by Emily Kraakman | Aug 31, 2020 | Reviews
Christchurch Folk Music Club Elizabeth Braggins and Olivia Wilson: a winning familial duo The familial connection between Elizabeth Braggins and her daughter Olivia Wilson shone on stage, both their love of each other and the beautiful sounds they were creating were...
by Emily Kraakman | Jul 6, 2020 | Reviews
Christchurch Folk Music Club Open Mic No. 1 2020, Our First Face-to-Face Open Mic Event More Reviews Open Mic No. 1 2020, Our First Face-to-Face Open Mic Event More Reviews read more Online Mini Concert -17/05/2020 This night offered another opportunity to reconnect...
by Emily Kraakman | Jul 6, 2020 | Reviews
Christchurch Folk Music Club Online Mini Concert -17/05/2020 This night offered another opportunity to reconnect with friends, family and fellow folkies. We were treated to three heartwarming acts that brought light to our autumnal night. Locals Rosie Laing and Martin...
by Emily Kraakman | Jul 6, 2020 | Reviews
Christchurch Folk Music Club Online Mini Concert – 19/04/2020 The inaugural online mini concert. As a way to continue to enjoy live music on Sunday night we will alternate with an online mini-concert 7-8.30pm and an online open mic 4-6pm. We were delighted to...
by Emily Kraakman | Jul 6, 2020 | history
Christchurch Folk Music Club March 2020 – Folk Club Goes Online 21 March 2020 – New Zealand went into Level 4 Lockdown – People were instructed to stay at home in their bubble and leave their residence only for essential travel. This meant the Club...
by Emily Kraakman | Dec 20, 2019 | history
Christchurch Folk Music Club Recipients of Christchurch Civic Awards 2019 – Judi Smitheram Article care of: Christchurch City Council “Folk music is the voice of the community, the voice that traditionally comforts the disturbed and disturbs the...
by Emily Kraakman | Sep 25, 2019 | Reviews
Christchurch Folk Music Club Molly’s Remedy -25 August 2019 25th August 2019 A night filled with vibrant and soulful music, that was awarded a standing ovation from an extremely appreciate audience. Jamie Millar, shone as the opening act. Inspiration for Jamie...
by Emily Kraakman | Jul 30, 2019 | Reviews
Christchurch Folk Music Club Hobnail 25th Anniversary “Boots and All” Tour 14th July 2019 In 2019 Hobnail celebrate 25 years of touring far, wide, and tirelessly throughout New Zealand. To mark the occasion they are embarking on a national tour and...
by Emily Kraakman | Jul 14, 2019 | Reviews
Christchurch Folk Music Club Love Notes, Women in Harmony More Reviews Beyondsemble – Back of Beyond Tour 04/03/2018 Back of Beyond generously gave a funky, folk, good fusion feel when they played at the Folk Club on Sunday 4th March 2018. With Craig Denham on...
by Emily Kraakman | Feb 10, 2019 | history
Christchurch Folk Music Club Liz Nichol: A Tale of Longevity By Tony Hale Liz Nichol is known to folk music audiences in recent times mainly from her collaborations with other musicians. But in the early days of the Folk Club she was a frequently booked solo artist at...
