Christchurch Folk Music Club
Review: The Beggarmen Fundraiser Concert
Reviewed by Tony Hale
The Christchurch Folk Music Club are piecing together the history of the club and the Canterbury Folk Festival. We look forward to uncovering new information about those that have shared the enjoyment of music before us and we welcome contributions, photos, programmes, reviews, articles, clippings etc.
To submit these or to contact the secretary please e-mail secretary@folkmusic.org.nz
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...
Inside the Hair tribe, 1972 – Rosa Shiels
I was a teenager with my head in the clouds and Dylan songs on my brain and guitar when I first heard this chorus on the radio: “Gliddy glub gloopy nibby nabby noopy la la la lo lo/ Sabba sibby sabba nooby aba naba le le lo lo/ Tooby ooby wala nooby aba naba/ Early...
Irish Society Backdrop
The Irish Society Hall's Backdrop Showing an artistic talent few expected, commercial painter Nicky McMullan created this widely admired painted scene on canvas in late 1961 from his imagination. The castle does not exist but the skilful composition evokes mystique....
In Search of Native Song, Traditional Folksong Collecting in New Zealand
In Search of Native Song Traditional Folksong Collecting in New Zealand Article by Phil Garland. Click here to read.
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