Christchurch Folk Music Club
Seymour Stocks and Just Janie with band
10 August 2025
- Members $20
- Non Members $25
- Students (with ID) $5
A night of two halves, expect excellent entertainment.
SEYMOUR STOCKS is Porp Seymour and Genevieve Stocks, Acoustic Rock Duo.
Gentle acoustic guitar songs are balanced with edgy rock from Porp’s long history in bands and studio production.
Strong, harmonious voices and a diverse repertoire of songs that can make you laugh, cry or dance, are sure to move audiences.
Seymour Stocks are looking forward to returning to the Folk Club, and bringing their music and soulful energy for your listening pleasure.
A Taste of ‘Cherry’ – Just Janie Celebrates ‘New Single’
Folk-rock musician Just Janie is returning for an intimate, one-night-only performance. This special show marks the release of her latest single ‘Cherry’, offering fans a first listen. Joining Just Janie are Special Guests Finley Passmore and Tim Shaw.
Drawing inspiration from the classic sounds of the late sixties and seventies, Just Janie’s music is a captivating and tender menagerie, weaving folk influences with hints of country and Americana. ‘I laughed, cried and fell in love on the first song’ – David Milligan, The George Foundation.
Just Janie saw success in 2024, with the release of her debut EP ‘Muse and Musician’ reaching over 1 million streams and counting. She embarked on two nationwide tours: The ‘Love Letter to Myself’ Tour & ‘The Sylvia Tour’, with performances at renowned venues including Mussel Inn (Oneka), Space Academy (Ōtautahi), Movespace (Tāmaki Makaurau), Wunderbar (Ōhinehou) Vogelmorn (Pōneke), Grainstore Gallery (Oamaru) and Ophir Hall.
Just Janie & her band have recently finished recording their first studio album ‘Mythology of the Girl’s’, tracked to analog tape at Sublime Studios (Waitaki), with the first single set to release in November and the full album coming in 2026.
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..
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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.
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