Christchurch Folk Music Club

21 April : Christchurch Musicians Club – a musical variety performance

It is with much pleasure and anticipation that The Folk Club hosts our cousins from The Christchurch Musician’s Club, to put on a musical variety performance showcasing a selection of local talent. Four separate acoustic-based acts will deliver a veritable banquet of tunes across the musical spectrum, from smooth jazz to pop, blues, country, classics, originals and quirky numbers you wouldn’t expect

“The Carpenters”

Janet and Rob Carpenter are an experienced duo playing a smooth jazz-style repertoire from the 1940s to the present day. Expect a nice mix of songs for this performance.

“Magic Duo”

Phil Chapman (guitar) and Craig Gribble (double bass) are the Magic Duo, playing a wide range of tunes mostly from the 50’s and 60’s. These guys are seasoned entertainers, and their musical skills are well-honed. They possess a notable point of musical difference from many other acts due to their unique style and repertoire.

“Epicenta Duo”

Guitarist Roger Hanson and Vocalist Celine Graham are a duo who will perform bluesy soulful songs from Amy Winehouse and other popular artists. They are a part of the local band Epicenta, who are a popular covers band in Canterbury and North Canterbury. Roger has been playing guitar for many years, performing across different genres , in concerts, clubs, hotels and studios. Celine has a dedicated local following and brings her superb international performance- and recording vocal prowess (having had a top 10 original single in Holland) to delight audiences.

“The Meaniez Duo”

Guitarist Brian Clarke and bassist Brent Cain are 2/3rds of  Otautahi Pub Rockers, The Meaniez Band. When not playing with the full band, they are often moonlighting on the busking scene in a stripped-down acoustic format, playing stuff unusual and well off the beaten track. Sometimes they could almost be mistaken for a comedy act masquerading as musicians, but they’re talented, fun and always entertaining. The Meaniez Fan Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/329628195989369

14 April: Ceilidh

“Theo and G” are the next barndance band! Theo on accordion with Gary on guitar and calling. They are known for their nights filled with fun, great music and most of all, exceptional dancing. Bring your dancing shoes and smiles, all that is needed for an evening of merriment and “the best fun to be had with your clothes on”.
A cèilidh is a traditional Scottish or Irish social gathering. In its most basic form, it simply means a social visit. In contemporary usage, it usually involves playing Gaelic folk music and dancing, either at a house party or a larger concert at a social hall or other community gathering place.

7 April: Rachel Dawick presents: ‘London Labour and the London Poor’

Rachel Dawick is a New Zealand folk artist whose previous album, ‘The Boundary Riders’, was finalist for the NZ Tui Award Folk Album 2015.
She returns after living in London for the last four years with her new folk album and book ‘London Labour and the London Poor’, based on Henry Mayhew’s work from the mid 1850’s when he took to the streets to interview east Londoners, releasing these interviews as part of a series of articles in the Chronicle Paper and later as a three volume book.