The Mollymawks are an acoustic guitar/vocals/fiddle/harmonica 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 Al Baxter on vocals and guitar, and Emily Allen on fiddle. Al writes and performs in both the Mollymawks and the band Hoop ... Read more
The Asher family – John and Monica with children Raynor, Innes and Gavin – were founding members of the Titirangi Folk Music Club. Raynor, Innes and Gavin will perform with Innes and Nigel’s son Harry Champion and other whānau. Harry is half of a duo with Hanna Wiskari who play tunes mainly from Scandinavia.Raynor guested ... Read more
Kevin Mayes & Rosie Whinray 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. Both now live nearer the head of the fish, in Shannon (Kev) & Wellington (Rosie). Strong solo singers in their own right, they also ... Read more
Jenny Kilpatrick, vocals/ bass/whistle and Tony Ricketts, vocals/guitar/songwriter are PORTABLE PANIC the PLUS is Jude Douglas, violin/vocals. Jenny and Tony have been playing music together off and on for decades, stealing the name Portable Panic from their company. Teenage Jenny was introduced to the Wellington folk scene by her big brother, and was known for singing ... Read more
Get your dancing shoes on for a wild dance as part of celebrating Titirangi Folk Music Club's 60th year! Caller: Noel Armstrong Band: Ian Bartlett, Jean Reid, Linda Whitcombe Dancers: YOU! $15 at the door, all comers, no member discount tonight
Jean is well-known throughout Aotearoa's folk scene, where she has been singing and playing for more than 50 years. She will include in her set some tracks from her ANZFA award-winning album And Aye She Sings, released in 2025. The second half of the evening, Railway Pie!RAILWAY PIE AT Titirangi Folk Music Club Coming to ... Read more
Come and celebrate Mother's Day with the homespun harmonies of Jean and Andrea Reid! Andrea was performing with her mum from a very early age, and although she lives in Wellington these days, they sing and play together whenever they get the chance. Titirangi Folk Music Club was always supportive and encouraging to Andrea, who ... Read more
Music Quiz BYO nibbles and vessels for the drinks you bring. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided as usual Teams of 6 – $15/person (no eftpos) – Spot prizes - Spaces are limited (Composite Teams can be formed on the night) To save a spot register with Jude secretary@titirangilivemusic.co.nz
Inspired by the music of Joni Mitchell from her early teens, Jan learnt her first alternate tunings on the guitar and honed her vocals singing along to her first LP purchase called, 'The World of Joni Mitchell'. Over the years the originality and brilliance of Joni's music continued to inspire a lifetime of performing to ... Read more
The Skiffy Rivets are worth turning out for, thanks to their fun approach with a repertoire that stretches from the funny to the thoughtful — all delivered with tasty harmonies. Holly Carrington and Pete Parnham share most of the lead vocals with Pete switching guitars to suit the genre. Meanwhile Sue Tearne adds another whole ... Read more
From lively rag-time blues and comical ditties to compelling epic tales and ballads, this rare pairing take you on a rousing musical adventure with their gritty historical songs of spirited characters, events and legends. Wielding guitars, bouzouki, banjo & double bass, Sadie & Jay return to Titirangi Folk Club to perform their highly original music ... Read more
Michael Young became obsessed with the guitar at the age of 18, inspired by the likes of James Taylor, Neil Young, Led Zeppelin, Joe Walsh, Chet Atkins and the Beatles. A few years later he latched on to the progressive fusion music of The Tony Rice Unit, David Grisman Quartet, Tony Trishka with Skyline, and ... Read more