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SUMMARY:Jennifer Reid & Paul Brown @ Ōmiha Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special performance featuring Jennifer Reid and Paul Brown trading ballads and broadsides to illustrate the shared cultures of Lancashire and Dundee\, and the song traditions that would have been active in the two cities during the Industrial Revolution. \nLancashire dialect folk singer and broadside balladeer Jennifer Reid moves between worlds with ease. Rooted in archives and oral histories\, her work braids nineteenth-century music with the present: teaching\, performing\, researching\, sharing\, advocating and supporting spaces for memory and making in the tradition. \nThe singer\, who has been described as having irreverent puckish vim\, has worked with industry greats John Cooper Clarke\, Eliza Carthy\, and Shane Meadows amongst others\, and studied at Oxford University\, specialising in the ballad collections of Manchester. Her research has taken her from Venice to Dhaka via New York\, where she asked whether the Industrial Revolution ever really ended. She has spoken on weaving songs in Bangladesh and Manchester\, worked with scientists\, poets\, musicians\, historians and universities and still finds time to sing stories that refuse to be forgotten. \nJennifer is joined by special guest Dundonian folk singer and legend of the Auckland folk scene Paul Brown. Says Jenn of Paul: Paul Brown’s style is brash\, unapologetic and historically accurate. A vocal Scotsman is needed in most every music scene and I’m pleased that Aotearoa can boast of him\, for he is certainly a firebrand and he knows his stuff. \nTo the devotee of union and work song\, Paul Brown is a master of the form. His songs are powerfully moving\, anti war and anti authoritarian\, and his Dundee accent is a pleasure to listen to. Paul comes from a line of strong Dundonian women; so has a direct connection to the nimble-fingered\, hard working\, hard drinking ‘mill lassies’\, who feature prominently in his repertoire. \nPaul believes in celebrating the working classes and using the power of song to change the system. Hel sings with his audience\, not at them\, so singing choruses is compulsory! \nPlease note we do not have eftpos facilities. BYO event.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/jennifer-reid-paul-brown-omiha-folk-club/
LOCATION:Ōmiha Memorial Hall\, 2 Glen Brook Rd\, Omiha\, Waiheke Island\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:English Folk,Trad Song
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SUMMARY:Ōmiha Folk Club Presents Anna Fält Concert + Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the extraordinary Nordic vocalist Anna Fält to the folk club for a second time. Anna performs songs from the Scandinavian and Finno-Ugric traditions as well as her own material: ancient spells\, incantation texts\, herding calls\, lullabies\, yoik\, and stories inspired by Finnish forests and Nordic landscapes. \nAnna was born\, raised\, and educated in Finland but has spent most of her career in Sweden. Specialising in different singing traditions from her two home countries\, Anna combines bright Scandinavian and dark East-European tones\, performing in churches\, festivals\, folk club venues\, clubs and concert halls in Europe and internationally\, sharing these ancient and beautiful Nordic traditions with new and diverse audiences. \nWith degrees in Nordic folk music and folk singing pedagogy\, she is passionate about the human voice and is known for her innovative ways of using voice as a dynamic instrument. While Anna’s concerts are her main work\, she also teaches courses and workshops\, composes music for various performances\, takes on assignments as presenter for Sweden’s Radio and researches folk music. \nAnna’s concerts are a rare chance to experience the beauty of Nordic folk music through the unique power of one human voice. Don’t miss this extraordinary evening of song and storytelling. \nAhead of the concert\, Anna will lead a fun and engaging singing workshop from out of the Ōmiha Memorial Hall. Learn traditional Nordic songs and immerse yourself in the musical heritage of the region\, guided by an exceptional teacher. All material is taught by ear\, with simple melodies that allow for variation\, making it accessible for everyone\, no matter the background. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to explore the beautiful world of Nordic folk singing. \n\n\n\nJust workshop (starts at 6pm) $15.00+BF\nBuy Tickets\n\n\nJust concert (starts at 7.30pm) $20.00+BF\nBuy Tickets\n\n\nConcert AND workshop (starts at 6pm) $30.00+BF\nBuy Tickets
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/omiha-folk-club-presents-anna-falt-concert-workshop/
LOCATION:Ōmiha Memorial Hall\, 2 Glen Brook Rd\, Omiha\, Waiheke Island\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club Night,Trad Song,Workshop,World Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260207T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260207T220000
