Christchurch Folk Music Club
Hobnail 25th Anniversary “Boots and All” Tour
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Fingerpicking Delights V
Fingerpicking Delights V 8 November 2020 By Russell Dann The fifth edition in this concert series was a cracking good concert with great artists delivering superb music in a well-balanced programme. It was compered with engaging geniality by Izzy Miller Bell with...
Adam McGrath and Esther Swift Friday 21st February 2020
Adam McGrath and Esther Swift a night of contrast and exceptional musicianship. Esther from the Northern hemisphere brought grace, exquisite techniques that highlight her talented compositions juxtaposing against the raw energy of the Southern hemisphere boy, who...
Jackie Bristow: Nashville based singer songwriter on NZ tour – 1 March 2020
Jackie Bristow gave a concert from her heart that optimised her extensive experience on stage to deliver a show of impeccable musicianship. A natural connection with the audience shone as Jackie wove stories with both her words and songs. Truly a night where...
Ceilidh: the dancers pulled on their dancing shoes and enjoyed – 27 September 2020
Sunday 27th September 2020 The dancing shoes were on, and the Ceilidh caller Gary Elford ably with humour and panache led the dancers to step through lively tunes performed by the Ceilidh band comprised of the well practiced session musicians Russell Gillies, Sophia...
The Grainstore Sessions Tour,The Mitchel Family
Saturday 10th October 2020 Jenny Mitchell was on the road for the first time with a new show featuring her sisters, Nicola and Maegan, and Dad - Ron Mitchell. Jenny, Nicola, Maegan and Ron Mitchell concluded the first part of their South Island tour at the...
Good Habits – 15 March 2020
There are times when with quiet dignity the unknown artists take the stage and hold my presence in the palm of their hand. Bonnie and Pete achieved this with compassionate decorum and a gentle understanding that what they were gifting us as an audience was truly...
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 beacons of enjoyment. There was a mixture of solos and duets, audience participation songs...
Open Mic No. 1 2020, Our First Face-to-Face Open Mic Event
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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 Kraakman, shared both poetry and musical tributes. Rosie's...
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 begin this series with three stunningly fabulous acts: SteffanyBeck,...
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 was fostered from his childhood, from close family: including his...
Love Notes, Women in Harmony
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Jed Rowe, with Monique Aiken, 30 Sept 2018
The night opened with the returned to her home city after seven years proving her guitar and singing skills in the Wellington folk scene, was Monique Aiken Monique presented confidently bringing us her own songs eloquently crafted delivered with vocal...
Review: The Beggarmen Fundraiser Concert
Reviewed by Tony Hale There is an octopus that has the ability to turn itself inside out; reviewing your own concert is a bit the same but I was asked a week later if there was a review and as not, here goes... Read More >> The Christchurch Folk...
Best Enemies – 7 July 2019
Fellowship fostered by music has been to the fore over the past months at the Folk Cub as the club celebrated 50 years of live acoustic music in November 2018. Seeing the friendships and collaborations over that weekend was truly awe inspiring, a testimony to the...
Review of September Club Concert – the Christchurch Folk Music Club Visit
by Alison Pickford Tonight, we had a full house for the visit from the Christchurch Folk Music Club. Judi Smitheram, Secretary of the Christchurch club an MC for the evening, was introduced by Anna …and here, let’s acknowledge Ian Paterson, sound desk wizard who has...
Waimate Folk Festival, 31 May – 3 June 2019
Waimate Folk Festival at Gunns Bush, Waimate District, Canterbury from Friday 31st May to Monday 3rd June Where musicians both experienced and new from Christchurch, Dunedin, and everywhere in between and further afield. Came together for a weekend of music, dance and...
The Long and Short of it: Danny Tawhiti and Iain Mitchell
21st July 2019 We welcoming back Mitch (Iain Mitchell) to the Christchurch Folk Club, he has treaded our boards before, as well as being a hard working President and committee member of the club. Mitch has been singing British Celtic music semi-professionally since he...
The Muddy Mama Blues Band 26 August 2018
What a night we shared at the Folk Club on Sunday! From the moment the first few bars hit the air the audience was captivated by The Muddy Mama Blues Band. Lead singer Judi Smitheram showed great form, revelling in the mighty musicianship of her five-piece...
The Ceilidh Dance 16 Sept 2018
A cèilidh is a traditional Scottish or Irish social gathering, where dance and music is the binding factor. The dancers were certainly bound in joy for the dance and the Monday Night Session Band brought music that was dance-able and enjoyable. The delight...