Auckland Americana country blues act The DeSotos are performing a collaborative event with the Al Wilkinson Band. The DeSotos are a four piece band based in Auckland. They have cemented their place as New Zealand's leading exponents of the Americana / Country Blues genres following the release of two albums that have been universally embraced by the ... Read more
With his vocals and acoustic guitar and the sweet tones of the Weissenborn slide guitar, John is ready to entertain you! Not strictly a “traditionalist”, John stretches some boundaries to bring a fresh treatment to familiar songs and tunes. It will be a good time, you’ll hear a mix of acoustic Americana, Folk, Country Blues, ... Read more
Muireann Bradley is a 18 year old folk and blues guitarist and singer from Ballybofey in County Donegal performing in New Zealand for the very first time in March! She specializes in performing acoustic fingerpicking country, piedmont, and ragtime blues styles from the 1920s, 30s and 40s as well as later folk, country and Americana. ... Read more
Penni performs across many genres, but folk and acoustic blues are the well-spring she loves to return to. Expect contemporary folk, originals and acoustic blues, maybe some trad – in performances that wrap deceptively simple accompaniment around her heartfelt and wide-ranging vocals. Penni has been actively involved in the folk scene at various times. She ... Read more
Described as New Zealand's favourite “Jazz Entertainers”, the Nairobi trio has thirty five years touring experience across the globe, playing in all manner of settings – Vineyards, Village halls, Theatres and Festivals – you name it, they’ve played it – from Raffles Hotel in Singapore, Festival stages in the UK, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Italy and ... Read more
Nigel Gavin has been a guitarist and composer for over three decades and has taught both for two decades. He was a founder of Gitbox Rebellion, NZ's own Guitar Orchestra. For Nigel’s Music at Midday he will be joined by special guests to perform ‘4 Strings Sing.’ - a uke-centric music ensemble born out of ... Read more
Penni performs across many genres, but folk and acoustic blues are the well-spring she loves to return to. Expect contemporary folk, originals and acoustic blues, maybe some trad – in performances that wrap deceptively simple accompaniment around her heartfelt and wide-ranging vocals. For this performance she will be joined by guitarist Stan Jagger Floor singers first ... Read more
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