Auckland New Zealand
Swedish folk band Goodland Trio will be making their first ever tour of New Zealand in October 2016 with their contemporary original folk music.
The focus of this workshop will be on songs and tunes from Scandinavia, both on the tunes and how to accompany them. Goodland Trio will guide you in how to find the characteristic style of the music.
All instruments are welcome - melody players as well as chord players!
All the music will be taught by ear.
STRICTLY LIMITED NUMBERS - ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL - contact Club Secretary Tricia Lee via our contacts page or by phone on 818-5659.
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In addition to 'The Usual Stuff' that happens at the AGM to keep us all above board and legal (see below), we've got a rather more important discussion concerning the long term future viability of the club that we'd like you (the club members) to consider. So rather than spring it on you on the night. Our plan for the future running of the club is available from the link below. Please read, inwardly digest, and come to the AGM on 8th October with your reaction to these plans, and any alternative plans you may have in response.
Note the earlier start time to give plenty of time for these discussions. We hope to start the musical part of the evening - which is after all what we all come for - at the usual time of 8.00pm.
To vote at the AGM you MUST be a ‘financial’ member of the Titirangi Folk Music Club. If you are not sure of your financial status in this respect then please check with our treasurer Leanne Appleby via our contacts page or Phone 813 0608.
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RhodeWorkz are three homeschooled brothers who live on a lifestyle block just out of Hamilton, They love to play music and each play many different instruments.
Laurence is 14 yrs old, has been learning guitar for 4 yrs. Recently Pitt Ramsay has taken him under his wing, teaching him finger-style picking. He has taught himself to play Double Bass and Banjo. Laurence’s passion is for blues, and loves to play the music of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Clapton. He also enjoys Bluegrass and often plays banjo and guitar at the Hamilton Backporch Bluegrass Club. Laurence can often be seen playing a guitar he made.
Sam is 12 yrs old has learned fiddle from Julie Pescud for 3 yrs; Cello from Ruby Solly and is self taught on the Bass. Sam loves Celtic and Bluegrass music. He also loves accompanying his brother playing Bass. Sam has a remarkable ability to improvise on the spot. He is self taught on the mandolin, and is completely insanely fast. In the last 2 years, he has been learning guitar with Pitt.
Nate is 9 yrs old and entirely self taught on percussion! Nate really loves to shake and bang things and has remarkably good rhythm. He has recently begun to play Cello.
They arrange the majority of their music themselves and love nothing more than to sit down and jam with others. (usually till 4am at folk festivals, where dad has to drag them out of the sessions!!)
If this all sounds a bit much, look at the calibre of their referees:-
Having heard them in concert I could get into some detail about their performances. But let me say that when you hear them, expect to hear a range of skills on guitar, banjo, mandolin, and fiddle. Expect them to sing, brilliantly. In terms of material, expect anything from bluegrass to folk, and more besides. What you won’t be expecting perhaps is how at ease on stage they are, how well they handle any technical issue, how well they handle continuity. - Pitt Ramsay
Their music is great ….. They have a clear understanding of the music they’re playing, not just reproducing something learned by rote; and like most acoustic bands, watch each other closely for those subtle changes that happen all the time during a performance …… Performances by youthful bands usually pre-empt some wonderful musical treats in the future, so now is the time to catch Rhodeworks, so you can say “I saw them when they were just….. - Paul Trenwith
They are joined by mum (Tracy) on bass and dad (Brucee) on rhythm guitar.
What is Folk Music? – You'll be amazed at what is covered by the heading Folk Music: from traditional finger in the ear to modern acoustic, soft lilting ballads to modern Folk Rock, the field is huge and there is a little bit in there for everyone.
We're a totally informal, small friendly group of people who like to sing and play music. If you do not sing or play and would like to then here you'll find encouragement. There is never any pressure and you may wish to visit a few times to get confidence or you may already be confident, it does not matter, no one will criticize, only support.
Last Update: 2017-02-14
The Club was conceived in 1965 when the Clancy Brothers didn't come and someone had the astounding idea of having a sing-a-round thus transforming an audience into a folk group. Formally established in 1966 we're still going strong.