Christchurch Folk Music Club

The Daves

17 August September 2025
  • Members $20
  • Non Members $25
  • Students (with ID) $5
The Daves are a colourful duo who share a deep love for the endless fun and adventure of jazz. Dave Stupples and Dave Bruner met in 2022 and quickly discovered a mutual obsession with the genre — and a vision to make it more accessible and enjoyable for all music lovers. After a few jam sessions, they began serenading the Christchurch music scene,and have kept toes tapping and fingers snapping ever since with fresh takes on classic standards and jazzed-up versions of crowd favourites. You may recognise ‘The Dave’s’ as the previous support act for ‘The Blue Sea Above’ in November last year, where the unanimous feedback from those attending was to please have these two back again. Following such advice, we have. They have rebranded themselves from the duo name of ‘Serenade’ to the often suggested name on that November club night, ‘The Daves’. You won’t be disappointed.   Facebook

Doors open 7pm. Performance starts at 7.30pm,

VENUE: Irish Society Hall, 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon The hall is situated up the long driveway, directly next to Domain Park, and there is plenty of well-lit off-street parking..

How do I get tickets to concerts?

In advance: Book your tickets online. Select the concert you wish to attend and click on the link to book your ticket.
On the day: Purchase tickets at the venue from 7:15pm on the day of the concert if not sold out prior.

PLEASE BRING CASH For: Tea, coffee, biscuits and cake available during the break and the club raffle. Bar facilities for cold refreshments throughout the night, Eftpos available for purchases only, no cash-out facility.
Folk Club and Irish Society members please remember to bring your membership card for licensing purposes. Non-members sign in at the bar if making purchases.

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