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12 June 2026 – Legal Tender

12 June 2026 – Legal Tender

The ‘Legal Tender’ duo of Ian Campbell and Moira Campbell have been performing an eclectic mix of Rural/Folk originals and covers around New Zealand for years.

Frequent collaborators with Wayne Mason, Andrew and Kirsten London, various Members of the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band and other well known kiwi musicians they have featured at numerous country/folk festivals and concerts. With their blend of alternative rural/folk down-home original songs and alt/covers they have entertained audiences from the Bay of Islands to the Deep South.

Sensitive guitar/bass arrangements of songs by various artists including Guy Clarke, Lori McKenna, Gillian Welsh, and Alison Krauss and their own originals are rendered with earthy integrity and powerful vocal harmonies.

For more info go to http://www.muddybootsrecords.com.

Doors open at 7:00 pm and the evening begins at 7:30 pm with a blackboard of performers, where there is an opportunity for musicians to put their name up for an item. The guests perform after supper and the drawing of the raffle.

Admission, which includes a light supper, is $10 for members, $15 for non-members; Students: Uni $10, College $5, Primary $3. Cash only (no eftpos facilities).

The venue is the Horowhenua Scottish Society Hall, 155 Bartholomew Road, corner Bartholomew Road and Middlesex Street, Levin.

Come and enjoy a night of fun and music!

Moira Campbell and Ian Campbell
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8 May 2026 – Black Eyed Susie

8 May 2026 – Black Eyed Susie

 
Black Eyed Susie features the violin and guitar duo of Susan Colien-Reid and Ramon Oza.
Susan is a classically trained violinist and a wonderful songwriter. Ramon is one of NZ’s finest guitarists and a song writer in his own right.

Susan and Ramon have worked together for many years and as a duo, have played festivals, gigs and venues throughout the North Island. Together they have written and recorded songs with a strong Celtic/Blues/ Funk flavour. Their performances always include original songs, as well as their versions of old favourites.
Many of Susan’s songs are on Soundcloud. You can check them out on: https://soundcloud.com/PTHEoqSDqDoSKtNvg.
In 2024, Ramon released a solo album of his own songs. The album is titled is “Your world or mine”.

Nick has played keyboards for many years in bands in both the UK and NZ. His performing career started in the UK playing in soul and early Britpop bands. He has since covered dance and rock genres, and was a founder member of the well-regarded ‘Gentlemen of Rock’ in Wellington in the late 2010s. He has a strong interest in folk, and learnt to play the piano accordion and rhythm guitar in his 20s. As a new member of the Black-Eyed Susie duo, he is looking to develop this side of his repertoire.

Doors open at 7:00 pm and the evening begins at 7:30 pm with a blackboard of performers, where there is an opportunity for musicians to put their name up for an item. The guests perform after supper and the drawing of the raffle.

Admission, which includes a light supper, is $10 for members, $15 for non-members; Students: Uni $10, College $5, Primary $3. Cash only (no eftpos facilities).

The venue is the Horowhenua Scottish Society Hall, 155 Bartholomew Road, corner Bartholomew Road and Middlesex Street, Levin.

Come and enjoy a night of fun and music!

Ramon Oza, Susan Colien-Reid, Nick Brown
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10 April 2026 – Frank John & Erin Manu, featuring Rob Greenfield

10 April 2026 – Frank John & Erin Manu, featuring Rob Greenfield

Originally from Amsterdam, guitarist Frank brings his technical brilliance to this duo. Born & raised in Taranaki Erin provides the contrast with her Pacific rhythms and smooth and smoky vocals.

The couple has gained a reputation for breathing life into interpretations of their favourite covers, with tight harmonies and solid arrangements of well-known standards, hidden gems and their own compositions.

Recently, the couple has teamed up with bass maestro, Rob Greenfield (CHCH), to record a collection of soon to be released instrumental compositions, ‘Lost For Words’. Writing is underway for a vocal album.

Whether it’s a sizzling instrumental or the soulful delivery of a ballad this partnership creates a unique sound and something for every audience.

Doors open at 7:00 pm and the evening begins at 7:30 pm with a blackboard of performers, where there is an opportunity for musicians to put their name up for an item. The guests perform after supper and the drawing of the raffle.

Admission, which includes a light supper, is $10 for members, $15 for non-members; Students: Uni $10, College $5, Primary $3. Cash only (no eftpos facilities).

The venue is the Horowhenua Scottish Society Hall, 155 Bartholomew Road, corner Bartholomew Road and Middlesex Street, Levin.

Come and enjoy a night of fun and music!

Frank John, Erin Manu and Rob Greenfield
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13 March 2026 – Andrew London Duo

13 March 2026 – Andrew London Duo

Kiwi musical satirist Andrew London and partner Kirsten deliver original songs about life’s obsessions, absurdities and taboos. Their style is a hybrid of jazz, blues and folk – Andrew describes it as a cross between Willie Nelson and Gilbert & Sullivan. Targets include pre-tentious socialites, televangelists, technology, youth culture, neighbours, and the joys of trying to earn a living in what we laughingly refer to as ‘The Music Business’.

