Northland Reggae Band, 1814, whose members live in the hill’s surrounding the beautiful Whangaroa Harbour, have been thrilling crowds around the country and abroad with their live up beat skanky shows.
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Northland Reggae Band, 1814, whose members live in the hill’s surrounding the beautiful Whangaroa Harbour, have been thrilling crowds around the country and abroad with their live up beat skanky shows.
Patu Colbert (guitar/vocals) formed the band with sons, Shaun (drums) and Jimmy (bass), in 2004 while supporting various community events and festivals around Northland. The band now travels around the country performing their take on kiwi flavoured reggae.
The name “1814” was taken from the year the Gospel arrived at Oihi, in the Bay Of Islands. Missionary Samuel Marsden held the first sermon there on Christmas Day, 1814. This is the inspiration behind delivering a message of peace, love and unity to all people throughout the world.
Jah Ryder, the bands debut album has been well received around the country since its release.
Patu describes the sound as having an up beat, funky, r’n’b, roots reggae feel to it. Song writing for the album was shared between band members with Darren Katene (lead vocals), writing lyrics for several of the songs.
Patu said, "If you love skankin, you'll love the live shows, full of energy, up beat grooves, wicked sax and sweet soulful vocals”.

With the coming of the new-year, 1814 will also be introducing a new member to the band, Harmony Tepania who will be replacing Katherine Te Haara Atama who has left to spend more time with her young family.
Stay updated with our upcoming shows around the country and Australia and keeps an eye out for our latest video ‘Insomnia’ soon to hit the air waves.