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
The folk club kicks off the season with something a little different from our usual fare: a one-night only special edition of weird folk, country, and blues, hosted by the irrepressible Sammy Leary and featuring local legends Fats White, Appaloosa Willie, and Solomon Cole. Fats White is a celebrated icon of the Aotearoa underground and ... Read more
Nicola Mitchell (Waikato Tainui, Maniapoto) blends folky country sounds with storytelling that captivates audiences across Aotearoa. Winner of the 2025 Country Music Honour for Songwriting with her song Wā/Time - also the first song in the finals in the history of the awards with reo Māori in it. She is one-half of the Tūī and ... Read more
New Zealand’s international country star Tami Neilson, fresh from her US performances is coming to Auckland. 25 has been a landmark year for Neilson, with invitations to perform at the Outlaw festivals, Merlefest, Willie's Fourth of July Picnic, The Grand Ole Opry, and a European tour. Her huge, glorious voice and powerful live performances have ... Read more
Music at Midday: John Olding & Steve Gerrish in the galleries of The Arts House Trust at Pah Homestead
The AGM Band in concert Paul Gurney, Richard Adams and Stuart McIntyre delivering an eclectic mix of folk, Americana and country blues styling. Original material plus covers from the Americana songbook.
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