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ALL WEEKLY GATHERINGS AND CONCERTS OF THE CLUB HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO THE RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE TO CONTAIN THE COVID-19 VIRUS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What: Palmerston North Folk Music Club.
Who: Anyone interested in playing, singing, or listening to folk music. Where: Theosophical Society Hall, 304 Church Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand. When: 8pm Friday night. How much: $5 public, $3 club members, FREE school-age kids & 'first-timers' - (extra on concert nights). We have no eftpos facilities, so it is cash only. Why: Because it's fun! The Palmerston North Folk Music club meets every Friday night at 8pm, with a complimentary supper around 9pm. On concert nights guest musicians, national or international, perform for us. These are top quality musicians and they always put on a great night!! We are very lucky to have them drop by... On non-concert nights there is a theme (see the "What's On" section of this site, or see the programme available in the pdf below), this is in a sing-around format, and everyone who comes along has the chance to perform (or request) a piece of music related to the theme, whether as a solo, as a small group, or with everyone. If you don't feel like performing yourself, then you are welcome to come along, sit back, and enjoy the music! Sometime after supper there's the opportunity for a general jam session. CONCERTS COMING UP... |
MAY 15th @ 8pm - Wandrella
Come along for a wonderful concert by folk duo Gill and Kate, known as Wandrella.
Wandrella play a mix of clever "covers with a twist‟ and original songs which reflect their classical roots and eclectic musical influences.
Kate has played solo Celtic and classical guitar and has opened for the Arizona Smoke Review in the UK and Paul Obana Jones in NZ. She was influenced by the finger picking styles of Stefan Grossman and Gordon Giltrap. She also plays in the duo "String Fusion‟ with Bill Nicholson, recording an album in 2015.
Gill recorded her first album “Colour Outside the Lines” in 2004. She has played and recorded several songs with local musician Kevin Watson and in 2016 teamed up with local musician Simon Burgess
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JUNE 12th @ 8pm- Good Habits
Good Habits are an eclectic indie-folk band from Manchester, UK creating immersive, multimedia gigs and projects.
Formed of Singer-Cellist and Songwriter Bonnie Schwarz & international Klezmer accordionist, Pete Shaw, the band take their recent venture as a duo, touring new Zealand Jan-March 2020. Sitting between folk and pop, the eclectic duo present an upbeat yet intimate sound-world of musical storytelling.
As an award winning composer and sound designer, Bonnie has worked with Manchester and London’s most established theatres, creating new and innovative sonic experiences.
Pete is an experienced performer who bases his style around many different folk influences; from Irish to Klezmer, Pete has performed around Europe and the United States of America.
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Good Habits are an eclectic indie-folk band from Manchester, UK creating immersive, multimedia gigs and projects.
Formed of Singer-Cellist and Songwriter Bonnie Schwarz & international Klezmer accordionist, Pete Shaw, the band take their recent venture as a duo, touring new Zealand Jan-March 2020. Sitting between folk and pop, the eclectic duo present an upbeat yet intimate sound-world of musical storytelling.
As an award winning composer and sound designer, Bonnie has worked with Manchester and London’s most established theatres, creating new and innovative sonic experiences.
Pete is an experienced performer who bases his style around many different folk influences; from Irish to Klezmer, Pete has performed around Europe and the United States of America.
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JULY 3rd @ 8pm - Thomas Loefke
"I open the door, a cool wind blows in my face, and the sea smells better than ever. The sky is still grey, but the first rays of the sun are scattering on the horizon. I look forward to the new day..."
Islands in the North Atlantic, like Tory Island - the Irish island of legend and myth, the Hebridean Island of Staffa or the wild archipelago of the Faroe Islands situated between the Shetlands and Iceland - these are the places where harpist and photographer Thomas Loefke spends a considerable amount of time every year to compose music. Dramatic coastal landscapes, the wide open space of the Atlantic ocean and the ever changing sky reflect in the pieces of music written there.
The tunes are accompanied by photographs Thomas took during his travels to the islands and in his solo programme these “Northern Isles pictures” are part of the show.
Thomas learnt his trade in Dublin from Ireland's leading harp players - Máire Ní Cháthasaigh, Helen Davies and Áine Ní Dhúill. Since 1984 he has been playing professionally and has won several international prizes, including first prize at the O'Carolan Harp Festival in Keadue. He regularily tours with his band Norland Wind featuring Clannad’s Noel Duggan, with Riverdance violinist Máire Breatnach, with Colorado based cello/guitar duo Acoustic Eidolon, with Faroese fiddle player Angelika Nielsen as duo Norðan, and as soloist.
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"I open the door, a cool wind blows in my face, and the sea smells better than ever. The sky is still grey, but the first rays of the sun are scattering on the horizon. I look forward to the new day..."
Islands in the North Atlantic, like Tory Island - the Irish island of legend and myth, the Hebridean Island of Staffa or the wild archipelago of the Faroe Islands situated between the Shetlands and Iceland - these are the places where harpist and photographer Thomas Loefke spends a considerable amount of time every year to compose music. Dramatic coastal landscapes, the wide open space of the Atlantic ocean and the ever changing sky reflect in the pieces of music written there.
The tunes are accompanied by photographs Thomas took during his travels to the islands and in his solo programme these “Northern Isles pictures” are part of the show.
Thomas learnt his trade in Dublin from Ireland's leading harp players - Máire Ní Cháthasaigh, Helen Davies and Áine Ní Dhúill. Since 1984 he has been playing professionally and has won several international prizes, including first prize at the O'Carolan Harp Festival in Keadue. He regularily tours with his band Norland Wind featuring Clannad’s Noel Duggan, with Riverdance violinist Máire Breatnach, with Colorado based cello/guitar duo Acoustic Eidolon, with Faroese fiddle player Angelika Nielsen as duo Norðan, and as soloist.
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Membership fees:
Single: $20 for the year (1st April to 31st March) or $10 for half a year (September - March).
Family membership: $30 (full year) or $15 (half year).
Being a member makes entry to club nights and concerts cheaper – you’ll soon make your money back on the savings!
It also allows you to come to our club Weekend Retreat held in November - this is open to members only.
Membership fees:
Single: $20 for the year (1st April to 31st March) or $10 for half a year (September - March).
Family membership: $30 (full year) or $15 (half year).
Being a member makes entry to club nights and concerts cheaper – you’ll soon make your money back on the savings!
It also allows you to come to our club Weekend Retreat held in November - this is open to members only.
For more information email: palmyfolkclub@gmail.com
