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SILVERWOODSTUDIO --Awarded three golden Kayaks

by International Academy of Independent Artists.

I.A.I.C. the top Indie Awards in USA!

The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.” -- Socrates


Hello my name is Robbie. Thanks for being here and taking an interest.
I am the manager for this site, but not the sole musician. My 2 boys Jake and Leo both compose and play, our bass man ,Hannibal has always been there for us: plus Ana Iti and Lori Asquith help by adding their vocal talents!!

Sometimes music reaches beyond definition, stretches us without placing demands. Silverwoodstudio creates the sound of now. An eclectic blend of contemporary and classic presents itself as an unexpected parcel that invites the listener to peel away as many layers as they choose. Whether you explore the depths, or prefer to lightly skim the surface, these diverse and talented musicians and studio artists will rise to to meet you.

Frontman Leo Haszard (Nelson) heads a group of diverse and talented performers, the core a threesome of family/whanau made up of Leo, his brother Jake Gabriel (West Coast) and father Rob Barrer (Marlborough). Rob has been actively involved in the creation of original music and performance art for over three decades. He recognised a talent in his sons, and although geographically distant, the three were drawn together by their passion for real and exploratory sound. Other featured artists include Lori Asquith, Ana Iti, Hannibal, Phil Knapp and Robbie Reedy.

Silverwoodstudio is more than a band, although they perform live at various events. Silverwoodstudio is a concept, founded on traditions of deep musical roots, encompassing folk, blues and soul, fusing into country and rock, and tempered by diverse multi-cultural influences.

Each artist contributes from their own strengths and experience, ranging from self-taught through to formalised music training. They combine vocal, acoustic and primal sound with electronic and computerised instrumentation, using fusion to meld together a range of musical genres that refuse to be conveniently labelled.

In a world bursting with over-produced and pre-packaged music, Silverwoodstudio takes a step sideways. Their music has a message, and the message is Listen. You, the listener, decide. Don't be force-fed, processed, consumer-research based sounds, designed for mass consumption. Those days are over, the technology of now offers you individual choice. Independent music has experienced a groundswell of support and the people have spoken.

Silverwoodstudio had 3 number one hits on the Cashbox Magazine charts


Silverwoodstudio is a collection of musicians from the south island of New Zealand each singing and composing original
music , some with a strong social conscience.

We all live in different parts of the South Island of New Zealand, Marlborough, Nelson, West Coast , and Christchurch.

OUR INDIE WEBSITE; http://iacmusic.com/silverwoodstudio

We all play our own styles , including Alternative; Accoustic & Electric Rock; Ambient; Indigious; Alt. Country; Instrumental;

I have been playing in bands and duos on the Coast, Christchurch, and Marlborough since the '80s in the West Coast Minstrels, The Mussel Band, Barrytown Duo, The Cube, The Fisher Ave Mob, Barracuta, and For the last few years Silverwood Studio, with my friend and great bass player Hannibal;

We also love; Beach walks,Organic Gardening, Education, Bio diversity, Indie music, Jamming, Peace not War, Children, Art ,
Reading, Different Cultures, Animals, Sustainablity,Old comfy clothes, ethnic food, Festivals, Old friends!!

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