Christchurch Folk Music Club

Slaughtered Like Foxes
17 May 2026
- Members $20
- Non Members $25
- Students (with ID) $5
Erin Morton & Terry Ebeling – A DUO
Terry and Erin are both established Dunedin musicians reflecting our hearts, town and people.
They are friendly and engage with their audiences. They will draw a mature crowd who are into Dunedin’s Delgirl and Whirling Eddys, as well as being into acoustic NZ roots music, folk and Americana Blues/roots/rock.
Over years of playing together in a variety of contexts, they are excited about this duo, which will showcase a blend of original material as well as covers that they feel and love, rich in harmonies, hilarity, and humanity.
Erin Morton is a Dunedin singer-songwriter. She has performed solo and is also a member of Delgirl. Erin has played a variety of instruments in different bands/genres over many years. Erin’s engaging, enigmatic guitar style, songwriting skills, and ability to blend harmonies and work collaboratively with other band members have shone in her work with two different bands, receiving Tui nominations, including taking out the 2008 Tui Folk award for Delgirl’s debut album ‘2, Maybe 3 Days Ride’.
Terry Ebeling is a singer-songwriter and performer, playing guitar, banjo, and harmonica in solo shows and in a variety of bands. In addition to his popular solo performances, he is a long-standing member of Dunedin’s band The Whirling Eddys, an occasional member of the Oxocubans and a lifetime member of the Ebeling Brothers. Terry’s style of blues/roots/rock has proved popular with audiences around the world for over twenty years. He has played with many musicians, including harmonica collaborations with Willie Nelson, Jimmy LaFave, and Lyle Lovett, and has provided support for Nanci Griffith, Little River Band, and an impressive list of others.
Links:
YouTube
Good to Go
Here (features Terry on lead guitar). (Whareakeake)
My house is like a sailboat (features Terry on harp) (Hillingdon St)
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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