The Valhalla Sessions
1st Wednesday of each month An acoustic evening, low key, where there's a chance to try out your newly acquired skills in public, and watch and have mentoring from those more experienced.
Food and drinks available at Valhalla Lounge and Garden
Open Mic Evening
On the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month
Great opportunity to practice performance with a real audience and a friendly social setting at the Café, Finn.
2 Beach Rd, Paekakariki
Ring Danilo for information -
0275555670, or just turn up and discover
Kapiti Live Music Evening
3rd Wednesday of each month
When you're ready to perform,
do a song or two with a receptive audience and great sound set-up
at a club evening black-board session.
Food and drinks available at Valhalla Lounge and Garden
TONY WILSON
Tony Wilson is an award winning Musician and Songwriter on the cusp of commercial success. Tony was bought up in a musical family in Wellington New Zealand where his Father, Don Wilson (known for his 1976 hit “Big Norm”) nurtured his creative talent. From a young age Tony began to write, record and perform on a regular basis with bands “Miss Conduct”, “Civilian Down!” and later his solo career.
Tony Wilson draws inspiration from such artists as Jeff Buckley, Dave Mathews, Death Cab for Cutie and John Mayer. Tony’s songwriting focuses on experiences, places and events and is written with an ornate sense of imagery.
In February 2009 Tony’s song "Summer Crush - Bottom of the Glass" was judged best overall in the "Visa Muso Challenge" by a panel of judges including the Chairman of the New Zealand Independent Music Association.
"When the Wellington-based singer/songwriter first heard he had won a NZ$5,000 scholarship, he knew exactly what he would do with the prize money. “I’m going to use the funding from Visa Entertainment to record an album” Tony said. "
"Tony, an IT analyst by day and a musician by night, has also been part of heavy metal band, Civilian Down. However, his solo style could not be more different from his heavy metal roots, as Tony cites his influences as John Butler, Dave Matthews Band and Death Cab for a Cutie."
Following this success Tony has recorded his Debut Solo album "Time in Space". The album is a collation of 11 songs written throughout the past few years. It is full of contrasts and metaphors and covers a diverse range of styles and feels whilst keeping the singer\songwriter dynamic. With the help of a talented team of session musicians and a string quartet Tony has bought these songs to life with a full, studio quality sound.
This gig starts with an informal open mic at 4 pm then we host special guest Donna Deans who is on world-wide tour - she’ll tell you about that. One week you'll find Donna singing her originals at a jump-blues gig, the next at a folk gig and then there's the Bluegrass connection. Named the 'New American Queen of Bluegrass' by the Wall St Journal, Rhonda Vincent, cut Donna's song "Destination Life" which made the title track of Rhonda's album released on Rounder Records in Nashville in 2009. The album was nominated for a Grammy January 2010. Come on down. Donna is a classy live act and rising kiwi talent at its best. Her new album will be on sale. Koha entry
Aug 6-8
midwinter getaway
Riverslea Lodge, Te Horo
The cost is $90 for the weekend, $45 for one night, or $25 if you just come for the day.
Don't forget that the annual Acoustic Routes midwinter getaway at peaceful Riverslea Lodge, Te Horo, is from Friday 6 August (from 6pm) to Sunday 8th August (after lunch). Relax, play music, walk by the river, catch up with folkie friends. Maybe run an informal workshop if you've got something to share (talk to Anne).
Bring bedding for bunkroom accommodation, and your own food including something for a shared meal on Saturday night. Tea, coffee etc provided.
Enquiries and bookings to annemcgregorATxtra.co.nz or 233 8567.
Tue Aug 10th
Tandrom
Fiona Smyth on violin, Simon Burgess on guitar, and Richard Prowse on bass.
at the Mayfair Café
116 Main Street Upper Hutt
This sensational trio are TANDROM and
come with a good-time health warning.
Playing in NZ and overseas, they are
quickly growing a reputation for
delighting audiences, with their
irresistible, toe-tapping, high energy
music. From wild, romantic gypsy
melodies, and passionate Argentinian
tangos, to tantalising Klezmer tunes
and intense Hungarian Hora.
Aug 11
club night
Katipo Cafe, upstairs at 76 Willis Street (opposite Mercer Street)
The second Wednesday of every month is our club night at the Katipo Cafe, upstairs at 76 Willis Street. Car parking in nearby streets is free after 6, so come early and catch up with friends before the concert. Meals are available till 9; snacks, drinks and coffee all night.
