George Jackson & Brad Kolodner

February 28, 2024

At the heart of all traditional music lies two important coordinates, the time and place of origin; objective definitions in the ever-evolving aesthetics of folk music. These coordinates are the concepts explored with infinite new possibilities by New Zealand-born, Nashville-based fiddler George Jackson and Baltimore-based American banjoist Brad Kolodner.

The two musicians met years ago in a late-night jam session at the hallowed Appalachian String Band Music Festival in West Virginia and have since formed a musical bond that runs deep, across continents and through a number of recorded projects. From the moment the fiddle bow hits the strings and the fingers grasp the fretboard, George and Brad are locked in, weaving their way through ancient melodies made new again. From trance-inducing moody original tunes to classic barnburners, their show has something for serious or casual folk music fans alike. They play with a mischievous curiosity that keeps listeners on the edge of their seat.

Mishra

February 25, 2024

Mishra are a global folk duo with strong roots in U.K folk, currently on their debut tour of Aotearoa NZ. They weave a tight web of intricate, Indian-influenced original music that defies definition and has brought them awards recognition since their formation in 2017. Kate Griffin on vocals, banjo, and dobro (The Magpies) and Ford Collier on low whistle, calabash/percussion, and guitar (BBC R2 Folk Award nominated The Drystones) are the songwriting partnership behind Mishra, drawing on their unique base of influences that encompasses folk music of the UK and America, Indian classical music, and soul to create a surprisingly accessible sound that audiences instantly connect to.

Sassafras

February 18, 2024

Sassafras is based in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Sassafras is a bluegrass band who pays homage to the Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs era, but also enjoys pushing the edge of progressive Newgrass music as well. Their repertoire includes a range of musical styles including Ole-time, Country, Folk, Western Swing and originals. Members are Wes Tuttle, Randy Gambill, Gray Tuttle & Randy Pasley.

The Soul Salute to Van Morrison

February 11, 2024

The multi time sold out Soul Salute to Van Morrison is back, this time stripped back and live at the Christchurch Folk Club.

Featuring Adam Hattaway singing his favourite Van Morrison songs from Astral Weeks, Veedon Fleece, Into The Music, Moondance, St Dominic’s Preview and more. Backed up by and incredible lineup of Ōtautahi’s finest including;
– Elmore Jones on Guitar
– Michael Kime on Double Bass
– Doug Brush on Percussion
– Marian McCurdy on Flute
– Lorenz Weston-Salzer on Violin