Christchurch Folk Music Club
ABOUT
Welcome to the Christchurch Folk Music Club
CONCERTS ON SUNDAY EVENINGS:
Door open at 7.00pm. Performance starts 7.30pm
VENUE: Irish Society Hall
29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon
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The hall is situated up the long driveway, directly next to Domain Park, and there is plenty of well-lit off-street parking.
DOOR SALES ONLY:
Please note: there is no Eftpos available on site.
Folk music is ‘music which covers multiple genre music styles’. We vary the weekly concerts, giving variety for all age groups and music preferences.
The Folk club is an inclusive club made up of members, visitors & performers with a common appreciation and love of performing arts & music. Audiences are often prompted to participate throughout the concerts when appropriate. There is always the opportunity after concerts to interact with performers, discuss instrumental techniques and a great social way to get to know members and performers alike.
The Club supports local musicians and groups, as well as facilitating many International Performing Artists throughout the year, many of whom are launching CDs or are renowned internationally for their particular chosen musical genre and expertise. We also facilitate occasional ‘open mic’ nights, allowing artists (both amateur and professional) to perform at the club while being supported by a professional Sound Technician & sound equipment. This is a wonderful experience for amateur musicians to gain microphone experience, and an excellent opportunity to share their music with an appreciative audience.
Concerts consist of two 50 min performances, split by a 20-minute break. There is a small bar open for refreshments, Tea, Coffee & Cakes are available at halftime. Toilets on site.
We have reduced rates for music students with ID cards.
Club membership is a minimal fee, and entitles members to a $5.00 reduced weekly door charge, a copy of the ‘Hear-Ye’ newsletter, which is circulated regularly. The Hear -Ye, informs you of the up-coming weekly concerts, the performers’ music styles and backgrounds, entry fees, club activities, email reminders, and provides discount vouchers from Music Works.
The club is well established and has been running in Christchurch for 50 years by a committee of volunteer members. Please speak to a committee member if you have any questions/concerns, if you think you might be interested in joining or becoming more involved in the club activities.
Please like our Facebook Page for reminders of up-coming concerts & musical events.
Also: like the ‘Kiwifolk’ facebook page for regular updates of nationwide folk club concerts and musical events.
Come join in , feel welcome, meet new people with similar interests and most of all…enjoy the music.
Ma Bell and Guests
28 October 2018
An evening of acoustic bliss not to be missed with celtic soul /folk blues artist Izzy Miller Bell accompanied by Harry Harrison, Justine S and guests
Laura Collins and the Back Porch Blues Band – lovin’ the blues
11 November 2018
A night out with Laura Collins and the Back Porch Blues Band is a joyful celebration of why we would ‘keep the music live’.
Nigel Parry
16 November 2018 (please note this is a Friday night concert)
Nigel Parry’s unique mix of contemporary, traditional and early music relies heavily on his vocal arrangements. Hailing from the UK, he was originally a rock singer and turned to folk music through friends, historical events and real ale.
Charlotte Yates and Show Pony
18 November 2018
Top singer-songwriter and recording artist Charlotte Yates teams up with dynamite multi-instrumentalist Show Pony (trumpet/violin/vocals) to showcase songs hot off the press from Charlotte’s latest album release,
50 Year Celebration Weekend
23 – 25 November 2018
A weekend that will include opportunities to reminisce, displays, concerts, open mic, dinner and ceilidh dance
The Chaps
25 November 2018
In a musical style variously described and as hornless jazz, banjoless bluegrass and drumless rock, they have entertained with their brand of quirky humour and vocal and instrumental prowess
The Alpaca Social Club
2nd December 2018
Members $15
Non-members $20
$5 with ID
Mark Laurent and Brenda Liddiard – Acoustic music with passion
9 December 2018
Mark and Brenda are well known on the acoustic music scene. Mark has a penchant for acoustic rock, blues and reggae, complimented by Brenda’s beautiful voice with which she knows how to engage an audience.
Turn That Down, Songs that were Banned or Censored- EOY Barbecue
16 December 2018
Local entertainers to pay tribute to some of the greatest songs that have been censored. For example as the Gulf War began, the BBC deemed several songs inappropriate ‘Imagine’ and ‘Six months in a Leaky Boat” were two of these. This is our final concert for 2018, alongside the annual BBQ.
Fiona Pears, Bob Heinz and Keith Petch bringing Gypsy Jazz vibes
10 February 2018
Fiona Pears has performed and recorded internationally over the past fifteen years.