The music starts at 7.30 with a blackboard concert, where anyone can put their name up to perform one (preferably rehearsed) item. Later in the evening there's an informal jam session or singaround. No door charge, but a koha is appreciated.
Wed 11 Aug
Matt Joe Gow
Traffic, Otaki
$8
From Melbourne - Matt Joe Gow & the Dead Leaves
Fri 13th Aug
Legal Tender (Trio)
Traffic, Otaki
15 Aug
Oli Brown
The Ruby Lounge
14 Bond St, Wellington
9:00pm
Barely out of his teens, Oli Brown is being hailed as the great
white hope of British blues, with glowing reviews for his live
and recorded work. Uncut magazine describes his guitarplaying
as a cross between Rory Gallagher and Steve
Cropper.
The Blind Date concert will be at the Ruby Lounge, Bond Street, Wellington, on Sunday, August 22 at 7.30pm, following the AGM.
7:30
This month's concert at the Ruby Lounge is a bit different. It's our annual Blind Date concert, where randomly grouped volunteers get to show what their arranged collaborations have produced in just a month. Blind Date acts are often surprising, sometimes amazing, and always entertaining! (The photo shows "Ruthless" doing their version of I wanna be sedated at last year's Blind Date concert.) So come along to the AGM and stick around for this fun demonstration of creative musical cooperation. Rumour has it that the outgoing committee may also perform a number or two.
We are confident that all the Blind Date acts will be good, so there's no competition for "Best Act". But just to give participants something to shoot for, there are three awards, with appropriate trophies, up for grabs:
The Linda Sorenson Chocolate Fish Award for the best original song
The Golden Plectrum Award for the best instrumental break
The Bob Cooper-Grundy Award for the best dressed band.
The Blind Date concert will be at the Ruby Lounge, Bond Street, Wellington, on Sunday, August 22 at 7.30pm, following the AGM.
Sun 22 Aug
Rob Joass
Poplar Avenue, Raumati South
4pm
-
Rob is from Hobnail Boots and the Shot Band.
Fri 22nd
Pasio'n Latina
Poplar Avenue, Raumati South
$10
7:30pm
-
What do a Kiwi and a Caribbean have in common? A passion for syncopated rhythms, evocative tunes and uncompromised lyrics. An unusual mix for sure, but that’s what Latin America is all about - a melting pot of races and cultures that generates the Latin passion for exuberant self-expression through music.
Thur 26 Aug
Acoustic Welsh Dragon
Jeff Abbott
Kim Bonnington
Linzee Inkster
Welsh Dragon Bar, Courtney Place
admission by Koha
from 7.30pm
Fri 27th Aug
Mojo Acoustic
The Mojo Invincible wine & coffee bar at 161 Willis St (between Manners & Dixon Streets)
$5
7pm
7.00pm Rebecca Mogridge - folk and celtic harp music
7.40pm Laura Quin - acoustic folkus
8.20 pm Gary Allen & Paul Brady -
9pm Jude Madill -
Fri 27th Aug
The Dunstan RangersIf
Traffic, Otaki
Fri 27th Aug
Henpicked
Winemaker's Daughter, Te Horo
fundraiser: recipient is the Otaki College
$35
another Feast night at the Winemaker's Daughter, the fundraising recipient is the Otaki College. If you're keen for delicious food, live music and fun, please call The Winemaker's Daughter (06 364 3665) while there's tickets left.
A one-off, intimate Sunday evening performance with Paul Ubana Jones.at
Downstage, Wellington
$35
7pm
Born in London to a Yorkshire mother and a Nigerian father, Paul Ubana Jones was playing guitar by the age of 11, beginning a three decade career that would see him crossing continents and recording seven albums of mostly original songs.
After graduating from a London music college, where he studied guitar and cello, Paul began to forge the solo acoustic style that he has stuck to and developed over the years. In the late seventies, Paul based himself in Provence, Southern France, and toured all over Europe and North Africa, as well as venturing extensively into Canada and the US.
In the late eighties Paul and his family moved to New Zealand, which is still their permanent home. He has continued to perform internationally, to growing acclaim. Concert performances include opening for the likes of Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, Taj Mahal, Keb Mo’, Tuck and Patti, and Crowded House.
Festival appearances include Dublin Blues Festival, Byron Bay Blues Festival, Vancouver Folk Festival, and Blues at Bridgetown, as well as festivals across Canada and elsewhere.
Paul continues to perform regularly in New Zealand and is well known to Wellington audiences.
