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
The AGM Band in concert Paul Gurney, Richard Adams and Stuart McIntyre delivering an eclectic mix of folk, Americana and country blues styling. Original material plus covers from the Americana songbook.
A national treasure; Paul Ubana Jones is so much more than one man with a guitar. He is a conjuror of unique and original songs, rooted in primal Blues and Soul. Winner of three New Zealand Music awards Paul Ubana Jones, born in London to a Yorkshire mother and a Nigerian father, Paul was playing ... Read more
Darren Watson is heading 'out west' for his first Auckland region appearance in almost half a decade! He's promoting his brand new album of John Hiatt covers 'Darren Watson sings John Hiatt' with an intimate solo performance featuring his subtly astonishing acoustic guitar playing and soulful, gritty voice. Don't miss this powerful, intimate show! Limited ... Read more
Neal has been inspired by music for as long as he can remember, growing up on the best of bluesy rock, he later found a love of more roots-based music, contemporary folk, soul, jazz, and world music. Playing guitar since his teenage years, he'll be bringing his favourite covers along with a selection of original ... 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.