Michael Morris & The Sonic Boom
Thu, 16 Apr
|Smash Palace Bar
Celebrating their double album Love Sensation & Destination Down, the Dunedin alt-rock five-piece brings 70s rock, 90s grunge, and raw energy.
Time & Location
16 Apr 2026, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Smash Palace Bar, 24 Banks Street, Awapuni, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
About the event
Smokey Room Records presents Michael Morris & The Sonic Boom on their national tour, celebrating the release of their double album Love Sensation & Destination Down on April 1.
Recorded deep in the Catlins at Tautuku and mixed live to ¼ inch tape, the album delivers 22 raw, epic tracks that showcase the band’s unique blend of 70s rock riffs, 90s grunge, and powerful alt-rock grooves.
Frontman Michael Morris leads a lineup of old friends: Benton Glassey (bass), Ben Morton (drums), Matthew Blick (guitar), and Jo Little (BV’s, guitar), bringing a high-energy, live-wire performance to audiences across Aotearoa.
Recent praise from Canada, the USA, and New Zealand hails Morris as a bold, genre-defying talent whose shows “bring the house down” and keep dancers on their feet.
$10 presales at UTR / $20 door sales for every show.
Support Acts TBA.