Christchurch Folk Music Club
Remembering Past President Ian Costello 9th June 2024
Close to our heart as regular performer and attendee at club concert’s, his contribution on the committee of the folk Club, as well as time served as Club President. Ian was recognised as a hardworking and dedicated musician, that brought much happiness and toe tapping to many many people. Ian fostered and immensely contributed to the renaissance of Irish Music in New Zealand, we have a lot to thank and remember Ian for with fond memories.
Some moments to recollect Ian‘s amazing contribution can be found here:
https://theblackvelvetband.com/
https://folkmusic.org.nz/50th-weekend/
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/press/1988/08/16/21
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAfgikHO4fY
Davey Backyard, past Black Velvet band member, has compiled a video honouring Ian Costello
https://www.facebook.com/davey.backyardmusic/videos/1443009203007170/
Gone but not Forgotten A Slideshow by Chris Priestley
A slideshow for the Unsung Heroes concert at the Auckland Folk Festival remembering folk legends and friends who are no longer with us. You are sure to recognise at least one person on this video compilation
Kim Bonnington Tour Poster
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The String Contingent – Tour Poster
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Paul Marks
Read more below: ARCA Desk Tape Series - Paul Marks - Support Act - Support Act The Historic Record Recording ‘Paul Marks Live At Christchurch Folk Club' Released In ARCA Series - Noise11.com Paul Marks - LIVE at the Christchurch Folk Club 1968 (ffm.to)
In Search of Native Song: Traditional Folksong Collecting in New Zealand
During the last few years I've undertaken research into traditional folk music in New Zealand. In light of recent correspondence posted at Musical Traditions I thought it would be worth sharing what I've discovered about the history of collecting in this country. ...