7.30 pm - 1st Thursday of the MonthBirkenhead Methodist Church loungeCnr Birkenhead Ave & Onewa RdCome to listen or perform2 items per performer or groupSmall upright piano available$5 cash - Supper provided
Pairing traditional tunes from Hanna Wiskari's native Sweden with new tunes influenced by Harry Champion's English & Celtic heritage, Hanna & Harry weave soprano sax and acoustic guitar through polska and reel - highlighting musical connections between Scandinavia and the British Isles and expanding on a conversation that likely started hundreds of years ago. Floor ... Read more
The shortest day is almost upon us! Ōmiha Folk Club is waking up from its winter hibernation for a midwinter gathering of traditional tunes and storytelling in the spirit of Matariki. Matariki is the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster. Its reappearance in the midwinter dawn sky marks the beginning of the Māori New ... Read more
Jenny Kilpatrick, vocals/ bass/whistle and Tony Ricketts, vocals/guitar/songwriter are PORTABLE PANIC the PLUS is Jude Douglas, violin/vocals. Jenny and Tony have been playing music together off and on for decades, stealing the name Portable Panic from their company. Teenage Jenny was introduced to the Wellington folk scene by her big brother, and was known for singing ... Read more
Kevin Mayes & Rosie Whinray met through a mutual love of unaccompanied folk singing. Kev’s background farming in Sussex shaped his repertoire & style, while Rosie was brought up in the Auckland folk scene. Both now live nearer the head of the fish, in Shannon (Kev) & Wellington (Rosie). Strong solo singers in their own right, they also ... Read more
The Asher family – John and Monica with children Raynor, Innes and Gavin – were founding members of the Titirangi Folk Music Club. Raynor, Innes and Gavin will perform with Innes and Nigel’s son Harry Champion and other whānau. Harry is half of a duo with Hanna Wiskari who play tunes mainly from Scandinavia.Raynor guested ... Read more