Guest Artists

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Read All About it!

Hungrytown performs at the Levin Folk Music Club.

Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson are the duo who are Hungrytown. They last played for us in early 2013.

Rebecca and Ken tour full time; their adventures have taken them throughout the US, Canada, Europe and New Zealand. Listen to some samples.

Their songs have been performed by many other artists, including Nashville songwriting legend David Olney and bluegrass veterans the Virginia Ramblers. Hungrytown’s music has also appeared on several television shows, including the Independent Film Channel’s hit series, “Portlandia”. Do come along for this wonderful duo and a great evening.

February Newsletter is out

February Newsletter is out

You can read it all from the downloads page or subscribe in the sidebar to get the newsletter.

Come to the first Club night of the year on 13 February to enjoy Anthony John Clarke – a seasoned, tried and tested troubadour who has graced the UK and world folk scene for 25 years. Listen to a preview of his music.

Although early in the year, the LFMCI committee has swung into action and is discussing and planning the year ahead.  Dale will continue as Acting Chair until the AGM and the committee is pleased to have the assistance of Colin and Rona for the remainder of this term. We appreciate that some members have taken on key tasks which help with the smooth running of the Club.  The committee would encourage and welcome any other offers, especially with club nights, where an extra pair of hands would be most appreciated.

 

There is also a concert by Steve Turner at Cavan & Penelope Haines home in Otaki on February 14th – see the poster for details

Coming Events

Coming Events

What’s On for the Next few months

Friday 23 January.  The first Acoustic Night of the year.

Friday February 13th 2015 – First Club night for the new year – our Guest Artist will be Anthony John Clarke.

Committee meeting Feb 19 7:30 pm (every 3rd Thursday)

Acoustic night for February is 27th.

Club Night in March (Friday March 13th) will have Hungrytown as a Guest Artists.

December Newsletter – Laura Collins

December Newsletter – Laura Collins

The December Newsletter is out – Guest Artist Laura Collins

You can read it all from the downloads page or subscribe in the sidebar to get the newsletter.

Come to the last club night of the year on 12 December to enjoy Laura Collins and the Back Porch Band.

Prepare for a festive December meeting to bring the year to a close. – The Club Committee will provide OJ/Coke/biscuits and bring any decorations at 4pm setup. Please be prepared to “bring a plate” to contribute to a shared supper so we can celebrate Christmas together.

Ruahine Rangers at Club Night

Ruahine Rangers at Club Night

The Ruahine Rangers

What a great performance by the Ruahine Rangers from Palmerston North at the Levin Folk Club last night.

A surprise addition to this talented group with the inclusion of Andrew Bicknell (Feds) from Wellington playing the double base.

An entertaining mix of Appalchian, bluegrass, country and traditional music wit several original peices – don’t miss an opportunity to see and hear this group.

The first half of the evening had some entertaining performances from local artists with some from places as far apart as Palmerston North and Pukerua Bay.

 

Next month’s guest artist is Laura Collins and the Back Porch Band – see you there

 

November Newsletter

November Newsletter

November 14 Newsletter

The Levin Folk Music Club newsletter for November has been published – you can download it to read it here.

This month we have the Ruahine Rangers performing at the club: a four-piece bluegrass band with three members, the Ruahine Rangers are based in the Manawatu. Combining great instrumental skills with slick two- and three-part vocal harmonies, they play a mixture of classic and modern bluegrass, with a leavening of old time, folk, and original music.

October Club Night

October Club Night

Levin Folk Club Night for October

Come along on the Friday 10th and enjoy a great nights entertainment. Doors open a 7.00 p.m.

First half is an open blackboard – come and join in!

After a light supper enjoy a foot tapping and entertaining performance by My Pennyworth.

They are singer/songwriters who identify themselves with folk music, but entertain with so much more. There is a little bit of country, rock, pop and blues in their songs that tell stories about love, dreams, places, and their Celtic heritage.

My Pennyworth will enthral with a selection of instruments that includes guitar, keyboard, accordion, bodhran, penny whistle …and bagpipes! Audiences are soon tapping their toes while clapping along to a rocky beat, swaying to a waltz, and invariably singing along to some catchy choruses.

Read all about it in the latest newsletter.

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