Dave Khan and Millie Tabak - the Honky-Tonk Duo Return! They bill themselves as Grey Lynn’s finest Country Duo but they are much more than that. Both playing regularly with giants of the local music scene – together they swing guitars and vocals.
Music, song and dance for the whole family! One of the oldest folk festivals in the Southern Hemisphere brings exceptional artists from around Aotearoa and from around the world. You’ll be spoiled for choice as some of the best traditional and contemporary folk musicians and folk dancers come together to showcase our amazing genre. Whatever ... Read more
West Auckland Folk Band Fables produce a gentle and heartfelt indie-folk sound which could warm even the coldest of hearts. Jess Bailey’s childhood was spent on twenty-one acres of land in the outskirts of Auckland. She was taught by the Mackenzie Hills of the south Kaipara, dredged in the waters of Muriwai Beach then hung ... Read more
Auckland Bluegrass Club Nights are heading back to The Bunker, tucked away on Devonport's Takarunga (Mt Victoria). Let's make the inaugural Club Night at The Bunker one to remember! Bring your songs, bring your tunes, and let's fill the room with music! In a Nutshell: What: Auckland Bluegrass Club Night When: Wednesday, 8 April (2nd ... Read more
American Frank Diaz and Kiwi Deb Young joined their musical passion as Shootin’ in the Dark in 2022. Diaz, a vocalist and guitarist, works on the song arrangements and Young, a vocalist, works on the vocal/harmony arrangements and light percussion. Together they began to curate and perform a unique list of songs that fell into the ... Read more
Before Jetting of to Europe leading Albi & The Wolves on their tour Tāmaki Troubadour, Soft Punchlines is hitting out one special little show on home ground. Joined by the one and only Milly Tabak this will be a special intimate show at Whammy bar. As benefits the intimacy and midweek billing the show is ... Read more
"A Trio of Duos" @ Cafe 39, Ponsonby - May 6th - doors open at 8 pm!Come join us for a toe tappin', leg slappin' evening of alternative country songs and a unique spin on classic hits
Americana, blues, and more. Originals and covers from John Olding (guitar, Weissenborn slide guitar and vocals) and Steve Gerrish (guitar, mandolin and vocals)
British country and indie-folk band Bear’s Den are coming to play their first ever headline shows in Aotearoa. They’ll perform at Auckland’s Tuning Fork on Tuesday 12 May and San Fran Wellington on Wednesday 13 May. Tickets go on sale this Thursday 26 March at midday Formed in London 2012, Bear’s Den have carved out ... Read more
After more than a year abroad, Hearth returns home to Aotearoa celebrating their debut single “Not Gonna Leave You,” out May 20, 2026. Years in the making, this long-awaited release marks a new chapter, rising at last from the ashes. For their Tāmaki Makaurau stop, Hearth will be joined onstage by Clara van Wel and ... Read more
The core of Rainberry Pie is the sometimes edgy, sometimes dulcet, and always enchanting vocal harmonies of Deborah Mackenzie and Micheal Young. The vocals are backed up by a well defined acoustic instrumental groove. Not willing to be constrained to a narrow genre, Rainberry Pie explores many acoustic styles from alt-country, western swing, bluegrass, and ... Read more
JENNI SMITH – Auckland-based, country influenced singer/songwriter, featuring songs from her debut album “The Girl Next Door”. Floor singers first half.