Christchurch Folk Music Club
Kameleon
- Members $15
- Non Members $20
- Students (with ID) $5
Christchurch band Kameleon may struggle a bit with spelling, but they sure know how to make music. The four members of Kameleon began their musical collaboration back in the 90s, as members of jazz/covers band Tuxedo Junction. After TJ reached its natural conclusion in 1998, the band members continued to cross paths over the years, both as friends and musical collaborators. In 2025, someone had the crazy idea of getting the band back together, and a below-the-radar comeback gig for family and friends convinced everyone that the spark was still there.
With a new name, new energy, and some great new material, Kameleon are ready to share their love of music with a patiently waiting world. The band brings together the considerable musical experience and talents of Michelle Jackson (lead vocals, keyboard and flute), Brett Painter (drums and percussion), Paul Thompson (bass guitar), and Rob Allan (guitar and vocals). Folk Club members who have been paying attention may recognise Michelle from Dee Street Band, and Rob from The Remnants and Saltwater Creek. With musical CVs spanning several pages, these four musicians are committed to playing great songs with the highest standards of professionalism and musicality (except when they screw up).
Like the reptile that has kindly allowed them to use its name, Kameleon is a band of many hues, with songs that span several genres including Jazz, Blues, Folk, Pop, and Soul, but probably not Country & Western. Artists you’ll hear covered at a Kameleon gig include Tuck & Patti, Sting, Eli Goulding, Extreme, Sting, Stan Getz, Van Morrison – and did we mention Sting? We can’t promise you’ll love everything you hear, but we can guarantee you won’t be bored. If you’re into good music performed with love and care, Kameleon will send you home with a smile on your face.‘
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.
Celtic Caim – Pauline Vallance (Scotland) and Heather Innes
8 November 2026
Celtic Caim concerts have been described as “hauntingly beautiful harmony singing,” a capella and accompanied by clasarch, flute or bodhrán. An eclectic mix of Celtic songs, songs written by various songwriters, including Pauline & Heather, plus jigs or reels on flute and bodhrán to get your feet tapping!