In My Mind, The Killing Type and The Bed Song were each showcased by Palmer who never once faltered in pitch, expression or energy.
The evening show, which also featured songs from the recently-recorded acoustic version of her album Theatre is Evil, 'Piano is Evil', comes after a five year lull in releasing new music.
In an impromptu break, one of many throughout the night, Palmer explained she was writing new music in Australia with her husband and child, and had landed the gig in Napier while visiting friends in the region.
"I think this might win the prize for most random gig ever," she laughed a few songs in.
Almost all of those in the audience had travelled to see her perform, some from as far as Queenstown; a testament to the kindred spirit shared between fans of her work.
Bigger on the Inside was one of the last songs of the night and moved many, if not all, to tears as she recalled past abuse from the public and the loss of a close friend to cancer; only to wrap the night up with the theatrical and upbeat Ukulele Anthem just minutes later.
In the middle of the show Palmer made a request, a plea, to those in the room that they continue to seek live music. And if her talent is anything to go by, they'll most definitely fulfil that request.