“Paul Ubana Jones’ … soulful voice, sprightly guitar agility and enthusiasm made this the most inspired performance of the evening … In any other country he would be a national institution!” -- Simon Sweetman (Reviewing Paul Ubana Jones/Patti Smith/Bob Dylan, Queen’s Wharf Events Centre, September 1998)
“Trying to describe just how good Paul Ubana Jones is, is like trying to define why the Mona Lisa is the most famous painting in the world – words pale in comparison.” -- Evening Post
Sun 29 Aug
poets to the people...
Poplar Avenue, Raumati South
4pm
Guest poet but we don't know who yet
Wed 1st Sept
Acoustic Session
Valhalla Cafe in Poplar Avenue
Fri Sept 3rd
Henpicked
Traffic, Otaki
7:30
Wed 8th Sept
Come-all-ye to Katipo
Location Katipo Cafe 76 Willis St.
Entry by Koha
Start 7.30 pm
Come with a song or two up your sleeve for the blackboard concert and join in the session afterwards.
City Council pay & display car parks and also any loading zones that do NOT bear the warning tones of "AT ALL TIMES" are free from 6pm, so come early to get one and have a meal at the cafe before the session.
Wed 15th Sept
KLM Evening
Valhalla Cafe in Poplar Avenue
Mon 20 Sept
Chris Norman - David Greenberg: duo
Ruby lounge, 14 Bond St, central city
$20 cover charge
7.30PM
Fri 24th Sept
Henpicked
The Bent Horseshoe Cafe, Tokomaru. (200 Tokomaru East Rd, 06 329 8808)
Oct 23
Wellington Folk Festival
Oct 31
Eric Bogle
Ruby Lounge, Wellington
Eric ("The band played Waltzing Matilda") Bogle is doing a 'final tour' of New Zealand later this year, and Acoustic Routes is lucky enough to be hosting his only Wellington concert on October 31 at the Ruby Lounge.
So this is a heads-up, folks: Eric Bogle is heading our way the weekend after the Wellington Folk Festival, and this may be your last chance to see him.
For more info about Eric Bogle, check out his website, www.ericbogle.net
First Wednesday of the months Feb to Nov inclusive
KLMC acoustic evening
Valhalla
Poplar Avenue Raumati South
A chance to play in a group of musicians for practise and for feedback etc. in a low key, non-amplified setting amongst a variety of musicians for fun and feedback if required.
2nd & 4th Wednesday of each Month
Danillo's Open Mic Night
Finns Café Paekakariki
Free entry
7:30pm
to
10pm
If you sing and/or play an instrument, you are welcome to come and play, or you can sit back and listen.
When you buy a drink and write your name on the list on the couter, then later on the evening a name will be drawn for a nice bottle of wine.
5 nights a week - Monday is a break
"The Ruby Jam" at Ruby lounge
14 Bond St., Wellington
we'll invite a fabulous, talented individual and they will then invite some friends for dinner and a jam - for their own, and our entertainment and of course any other punters in the house! This will be high calibre spontaneity and an opportunity for Wellington musicians to mix it up a little and create a special one time only brew!
2nd & 4th Fridays of each Month
Mojo's Acoustic
Mojo Coffee Bar, Willis Street.
$5
7pm
Mojo is a small coffee bar – with a licence so you can buy a great range of café snacks, good coffee, and some rather smart boutique beers and wines to accompany great, real music.
Every Friday
Traffic Bar, Otaki (Railway Station car park)
Our point of difference to other music venues is @ traffic. we don't charge a door charge and would like to keep it that way for our Friday night events.
We pass around a bucket, asking people if the have enjoyed the music to contribute to the cost but as you can imagine this varies greatly.
Free Entry
7:30
We have regular live music every Friday from 7.30pm, ranging from soloists through to 4-5 piece groups.
The musicians booked appreciate that their audience is varied - some a solely there for the music, others to unwind at the end of the week, others to dine, (and the music is a bonus).
3rd Sat of month
St. Michael's Church Hall in Kelburn, Wellington
$10 for adults, $5 for children or unwaged adults or $25 for a family
starts at 7:30pm pot luck supper half way through finish by 11pm. Come anytime after 6pm
No partner required, all dances are taught and the emphasis is on fun, exercise and socialising.
monthly, usually (but not always) on the 3rd Sunday of the month
the Loaded Hog Ballroom upstairs above the Loaded Hog Bar near Queens Wharf Gates on the Wellington Waterfront
Admission
$15.00
Students
$7.50
Members
$12.00
Student members
$ 6
Our format is a sing around where everybody is invited in turn to do something to contribute to the evening. we then have tea/ coffee and scones and then if we have a guest artist booked, they do their thing. The club is very participatory and intimate and a night with 20 people is reasonably normal.
