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.
Regular club night at the bunker. Bring your songs and tunes to add to the list or just come to listen. $5 members, $8 non-members
7:30 p.m. NZ time, 8:30 a.m. Brit time, 07:30 UTC. Another chance to meet up with those around the country and around the world, and zoom in for an evening of music and song. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86445626633?pwd=bmhtTE9xOU15WjVSajZlelJkTTRvZz09 Meeting ID: 864 4562 6633 Passcode: 817884
Easter Monday – work off those hot cross buns and Easter Eggs with a song or two.
Nathan Boston, guitar player extraordinaire of White Chapel Jak fame, has teamed up with rising start Mema to form a new duo called Vai Mai Natana. Originally hailing from Samoa, Mema (Vaimoana Tumema Sesega) has an astounding, truly captivating voice that conveys a beautiful fragility but also soars with angelic power. From early teenage years, […]
CLUB NIGHT – All welcome to have a go. Members $5 non-members $8.
Hannah Morrell is originally from Lutruwita/Tasmania and has travelled the world in folk, punk, and folk-punk bands for the past 15 years, before following her heart and landing in Aotearoa. Hannah's refreshing take on folk comes from honest reflections from her life and experiences. Most recently she has supported John Craigie and Beans on Toast, […]
Brenda Liddiard “Heart-warming, heart-centred and heartfelt music sung with truth, humour, simplicity, beauty and authenticity. Brenda says as much, if not more, by what she doesn't say, as she weaves life-stories that invite you to fill in the gaps with your own experiences.” Maria Monet Brenda has been writing songs and playing guitar and mandolin […]
