Touring in support of last year’s critically acclaimed album Last Night I Heard the Dog Star Bark, Gwenifer Raymond brings her singular, spellbinding approach to American primitive guitar to New Zealand for the very first time. Widely regarded as one of the great folk guitarists of the 21st century, Raymond has earned international praise for her ... Read more
Back again by popular demand: Line Dancing in Devonport! Come along and have some fun at our beginner line dancing class. Everyone welcome. No previous experience necessary. Suitable for all ages.
COUNTRY & WESTERN NIGHT — KAIPARA FLATS A great night of country, folk & a bit of rock, plenty of singalongs, and a whole lot of cowboy vibes. 🎟️ Tickets: just $10 🍻 Bar open from 6:30pm 🎵 Music with Kenny Luond from 7:30pm 👢 Best dressed prizes — so get those cowboy boots on! ... Read more
John, Linda and Steve have blended their considerable talents to create a superb show for the Barebones Acoustic Folk Club. John Olding, well known in the Auckland blues scene for his vocals, guitar and Weissenborn slide guitar, has been with Bluegrass & Beyond and various combos around Auckland’s acoustic venues.Linda Whitcombe, a longtime favourite of ... Read more
Blues veteran Al Young returns to the Tahi Bar and Kitchen with something different – an afternoon of unplugged acoustic blues, the way they played them back in the good old days. It’s also the way Al’s played them all over New Zealand and in Australia and the United States. The electricity’s off, but the ... Read more
Micheal Young - Singer, serial band member, accomplished instrumentalist, and performer of all things Americana. With friends in support. Floor singers first half. Members $5 non-members $8.
This spring, Rowena Wise makes her long-awaited New Zealand debut, bringing an intimate solo show across the motu for the first time. With just voice and guitar, Rowena’s songs hit with a rare kind of clarity - tender, point-blank, and unafraid of the quietest truths. From Melbourne to Auckland, Wellington to Oakura and beyond, the ... Read more
The Ministry of Folk is your alternative folk club, showcasing talented folky, acoustic acts in a beautiful historic hall in Mt Eden. This month, we’re excited to present a special Americana Night — a fast‑moving, two‑stage showcase featuring a dozen artists performing hand‑picked Americana classics, all while raising funds for a truly important cause. Americana ... Read more
A Wellington institution. Great songs and spectacular harmonies from Rob Joass, Jo Moir and Hamish Graham. Door sales, tickets $20. Doors open at 7:30.
A great opportunity for singers and musicians. Show off your latest tunes and songs from somewhere near the Old Timey, Bluegrass, Western Swing and Americana traditions. Somehow the best performances are when people get together so get there early and rope in a few people. Have a couple of songs ready and maybe even a ... Read more
The Minimum Viable Band (Jenine Abardanel & Nat Torkington) Welcome to Rafters for the month of October. This month we are delighted to have Jenine Abardanel and Nat Torkington, The MInimum Viable Band, as Rafters guests. You will know Jenine and Nat from The Pipi Pickers, Hot Diggity and You, Me, Everybody. With Jenine’s powerful ... Read more
Music at Midday: Alan Stacey Alan Stacey’s repertoire is drawn from 6 decades of playing in England, Ireland, the Pacific Islands , and New Zealand. His music is influenced by such diverse musicians as The Dubliners, Fairport Convention, Mississippi John Hurt, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and more. Alan came to New Zealand from his native ... Read more