3rd Friday of every month
WBS Society nights
Wellington Bluegrass Society, 54 Richmond Street, Petone - adjacent to the Petone Community Library
$10/$5 children
8:30pm
The WBS meets in a superb acoustic venue, which
is adjacent to the Petone Community Library, 54 Richmond Street, Petone. There is plenty of free parking adjacent to the building.
NOTE: meetings start at 8:30pm, except concerts,
which start at 8:00pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided free at all meetings. A licensed bar is provided for your convenience, including a quality
range of non alcoholic drinks.
Full details can be found in the WBS Email News
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WBS black-board
$5
8:30pm
First Sunday of each month
Otaki Live Music Club
Senior Citizens Hall,
Rangatira Street , Otaki
$2
7pm
Blackboard concert for all music genre, new performers and music lovers welcome
Contact:
Cavan Haines
Ph.
06 3648991
email:
2nd Tuesday every month, Feb - Dec.
Mayfair Café
116 Main St.
Upper Hutt
$10 entry
7.30 pm - 10.30 pm
Initial contact can be made with Kevin & Susan Meehan on 04 970 4008
4th Tues each month
Unplugged Nights
at the King Lion Hall in King Street, U/Hutt.
(King Street runs across the top of Main St & Queen St. The venue is nearer the Queen St end.)
Koha
There’s refreshments on tap and the heating works well.
7:30
The format is flexible, low key, and simply laid out. Musos play the songs you love, be it pop
or folk etc. Play solo or invite a few people to contribute to the song.Try out a
new song. It’s a bit of fun, some banter and there’s advice(if wanted).
A few dollars koha will help to cover the rent of the hall, and that’s good enough for us. If you don’t play but just like to listen, and line dance, you’re still very welcome.
Second Wednesday of each month
Acoustic Routes at the Katipo Café
Katipo Cafe, upstairs at 76 Willis Street (opposite Mercer Street)
Koha
Friendly informal atmosphere -- newcomers welcome. Practise up a song or instrumental piece to share. Blackboard concert starts at 7.30 (one item each), followed by an informal singaround. Meals available till 9, drinks and coffee all night.
Fourth Sunday of each month
Acoustic Routes at the Ruby Lounge
Ruby lounge
14 Bond St., Wellington
Every Third Sunday of the Month
Acoustic Routes Jam Session
The Back Room, Wellington Arts Centre, 61 Abel Smith
Admission $5
7.00pm
Our new but regular 3rd Sunday session. The emphasis is on making music together as a group - joining in and having the opportunity to lead or add your own flavour to the mix. Murray Kilpatrick will facilitate but everyone will have the opportunity to lead a song or tune.
Every
Thursday Night
Mad
Genius Singer Songwriter Night
Bluenote
Bar Cuba St
Wellington
Free
from
8.30 pm till late
A
great place to share your original music and chill with other song
writers with Tyree Robertson.
This
regular night showcases Wellington's fine Roots and Blues musicians.
A great night of blues & boogie!
1st Sunday of each month
The TWO MAN BAND + drummer
Monteiths in Paremata on the 1st Sunday of every month 7-9pm,
no cover
7-9pm
Kevin Clark & Chris Schnack Piano, trumpet, double bass, tuba, trombone, vocals, and depending on the phase of the moon, swanee whistle, harmonica, ukulele, spoons. MUSIC WITH A DIFFERENCE Ragtime, Oldtime, Goodtime, Alltime, Anytime, New Orleans, jazz, Swing, and depending on the phase of the moon, some heavy metal from Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin. --you hum it, we'll play it.
contact
First
Sunday
Sunday
Jazz (see above)
Waterfront
Raumati Beach
Free
4
to 6 pm
The
perfect way to wind up the weekend. Smooth jazz and a sunset that
fills the sky. Watch the roadside blackboard for acts.
Second
Friday of the month
Levin
Folk Club
Scottish
Society Hall, Cnr Bartholomew and Middlesex Streets
$5 supper provided
7.30
pm
Blackboard
concert followed by guest act.
Last Sunday of the month
Jazz Scene
Kapiti Club
McLean Street
Paraparaumu Beach
2 to 5 pm
Come along and enjoy local jazz enthusiasts serve up some of the hottest local Jazz on offer.
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