Rod MacKinnon is a singer/songwriter with a varied original repertoire. His roots are in folk music, which he has developed eclectically over the years, reflecting on life, frequently with quirky observations. His music covers a range of genres from folksy blues to jazzy ballads.
A national treasure; Paul Ubana Jones is so much more than one man with a guitar. He is a conjuror of unique and original songs, rooted in primal Blues and Soul. Winner of three New Zealand Music awards Paul Ubana Jones, born in London to a Yorkshire mother and a Nigerian father, Paul was playing ... Read more
Music at Midday: John Olding & Steve Gerrish in the galleries of The Arts House Trust at Pah Homestead
Maybe you’ve never heard of the Taranaki Highwayman, the ghost of the Vulcan Hotel and the man who conquered the Niagara Falls in barrel, only to slip to an untimely death on an orange peel in Onehunga… Perhaps you’ve always assumed that the most compelling stories from the past come from somewhere else. Spoiler alert ... Read more
Flamenco NZ Presents: Fiesta de la Primavera A Celebration of Spring, New Beginnings, and the Joy of Life Flamenco NZ invites you to welcome the season of Spring with Fiesta de la Primavera — a vibrant, soul-stirring celebration of Spanish culture and artistry. Join us for an unforgettable evening of live Flamenco dance, guitar, song, violin, percussion, ... Read more
Rod MacKinnon is a singer/songwriter with a varied original repertoire. His roots are in folk music, which he has developed eclectically over the years, reflecting on life, frequently with quirky observations. His music covers a range of genres from folksy blues to jazzy ballads.
Celtic Ferret are delighted to be return to Music at Midday and playing more of their favourite songs and tunes. The sounds of guitar, mandolin, whistles, smallpipes, bodhran, harmonica and flutes will drift from the magnificent drawing room to echo through the beautiful art-filled rooms of the Pah Homestead. Steeped in the folk tradition, their ... Read more
It’s gonna be a good time, you’ll hear a mix of Acoustic Americana, Folk/Rock, Country Blues, Ballads, Retreads and Originals. Al recently completed an 8 track Album, all Originals with a Kiwi Rock flavour with a hint of alt-Country. John Olding - Vocal, Acoustic Guitar and the sweet tones of the Weissenborn Slide Guitar. Al ... Read more
For three decades Mark Laurent and Brenda Liddiard have been performing together - ‘indie’ musicians who fly just below the commercial radar, playing grass-roots, mostly un-plugged music throughout New Zealand, Australia and the UK. Mark plays the blues like his life depends on it! His guitar is just about as expressive as his vocals and ... Read more
Basant Madhur Ensemble consists of Basant Madhur & Akhil Madhur-Tabla, Sargam Madhur-Sitar, These musicians have all been trained in the traditional form of Indian Classical music and have been playing and performing both individually and together for many years. Together they present a unique musical experience for audiences. Individually and collectively the artists have received ... Read more
Nigel Gavin has been a guitarist and composer for over three decades and has taught both for two decades. He was a founder of Gitbox Rebellion, NZ's own Guitar Orchestra. For Nigel’s Music at Midday he will be joined by special guests to perform ‘4 Strings Sing.’ - a uke-centric music ensemble born out of ... Read more
Experience the magic of Joni Mitchell’s timeless music brought to life by the captivating talents of singer-songwriter and guitarist Jan Elliott. With her distinctive voice and heartfelt performances, Jan delivers an enthralling concert that pays homage to one of the most influential songwriters of the 20th century. From iconic hits like Coyote and Circle Game, Jan’s repertoire showcases ... Read more