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Notice of Annual General Meeting

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Monday, 15 July 2019, 7:30 Upper Hutt Cossie Club, Logan St, Upper Hutt If you are a financial member

June 11th 2019: Carol Bean & Jack McKenzie: Songs from the Ash Grove

12/06/201916/06/2019 admin The PJs, Tim & Tevita

Carol Bean (Kelburn Viaduct Jug Band) and Jack McKenzie (DownUnderDogs) have teamed up to present songs they’ve honed over the

Past Events

May 14th. 2019: The Timeliners

15/05/201918/06/2019 admin Annette Esquenet, Bruce Carey, Rani

The TimeLiners consists of long-time cohorts Neil Worboys, Maurice Priestly, & Steve Carlyle. All three are songwriters and multi-instrumentalists, and

Past Events

April 9th, 2019 The Salty Hearts / Shenanigans

23/04/201918/06/2019 admin Shenanigans, The Salty Hearts

This month, we are having a first: a double header evening. We are presenting two artists that we feel were

International Acts Past Events

March 12th 2019: Simon Kempston (UK)

18/03/201918/06/2019 admin Andrew Lockwood, Jude Madill, The Fergusson Drive

Our next guest is Simon Kempston, ‘one of Scotland’s best songwriters’ (The Sunday Herald) and leading fingerstyle guitarists. Simon’s original,

Local Artists Past Events

Feb 12th 2019: Paddy Burgin’s Wooden Box Band

12/02/201914/02/2019 admin Bill Wallace, Chris Brown and George Barris, Harry Rowland, Kevin Meehan

Our next guest headliner is Paddy Burgin and the Wooden Box Band. They describe themselves as an unrelated family of

Happening Elsewhere Local Artists

City Of Song Annual Music Festival : Sun Feb 10th

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The day features some blues and jazz. It will be a laid back easy listening day (but of course you

2018 Shows Local Artists Past Events

Dec 11th 2018: Open Mic Night

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“Come All Ye” concert. Get in touch or just drop in and come play a couple of songs. PA provided,

2018 Shows Local Artists Past Events

SAGE Plus, Nov. 13th

19/11/201808/03/2019 admin Kaboodle, Kevin Meehan, Ron & Holly, The Sutherlands

Sue Rose [vocals], Murray Kilpatrick [vocals, guitar], and Susan Ellis [violoncello, violin]. Sue’s soprano voice, and Murray’s baritone voice are

2018 Shows Local Artists Past Events

Dave Murphy and Janet Muggeridge

09/10/201802/02/2019 admin Chris Kirkland, Don MacKay, Joyanne Stevens, Philippa Boy, Simple Gifts, Sue Rose, Wilson Murdoch

Dave Murphy (Red Dog Saloon Band) and Janet Muggeridge (Gumboot Tango), two well-loved kiwi musicians have joined together to form

Bob Cooper-Grundy, Neil Billington and Kate Marshall

2018 Shows Local Artists Past Events

Bob Cooper-Grundy, Kate Marshall, Neil Billington

21/09/201802/02/2019 admin Barry Carter, Cindy Muggeridge, Neil Billington, Sarah Dee, Sue Harkness

September 11 will be a night to remember when Mainly Acoustic presents a night of virtuosity. Bob Cooper-Grundy, Neil Billington

2018 Shows Local Artists Past Events

Wayne Mason

14/08/201802/02/2019 admin Ain't Superstitious, Cold Start, The PJs

Through falling leaves – I pick my way slowly. Talking aloud – eases my my mind Sunlight filters through –

2018 Shows Local Artists Past Events

July – Come All Ye Concert

04/08/201802/02/2019 admin Barry Carter, Geoff Brown, Kevin Meehan, the timeliners, Vince Cabrera

We recently ran a survey to get feedback on how we run the club. Thanks to those of you who

2018 Shows Local Artists Past Events

East Side Jive

20/06/201802/02/2019 admin Alan Downes, Sue Harkness, Tim & Tevita

East Side Jive play swing, jazz, soul, blues, jive, and pop, with songs ranging from Peggy Lee to Led Zeppelin, Nat

2018 Shows Past Events

Hobnail

09/05/201802/02/2019 admin Barry Carter, Bob Stone, Carol Bean, Liz Merton, Tim Barrie, Vince Cabrera

Hobnail began its musical odyssey in 1995 as Hobnail Boots. They were a party band and played a mix of

2018 Shows International Acts Past Events

Mark & Cindy Lemaire

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Mark Lemaire is known for his unique guitar style: he incorporates masterful fingerpicking, slap-and-tap harmonics, hand percussion, and a delicate

2018 Shows Past Events

Ktoo

14/03/201802/02/2019 admin Harry Rowland, Kevin Meehan, The Faustians, Wilson Murdoch

“Ktoo” are Kevin McLoughlin (vocals, guitars, bass, ukulele), and Kevin Ikin (vocals, tenor banjo, mandolin, guitar, bouzouki, harmonicas, drums, percussion) – two folk veterans

