The John Hackett Band will be celebrating 10 years together later this year with a tour that comes to Ashburton Arts Centre on September 19 a

John Hackett has been a much-loved and admired figure in the progressive rock scene since the mid-70’s; best-known for his flute work with his brother, former Genesis guitarist, Steve Hackett on numerous albums.

The John Hackett Band embodies the spirit of progressive rock. From John’s pastoral flute textures, through the funky interplay between drummer Duncan Parsons and bassist Jeremy Richardson to the intricacies of Nick Fletcher’s lead guitar the group embrace pop, rock, jazz, classical, funk and all stops in-between

Special guest for the Ashburton gig will be the former Mostly Autumn lead singer, Heather Findlay.