Bare Essentials

Bare Essentials (William Davidson, John Meddings & Annemarie Nelson) are a Dunedin Trio with a wealth of experience both nationally and internationally.

William & John have played together in various projects over several decades while individually pursuing other backing, recording and touring opportunities. Annemarie has an impressive musical history including a recently released album.

Collectively they perform an eclectic mix of well known & not so well known tunes, all arranged by the band to suit the band and entertain the audience. The blend of the three individual talents is magical. The end result showcases stunning vocals, polished guitar & keyboard performances, supported by percussion and tight vocal harmonies.

Song / Set List

  • Ain’t Got Nothing But the Blues – Duke Ellington
  • Autumn Leaves – Nat King Cole 
  • Blame It on the Boogie – The Jacksons
  • Bus Stop – The Hollies
  • California Dreaming – The Mamas & The Papas
  • Cheek to Cheek – Fred Astaire
  • Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones
  • Firework – Katy Perry
  • Groovin’ – The Young Rascals
  • Half a Minute – Matt Bianco
  • I’m a Girl Watcher – The O’Kaysions
  • It’s Got to Be Perfect – Fairground Attraction
  • Let’s Fall in Love – Ella Fitzgerald
  • Libertango – Astor Piazzolla
  • Lovely Day – Bill Withers
  • Lying in the Sand – Hello Sailor
  • Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5 
  • My Baby Just Cares for Me – Nina Simone
  • My Guy – Mary Wells
  • Nick of Time – Bonnie Raitt
  • On and On – Erykah Badu
  • Purple Rain – Prince
  • Ruby Baby – Dion
  • Sir Duke – Stevie Wonder
  • Slave to the Rhythm – Grace Jones
  • Smooth Operator – Sade
  • Until You Come Back to Me – Aretha Franklin
  • Walkin’ in Memphis – Marc Cohn
  • Walking on the Moon – The Police
  • What’s Going On – Marvin Gay
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