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SUMMARY:Sammy Leary & Jeff Hooton @ Ōmiha Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:Sammy Leary breathes life into the forgotten corners of our country’s musical past. A collector and archivist as well as a performer\, he unearths the oft-neglected songs that tell the stories of our colonial past. His performances remind us who we once were: settlers\, sailors\, outsiders and dreamers – so we can better understand who we are today.\nAs a passionate custodian of New Zealand’s folk tradition\, ANZFA kiwiana award winner Sammy proves that our own songs can be as rich\, wild and compelling as any in the world.\n\nJeff Hooton is an accordionist\, singer and songwriter who shares his time between Denver\, Colorado\, where he plays in bands Apolkalypse Now and Paddy Hooligan\, and Auckland\, where he plays alongside Todd Wright and Marc Colenso in fêted Irish folk-punk band Donnybrook Fair. Jeff is an engaging and extremely likeable performer who has become a great friend of Sammy’s since they first met at the Irish session at the Clare Inn on Dominion Road.\nJeff believes that music is best played with friends\, for friends. He will be bringing some of those friends with him to the Ōmiha Memorial Hall to share a section of original songs and much-loved covers with new friends in Rocky Bay.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/sammy-leary-jeff-hooton-omiha-folk-club/
LOCATION:Ōmiha Memorial Hall\, 2 Glen Brook Rd\, Omiha\, Waiheke Island\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Celtic Folk,Originals,Trad Song
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260131T220000
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SUMMARY:Rosie Whinray & Kevin Mayes @ Ōmiha Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:The folk club presents Rosie Whinray and Kevin Mayes + floor spots first half!\nRosie and Kevin met through a mutual love of unaccompanied folk-singing. Kev’s background farming in Sussex shaped his repertoire & style\, while Rosie was brought up in the Auckland folk scene\, though she currently lives in Wellington. Strong solo singers in their own right\, they also sing together in harmony. Songs of land & sea\, love & war\, beer & wine\, politics\, comedy\, work\, magic\, & sheep: hearty history sung the traditional way.\nRosie and Kevin will also teach the audience some of their favourite traditional songs\, so come prepared to sing along! The evening will be hosted by Jeff Davis\, one of America’s most respected collectors and interpreters of traditional music\, who luckily for us has also landed on this wonderful island.\n\nDoors at 7pm. $20 cash only please. BYO\, tea and biscuits provided at half time. Kids free 
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/rosie-whinray-kevin-mayes-omiha-folk-club/
LOCATION:Ōmiha Memorial Hall\, 2 Glen Brook Rd\, Omiha\, Waiheke Island\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Trad Song
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SUMMARY:Marine / Simonson / Wiskari @ Ōmiha Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:Experience a vibrant fusion of traditional Scandinavian folk and bold improvisations with this dynamic Swedish/NZ trio. Featuring violin\, flute\, saxophone and bass clarinet\, Marine / Simonsen / Wiskari deliver an emotionally rich performance that bridges hemispheres and traditions. A playful yet masterful exchange of four distinct musical voices\, each infused with its own unique style and colour:\n\nJonas Simonson – a pioneering flutist in Sweden’s folk/world scene since the 1980s\, known for his rhythmically charged and personal style.\n\nMia Marine – a powerhouse fiddler\, composer\, and educator with international acclaim\, blending groove and tradition.\n\nHanna Wiskari – soprano saxophonist and cultural connector\, with a unique sound rooted in Nordic folk and enriched by her intercultural work in Aotearoa.\n\nExpect joyful compositions\, spontaneous improvisations and deep connections to Nordic roots music infused with global perspectives.\n\nTickets $30 via undertheradar.co.nz.\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic3s70IfKt8\n\n10% of this season’s proceeds are going to Ngā Purapura Akoranga\, Waiheke Island’s bilingual unit\, who do amazing mahi nurturing young te reo speakers on the island.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/marine-simonsen-wiskari-omiha-folk-club/
LOCATION:Ōmiha Memorial Hall\, 2 Glen Brook Rd\, Omiha\, Waiheke Island\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="%C5%8Cmiha Folk Club":MAILTO:Rbfcwaiheke@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251213T220000
