Irish Session @ The Clare Inn
The Clare Inn 274-278 Dominion Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland, New ZealandIrish session, 4 to 7pm every Sunday
Irish session, 4 to 7pm every Sunday
Masters in the art of connection, Victoria Vigenser (NZ) and Lindsay Martin (AU) interweave soulful vocals, effortless strings and driving rhythms into dynamic originals with roots deep in folk and alt-country. Vigenser’s penchant for turning cliches into meaningful metaphors combines beautifully with Martin’s otherworldly ability to pull a swathe of emotions out of one set ... Read more
Trad Irish Session held at The Nix on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. BYO venue, all welcome
Free Irish Set Dancing session - the group goes through various traditional sets from Ireland, dances are called, all welcome. The Auckland Irish Society Clubhouse, Rocky Nook Bowling Club, Fowlds Park, Mt. Albert - First and third Thursdays each month (except Jan.) If you're planning on coming contact: Sue and John Sheehan phone: (09) 445 ... Read more
Experience the magic of Jan Elliott in a captivating performance with her talented and experienced musicians Cadzow Cossar and Stephen Moody. They all sing! And you will too! Renowned for her ability to evoke vivid images of time and place, Jan weaves a rich tapestry of sound influenced early on by Joni Mitchell, G Nash, ... Read more
Slow Water Band The Slow Water Band - combines the sounds of guitar, fiddle, whistles, bodhran, and vocals with a touch of Celtic magic. The band are all experienced musicians and have performed throughout New Zealand. Based on the North Shore, they play stirring music, of the type that might be heard in the pubs ... Read more
The next Ministry of Folk will be Saturday 8th November featuring Ben Chevasse, Hoop and Tweed. Tickets on sale soon. P.S. All three acts have new albums due for release between now and Xmas.
Irish session, 4 to 7pm every Sunday
A national treasure; Paul Ubana Jones is so much more than one man with a guitar. He is a conjuror of unique and original songs, rooted in primal Blues and Soul. Winner of three New Zealand Music awards Paul Ubana Jones, born in London to a Yorkshire mother and a Nigerian father, Paul was playing ... Read more
Balfolk Auckland: a weekly dance gathering in which traditional European dance forms are presented as a vibrant experience.
Do you organise folk events? Would you like to? Come meet with other organisers in the folk scene of Auckland - let’s share ideas & strengthen the sector together. Please RSVP to folk@commonfolk.co.nz With huge thanks to Ockham Collective for use of The Nix for this event!