LAVA’s hot! This exciting acoustic folk/pop band is touching hearts nationwide with their beautiful songs, stunning harmonies and fine musicianship. LAVA’s based in Wellington, New Zealand and comprises Kiwi singing/songwriting family The O'Connors (Amanda and Sean with teenage daughters Acacia and Rosie) plus Canadian composer/pianist Vanya Popov. Amanda and Sean are also InterPlay leaders, practice NVC and are Waldorf teachers. Family bands are renowned for their vocal affinity, and LAVA upholds the tradition with its beautiful harmony singing. Husband and wife Amanda and Sean were already renowned for their voices and harmonic blend, and the combination with their daughters Acacia and Rosie, fine lead singers in their own right, brings a magical resonance to the sound. Vanya’s extensive choral experience and top-notch musical ear adds depth and richness to an already amazing sound. Award-winning multi-instrumentalist Tom Shinness of Nashville said, “There are many fine singers in Nashville, but when The O’Connors sing together it has the x-factor, even a spiritual quality...” On the instrumental side, Amanda is a brilliant flautist, Sean a strong rhythm guitarist and Vanya a gifted and versatile keyboard/pianist. Acacia and Rosie are exciting up and coming violinists and keyboardists respectively. All of LAVA’s members lend a capable hand to various percussion instruments to add rhythmic spice and drive to their sound.