2018 Shows Local Artists Past Events

Wonderful Wahine

17/02/201802/02/2019 admin Anje Glindemann, Cindy Muggeridge, Kate Marshall, Marian Carter

Wonderful Wahine is comprised of four wonderful women from three wonderful groups, all of whom have performed at Mainly Acoustic

2017 Shows Past Events

Frank Burkitt and Kara Filbey

14/11/201704/08/2018 admin Dash, East Side Jive, John Sutherland, Vince Tipuna

Great songs – great harmonies – great stories. Scottish born FRANK BURKITT (vocals, guitar) and his long-time partner KARA FILBEY

2017 Shows International Acts Past Events

Kieran Halpin

10/10/201704/08/2018 admin Wilson Murdoch

Tuesday 10th October 2017, 7:30pm Singer-songwriter KIERAN HALPIN is an Irish troubadour whose soaring vocals and consummate guitar playing, tell

Clubs Happening Elsewhere

Upper Hutt Country Music Club

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Where: Masonic Lodge, 29 Islington Street, Trentham, UpperHutt, Wellington 5018 Map Link When: Sunday 22nd January 2017 and then fortnightly Sunday. Time: 6.30- 9.00 pm

Happening Elsewhere Singing

Trad Singing Session

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UPSTAIRS AT THE SPRIG AND FERN 342 Tinakori Road, (Upstairs Room) Thorndon 2nd Monday of each month from 6:30pm. A

Happening Elsewhere Open Mikes

Newtown Acoustic Sound

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A group of local musicians write: We are passionate about music, especially the singer songwriter acoustic type of sound. So

Happening Elsewhere House Concerts Singing

Pukerua Bay Folk Club

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Held on the first Thursday of the month at the home of Murray & Julie Kilpatrick, 9 Donlin Road, Pukerua

Happening Elsewhere Regular Concerts

Late Night Sound Bite

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Late Nite Sound Bite is a once a month late night opening on the last Thursday of the month with

Happening Elsewhere Regular Concerts

Acoustic Routes Monthly Concert

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Admittance $10 members, $15 non-members Acoustic Routes is a club based in Wellington for people who enjoy performing and listening

Happening Elsewhere Open Mikes

Acoustic Routes Open Mike

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Held on the 2nd Sunday of each month at “The Office” bar in Newtown’s Riddiford Street. 5:30-8 pm The AR

Happening Elsewhere Radio Shows

Town and Country, Aotearoa

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“Town & Country Aotearoa” has been hosted for 25 years by Eddie O’Strange Live on air from 9 – 11pm

Happening Elsewhere Radio Shows

Capital Irish

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Capital Irish runs every Sunday noon to 12.30pm. Tune in to Wellington Access Radio – 106.1 or listen online. Capital

Clubs Happening Elsewhere Regular Concerts

Wellington Bluegrass Society

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Where: 54 Richmond Street, Petone When: 3rd Friday of month, 8.00 pm The Wellington Bluegrass Society has been in existence since 1990.

Clubs Happening Elsewhere

Levin Folk Music Club

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The Levin Folk Music Club says “our venue is a local hall with easy access and ample parking. We decorate

Clubs Happening Elsewhere

Ceol Alba Scottish Music Club

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CEOL ALBA is dedicated to the playing of Scottish music. The group usually meets each month on the fourth Friday,

Clubs Happening Elsewhere Singing

Hutt Valley Community Choir

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The Hutt Valley Community Choir is an inclusive, non-auditioned, all-comers choir. You don’t need to be able to read music

Local Artists

Nigel Parry: a leading folk voice from Wellington

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Nigel Parry is rapidly becoming an established player around Wellington, bringing his strong, mellow voice and sympathetic guitar sounds to

Local Artists

Wilson Murdoch. Singer guitarist.

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Wilson hails from Northern Ireland and picked up his love for Irish folk songs and ballads performing around the camp

2017 Shows Past Events

Blues: Three Ways

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Dave Murphy & Carol Bean w/ special guest Terry Casey “The blues is a music made by people who

2017 Shows International Acts Past Events

The Downunder Dogs

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“….. great harmonies and instrumentation, I highly recommend this group!” – Andrew Bicknell, Wellington Bluegrass Club. The Downunderdogs perform a

Happening Elsewhere Open Mikes

Finn’s Cafe Open Mic Nights

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Hosted by Danilo Blaza at Finn’s Cafe Bar, 2 Beach Rd, Paekakariki. When: 4th Wed of the month, 7.30 pm.

Happening Elsewhere Open Mikes

Plimmerton Boating Club Open Mike

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Plimmerton Boating Club, 66 Moana Rd, Plimmerton, Karehana Bay 5026 Held on the 2nd Thursday of each month Open Mic

2017 Shows Past Events

The Prowse Brothers

11/07/201704/08/2018 admin Kevin Meehan, Marg Layton, Richard Ralston, The Fergusson Drive

Hi everyone, a real musical treat awaits us this month. Rumours have been circulating for some time of a possible

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