The ultimate “blues brother”, Eric Bibb is known and revered globally as a fiery singer- songwriter with true soul, grounded in the folk/blues tradition but with contemporary sensibilities. Testament to his endurance as one of the most relevant, leading bluesmen of our time, Eric’s most recent album, Ridin’ has received a Grammy nomination in the Best Traditional Blues […]
Come and celebrate May Day at Titirangi Folk Music Club with Paul Brown. Paul (Bolshie) Brown has been agitating the Auckland folk scene for the past dozen or so years since his arrival in Aotearoa. Hailing from Dundee in Scotland Paul has a vast store of Scottish urban working-class songs which he sings with great […]
Both multi-instrumentalists, they create a perfect soundscape for the passionate and intelligent songwriting that defines their music. From lively rag-time blues and comical ditties to compelling epic tales and ballads, you will be drawn into their creative world and be invigorated for the experience. Three original studio albums, Curious, Rogue Folk and A Passing of […]
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
An evening of taking turns to share music and songs around the circle, joining in when you can, with harmonies on your instrument or voice. Participate or listen. The choice is yours. We’re a totally informal, small friendly group of people who like to sing and play music. This is a good place for experienced […]
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
Back by popular demand! The McSweeney Brothers have established themselves as one of Auckland’s leading performing Irish bands. Formed in 1996, they were invited to ‘put the Irish back’ into Auckland’s then famous Kitty O’Briens Hotel. During their residency at Kitty's, they were asked to open for such prestigious acts as ‘Shaylee Wilde’ from Australia […]
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 varied range of instruments from the banjo to the bones to the concertina and the musical saw and of course the unaccompanied […]
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
An evening of taking turns to share music and songs around the circle, joining in when you can, with harmonies on your instrument or voice. Participate or listen. The choice is yours. We’re a totally informal, small friendly group of people who like to sing and play music. This is a good place for experienced […]
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
Barry and Lorna Swallow met through Folkie friends back in the late 1970’s. They shared a love of the music of Nic Jones, who has subsequently been a major influence on Barry’s guitar playing. They settled in Taupo and raised their family there, and in retirement purchased their distinctive motorhome/bus which enabled them to enjoy […]
