The Committee has received the resignation of Jo Sheffield from the Committee effective December 13 2014 which it has reluctantly accepted.
Jo will continue to be involved in club and acoustic nights, and looks forward to playing and encouraging others to be part of Levin Folk Music Club.
We offer a very big thank you for Jo’s unstinting year and a half on committee and wish her well.
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.
It is with pleasure that the Committee announce the appointment of Rona Cooper and Colin Brown to our Levin Folk Music Club Committee and the appointment of Dale Webb as Acting Chair until the 2015 AGM.
The year ahead has some fine guests confirmed, and already we have started on a great note with Jo and Merlin hosting members to a very enjoyable January bbq/music evening.
We wish our members Happy New Year and hope you will join in club activities and enjoy 2015 with us.
Membership from Feb 2015 to 2015 AGM is discounted to half price – $10.00
The Committee announces, with regret, the resignation of Anne Campbell as Secretary/Bookings Officer.
The Club is very appreciative of Anne’s huge contribution to the Club over the past 11 years and thanks her for her dedication and past involvement.
An Acting Secretary will be appointed and the Committee invites any interested members to contact Dale Webb, the Acting Chair. (dalewebb at clear dot net dot nz*)
The Club Constitution allows for vacant roles to be appointed within committee; however a Special General Meeting to elect Officers can be called, if required, by 10 financial members, in writing.
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Friday 12th December – last Club Night of the year. Laura Collins and the Back Porch Band. Come along with BYO, a plate to share.
Saturday January 10th, 2015 a get together for members at Jo and Merlin Sheffield’s place, from about 4 pm (189 Queen St). Please bring a plate/barbecue food (they will provide the BBQ and some salads and desserts) and also bring a chair. Don’t forget to bring your voices and instruments so we can entertain ourselves.
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 A. J. Clarke.
Acoustic night for February is 27th.
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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.
Our long-time Club member, Colin Brown is involved with many projects and has recently been awarded a Civic Honour from the Horowhenua District Council for his commitment and dedication to “Keep Levin Beautiful” and “Education Horowhenua”.
The Levin Folk Club also acknowledges and is very appreciative of Colin’s volunteer assistance with Acoustic and Club Nights over many years.
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
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.
Our Club member (and committee member) Jo Sheffield submitted her own song in the ‘peoples choice’ competition run by the organisers of Wellyfest.
As a result of the voting she was invited to perform her song and a couple of others at the concert.
All the reports I have heard say that she did really well – and I am sure that the club as a whole will congratulate her on her efforts – well done Jo!
With her permission, hopefully a video will be posted on the site soon.
8 March 2024 – Rachel Dawick 
9 February 2024 – The Pretty Boys 
26 January 2024 – Concert of 10 Performers 
