As part of their promotion of New Zealand Music Month in May, Auckland Libraries have given the club an opportunity to entertain their visitors with a day of music at the Titirangi Library on May 4th.
Here’s the programme:-
10:30-11:00 Lew Black
A singer with a big voice and a wide-ranging repertoire from sea songs, shanties, Country, Americana, traditional British and comedy. This entertaining musician is full of surprises.
11:00-11:30 Mike & Ros Maguire
Harmony singers who make an art out of playing ukeleles.
11:30-12:00 Warren & Fi
A singing duo who describe their style as ‘laid back acoustic.’
12:00-12:30 Good Times
Alice McLeod & Bea Parker – a duo accompanied by guitars who will entertain us with fine harmonies and sweet songs.
12:30-1:00 John McKeown & friends
From Titirangi Folk Club’s Friday Club – made up of different performers who play once a month at the club’s informal get-together.
1:00-2:00 The Shambles Band
Comprising 4 members of the Auckland Morris Band who will play lively tunes and songs in costume, with all sorts of instruments.
2:00-2:30 The McClennan Family
Alex McClennan (guitar & vocals) and his daughters Shannon (16) and Charlotte (13) performing a mix of contemporary and trad songs.
2:30-3:30 Celtic Ferret
Ian Bartlett and Jean Reid, who perform as a duo and soloists, bringing us a delightful mix of harmony singing and tunes on various instruments with a celtic and traditional flair. Fresh from the Wellington Folk Festival.
3:30-4:00 Pomahaka-Tyne
Helen Douglas (Northumbrian Smallpipes & whistle) and Janet Thomson (guitar & vocals). Named for the rivers of their home towns, they will perform a variety of traditional songs and tunes from near and afar including Scotland, Ireland and Northumberland.
Pick your time, or make a day of it, then just go along and ENJOY!
