Music at Midday: Penni Feather & WilkieMac Penni Feather and WilkieMac have been touring as a double bill. They combine for a Music at Midday set of folk, Celtic, their orginals and more - all burnished with harmonies and some truly varied instrumentation. Penni Feather — From trad folk and acoustic blues, to her originals ... Read more
Music at Midday: Alan Stacey Alan Stacey’s repertoire is drawn from 6 decades of playing in England, Ireland, the Pacific Islands , and New Zealand. His music is influenced by such diverse musicians as The Dubliners, Fairport Convention, Mississippi John Hurt, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and more. Alan came to New Zealand from his native ... Read more
Paul Bosauder is a flamenco guitarist and a composer of Lebanese/New Zealand origin. His playing is expressive, elegant and true to the heart of flamenco music Paul has performed in Spain, Belguim, Switzerland, Greece, France, Lebanon, UK, USA and New Zealand. He performs regularly with flamenco dance companies, recitals of flamenco cante (accompanying flamenco singing) and as a concert guitarist and a ... Read more
Blending blues, rock, folk, and jazz, Paul Ubana Jones has crafted a distinctive contemporary sound that has captivated audiences around the world. His soulful performances and exceptional musicianship have made him one of New Zealand's most respected singer-songwriters. Born in England and of Swiss heritage, Paul Ubana Jones picked up the guitar at just 11 ... Read more
Music at Midday:The Mollymawks The Mollymawks are an acoustic guitar/vocals/violin duo from Aotearoa playing original songs and tunes with a Celtic flavour. Their music has been played on National Radio, bFM and EastFM. The duo comprises of Al Baxter on vocals and guitar, and Emily Allen on fiddle. Al writes and performs in both the ... Read more
Music at Midday: Mark Laurent & Brenda Liddiard Mark and Brenda present an eclectic mix of material that can be ‘pin drop’ delicate, or sound like a full band! They sometimes pepper their sets with short bursts of poetry and stories of a road well travelled. Mark Laurent plays the blues like his life depends on ... Read more
Global strings - where Sitar meets Violin A spellbinding musical journey that celebrates the harmony between Indian classical and Western traditions. Join us for an unforgettable evening where strings and beats bridge cultures - featuring masterful performances on violin & sitar accompanied by the rhythmic grace of Tablas. This unique collaboration brings together exceptional artists: ... Read more
Sarah Marlowe Spence is a singer songwriter with a varied repertoire. With a folk-classical voice, her music is at times a deep reflection on life and experience yet can include humorous narratives on failed relationships. Sarah has classical voice training and after a music paper at university, she started playing guitar and writing songs. Sarah ... Read more
American Frank Diaz and Kiwi Deb Young joined their musical passion as Shootin’ in the Dark in 2022. Diaz, a vocalist and guitarist, works on the song arrangements and Young, a vocalist, works on the vocal/harmony arrangements and light percussion. Together they began to curate and perform a unique list of songs that fell into the ... Read more
Join us for an free intimate acoustic concert with the enchanting duo of Helen Douglas and Janet Thomson. Helen brings a beautiful mix of whistles and the Northumbrian pipes, while Janet weaves in rich guitar lines and heartfelt vocals. Their set is a joyful blend of songs and lively instrumental tunes, travelling across the musical ... Read more
Tom Cunliffe brings Spit Out Your Gum to life in an intimate live performance at Pah Homestead. His fourth and most personal album to date, the record will unfold as a vivid, offbeat collection of songs rich with imagery, warmth, and humanity. Drawing on Cunliffe’s years of storytelling and finely honed craft, the evening will trace moments ... Read more
Mark and Brenda present an eclectic mix of material that can be ‘pin drop’ delicate, or sound like a full band! They sometimes pepper their sets with short bursts of poetry and stories of a road well travelled. Mark Laurent plays the blues like his life depends on it. His guitar is just about as expressive ... Read more