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SUMMARY:Adam & Marika @ Kumeu Arts Live
DESCRIPTION:Auckland’s premier folk duo will have you on your feet dancing to their energetic tunes\, laughing and touched by the songs they sing. Adam’s skilled guitar playing and Marika’s versatile fiddling will combine various folk genres and leave you wanting more. \nAdam & Marika \nAdam Ogle is a well-known musician in the Australasian scene\, known for his work in the musical Once and the band Roughtown who have played at Welly Fest and other festivals across NZ and Australia. Played with the likes of Sharon Shannon and Manus McGuire. \nMarika Chia has been in the music scene in New Zealand for over a decade and has performed with musicians such as Ms Lauryn Hill\, Josh Groban\, Jordan Luck and other NZ greats. She’s been a staple at the Auckland Folk Festival for the past 4 years. \nHaving recently released their EP they have performed at the Wellington Folk Festival\, the Auckland Folk Festival and having been regularly performing around the north island. Together they merge their love of Folk\, Gypsy and Contemporary/Original works to create their own sound. Combining soulful ballads with electric fiddle tunes.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/adam-marika-kumeu-arts-live/
LOCATION:Kumeu Arts\, 300 Main Rd\, Kumeu\, Auckland
CATEGORIES:Celtic Folk,Irish traditional music,Originals,Trad Song
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SUMMARY:Fables with support from Milly Tabak @ Kumeū Arts
DESCRIPTION:Fables celebrate the release of their debut album ‘Change is a slow moving beast’ hitting #2 in the Aotearoa Album charts. Known for their lush\, cinematic folk and intimate storytelling\, Fables bring their signature warmth and depth to calm any storm\, bear witness to this intimate full-band performance at Cupid Bar.If you’ve ever needed a reason to slow down and just breathe\, Fables has provided the perfect soundtrack. Fronted by the immense talent of Jess Bailey and backed by a revolving cast of Tāmaki Makaurau’s finest\, their debut album Change Is A Slow Moving Beast is exactly what the title suggests\, a patient\, evolving creature that demands you sit still and listen. \nMu
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/fables-with-support-from-milly-tabak-kumeu-arts/
LOCATION:Kumeu Arts\, 300 Main Rd\, Kumeu\, Auckland
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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SUMMARY:Songwriters in the Round @ Kumeū Arts
DESCRIPTION:Songwriters in the Round returns to Kumeū Arts for a special evening of stories\, songs\, and the magic that happens when great writers share the stage. Join us on Saturday 16 May 2026 for an intimate night featuring Caitlin Smith\, Derek Lind\, Guy Wishart and AJ Bell — four distinctive voices weaving songs and the stories behind them in the much-loved “in the round” format. \nAudiences at previous Kumeū Arts concerts have described these nights as warm\, relaxed\, and deeply engaging — where humour\, honesty\, and musical craft combine in a unique shared experience. Expect everything from heartfelt ballads to playful banter\, spontaneous collaborations\, and those unrepeatable moments that only happen when artists inspire each other in real time. \nCaitlin Smith’s powerful vocals and lyrical depth meet Derek Lind’s finely crafted songwriting\, alongside Guy Wishart’s thoughtful storytelling and Andrew Bell’s fresh\, Kiwiana style. Together\, they create a dynamic and varied evening that moves effortlessly between emotion\, connection\, and entertainment. \nWhether you’re a dedicated music lover or simply looking for a memorable night out\, Songwriters in the Round offers something special — up close\, personal\, and genuinely authentic. \nSaturday 16 May 2026\nKumeū Arts\n7.30pm | BYO | Paywave available \nCome along\, settle in\, and enjoy the songs behind the stories.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/songwriters-in-the-round-kumeu-arts/
LOCATION:Kumeu Arts\, 300 Main Rd\, Kumeu\, Auckland
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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SUMMARY:Charlotte Yates + Show Pony @ Kumeu Arts Live
DESCRIPTION:Charlotte Yates and trusted musical ally Show Pony look forward to performing a two-set\nshow featuring all songs from critically acclaimed release Winter’s Eye and more for Kumeu Arts Live. \nHailing from Wellington\, singer-songwriter Charlotte Yates wields acoustic guitar while the multi-instrumentalist Show Pony aka the ‘Swiss Army Knife of NZ music’ plays trumpet\, violin\, percussion and backing vocals… but not all at the same time!
