Imagine if Bob Dylan grew up listening to punk rock while learning to play the banjo and you might get a sense of what Bottom Bunk Club is all about.

They are a folk-punk band from Wellington, and come armed with guitar, bass, mandolin, and a banjo. Bottom Bunk Club has no drummer, but that is by design. They squeeze every ounce of percussion from their instruments, and audiences often feel compelled to stomp along to the rhythm anyway. They blend the angst and energy of a sweaty basement rock gig with the feel-good plucking and strumming of an old-time bluegrass hoedown. 

When it comes to songwriting, Bottom Bunk Club are disciples of the old adage "three chords and the truth". While the topics of the songs range from serious to silly (everything from protesting supply-side economics, covertly flirting with co-workers, or tips for more effective shoplifting) every song has a message packed into a tight catchy melody that one can't help but sing along to.

Their musical influences are varied, and astute listeners may pick up on hints of traditional bluegrass, Americana, folk and Celtic music alongside the contemporary bold flavours of garage punk and alt-pop. If you like acoustic music that is exciting, thought-provoking, and just a little bit different, Bottom Bunk Club may be the band for you. 

Wilson hails from Northern Ireland and picked up his love for Irish folk songs and ballads performing around the camp fire while scouting. This led to an appearance at the scouts national Folk Fest 4 concert at the Fairfield Concert Hall in Croydon, London.

After a few appearances with friends on the Southern Irish television, RTE, Wilson moved to NZ in 1978 and has been a member of Mainly Acoustic for many, many years, even doing a lengthy and distinguished stint in the club committee. 

He still comes in occasionally to give us songs and the occasional joke. It's always a pleasure to see and hear him. 

The PJs are an 'a cappella' duo singing harmonious versions of songs from well-known genres, featuring Jenny Kilpatrick and Pamela Gerrish-Nunn

Mike is a local, Upper Hutt, boy best known as a mediocre golfer. Can be seen on occasions in his back garden with a bottle of wine and his guitar, scaring birds, annoying cats and upsetting the neighbours.

He performs in a simple but warm and engaging style.

He enjoys what he does and hopes you do too!