BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Common Folk - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Common Folk
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Pacific/Auckland
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1300
TZOFFSETTO:+1200
TZNAME:NZST
DTSTART:20240406T140000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1200
TZOFFSETTO:+1300
TZNAME:NZDT
DTSTART:20240928T140000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1300
TZOFFSETTO:+1200
TZNAME:NZST
DTSTART:20250405T140000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1200
TZOFFSETTO:+1300
TZNAME:NZDT
DTSTART:20250927T140000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1300
TZOFFSETTO:+1200
TZNAME:NZST
DTSTART:20260404T140000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1200
TZOFFSETTO:+1300
TZNAME:NZDT
DTSTART:20260926T140000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1300
TZOFFSETTO:+1200
TZNAME:NZST
DTSTART:20270403T140000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1200
TZOFFSETTO:+1300
TZNAME:NZDT
DTSTART:20270925T140000
END:DAYLIGHT
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260422T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260422T220000
DTSTAMP:20260331T051034Z
CREATED:20260331T051034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T051034Z
UID:10002326-1776886200-1776895200@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Under The Arcade Presents - Soft Punchlines & Milly Tabak
DESCRIPTION: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.\nAs benefits the intimacy and midweek billing the show is an early start. 7pm Doors and music on at 7:30 pm.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/under-the-arcade-presents-soft-punchlines-milly-tabak/
LOCATION:Public Bar (Whammy)\, 183 Karangahape Rd\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Americana,Country,Originals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://commonfolk.co.nz/home/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Under-the-arcade.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260411T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260327T011110Z
CREATED:20260327T011110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T011110Z
UID:10002325-1775908800-1775912400@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Music at Midday: Shootin’ in the Dark @ Pah Homestead
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTogether they began to curate and perform a unique list of songs that fell into the genre of alternative country (a blend of country\, folk\, rock and blues music).
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/music-at-midday-shootin-in-the-dark-pah-homestead/
LOCATION:The Arts House Trust\, Pah Homestead\, 72 Hillsborough Road\, Hillsborough\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Country
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://commonfolk.co.nz/home/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ShootinintheDark2a.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260408T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260408T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T193551Z
CREATED:20260406T193551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T193551Z
UID:10002330-1775674800-1775689200@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Auckland Bluegrass Club Night @ The Bunker
DESCRIPTION:Auckland Bluegrass Club Nights are heading back to The Bunker\, tucked away on Devonport’s Takarunga (Mt Victoria). \nLet’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! \nIn a Nutshell:\nWhat: Auckland Bluegrass Club Night\nWhen: Wednesday\, 8 April (2nd Wednesday of the month)\nTimes: Doors from 7:00 PM\, Floor Singers from 7:30 PM\nWhere: The Bunker\, Takarunga\, Mt Victoria\, Devonport\nCost: $10 at the door\nBYO: Libations\, instruments\, and songs to share
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/auckland-bluegrass-club-night-the-bunker/
LOCATION:The Bunker
CATEGORIES:Americana,Bluegrass & Old-Time,Club Night,Country
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonfolk.co.nz/home/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/bluegrassbunker.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260221T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260221T230000
DTSTAMP:20260217T082346Z
CREATED:20260217T082225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T082346Z
UID:10001930-1771704000-1771714800@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Fables @ Cupid Bar
DESCRIPTION: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 out to dry in the plum trees at home. This imagery is littered throughout the bands wistful lyrics and authentic songs.\nJess is joined by her stellar band featuring Dave Khan\, Finn Johansson and Arahi.\nFables will be joined by Hina opening the show
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/fables-cupid-bar/
LOCATION:Cupid Bar\, 1218 Great North Road\, Pt Chevalier\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Blues,Country,Originals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonfolk.co.nz/home/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Fables-.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260123T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260126T120000
DTSTAMP:20251012T235104Z
CREATED:20251012T235104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T235104Z
UID:10001624-1769158800-1769428800@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Auckland Folk Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou’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 your taste in folk music there will be something for you to savour. \nIf you want to participate in one of the blackboard concerts or numerous dance and musical workshops\, so much the better. If you’d rather dance the night away\, then there are venues for you. And in the wee small hours don’t forget to wander around and catch some of the magic jam sessions and sing-alongs. \nFood trucks will be cooking up a storm all weekend\, offering up a wide range of options\, along with something to quench your thirst. Our Kids Stage and Zone is growing year by year and there will be other child activities and spaces. \nTo absorb the friendly family vibe\, try camping for the weekend
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/auckland-folk-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Auckland Folk Festival\, Kumeu Show Grounds\, 35/41 Access Rd\, Kumeu\, Kumeu\, Auckland\, 0810\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Bluegrass & Old-Time,Blues,Ceilidh,Celtic Folk,Country,English Folk,Originals,Sessions or Jams,Trad Song,Traditional Dance,Workshop,World Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://commonfolk.co.nz/home/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/AucklandFolkFestival2026posterc1400w.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251030T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251030T220000
