TheWesternGuide 'Dive Bar'
TheWesternGuide's Dive Bar, is a classic country song about dealing with heartbreak, made undeniably Kiwi.
The singer came across the term “dive bar” in country music, and after doing a bit of research, learnt that it essentially refers to a small town pub. Charmed by the term, he wrote a song about it- with a Kiwi twist to make it relatable to his roots and audience. The music video solidifies this, featuring a look that is decidedly Southland rather than Nashville.
I wanted to look like a bloke who’s at a bar just in Aotearoa. I didn’t want to wear the cowboy hat. I wanted to wear something a bit more visually relatable to us. So, we just wore a normal hat. And then, the shirt, just to feel like one of the blokes finishing a hard day’s work.
Based in Auckland, TheWesternGuide, AKA Aaron Pulemagafa found initial success with songs Pe Moni Ea and Siva Mai, but has since found his groove writing and performing country music. With a voice that embodies country in Aotearoa, there's something for every Kiwi in his catalogue.
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