SaltWood - Anna Dunwoodie and Len Salt This musical duo was born out of a challenge. Anna Dunwoodie - harpist, teacher, arranger, composer and Len Salt - guitarist, with a day job as Thames-Coromandel District Mayor will be presenting a mix of traditional folk, modern interpretations and originals. A chance to hear instruments that have […]
Emerging from under the radar into the Auckland folk music scene in 2000, Ian has become a well-known folkie, performing with groups such as Westumbria, SuperSheep, and most recently Celtic Ferret.Now, booked at the Bunker with more than enough instruments to fill a small shop and a set of songs, tunes and stories to unleash […]
Warren Payne has been a regular performer on the Auckland music scene for several decades now and has been making his living from his music for the last 15 years or so. A regular entertainer in the Aged Care sector, he is also well known for running Celtic pub sessions and Folk Festival singalongs, as […]
Christmas is on the horizon and with it the last event of the year, featuring the Skiffy Rivets, known for amusing songs, great harmonies and general good cheer. Playing as a four piece Holly Carrington, and Sue Tearne concentrate solely on vocals, while Pete Parnham also plays guitar and Cathy Dyer rounds it out with […]
One of the best things about December in Auckland is the ABC Xmas Club Night. It is a chance for everyone to get together and enjoy some holiday and holiday-adjacent songs.
An “almost night before Christmas” club night. Come and share a couple of songs. Members $5 non-members $8.
FREE FESTIVAL CLUB NIGHT – A chance to unwind from the festival. Admission free.
BB Bowness (banjo) and Alex Rubin (guitar) have been making music together for the last decade and continue to bring their euphoric energy to stages around the world. Since first meeting in the vibrant Boston music scene, they have fused their love of bluegrass and traditional roots music into something fresh and unique. Combining their […]
The East Coast Folk club kicks the year off with a floor singers night - everyone welcome!
Another chance to listen to and sing with friends from another time zone…or even just down the road, without having to leave your cosy armchair. 7:30 p.m. NZ time, 6:30 a.m. Brit time, 6:30 UTC. Another chance to meet up with those around the country and around the world, and zoom in for an evening […]
Floor spots first half + the one and only wonderful Sammy Leary + special guests! Fundraiser for the Omiha Memorial Hall. Sammy Leary comes from Tamaki Makaurau and performs traditional & original music often with strong New Zealand themes but also from the broader folk traditions of Ireland, Britain and the USA. Performing with a […]
Club night with Úna ní Fhlannagáin award winning harpist from Ireland. Úna is rooted in Irish traditional music, but also branches out into jazz, pop, and original composition. Collaborations include Grammy-winner Bobby McFerrin, Emmy winner Fionnuala Flanagan, and the free jazz legend, Anthony Braxton. First half floor singers. Start time 7:00pm. Email to book tickets. whangateaufolk@gmail.com.
