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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 Past Events

21/09/2018 admin

Bob Cooper-Grundy, Kate Marshall, Neil Billington

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

2018 Shows Past Events

14/08/2018 admin

Wayne Mason

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

2018 Shows Past Events

04/08/2018 admin

July – Come All Ye Concert

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

2018 Shows Past Events

20/06/2018 admin

East Side Jive

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

09/05/2018 admin

Hobnail

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

16/04/2018 admin

Mark & Cindy Lemaire

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

14/03/2018 admin

Ktoo

“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 Past Events

17/02/2018 admin

Wonderful Wahine

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

2017 Shows Past Events

14/11/2017 admin

Frank Burkitt and Kara Filbey

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

10/10/2017 admin

Kieran Halpin

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

23/09/2017 admin

Upper Hutt Country Music Club

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

23/09/2017 admin

Trad Singing Session

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

Happening Elsewhere Open Mics

23/09/2017 admin

Newtown Acoustic Sound

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

23/09/2017 admin

Pukerua Bay Folk Club

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

Happening Elsewhere Regular Concerts

23/09/2017 admin

Late Night Sound Bite

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

Happening Elsewhere Regular Concerts

23/09/2017 admin

Acoustic Routes Monthly Concert

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

Happening Elsewhere Open Mics

23/09/2017 admin

Acoustic Routes Open Mike

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

Happening Elsewhere Radio Shows

23/09/2017 admin

Town and Country, Aotearoa

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

Happening Elsewhere Radio Shows

23/09/2017 admin

Capital Irish

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

22/09/2017 admin

Wellington Bluegrass Society

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

22/09/2017 admin

Levin Folk Music Club

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

Clubs Happening Elsewhere

21/09/2017 admin

Ceol Alba Scottish Music Club

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

Clubs Happening Elsewhere Singing

20/09/2017 admin

Hutt Valley Community Choir

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

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15/09/2017 admin

Nigel Parry: a leading folk voice from Wellington

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

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15/09/2017 admin

Wilson Murdoch. Singer guitarist.

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

2017 Shows Past Events

12/09/2017 admin

Blues: Three Ways

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

2017 Shows International Acts Past Events

15/08/2017 admin

The Downunder Dogs

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

Happening Elsewhere Open Mics

23/07/2017 admin

Finn’s Cafe Open Mic Nights

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 Mics

22/07/2017 admin

Plimmerton Boating Club Open Mike

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

2017 Shows Past Events

11/07/2017 admin

The Prowse Brothers

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

2017 Shows Past Events

13/06/2017 admin

The Salty Hearts

Hi everyone, getting a little chilly of late eh. The cool evenings I’ve noted prompt Liza, our cat (not usually

2017 Shows Past Events

09/05/2017 admin

Ebony

Hi everyone, cast your mind back to the early 70’s. Ah yes, all that excitement, new bands rocking and rolling

2017 Shows Past Events

11/04/2017 admin

Barry Saunders

Singer/songwriter Barry Saunders headlines our April 11th Clubnight, at the Mayfair Café. Straight from a series of sensational gigs with

2017 Shows International Acts Past Events

14/03/2017 admin

Thomas Loefke

The year moves on and March brings our next guest who hails from Berlin and is a real delight. Thomas

2017 Shows International Acts Past Events

21/02/2017 admin

Colum Sands

Hi everyone, well that was some night with Winter Wilson wasn’t it? True to their reviews they dished up a

2017 Shows International Acts Past Events

14/02/2017 admin

Winter Wilson

Helloooo Everyone! Yes, we are back, and with much to shout about. Mainly Acoustic Music Club are ready and waiting

2016 Shows Past Events

13/12/2016 admin

Mainly Acoustic Christmas Show

Come all ye, people & musicians from far and near, come hither and gather To sing & share songs of

2016 Shows Past Events

08/11/2016 admin

Tonic

Do you feel those toes a tappin’? Here’s the reason. They were strutting and grooving, pumping out the hits for

2016 Shows Past Events

29/10/2016 admin

Little City Big Bash

It was a very late entry but within a few hours we pulled in a makeshift band and entertained the