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SUMMARY:Donnybrook Fair & Sammy Leary @ Ōmiha Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:A very special December double bill featuring the amazing Donnybrook Fair + our very own Sammy Leary! Donnybrook Fair are energetic\, charismatic and very talented musicians who are in very high demand. They perform punk infused English/Irish folk\, reminiscent of The Pogues and The Dubliners – just the thing for a festive hootenanny. Expect a high-energy fusion of traditional melodies and fast-paced rhythms and songs filled with stories of love\, rebellion\, and celebration.\n\nSammy Leary performs traditional and original music often with strong New Zealand themes\, but also from the broader folk traditions of Ireland\, Britain and the USA. Performing with a varied range of instruments from the banjo to the bones to the concertina and the musical saw\, and of course the unaccompanied voice\, with Sammy’s enormous repertoire\, each performance is different\, but as always – you’ll laugh\, you’ll cry\, you’ll learn something obscure about NZ history and you will become a communist.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/donnybrook-fair-sammy-leary-omiha-folk-club/
LOCATION:Ōmiha Memorial Hall\, 2 Glen Brook Rd\, Omiha\, Waiheke Island\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Celtic Folk,Originals,Trad Song
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ORGANIZER;CN="%C5%8Cmiha Folk Club":MAILTO:Rbfcwaiheke@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251122T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251122T220000
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SUMMARY:Club night featuring Neal Ghoshal @ Ōmiha Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:Neal has been inspired by music for as long as he can remember\, growing up on the best of bluesy rock\, he later found a love of more roots-based music\, contemporary folk\, soul\, jazz\, and world music. Playing guitar since his teenage years\, he’ll be bringing his favourite covers along with a selection of original songs. You’ll hear the influence of John Martyn in his soulful\, roots inspired style. The yoga teacher and musician will be joined for his folk club performance by his musical besties the talented Kelly Watkin and Andy Lewis.\n\nPlease add your name to the list at the door if you’d like to do a floor spot in the first half.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/club-night-featuring-neal-ghoshal-omiha-folk-club/
LOCATION:Ōmiha Memorial Hall\, 2 Glen Brook Rd\, Omiha\, Waiheke Island\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Blues,Club Night,World Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="%C5%8Cmiha Folk Club":MAILTO:Rbfcwaiheke@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251101T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005342
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SUMMARY:Paul Brown @ Ōmiha Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:Paul Brown has been agitating the Auckland folk scene for the past 13 years since his arrival in Aotearoa. Hailing from Dundee in Scotland\, Paul has a vast store of Scottish urban working-class songs and believes in using the power of song to change the system and celebrate the working class. If the world had it’s priorities in order this man would be world famous\, but until that happens\, you get to hear him at our wonderful wee Ōmiha Memorial Hall! Support will come from the infamous (in the NZ folk scene) Noel Armstrong. Paul and Noel have sung together at parties\, funerals\, sessions\, and other imbibulous gatherings. On this occasion Noel is delighted to support his collaborator and near neighbour on a return trip to the island. With a shared passion for traditional music\, in particular acapella singing\, Paul and Noel are foundation members of the Tradition Bearers monthly singing session in Auckland. Noel\, as part of the Kiwi Scots diaspora\, has a store of humorous Scots songs leavened by Kiwi and English trad renditions.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/paul-brown-omiha-folk-club/
LOCATION:Ōmiha Memorial Hall\, 2 Glen Brook Rd\, Omiha\, Waiheke Island\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Trad Song
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251004T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251004T220000
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SUMMARY:Ōmiha Folk Club presents Hannah Morrell
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a club night featuring special guest Hannah Morrell + floor spots first half. Sing a song or two\, or just listen!\nHannah Morrell is originally from Lutruwita/Tasmania and has travelled the world in folk\, punk\, and folk-punk bands for the past 15 years\, before following her heart and landing in Aotearoa. Hannah’s refreshing take on folk comes from honest reflections from her life and her self-deprecating humour. Most recently she has supported John Craigie and Beans on Toast\, and played violin with Fables\, Greta O’Leary\, The Dead Magpies (Aus)\, and Claire Anne Taylor (Aus). Hannah’s dynamic mix of melancholic rambles and rollicking singalong banjo originals are not to be missed. \nDoors at 7pm | $15 concession / $20 general / kids free!\n10% of all folk club proceeds this season will be donated to Ngā Purapura Akoranga\, the island’s reorua/bilingual unit at Te Huruhi Primary School\, who do amazing mahi nurturing young te reo speakers in our community.\nLovely photo of Hannah by Steve Bone!