DTSTAMP:20251027T034127Z
CREATED:20251027T034127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T034127Z
UID:10001634-1761854400-1761861600@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Dave Khan & Millie Tabak @ Freida Margolis
DESCRIPTION:Dave Khan and Millie Tabak – the Honky-Tonk Duo Return!\nThey 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.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/dave-khan-millie-tabak-freida-margolis/
LOCATION:Freida Margolis\, 440 Richmond road\, Grey Lynn\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass & Old-Time,Country
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://commonfolk.co.nz/home/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/dave-and-millie.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251027T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251027T220000
DTSTAMP:20251027T034424Z
CREATED:20251006T070523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T034424Z
UID:10001615-1761595200-1761602400@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:The AGM Band @ The Bunker
DESCRIPTION:The AGM Band in concert \nPaul 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.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/the-agm-band/
LOCATION:The Bunker
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass & Old-Time,Blues,Country,Originals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonfolk.co.nz/home/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/The-AGM-Band.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Devonport Folk Music Club":MAILTO:info@devonportfolkmusic.co.nz
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251018T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251018T130000
DTSTAMP:20251013T001136Z
CREATED:20251013T001054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T001136Z
UID:10001626-1760788800-1760792400@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:John Olding & Steve Gerrish @ Pah Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Music at Midday: John Olding & Steve Gerrish in the galleries of The Arts House Trust at Pah Homestead
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/john-olding-steve-gerrish-pah-homestead/
LOCATION:The Arts House Trust\, Pah Homestead\, 72 Hillsborough Road\, Hillsborough\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass & Old-Time,Blues,Country
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://commonfolk.co.nz/home/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/John-Steve.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251004T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251004T220000
DTSTAMP:20250923T090640Z
CREATED:20250923T090640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T090640Z
UID:10001603-1759606200-1759615200@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Tami Neilson Neon Cowgirl Tour @ Aotea Centre
DESCRIPTION:New Zealand’s international country star Tami Neilson\, fresh from her US performances is coming to Auckland. \n\n\n25 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 won the admiration and support of some of country music’s biggest names and fans worldwide. \nNeilson’s album Neon Cowgirl (out 11 July) is one of the year’s most highly anticipated releases\, following the success of singles You’re Gonna Fall\, and Borrow My Boots. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to see Tami Neilson live in New Zealand performing songs from Neon Cowgirl  and across her entire career.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/tami-neilson-neon-cowgirl-tour-aotea-centre/
LOCATION:Aotea Centre
CATEGORIES:Country,Originals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://commonfolk.co.nz/home/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Tami-Neilson-Neon-Cowgirl-Tour.avif
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250919T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250919T223000
DTSTAMP:20250831T095317Z
CREATED:20250831T095300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T095317Z
UID:10001568-1758312000-1758321000@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Nicola Mitchell @ Mt Eden Village Centre
DESCRIPTION: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. \nShe is one-half of the Tūī and APRA Best Country Song-nominated duo\, The Mitchell Twins\, she also performs alongside her award-winning older sister\, Jenny Mitchell\, in both Aotearoa and Australia. Her warm\, magnetic writing “swells and tugs at the heartstrings\, stirring more than a tear or two.” \nFor this concert Nicola will be joined by a couple of local friends on guitar and violin\, including Adam Ogle.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/nicola-mitchell-mt-eden-village-centre/
LOCATION:Mt Eden Village Centre\, 449 Mount Eden Rd\, Mt Eden\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Country,Originals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonfolk.co.nz/home/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/mitchell.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250906T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250906T220000
DTSTAMP:20250831T094339Z
CREATED:20250831T094339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T094339Z
UID:10001566-1757185200-1757196000@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Fats White\, Appaloosa Willie & Solomon Cole @ Ōmiha Folk Club
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nFats White is a celebrated icon of the Aotearoa underground and an extraordinary multimedia artist long revered by the old guard of the Auckland music scene. Fats\, who has described himself as “a persimmon-eater living in the seasons of a pretty complicated world\,” performs self-penned songs on the ukulele that resist classification\, but could be considered part punk\, part outsider folk\, and all carnivalesque showmanship. His work seems to spring from a deep well of primal weirdness\, and those who appreciate the weirder side of folk will recognise the dark humour and surreal artistry in his work\, which has been likened to a cross between Captain Beefheart\, Jim Morrison\, and Tom Waits.\n\nGerry Moran\, aka Appaloosa Willie\, plays outlaw country with a sound that recalls the greats from Hank Williams to Hasil Adkins\, but as an island dwelling bushman\, he doesn’t seek to imitate. Think slide guitar played through a blown-out amp on a Rocky Bay front porch and a style characterised by an irreverent\, anti-establishment attitude\, hard-living lyrics and rhythms like boots on a wooden floor.\n\nSolomon Cole is a genre-defying blues artist known for a sound that embraces the spirit of Howlin’ Wolf and owes a debt to the great Mississippi bluesmen Son House and R.L. Burnside. Cole’s career has been built on soul-drenched storytelling and primal\, foot-stomping blues. Fans can expect a back-to-basics\, (mostly) unplugged performance folk club appearance\, featuring Facu Fuentes on percussion and backup vocals from the talented Nikki Ngātai.\nThis is an all ages\, all walks of life-friendly show!\n\nThis year\, the folk club have dedicated 10% of the season’s proceeds to Ngā Purapura Akoranga\, Waiheke Island’s reorua / bilingual unit at Te Huruhi Primary School\, who do amazing mahi nurturing young te reo speakers in our community.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/fats-white-appaloosa-willie-solomon-cole-omiha-folk-club/
