Doug Robertson has been playing music professionally as a hired gun on Auckland’s Jazz, Rock and Folk scenes since 2015. His skill with a 6-string guitar is matched by his inventiveness as an improviser, flowing like a juggler in trance, where the trick has no sleeve. Doug’s musical journey has made him an initiate of a ... Read more
All welcome to the first Pop Up Folk Club of the year! Warm your bones by the music of our three guests Sammy Leary, Hannah Morrell and Chris Priestly. Doors open 4:45Music starts at 5pm, finishes at 8pmTea, coffee and bikkies provided, BYO other drinks.All ages welcome! $20 adults, $15 students, $10 teens 13-18, 12 ... Read more
Chris Penman has been thrilling audiences with her strong crystal clear vocals since she was kneehigh to a grasshopper. She grew up performing with her dad Jack Penman and her siblings David and Theia and now her own children. They have for many years run the Family Session at Auckland Folk Festival delighting and encouraging ... Read more
Warm your soul with an afternoon of rich, genre-blending sounds and cozy vibes! Join us for a rare collaboration between our Sonia & Nigel duo and acclaimed jazz pianist Ben Fernandez. Expect an engaging mix of folky, jazzy, and gypsy-inspired music, woven with original compositions and global influences—from the streets of Paris to the shores ... Read more
Irish session, 4 to 7pm every Sunday
Once labelled the Black Sand Diva of Auckland Wild West Coast, and now a Northland based musical gypsy - songstress Cat Tunks joins her musical partner and co conspirator - the renown NZ guitar virtuoso Craig Cave - for a journey back to the big smoke and an afternoon in the wilds of Federal Street ... Read more
Session around the fire 7-10pm. No charge.
Intelligent songs with thoughtful lyrics and jazz-inflected guitar. Supported by Helene Piper, percussion and vocals and Marika Hodgson, electric bass. Bookings essential.
Trad Irish Session held at The Nix on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. BYO venue, all welcome
This month Rafters is delighted to welcome three of New Zealand’s top blues musicians. The Big Boss Men are: Neil Finlay on guitar and vocals, Steve Cournane on drums and Craig Bracken on harmonica. Come along and enjoy the thrill of blues that swings from the 20s to the 60s. This band will have you ... Read more
Irish session, 4 to 7pm every Sunday
Club Night Winter Theme– celebrate Matariki. All welcome. Members $5 non-members $8.