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/charlotte-yates-show-pony/
LOCATION:Kumeu Arts\, 300 Main Rd\, Kumeu\, Auckland
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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SUMMARY:Darren Watson @ Kumeū Arts Centre
DESCRIPTION:Darren Watson is heading ‘out west’ for his first Auckland region appearance in almost half a decade!\nHe’s promoting his brand new album of John Hiatt covers ‘Darren Watson sings John Hiatt’ with an intimate solo performance featuring his subtly astonishing acoustic guitar playing and soulful\, gritty voice. \nDon’t miss this powerful\, intimate show! Limited tickets. \nDarren Watson is a New Zealand singer\, guitarist and songwriter known for his soulful blend of blues\, roots and sharp-edged songwriting. After early success with Chicago Smoke Shop in the late ’80s\, he built a respected solo career\, most recently with powerful and original acoustic blues albums like Too Many Millionaires (2018)\, and the Tui-nominated Getting Sober for the End of the World (2020).
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/darren-watson-kumeu-arts-centre/
LOCATION:Kumeu Arts\, 300 Main Rd\, Kumeu\, Auckland
CATEGORIES:Blues,Originals
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SUMMARY:We Mavericks @ Kumeu Live
DESCRIPTION: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 of strings — add internationally renowned cellists/multi-instrumentalists Rachel Johnston (NZ) and Trent Arkleysmith (AU) and We Mavericks present a formidable package. With rave reviews across the UK\, Europe\, and Australia\, expect laughter\, tears\, and soul-stirring songs with a worldly appeal. \nDon’t miss this rare chance to experience one of Australasia’s most exciting indie-folk acts in an intimate\, up-close setting.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/we-mavericks-kumeu-live/
LOCATION:Kumeu Arts\, 300 Main Rd\, Kumeu\, Auckland
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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SUMMARY:Good Habits & Mishra @ Kumeu Live
DESCRIPTION:Two UK folk-fusion duos\, both on tours in Aotearoa\, combine for a series of double bill concerts! \nGOOD HABITS:\nAfter two years of the formative pandemic spent ‘happily stranded’ on tour in New Zealand\, Good Habits return to their Antipodean second home for a mighty tour that includes WOMAD\, Port Fairy Festival\, and supporting Tiki Taane (Trio’s Garden Bar\, Rarotonga)\, in anticipation of their new album release “Quarter-Life”\, due out in May 2024.\nGood Habits’ award-winning\, genre-fusing sound has received international critical acclaim in the short 3 years they have been performing\, resulting in performances at Glastonbury\, and other major festivals around the world. In 2020-2021 they: performed in NZ at CubaDupa and TSB Festival of Lights; played over 150 gigs around the country; and recorded their last album “Antipody”. \nComposed of Bonnie Schwarz (cello + vocals) and Pete Shaw (accordion)\, the pair mix virtuosic musicianship and vocal harmony with vivid storytelling\, drawing on their diverse musical tastes and weaving them into an action-packed narrative of folky goodness. After a pandemic spent happily stranded in New Zealand\, they returned back to the UK to spread their joyous music throughout Europe. \nMISHRA are a global folk collective with strong roots in UK folk\, out of which they weave a tight web of intricate\, Indian-influenced original music that defies definition and has brought them awards recognition since their formation in 2017. For this intimate show\, Mishra perform as a duo of core musicians Kate Griffin (The Magpies) on vocals\, banjo\, and dobro and Ford Collier (BBC R2 Folk Award nominated The Drystones) on low whistle\, calabash/percussion\, and guitar are the song writing partnership behind Mishra\, drawing on their unique base of influences that encompasses folk music of the UK and America\, Indian classical music\, and soul to create a surprisingly accessible sound that audiences instantly connect to.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/good-habits-mishra-kumeu-live/
LOCATION:Kumeu Arts\, 300 Main Rd\, Kumeu\, Auckland
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