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/omiha-folk-club-presents-hannah-morrell/
LOCATION:Ōmiha Memorial Hall\, 2 Glen Brook Rd\, Omiha\, Waiheke Island\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="%C5%8Cmiha Folk Club":MAILTO:Rbfcwaiheke@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250906T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250906T220000
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SUMMARY:Fats White\, Appaloosa Willie & Solomon Cole @ Ōmiha Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:The folk club kicks off the season with something a little different from our usual fare: a one-night only special edition of weird folk\, country\, and blues\, hosted by the irrepressible Sammy Leary and featuring local legends Fats White\, Appaloosa Willie\, and Solomon Cole.\n\nFats White is a celebrated icon of the Aotearoa underground and an extraordinary multimedia artist long revered by the old guard of the Auckland music scene. Fats\, who has described himself as “a persimmon-eater living in the seasons of a pretty complicated world\,” performs self-penned songs on the ukulele that resist classification\, but could be considered part punk\, part outsider folk\, and all carnivalesque showmanship. His work seems to spring from a deep well of primal weirdness\, and those who appreciate the weirder side of folk will recognise the dark humour and surreal artistry in his work\, which has been likened to a cross between Captain Beefheart\, Jim Morrison\, and Tom Waits.\n\nGerry Moran\, aka Appaloosa Willie\, plays outlaw country with a sound that recalls the greats from Hank Williams to Hasil Adkins\, but as an island dwelling bushman\, he doesn’t seek to imitate. Think slide guitar played through a blown-out amp on a Rocky Bay front porch and a style characterised by an irreverent\, anti-establishment attitude\, hard-living lyrics and rhythms like boots on a wooden floor.\n\nSolomon Cole is a genre-defying blues artist known for a sound that embraces the spirit of Howlin’ Wolf and owes a debt to the great Mississippi bluesmen Son House and R.L. Burnside. Cole’s career has been built on soul-drenched storytelling and primal\, foot-stomping blues. Fans can expect a back-to-basics\, (mostly) unplugged performance folk club appearance\, featuring Facu Fuentes on percussion and backup vocals from the talented Nikki Ngātai.\nThis is an all ages\, all walks of life-friendly show!\n\nThis year\, the folk club have dedicated 10% of the season’s proceeds to Ngā Purapura Akoranga\, Waiheke Island’s reorua / bilingual unit at Te Huruhi Primary School\, who do amazing mahi nurturing young te reo speakers in our community.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/fats-white-appaloosa-willie-solomon-cole-omiha-folk-club/
LOCATION:Ōmiha Memorial Hall\, 2 Glen Brook Rd\, Omiha\, Waiheke Island\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Blues,Country,Originals
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ORGANIZER;CN="%C5%8Cmiha Folk Club":MAILTO:Rbfcwaiheke@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250726T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250726T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005342
CREATED:20250720T215102Z
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SUMMARY:Zephyr Wills
DESCRIPTION:Zephyr’s on his way home for a couple of months. This will be the first gig and only solo show. One not to miss!
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/zephyr-wills/
LOCATION:Ōmiha Memorial Hall\, 2 Glen Brook Rd\, Omiha\, Waiheke Island\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250410T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250410T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005342
CREATED:20250304T051833Z
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SUMMARY:Jennifer Reid @ Rocky Bay Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:Rocky Bay Folk Club are thrilled to present ethnomusicologist and performer of 19th century Lancashire dialect and Victorian street ballads\, Jennifer Reid.\n\nFolk music has lost its way\, and people have lost track of their geographical heritage. The working classes made music as a provocation and this is a tradition Jennifer continues: think rousing songs and passionate oratory.\nThe singer and researcher began her career volunteering at Cheatham Library and the Working Class Movement Library in Manchester. Following this time Jennifer completed an advanced diploma in Local History at Oxford University.\nShe researches 19th century music to educate students from primary to university level; perform the songs and stories live; develop talks\, seminars and traditional craft workshops for history and community groups; and contribute academically to the field with funded research and artistic projects.\n\nHer work has taken her to Venice\, Croatia\, New York and lately Bangladesh\, where she tested the idea that the Industrial Revolution never stopped\, it just moved to Dhaka. She spoke at the first ethnomusicology conference on the Indian sub-continent about her research into Bangladeshi and Mancunian weaving songs.\nJennifer has recently supported Eliza Carthy\, John Cooper Clarke\, and Pulp\, and in April brings her one-woman show to Auckland.\n\nTickets $20 via undertheradar or can be booked in advance by emailing rbfcwaiheke@gmail.com\, regretfully we cannot respond to emails and messages sent on the same day as the event.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/jennifer-reid-rocky-bay-folk-club/
LOCATION:Ōmiha Memorial Hall\, 2 Glen Brook Rd\, Omiha\, Waiheke Island\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Celtic Folk,English Folk,Trad Song
ORGANIZER;CN="%C5%8Cmiha Folk Club":MAILTO:Rbfcwaiheke@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250322T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250322T220000
