The road to Whanganui may be longer since the Parapara Rd slip but that is no deterrent to Auckland band The Flaming Mudcats.
"We had such a good time when we played there in March and we can't wait to come back," drummer Ian Thomson said.
"The people at the [Whanganui] Musicians Club do a fantastic job and we will be playing on their club night this time so we'll get to hear more local talent."
Formed in 2009, the band consists of Thomson, vocalist and harmonica player Craig Bracken, guitarist Doug Bygrave and American import Johnny Yu on bass.
Named after a catfish found in the muddy waters of the Mississippi Delta, they added the flaming part because of their fiery performances.