LOCATION:Ōmiha Memorial Hall\, 2 Glen Brook Rd\, Omiha\, Waiheke Island\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Blues,Country,Originals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonfolk.co.nz/home/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/530374401_1430171161358111_1915283200408141811_n.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="%C5%8Cmiha Folk Club":MAILTO:Rbfcwaiheke@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250712T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250712T130000
DTSTAMP:20250707T020735Z
CREATED:20250707T020514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T020735Z
UID:10001401-1752321600-1752325200@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:John Olding & Al Wilkinson @ Pah Homestead
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJohn Olding – Vocal\, Acoustic Guitar and the sweet tones of the Weissenborn Slide Guitar. \nAl Wilkinson – Vocal\, Acoustic Guitar
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/john-olding-al-wilkinson-pah-homestead/
LOCATION:The Arts House Trust\, Pah Homestead\, 72 Hillsborough Road\, Hillsborough\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Blues,Country,Originals
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250308T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250308T220000
DTSTAMP:20241120T023636Z
CREATED:20241120T023636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T023636Z
UID:10000661-1741462200-1741471200@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Tami Neilson @ Auckland Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Tami Neilson is a Canadian-born New Zealand country and soul singer-songwriter. Since her debut album Don’t Be Afraid (2015)\, she has steadily risen to fame in the country music scene\, winning multiple Best Country Music awards\, a Silver Scroll\, and a Best Solo Artist and Best Producer Aotearoa Music Award (for Kingmaker) in 2022. The F Word features Tami and her live band\, storytelling about the women behind the music\, and research presented by musicology professor Dr Jada Watson on the marginalisation of female artists in the country music industry. 
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/tami-neilson-auckland-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Auckland Town Hall\, 305 Queen Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Country,Originals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonfolk.co.nz/home/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/TamiNeilson-116Web-e1732070025533.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250227T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250227T223000
DTSTAMP:20250225T214115Z
CREATED:20250225T214115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T214115Z
UID:10000963-1740684600-1740695400@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:The Open Road - The DeSotos and Al Wilkinson Band
DESCRIPTION:Auckland Americana country blues act The DeSotos are performing a collaborative event with the Al Wilkinson Band. \nThe DeSotos are a four piece band based in Auckland. They have cemented their place as New Zealand’s leading exponents of the Americana / Country Blues genres following the release of two albums that have been universally embraced by the critics. \nBoth albums have supplied the theme and continuity music to the TVNZ ‘South’ and ‘North’ series presented by Marcus Lush. \nExpect their live show to step it up a notch further – 4 part harmonies\, rootsy Gretsch guitar\, Hammond organ\, and a rock solid rhythm section make for a tight and dynamic live sound that is exciting and unique. \nThe DeSotos:\nPaul Gurney – lead vocals\, guitars & blues harp\nStuart McIntyre – bass & vocals\nRon Stevens – Hammond\, keyboards & vocals\nGreg Tell – drums & percussion \nSupporting act is the Al Wilkinson Band\nAl Wilkinson\, is a singer/songwriter from Auckland who\, in the 70’s and 80’s performed extensively in the Sydney Pub\, Wine Bar and Club circuit both with his band of the time and as part of an acoustic duo. His passion for song-writing recently found renewed expression\, penning the material for his “Rolling Wheels” EP in 2020 and in 2022 his Full Album “Thirty-Nine South”. They have a strong melodic quality in the tradition and influence of country-folk-rock. \nAl Wilkinson Band;\nAl Wilkinson – Vocal and Guitar\nJohn Olding – Guitars\, Background Vocal\nAlastair Dougal – Bass\nScotty Pearson – Drums
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/the-open-road-the-desotos-and-al-wilkinson-band/
LOCATION:Harmony Hall\, 4 Wynyard St\, Devonport\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Blues,Country,Originals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://commonfolk.co.nz/home/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/The-Open-Road-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250212T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250212T223000
DTSTAMP:20250206T221458Z
CREATED:20250206T221458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T221458Z
UID:10000949-1739388600-1739399400@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Stan Smith @ Auckland Bluegrass Club
DESCRIPTION:Auckland Bluegrass Club is starting 2025 with a Club Night with the opportunity for members to get up and play a couple of songs in the first half\, and then you are in for a treat as Stan Smith\, a troubadour from the UK\, has a clutch of Americana and Alt Country tunes to share with you all. \nBYO: Instruments and libations
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/stan-smith-auckland-bluegrass-club/
LOCATION:The Nix\, 6 Nixon Street\, Grey Lynn\, Auckland
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Bluegrass & Old-Time,Country
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://commonfolk.co.nz/home/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bluegrass.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR