What’s on elsewhere
Concerts & other important stuff
Tune in to Radio Access - 106.1 FM
Capital Irish runs every Sunday noon to 12.30pm.
Upper Hutt luthier Bernie Breslin is part of the crew who host this great
programme covering people & places and music & concerts of the Celtic persuasion.
"Town & Country Aotearoa" hosted for 25 years by Eddie O’Strange
Live on air from 9 – 11pm every Monday, Eddie takes a country road through kiwiana, americana, folk, country, bluegrass, appalachian, and western swing. Music from the early 1920s to present day.
The show is repeated from Friday midnight until 2am Saturday.
The programme is followed by an hour of "The Best of Bluegrass" hosted by Trevor Ruffell
Acoustic Routes http://acousticroutes.org.nz/
A/Routes Open Mic at “The Office” bar in Newtown’s Riddiford St. 5:30-8 pm
2nd Sunday of each month - Contact: kevin.ikin@clear.net.nz
The AR Open Mic at the Office in Newton is a regular feature, with Newtown Acoustic Sound hosting the other weekly sessions. Just south of the intersection with Rintoul St. It’s a very good space for live music, with food and drink available from the bar downstairs.
AR Monthly Concert, Thursday 27 July 7.30pm
Admittance $10 members, $15 non-members
Roseneath School Hall. Access is down a short lane off the street (Maida Vale), next to a church and a small row of shops. There’s parking in the school grounds and the number 14 bus goes right past.
Guests - James Wilkinson and Jacquie Walters, http://www.jacquiewaltersmusic.com
James was a member of award-winning group Emeralds and Greenstone and is currently a member of Toru. Jacquie made a name for herself as a folk artist in the northeast of England performing, touring, and recording with Kate Bramley.
James and Jacquie have shared concert bills in various band iterations over the past 25 years but this is their first tour as a duo. Jacquie is known for her stunning vocals and moving, topical songwriting. James is one of New Zealand's best guitarists and a mesmerising bass player and will be adding his unique playing style and vocals in support of Jacquie's original material.
Come and enjoy a perfect winter's evening full of some of New Zealand's best acoustic music.
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Expessions Arts and Entertainment Centre www.expressions. org.nz/ 836 Fergusson Drive Telephone +64 (4) 527 2168 Fax +64 (4) 527 2180 Email: info@expressions.org.nz Concerts, Plays, Exhibitions and Talks. . Late Nite Sound Bite Entry is by Koha - casual/family friendly. The last Thursday of the month with fresh NZ music and all galleries, cafe and shop open until 9pm. |
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Pukerua Bay Folk Club Home of Murray & Julie Kilpatrick 9 Donlin Road, Pukerua Bay – ph 239 9951 When: 1st Thursday - Next date Aug 3rd– 7.30pm Sing-Round – often with a guest performer - bring a song Julie’s world famous scones, and good company |
NEWTOWN ACOUSTIC SOUND
SUNDAYS IN THE OFFICE BAR NEWTOWN 5.30 UNTIL 8pm ish
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TRAD SINGING SESSION, UPSTAIRS AT THE SPRIG AND FERN
UPSTAIRS AT THE SPRIG AND FERN 342 Tinakori Road, (Upstairs Room) Thorndon
2nd Mondays from 6:30pm.
A regular event with Dave Barnes and the crew on the second Monday of the month.
The session offers unaccompanied singing in a traditional manner.
There is also fine beer and food to be had.
Contact: Dave Barnes david.barnes@xtra.co.nz
Upper Hutt Country Music Club meets every 2nd Sunday
https://sites.google.com/site/upperhuttcountrymusicclub/about-us
The Masonic Lodge, 29 Islington St. Trentham
President - (04) 528 2793 Secretary - (04) 971 3035
Dedicated to the promotion and enjoyment of country music both in Upper Hutt and further afield.
Entry $3.00 per person. Under 18 admitted free. A light supper is also provided. Contributions welcome.
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Ukelele Sessions
***U/Hutt Library - an invitation to drop in and pull up a chair
Thurs 5.50-6.50pm From beginner to expert - all welcome
***Expressions Fergusson Drive PH 527 2168 http://www.expressions.org.nz
1st Sunday of the month 2 - 3pm
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Home of Murray & Julie Kilpatrick
9 Donlin Road, Pukerua Bay - ph 239 9951
When: 1st Thursday
Sing-Round – often with a guest performer - bring a song
Julie’s world famous scones, and good company. - All Welcome
Plimmerton Boating Club. 2nd Thurs
Open Mic - Hosted by Roy McGuinness his very self.
This is a great night in a lovely venue with low cost drinks & food, and a good sound system.
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Levin Folk Music Club 155 Bartholomew Rd
Clubnight 2nd Friday of every month at 7:30pm with main guests
Members $5, Non-Members $10, Children $3 (includes supper)
Acoustic night is on 4th Friday of the month – 7:30pm. Gold coin koha appreciated.
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Lunchtime Singing Group
When: Every Thursday 12-1pm
Where: St Andrew's on The Terrace (Hall)
Contact: Carol Shortis
info@carolshortis
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Wellington Bluegrass Society
When: 3rd Friday of month, 8.00 pm
Excellent additional concerts too
Where: 54 Richmond Street, Petone
Contact: Andrew Bicknell, (04) 477 0069
Ceol Alba Scottish Music Clubb
When: 2nd Friday of month, 7:30-9:30 pm Cost $5 per night.
Where: Thistle Hall, cnr Karo Drive and Cuba St
A club for learning tunes in the traditional "by ear" style, it welcomes fiddlers of all levels.
Contact: (04) 565 0164, email
lynne.scott@clear.net.nz.
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Hutt Valley Community Choir www.huttvalleycommunitychoir.org.nz
Tuesday evenings 7.15 – 9pm.
St Orans College, 550 High St. Lower Hutt $8 adults - $6 unwaged
Alfred Memelink Artspace Gallery www.memelink.co.nz
Weekend 10am-5pm Mon-Fri 10.30am - 4pm
Ph 04 9799889 - Easy parking – Free entry
International Folk dancing
When: Every Wednesday from February to December, 7.30 to 9.15
Where: Tarrant Dance Studios, 125 Cuba St, Wellington
Contact: Cashy Yates (04) 569 1618 cashy@ihug.co.nz
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Morris dancing Dave Barnes http://www.morrisdancing.org.nz/
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Contradance with Chilli Jam band
When: 1st Saturday of the month, 7:30 pm
Where : St Michael’s Parish Hall, Kelburn
$15 waged adult, $10 unwaged adult or child and $30 - family.
Contact: kevinmcl12@gmail.com
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Wellington Storytellers' Cafe
First Tuesday of every month. - lots of fun and everyone's welcome.
The back room at the Wgtn Community Arts Centre 61-69 Abel Smith Street
This is the best $5 entertainment in Wellington, coffee, tea included
info ph 04 381 3307, email to
wellingtonstorytellerscafe@gmail.com or text only 027 737 3185
Storytellers @ The Fringe Bar 26-32 Allen St, Wgtn (just off Courtenay place).
Wellington’s longest storytelling co-operative has moved to a new location
Last Sunday of the month 4-6pm.
Free entry -but our koha box will be positioned strategically on the bar!
Stories targeted for adult audiences with an open mic and guest teller each month.
The Fringe Bar also serves hot drinks, bar food and evening meals.
Want to know more www.facebook.com/thefringebar.wellington
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