FABLES & BAND | LEIGH SAWMILL

West Auckland Folk Band Fables produce a gentle and heartfelt indie-folk sound which could warm even the coldest of hearts – with a nice amount of grit in there too

FABLES @ THE MILL

West Auckland Folk Band Fables produce a gentle and heartfelt indie-folk sound which could warm even the coldest of hearts.

Jess Bailey’s childhood was spent on twenty-one acres of land in the outskirts of Auckland. She was taught by the Mackenzie Hills of the south Kaipara, dredged in the waters of Muriwai Beach then hung out to dry in the plum trees at home. This imagery is littered throughout the bands wistful lyrics and authentic songs.

Jess is joined by her stellar band featuring Dave Khan, Finn Johannson

If you came to the Greta O’Leary show in August, you’ll remember Jess for sure – good bit of grit and wit!

With support from HINA. Described by Remix as “genre-fluid,” HINA makes music that is as haunting as it is healing.

– Date: Sunday, 22 February 2026

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