From Stirling, Scotland, Heather Downie is a previous finalist in the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year and Principal Scottish Harp Tutor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She has a first class honours degree in harp and a postgraduate diploma in harp performance. A passionate harpist, she is an on-line teaching specialist and […]
Join the Old-Time session with Auckland Bluegrass Club! 4th Wednesday of each month at the NIX in Grey Lynn
Auckland Americana country blues act The DeSotos are performing a collaborative event with the Al Wilkinson Band. The 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 […]
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 […]
The Petersens are an Americana roots band featuring tight family harmonies and an uplifting and authentic music experience. They are known worldwide for their YouTube videos which have more than 200 million views. Their top-rated Branson show has been running for fourteen seasons and they have toured throughout Ireland, Finland, Canada, the UK and the […]
From Ireland to Andalucía and Beyond Award-winning Irish-Kiwi guitarist/composer Dave Flynn returns to New Zealand with an exciting expansion of his acclaimed show Celtic Guitar Journey. For his extensive Summer/Autumn 2025 tour of Aotearoa, Flynn will blend familiar Celtic sounds with fresh flavours from his global travels. Praised by the New York Times for the […]
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 […]
With his vocals and acoustic guitar and the sweet tones of the Weissenborn slide guitar, John is ready to entertain you! Not strictly a “traditionalist”, John stretches some boundaries to bring a fresh treatment to familiar songs and tunes. It will be a good time, you’ll hear a mix of acoustic Americana, Folk, Country Blues, […]
Al Baxter ( Hoop ) opens solo and is the joined by Emily Allen to perform as the Celtic inspired outfit The Mollymawks. Then Bill Angus takes the stage ( Bill Angus and The Mighty Ways ), most likely with Emily making an appearance on violin.
Muireann Bradley is a 18 year old folk and blues guitarist and singer from Ballybofey in County Donegal performing in New Zealand for the very first time in March! She specializes in performing acoustic fingerpicking country, piedmont, and ragtime blues styles from the 1920s, 30s and 40s as well as later folk, country and Americana. […]
English/Irish folk, reminiscent of The Pogues and The Dubliners. High-energy fusion of traditional melodies and fast-paced rhythms. The songs, filled with stories of love, rebellion, and celebration. Expect a wild celebration of music, with crowd participation expected throughout the performance.
Penni performs across many genres, but folk and acoustic blues are the well-spring she loves to return to. Expect contemporary folk, originals and acoustic blues, maybe some trad – in performances that wrap deceptively simple accompaniment around her heartfelt and wide-ranging vocals. Penni has been actively involved in the folk scene at various times. She […]
