The Warratahs
The Warratahs are a long-running band from Wellington, New Zealand. In 2016, they won Best Country Music album for Runaway Days at the New Zealand Music Awards. In 2025, the band was inducted into the New Zealand [Music Hall of Fame].
Band members
Early line-ups
- Barry Saunders – vocals/guitar
- Wayne Mason – keyboards/vocals
- Nik Brown – fiddle
- John Donoghue – bass
- Marty Jorgensen – drums
- Clint Brown – bass
- Rob Clarkson – drums
- Mike Knapp – drums
2007 line-up
- Barry Saunders – vocals/guitar
- Alan Norman – keyboards & accordion
- Nik Brown – fiddle & mandolin
- Mo' Newport – drums
- Sid Limbert – bass
Tours
The Warratahs have toured and performed with a variety of artists including Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Lucinda Williams, Leann Rimes and Jackson Browne.The Warratahs also toured with The Carter Family featuring June Carter Cash, Anita Carter and Carlene Carter in addition to the Highwaymen, which featured Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings.