AVA & LEOV is an Auckland-based acoustic duo with Avalon on guitar and vocals, and Jessie on keys, vocals and percussion. Drawing from a diverse musical background as songwriters and performers, they play hits from across the decades across all genres. Their friendship and strong musical kinship lends a unique, soulful dynamic to the music they perform. Learn more about this up and coming duo here.
JESSIE LEOV is a solo singer and pianist, performing a wide repertoire of music with her own unique spin. Combining a dash of jazz and a sprinkling of soul with smooth, intimate vocals, Jessie plays everything from jazz standards and golden oldies, and classic hits from Elton John and modern anthems by Adele. She plays on cruise ships, at weddings and functions, and in restaurant/bars. She has her own sound gear and is based in the Auckland region. Get a taste of her music here.
2020
15th November: Kumeu Market with AVA & LEOV
26th June: Bamboo Tiger Jazz Cocktail Bar (solo)
5th April: The Beer Spot Huapai with AVA & LEOV Cancelled due to Covid-19
20th March: Coops Corner Pub with band LUNA Cancelled due to Covid-19
13th March: Coops Corner Pub with band LUNA Cancelled due to Covid-19
6th March: Coops Corner Pub with band LUNA
1st March: The Beer Spot Huapai with AVA & LEOV
28th February: Coops Corner Pub with band LUNA
2nd February: The Beer Spot Huapai with AVA & LEOV
24th January: The Beekeepers Wife with AVA & LEOV
12th January: The Beekeepers Wife with AVA & LEOV
2019
1st December: Fantail & Turtle with SAM & JESS
30th November: Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen with band LUNA
24th November: The Beekeepers Wife with AVA & LEOV
23rd November: Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen with band LUNA
15th November: Bamboo Tiger Nelson
10th November: The Beekeepers Wife with AVA & LEOV
9th November: Portland Public House with band LUNA
3rd November: The Beer Spot Huapai with AVA & LEOV
20th October: The Beer Spot Huapai with AVA & LEOV
12th October: Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen with band LUNA
5th October: Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen with band LUNA
7th September: Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen with band LUNA
24th August: Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen with band LUNA
17th August: Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen with band LUNA
10th August: Portland Public House with band LUNA
16-24 July: Pacific Aria Piano Bar Residency (P&O Australia)
31 May – 13 June: Pacific Aria Piano Bar Residency (P&O Australia)
31st March: Langdale Reserve Function
1st March: Bamboo Tiger Jazz Cocktail Bar
17th Feb: Golden Bear Brewing Company
16th Feb: Toad Hall Restaurant
18th Jan: Tahuna Summer Sounds
18th Jan: The Boathouse
2018
27th Dec – Isel Market
2017
25th Nov – Private Function (keys/vocals in band): Auckland Harbour Evening Cruise
2016
9th Feb – Private Function at The Boathouse 6:30-8:30pm
5th Feb – Toad Hall Cafe & Restaurant 6-9:30pm
15th Jan – Toad Hall Cafe & Restaurant 5:30-9:30pm
2015
6th Dec – Motueka A&P Show 12-1pm & Golden Bear Brewery 3-6pm
14th March – Auckland Art Gallery, Arts Festival White Night 9:30pm (originals set)
20th Feb – Toad Hall Cafe & Restaurant 6:30-10pm
7th Feb – Private Function (Wedding)
1st Feb – Sarau Festival: Vocals for ‘Trudi Wilson & Jasper’
23rd Jan – Toad Hall Cafe & Restaurant 6:30-10pm
17th Jan – Melrose House Café 1-4:30pm
16th Jan – Nelson Street Beat 12:30-1:30pm
1st Jan – Jazz in the Park Nelson: Vocals for ‘Trudi Wilson & Jasper’ band
2014
31st Dec – 623 On The Rocks 3-5pm
14th Dec – Motueka A&P Show 12-1pm
21st Nov – Elsewhere Bar ‘Live & Fresh Acoustic’ 7-8:30pm
16th Nov – Nelson Eco-Fest/Growables Fair 12-1:40pm
19th Sep – Gig @ KAZE Bar Auckland with Avalon Hewitt, Bonnie Ding and Tommy HG
22nd August – UoA School of Music Pop/Jazz showcase concert
29th May – Ronald Mcdonald Bequest Luncheon, Acoustic set with Emmeline Lee
22nd May – Auckland City Council MUSIC BOX @ Albert Park, 12:30pm
9th May – UoA School of Music: Music of the Moment concert, 7:30pm
4th April – UoA School of Music Pop/Jazz showcase concert
15th Feb – Toad Hall Cafe & Restaurant, 6:30-10pm
9th Feb – Playhouse Cafe SPCA Fundraiser concert, 1:30-2pm
25th Jan – Toad Hall Cafe & Restaurant, 6:30-10pm
12th Jan – McCashins Brewery Kitchen and Bar, 2-6pm
9th Jan – Nelson Street Beat @ Trafalgar St, 12:30-1:30
2013
18th-24th Dec – Nelson Airport, playing Christmas carols, 6 hours per day (solo piano)
8th Dec – Motueka A&P Show, 12:30-1 and 3:30-4
1st Dec – Tree Crops Assn Private Function, 2 hours
17th Nov – Nelson Growables Fair, 2-2:45 and 3:45-4:30
15th Nov – Private Function (Auckland), 1.5 hours solo piano
15th Oct – Silver Scroll Awards, Vector Arena Auckland, Vocal quartet closing performance
3rd Oct – UoA Songwriter of the Year Awards, Maidment Theatre Auckland, Guest performance
11th April -- Kaze Bar, AKL with Bonnie Ding & Avalon Hewitt
14th Feb – Hangar 58 Restaurant, 2 hours
24th Jan – Nelson Street Beat @ Trafalgar St, 12:30-1:30
2012
15th Dec – Private Birthday Function, 4.5 hours
8th Dec – Harcourts Christmas Function, 3.5 hours
5th Dec – Play it Strange Songwriter Showcase, The Beehive (solo original set)
1st Dec – Christian Trust Function, 1.5 hours
25th Nov – McCashins Brewery Kitchen and Bar, 2-6pm
23rd Nov – Bar Berlin, 6-8pm
18th Nov – Nelson Growables Fair, 2:45 – 4:30pm
9th Nov – Bar Berlin, 6-8pm
26th Oct – Bar Berlin, 6-8pm
17th June – McCashins Brewery Kitchen and Bar – 2-4pm
9th May – Ernest Rutherford Resthome, 1 hour
3rd March – Ernest Rutherford Resthome, 3/4 hr
16th March – Harmony & Hotcakes concert @ Waimea Club
2011
4th Dec – Playhouse Cafe and Theatre Restaurant , 1-2pm and 3-4pm
2nd Dec – Golden Bear Brewery, 6-9pm
2nd Dec – Playhouse Cafe and Theatre Restaurant (private function), 1.5 hours
13th Nov – Nelson Growables Fair, 1 hour
29th and 30th Oct – Harmony Cafe Concert @ Waimea Club
15th Oct – Fashion Island, 2 hours (First ever paid gig – OMG!!)