Christchurch Folk Music Club
50th Weekend
Finding our folk at the Christchurch Folk Music Club’s 50th celebrations. Thank you Warren Watson for recording these wonderful memories.
Thank you to Tony Hale for selected captions
Life Members
The three surviving Life members L-R Russell Gillies, Libby Stuart and Mike Long enjoying themselves and being appreciative of the weekend.
Past and Present Presidents
L-R: John Harte (1978), Ian Costello (1981), Mary Chetty (1984), Gill Coe (1986), Julie Adam (1990), Libby Stuart (1991, 2001), Russell Gillies (1994-6, 1998-9, 2002-5, 2008-11), Denny Stanway (1997, 2000), Martin Kraakman ( 2013-7), Steve Stern (2018). 1993 President Neil McLeod present but not in photo.
Gary Elford with Paul Trenwith
Another reason for inviting Paul down from Hamilton is that he was selected by Phil Garland as one of two North Island guests to celebrate the opening of the Bedford Row Folk Centre on 30 August, 1969. He has had a distinguished career as a musican, broadcaster and banjo teacher culminating in the awarding of a QSM for services to Country Music. – Tony Hale
Allan Berke
Arrived in Christchurch in early 1974 from Canada and has remained since. Early repertoire of Gordon Lightfoot songs – Tony Hale
Alpaca Social Club: Craig Denham and Jon Sanders
28 February 2021
The Alpaca Social Club hits the NZ tour trail again this summer with fresh sounds from exotic lands with a taste of Arabic, celtic, funk soul and gypsy jazz cultures.
Youth and Children’s Open Mic – calling all talented singers
7 March 2021
Get up on stage and show the world of our audience you’re a star! All kids are welcome to sign up for an 8 minute shot at fame and fortune – or at least become a Folk Club favourite. Sign up begins at 5:45pm and will be first come, first served.
Open Mic: restart 2021 by performing to an appreciative audience
7 March 2021
We provide an outlet for local acoustic performers – singers, songwriters & poets all welcome. We encourage all levels – novice or expert – to hone performance skills in front of a sympathetic audience.
Madeleine Howard
14 March 2021
Hailing from Hawkes Bay, Singer – Songwriter Madeleine Howard infuses her pop-folk songs with heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies.
BottleLake Junction: Vibrant trio of Dunne, Brownbrooke & Doublet
21 March 2021
Brought together by mutual respect and a love of good country music, Jeremy, Mary and Phil present original songs and tunes, top notch arrangements and tight three-part harmonies.
Down by the River: A night of Neil Young Songs by local wellknowns
28 March 2021
Canterbury Folk Festival 2021
2nd – 5th April 2021
Jonathon Harper: half a century of touring, composing & recording
11 April 2021
With his upcoming solo Road Works concert for us, John will present an equal measure of original guitar instrumentals and poetic songs that reflect ordinary life in New Zealand.
Peninsula Envy: Imogen Coxhead and Sue Galvin
18 April 2021
Peninsula Envy’s repertoire includes quirky pre-loved and original songs telling tales of desire, deception and disgust. They draw on artists ranging from Kath Tait and Jake Thackeray through to Indigo Girls and The Dear Janes.
Honouring John Prine in Paradise an evening of John Prine music
2 May 2021
Featuring the talents of:
Blair Allchurch, Geoff Skinner, Andy Thompson, John Parkinson, Ans Fonteyn, Jeremy Brownbrooke, Liz Nichol and Nigel Malthus