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Spottie

Surf rock for sun-soaked nights

A four-piece youth band from Mount Maunganui, playing surf rock and covers at venues, parties and beach gigs.

Watch Spottie
Spottie performing live at Beach Bar Papamoa
Spottie surf rock crest
4-pieceVocals · guitar · bass · drums
Mount MaunganuiBay of Plenty, New Zealand
Surf rockClassics and crowd-ready covers
Self-containedBackline, PA and sound engineer
The band

Four mates.
One big sound.

Spottie are four mates from Mount Maunganui who met playing together on the worship team at Curate Church, where they still perform every week.

They also play surf rock and rock covers at venues, parties and beach gigs around the Bay of Plenty.

For venuesFlexible setup for house rigs or fully self-contained shows.
For eventsBirthdays, weddings, festivals and private parties.
For crowdsA familiar, energetic set designed to keep the room with them.
Live shots

Loud, late and
in front of a crowd.

Spottie vocalist, guitarist and bassist live at Beach Bar PapamoaBeach Bar · Papamoa
Spottie guitarists performing at Beach Bar PapamoaIn the pocket
Spottie guitarist and drummer performing liveGuitar & drums
Spottie lead guitarist performing in front of the flame backdropLead guitar
Spottie vocalist, bassist and drummer performing live on stageLive on stage
The line-up

Meet Spottie.

01

Liam Earp

Vocals

02

Liam Buitendag

Lead guitar

03

Jordan Wyman

Bass

04

Darcy Jordain

Drums

Press play

See and hear
the band.

Watch two clips from Spottie rehearsals and live shows around the Bay of Plenty.

Live at Beach Bar Papamoa
Lemon World · practice night
A taste of the set

Saltwater classics.
Big-room anthems.

Surf classics

  • Wipe OutThe Surfaris
  • PipelineThe Chantays
  • MisirlouDick Dale
  • Surfin’ USAThe Beach Boys

80s anthems

  • Sweet Child O’ MineGuns N’ Roses
  • Livin’ on a PrayerBon Jovi
  • Summer of ’69Bryan Adams
  • I Love Rock ’n’ RollJoan Jett

90s rock

  • WonderwallOasis
  • Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana
  • Basket CaseGreen Day
  • ZombieThe Cranberries
From the crowd

What people
are saying.

★★★★★
“Saw them Thursday and they absolutely cooked. The room was packed by 7. Will be back next week, no question.”
Tane Wilson · Beach Bar Papamoa
★★★★★
“These boys can actually play. Tight rhythm section, the lead has serious chops, and the vocalist knows how to work a room.”
Maddie Reeves · Mount Social Club
★★★★★
“Booked Spottie for our 21st. Showed up early, sounded incredible, kept the dance floor going for two solid hours.”
Ella Goodwin · Papamoa
Bookings

Want Spottie
at your gig?

Tell us your event date, venue and plans. Spottie plays birthdays, weddings, festivals and venue gigs, using a house rig or a self-contained setup.

Most enquiries receive a reply within 48 hours.

Full backline — amps, drums and mics
PA and front-of-house desk available
Spottie’s own sound engineer can travel
Sets shaped for venues and private events