The Skiffy Rivets began around singing - just for the fun of it. And fun it is, as they explore all sorts of different approaches to Americana, swing, and folk. With three singers making up the vocals, it makes for a wide variety of songs including some rip-roaring old favourites and some new songs. Vocalist ... Read more
SaltWood - Anna Dunwoodie and Len Salt This musical duo was born out of a challenge. Anna Dunwoodie - harpist, teacher, arranger, composer and Len Salt - guitarist, with a day job as Thames-Coromandel District Mayor will be presenting a mix of traditional folk, modern interpretations and originals. A chance to hear instruments that have ... Read more
Warren Payne has been a regular performer on the Auckland music scene for several decades now and has been making his living from his music for the last 15 years or so. A regular entertainer in the Aged Care sector, he is also well known for running Celtic pub sessions and Folk Festival singalongs, as ... Read more
Rafters Music Club's guest in February is the group Bill Angus and the Mighty Ways. The band recorded their third album ‘All night before the world began’ in 2022, an album consisting of ten songs that are a mix of English folk and traditional singer/songwriter.The band members are English born Bill on guitar and vocals; ... Read more
It’s way too long since we have hosted this delightful group and now the wait is over! From the day they started, The Skiffy Rivets have been about singing, just for the fun of it. And fun it is, as they explore all sorts of different approaches to Americana, swing, and folk. With three singers ... Read more
Brenda Liddiard “Heart-warming, heart-centred and heartfelt music sung with truth, humour, simplicity, beauty and authenticity. Brenda says as much, if not more, by what she doesn't say, as she weaves life-stories that invite you to fill in the gaps with your own experiences.” Maria Monet Brenda has been writing songs and playing guitar and mandolin ... Read more
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
Blues & More really began 50 years ago when Linda and Alistair ‘met in a pub, the dog days of the year, two guitars and a song between them. They began writing songs together about 8 years ago and finally decided to record them so that their family would have a record of their work. ... Read more
Album Launch - Jean Reid You may know Jean from her performances around the country as part of the duo, Celtic Ferret. However this August Rafters are privileged to have Jean all on her own launching her solo album. Originally from Scotland, Jean has been plying her craft in the folk scene in Aotearoa for ... Read more
Benjamin Preston grew up in Tāmaki Makaurau and spent nearly three decades overseas, where he discovered Americana and bluegrass while living in Texas. Since then, he has immersed himself in mandolin, guitar, singing and performing—learning by doing and fortunate to play with many musicians in both the US and New Zealand. He is a member ... Read more
Sonia & Nigel are a multi-cultural acoustic duo featuring French-American, Paris-born Sonia Wilson on vocals & ukulele, and Kiwi-American virtuoso musician Nigel Gavin on 7-string guitar. They weave French, Kiwi and American songs with their own original compositions inspired by their travels around the world. After meeting and playing together for the first time at ... Read more
Tamlin The last club night of the year for Rafters! Tamlin these days comprises the combined talents of Greg & Linda Whitcombe performing a range of mainly Celtic tunes & unusual songs, which lean towards the humorous rather than the historic.Greg & Linda have been playing for festivals, dances, concerts & workshops for some 20 ... Read more