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A member of the NZ Music Hall of Fame with his drumming chops on the music of Hip Hop pioneers, Upper Hutt Posse, Des Mallon has mostly been a sort after drummer during his music career. However because the organisers are aware of his love for the Blues … Des Mallon will be taking the stage under his pseudonym, “Des Mallon Blues” and bringing along his band, “The Melo-D Makers”. This Samoan Irishman is definitely one to watch out for and hoping that his brand of Blues sees him appear on many other stages in the future.
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