For three decades Mark Laurent and Brenda Liddiard have been performing together - ‘indie’ musicians who fly just below the commercial radar, playing grass-roots, mostly un-plugged music throughout New Zealand, Australia and the UK. Mark plays the blues like his life depends on it! His guitar is just about as expressive as his vocals and ... Read more
Elias Bartholomeo is a solo finger style guitar player hailing from Sydney, Australia. On many occasions, Elias has been named the best guitarist residing in Australia, and his playing has been described as "Walking a tightrope between many genres all at once!" Bookings are essential: 021 2131518. Tickets are $20 cash at the door.
This month Rafters is delighted to welcome three of New Zealand’s top blues musicians. The Big Boss Men are: Neil Finlay on guitar and vocals, Steve Cournane on drums and Craig Bracken on harmonica. Come along and enjoy the thrill of blues that swings from the 20s to the 60s. This band will have you ... Read more
It’s gonna be a good time, you’ll hear a mix of Acoustic Americana, Folk/Rock, Country Blues, Ballads, Retreads and Originals. Al recently completed an 8 track Album, all Originals with a Kiwi Rock flavour with a hint of alt-Country. John Olding - Vocal, Acoustic Guitar and the sweet tones of the Weissenborn Slide Guitar. Al ... Read more
Blues & More really began 50 years ago when Linda and Alistair ‘met in a pub, the dog days of the year, two guitars and a song between them. They began writing songs together about 8 years ago and finally decided to record them so that their family would have a record of their work. ... Read more
Rod MacKinnon is a singer/songwriter with a varied original repertoire. His roots are in folk music, which he has developed eclectically over the years, reflecting on life, frequently with quirky observations. His music covers a range of genres from folksy blues to jazzy ballads.
Inspired by songs that deliver on both melody and lyrics, WilkieMac will take you on a journey around the globe and spanning the centuries. Their repertoire will have you singing along, laughing out loud, tapping your feet; it will tug at the heartstrings, draw you along the path of whimsy, cast light into a corner, ... Read more
The Ol' Blues Boy makes a welcome return to the East Coast Folk Club. Al Young and a bunch of his six-stringed friends hit the stage on September 5th with a power-packed package of the music that has made Al a leading figure in the New Zealand folk scene for decades. Expect a bunch of ... Read more
The folk club kicks off the season with something a little different from our usual fare: a one-night only special edition of weird folk, country, and blues, hosted by the irrepressible Sammy Leary and featuring local legends Fats White, Appaloosa Willie, and Solomon Cole. Fats White is a celebrated icon of the Aotearoa underground and ... Read more
Paul loves performing on a variety of 4 string instruments, and is well known in New Zealand and Australia ukulele community as a ukulele blues legend. However, his passion since 1971 has been in the presentation and sharing of traditional folk music from a wide range of sources, followed closely with the design, building, set ... Read more
From lively rag-time blues and comical ditties to compelling epic tales and ballads, this rare pairing take you on a rousing musical adventure with their gritty historical songs of spirited characters, events and legends. Wielding guitars, bouzouki, banjo & double bass, Sadie & Jay return to Titirangi Folk Club to perform their highly original music ... Read more
Music at Midday: John Olding & Steve Gerrish in the galleries of The Arts House Trust at Pah Homestead