by Emily Kraakman | Aug 5, 2021 | Reviews
Christchurch Folk Music Club Hillbilly Hoedown – Barndance/Ceilidh 11th July 2021 Brought to you by Gary Elford, supported by the Port Hillbillies and Andrew Redepenning. The music was cheerful and lively, jeans and plaid adorned the room, Appalachian and...
by Emily Kraakman | Aug 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Christchurch Folk Music Club Across the Great Divide 10 October 2021$15 Members$20 Non-members$5 Students with ID World music in a true folk roots fusion! Acoustic Americana meets Celtic Spirit! Here come Across the Great Divide, featuring traditional,...
by Emily Kraakman | Nov 30, 2020 | Reviews
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...
by Emily Kraakman | Nov 17, 2020 | Reviews
Christchurch Folk Music Club 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...
by Emily Kraakman | Nov 17, 2020 | Reviews
Christchurch Folk Music Club 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...
by Emily Kraakman | Nov 17, 2020 | Reviews
Christchurch Folk Music Club 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...
by Emily Kraakman | Nov 17, 2020 | Reviews
Christchurch Folk Music Club 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,...
by Emily Kraakman | Nov 17, 2020 | Reviews
Christchurch Folk Music Club 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...
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 Colin Henderson and Jeff Bell 09.09.2018 Colin and Jeff brought their favourites to become our favourites. Jeff and Colin both respected musicians in their own rights...