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SUMMARY:Club night with Sammy Leary @ Rocky Bay Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:Floor spots first half + the one and only wonderful Sammy Leary + special guests! Fundraiser for the Omiha Memorial Hall.\nSammy Leary comes from Tamaki Makaurau and performs traditional & original music often with strong New Zealand themes but also from the broader folk traditions of Ireland\, Britain and the USA.\n\nPerforming with a varied range of instruments from the banjo to the bones to the concertina and his trusty musical saw and of course the unaccompanied voice\, you will find his performance thoroughly absorbing with songs wending from the dark and dreary to the jovial and absurd\, with many’s the fine chance for good audience participation.\nIt’s that time of year\, so no doubt there will be an Irish flavour to proceedings. Feel free to bring your favourite Irish tunes and songs\, or whatever you like! Floor spots are open to old hands and beginners alike\, and are a wonderful and fun opportunity for new performers to sing in a nurturing and supportive environment. Just sign up at the door!\nBYO event + tea and coffee provided at half time
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/club-night-with-sammy-leary-rocky-bay-folk-club/
LOCATION:Ōmiha Memorial Hall\, 2 Glen Brook Rd\, Omiha\, Waiheke Island\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass & Old-Time,Celtic Folk,Club Night,Trad Song
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ORGANIZER;CN="%C5%8Cmiha Folk Club":MAILTO:Rbfcwaiheke@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250217T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T005342
CREATED:20250112T202616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T220536Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Harp Singing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sacred Harp is a tradition of sacred choral music that originated in New England and was later perpetuated and carried on in the American South. The name is derived from The Sacred Harp\, a ubiquitous and historically important tune book printed in shape notes. The work was first published in 1844\, and revised editions are still used today in pockets of the South where “Sacred Harp singings” are an unbroken tradition\, and by people across the country who have come to the tradition in the last couple of decades. Nowadays there are many thriving groups of singers across the world\, particularly in the UK\, Ireland and Europe. \nThe new singers observe the practices of southern Sacred Harp groups. The four parts tenor\, bass\, alto\, and treble—face each other to form a “hollow square.” Each singer has a chance to “lead” by standing in the center of the square\, selecting a song or set of songs\, and beating the tempo with up-and-down strokes of the arm. These singings often go on all day and are followed by a shared dinner – though we won’t be going for that long\, this time at least! \nSacred Harp singers can be of many different faiths or none\, but the practice is considered a deeply spiritual experience for many. The workshop is suitable for singers of all levels\, and the more the merrier\, so please bring a friend! We will be guided by visiting singers Inga and Derek Buckland from Bremen\, who will share with us some of the history and the singing of scales and songs. We will follow with a potluck shared lunch. Please join us for what will no doubt be a lovely gathering at the hall with it’s wonderful acoustics! Koha entry as a donation to the OWRS.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/sacred-harp-singing-workshop/
LOCATION:Ōmiha Memorial Hall\, 2 Glen Brook Rd\, Omiha\, Waiheke Island\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Sessions or Jams,Trad Song
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ORGANIZER;CN="%C5%8Cmiha Folk Club":MAILTO:Rbfcwaiheke@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Anna Fält @ Rocky Bay Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:Nordic folk singer & storyteller Anna Fält performs songs from the Scandinavian and Finno-Urgic traditions as well as her own material in the form of settings of ancient spells\, folk songs\, yoik\, lullabies\, stories from the Finnish forests and the Nordic landscapes. As a solo artist\, Anna works in Sweden and Finland\, the rest of Europe and internationally. She gives courses and workshops\, composes music for various performances\, takes on assignments as presenter for Sweden’s Radio and researches folk music. This concert will also include a unique opportunity to learn the extraordinary techniques of Nordic folk singing\, open to all with a willingness to extend the use of their vocal chords.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/anna-falt-rocky-bay-folk-club/
LOCATION:Ōmiha Memorial Hall\, 2 Glen Brook Rd\, Omiha\, Waiheke Island\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals,Trad Song
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ORGANIZER;CN="%C5%8Cmiha Folk Club":MAILTO:Rbfcwaiheke@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Rennie Pearson @ Rocky Bay Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:Rocky Bay Folk Club is delighted to welcome the amazing Rennie Pearson back to the island this coming January with Tunes\, Songs and Stories from Ireland\, Scotland and Maritime Canada.\n\nGrounded in the Celtic musical traditions\, Rennie takes the listener on a journey through history\, weaving together tunes and songs and the tales that accompany them to create an intricate and varied show. His engaging stage presence and storytelling opens the door for audiences to connect with the music\, which he plays on the wooden flute\, guitar\, Irish tin whistles\, bodhran\, fiddle and voice.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/ronnie-pearson-rocky-bay-folk-club/
LOCATION:Ōmiha Memorial Hall\, 2 Glen Brook Rd\, Omiha\, Waiheke Island\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Celtic Folk,Originals,Trad Song
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ORGANIZER;CN="%C5%8Cmiha Folk Club":MAILTO:Rbfcwaiheke@gmail.com
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