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Wooden Box Band promo shot
2019 ShowsPast Events
12/02/2019 admin

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

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

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the fergusson drive at city of song
Past Events
08/02/2019 admin

Feb 10th 2019: City of Song Annual Music Festival

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

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Annette Esquenet
2018 ShowsPast Events
22/12/2018 admin

Dec 11th 2018: Open Mic Night

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

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Sage Plus performing
2018 ShowsPast Events
19/11/2018 admin

SAGE Plus, plus Supports. Nov. 13th, 2018

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

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Janet Muggeridge-Dave Murphy
2018 ShowsPast Events
09/10/2018 admin

Tuesday Oct 9th 2018: Dave Murphy and Janet Muggeridge

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

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Bob Cooper-Grundy, Neil Billington and Kate Marshall
2018 ShowsPast 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

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wayne mason main
2018 ShowsPast Events
14/08/2018 admin

Wayne Mason

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

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The Timeliners
2018 ShowsPast 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

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East Side Jive band promo shot
2018 ShowsPast 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

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Hobnail band
2018 ShowsPast 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

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2018 ShowsInternational ActsPast 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

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Ktoo
2018 ShowsPast 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

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Wonderful Wahine
2018 ShowsPast 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

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Frank and Kara
2017 ShowsPast 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

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Kieran-Halpin-Solo
2017 ShowsInternational ActsPast 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

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ClubsHappening 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

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Sprig and Fern Tinakori Rd Exterior
Happening ElsewhereSinging
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

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Newtown Acoustic
Happening ElsewhereOpen 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

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Pukerua Bay
Happening ElsewhereHouse ConcertsSinging
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

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late night sound bite
Happening ElsewhereRegular 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

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maida vale school
Happening ElsewhereRegular 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

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Performers at Newtown Acoustic Routes
Happening ElsewhereOpen 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

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barn
Happening ElsewhereRadio 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

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old time radio
Happening ElsewhereRadio 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

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Wellington Bluegrass Society
ClubsHappening ElsewhereRegular 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.

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ClubsHappening 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

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Ceol Alba Logo
ClubsHappening 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,

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hutt valley community choir
ClubsHappening ElsewhereSinging
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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Nigel Parry
Uncategorized
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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Wilson Murdoch, Singer Guitarist
Uncategorized
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

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Dave Murphy and Carol Bean
2017 ShowsPast 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

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The Downunderdogs
2017 ShowsInternational ActsPast 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

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Finn's Cafe
Happening ElsewhereOpen 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.

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plimmerton boating club
Happening ElsewhereOpen 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

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Prowse Brothers
2017 ShowsPast 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

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The Salty Hearts Group
2017 ShowsPast 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

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Ebony
2017 ShowsPast 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

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Barry Saunders
2017 ShowsPast 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

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Thomas Loefke and harp
2017 ShowsInternational ActsPast 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

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Colum Sands
2017 ShowsInternational ActsPast 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

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Club

Concerts are held at 7:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at

The Mayfair Café.

116 Main Street,
Upper Hutt.

Just a 3 minute walk from Upper Hutt Railway Station!

Entrance
$10 for students
$15 for members
$15 for members of recognised folk clubs
$20 for non-members

Mainly Acoustic Committee

Fiona Armstrong McIntosh - President
Vince Cabrera - Vice President
Sheryl Homer - Administrator
Jan Summers - Treasurer
Committee
Paul Lambert, Mike Baines, Diane Ross, Barry Carter, Nycki Proctor, Tom Jones.

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