Folk songs and tunes from Britain and Ireland from trad to contemporary. King & Power (Paul and Chris), the duo who founded New Zealand's most successful and popular folk act, the Auckland Céili Band, and joined by fellow member Lucy Burrows. Casual performers 1st half with featured guest in the 2nd half
Anglo is Madeline Beasley and Bill Morrison. They are both talented singers who have been performing in the folk scene for many years either in various groups or solo. Anglo will present songs from England and America, or what takes their fancy. When they perform you will hear close harmonies either acapella or backed with ... Read more
Award-winning German singer-songwriter and author Joe Bennick offers a live special experience with his guitar and unique voice. With his songs and the multi-layered lyrics, he creates sound images to dream and immerse himself, which he presents entertainingly and skillfully. It is the contrasts that give the art of Joe Bennick the special appeal. It ... Read more
Pairing traditional tunes from Hanna Wiskari's native Sweden with new tunes influenced by Harry Champion's English & Celtic heritage, Hanna & Harry weave soprano sax and acoustic guitar through polska and reel - highlighting musical connections between Scandinavia and the British Isles and expanding on a conversation that likely started hundreds of years ago. Floor ... Read more
Beverley and Al Young have been leading figures in New Zealand folk and acoustic music for longer than they like to think about. At the core of their repertoires are Beverley’s British and Irish traditional music and Al’s blues, but between them they cover a wide range of acoustic and roots styles, accompanying themselves on ... Read more
Step into a world where history doesn’t just sit quietly—it belts out tunes and demands a singalong. Raiding centuries-old ballads full of rogues, romance, and questionable life choices, Celtic Ferret have firmly planted themselves in the New Zealand folk scene, popping up at clubs and festivals like musical mischief-makers. Their sound is powered by a ... Read more
Hailing from Canada's rugged west coast, Zonnis (Andrea & Adam Zonnis) fits into any setting where music lovers are set to listen. Drawing upon their years of traveling and touring, their music takes you on a journey through upbeat and inspirational to somber and introspective, all with a healthy dose of humor thrown in for ... Read more
Floor singers to start the year off! All welcome.
Micheal Young became obsessed with the guitar at the age of 18, inspired by the likes of James Taylor, Neil Young, Led Zeppelin, Joe Walsh, Chet Atkins and the Beatles. A few years later he latched on to the progressive fusion music of The Tony Rice Unit, David Grisman Quartet, Tony Trishka with Skyline, and ... 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
Originally from Scotland, Jean has been plying her craft around the folk clubs and festivals of Aotearoa for over 50 years. A performer with a rich and haunting voice, she accompanies herself mainly on guitar. Much of Jean's material is from the British tradition, and she is also a fine songwriter. She has always enjoyed ... Read more
The Ol' Blues Boy makes a welcome return to the East Coast Folk Club. Al Young and a bunch of his six-stringed friends hit the stage on September 5th with a power-packed package of the music that has made Al a leading figure in the New Zealand folk scene for decades. Expect a bunch of ... Read more