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
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
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
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
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
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