Sunday 18th October- Whanganui – TBC
Friday 23rd Ocober – Bar Bodega with Niko Ne Zna – Wellington
Saturday 24th October – The Mussel Inn – Onekaka
Sunday 25th October – Pelorus Bridge Circus Festival
Friday 30th October – Fairfield House – Nelson
Saturday 31st October – Tauranga Arts Festival
Tuesday 3rd November – The Boathouse – Nelson
Friday 6th November – Marahau Park Café
Saturday 7th November – Barrytown Hall
Sunday 8th November – Old Lodge Theatre – Hokitika
Monday 9th November – Donovans Store – Okarito
Wednesday 11th November – Horse and Trap – Arrowtown
Thursday 12th November – Alexandra
Saturday 14th November – Stewart Island
Monday 16th November – Riverton
Thursday 19th November – Historic Hotel - Careys Bay
Saturday 21st November – Hill Top Tavern – Akaroa
Sunday 22nd November – Christchurch Folk Club
Tuesday 24th November – Le Café Picton
Thursday 26th November – Cabana – Napier