The duo have played clubs, festivals and functions all over New Zealand, also venturing as far as Sydney, Melbourne, Norfolk Island, Germany and Saudi Arabia.

Recent reviewers have made comparisons to the late John Clarke who admitted to being a fan, Tim Minchin, Flanders and Swann, Jake Thackray, Tom Lehrer, even Noel Coward, and after a recent appearance live on NZ’s National Radio, one commentator remarked ‘’I’ve never seen anyone sing so many words, so fast, without swallowing his own tongue. You guys are Flight of The Conchords for Rest Homes’.

Andrew London
andrewlondon11@gmail.com
andrewlondon.co.nz
021496766

Doors open at 7:00 pm and the evening begins at 7:30 pm with a blackboard of performers, where there is an opportunity for musicians to put their name up for an item. The guests perform after supper and the drawing of the raffle.

Admission, which includes a light supper, is $10 for members, $15 for non-members; Students: Uni $10, College $5, Primary $3. Cash only (no eftpos facilities).

The venue is the Horowhenua Scottish Society Hall, 155 Bartholomew Road, corner Bartholomew Road and Middlesex Street, Levin.

Come and enjoy a night of fun and music!

Andrew London Duo
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13 February 2026 – Cut The Power

13 February 2026 – Cut The Power

Freddy and Pierre (The Pretty Boys) have been playing music together since meeting at primary school, after Pierre arrived from France at age 7. When the boys were 10yrs old, they were invited by Ruth Pretty to busk and raise money for a drama school trip at her (famous in Te Horo and the world) Friday Frolics. This led to raising money for all sorts of things and gigs at Ruth’s and the name of their duo – The Pretty Boys!

Freddy and Pierre are also long-time musical collaborators with Logan Hughes (Logan, Freddy and Pierre have all been part of the dub, jazz and funk fusion group ‘Powercut’ since 2021) and now they have joined forces again to create ‘Cut The Power’ a bit of a blending of The Pretty Boys sensibilities and the musical prowess of the Rockquest winning Powercut. Cut The Power has an acoustic, rootsy type of thing going on and the 3 young men have crafted a set of enjoyable, funky vibed and accessible songs using some traditional folk instruments and their voices. They play covers that they love and treat you to their own original songs along the way.

All three young men play various instruments, guitar, double bass, uke, sometimes accordion and more. They all sing lead and wonderful harmonies with each other and have much experience as performers. They will bring expertise and enjoyment to any performance.

Cut The Power were part of the top line up at the Ōtaki Matariki Night Market in 2025 alongside Casual Healing (Nikau Te Huki) and are playing more gigs over the summer of 26.

Doors open at 7:00 pm and the evening begins at 7:30 pm with a blackboard of performers, where there is an opportunity for musicians to put their name up for an item. The guests perform after supper and the drawing of the raffle.

Admission, which includes a light supper, is $10 for members, $15 for non-members; Students: Uni $10, College $5, Primary $3. Cash only (no eftpos facilities).

The venue is the Horowhenua Scottish Society Hall, 155 Bartholomew Road, corner Bartholomew Road and Middlesex Street, Levin.

Come and enjoy a night of fun and music!

Freddy Sayer, Pierre Lange-Gerrard and Logan Hughes

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23 January 2026 – Harvest Moon 2-hour concert

23 January 2026 – Harvest Moon 2-hour concert


John and Val Jenkins, and the Levin Folk Music Club, bring you a special 2-hour Harvest Moon concert on Friday 23 January 2026.

Harvest Moon is a Wellington-based Americana and country band that have been captivating audiences in the Lower North Island for the last five years with their rich harmonies and masterful musicianship.

The band is made up of seasoned musicians who share their deep love for the timeless sounds of country, folk and roots music. The lineup features an array of instruments, including – pedal steel guitar, accordion, piano, dobro guitar, banjo, acoustic and electric guitars and a driving rhythm section that gives their music both depth and energy.

Music from great artists like Johnny Cash, John Prine, Buddy Miller, Vince Gill, Rodney Crowell,
Ry Cooder and Little Feat, along with a few surprises that make each performance unique.

Come along to this special concert, Friday January 23rd at the Horowhenua Scottish Society Hall, 
155 Bartholomew Road, corner Bartholomew Road and Middlesex Street, Levin.

Doors open at 7:00 pm and the evening begins at 7:30 pm. Harvest Moon will entertain you for an hour before supper and an hour after.

Admission, which includes a light supper, is $10 for members, $15 for non-members and $3 for students. Cash only (no eftpos facilities).

All door sales to go to the Levin Folk Music Club.

Harvest Moon – Robert Antonio, Frits Stigter, Wayne Mills, Rob Reid, Garrett Evans, Dave Allen.
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22 August 2025 – AGM and revised constitution for ratification

22 August 2025 – AGM and revised constitution for ratification

The Levin Folk Music Club will hold its Annual General Meeting on Friday 22 August 2025.

A major item on the agenda this year will be the draft revised constitution, which will need to be ratified by all members at the AGM.

This has been looming over us for a few years and our AGM this year will be the final date possible for it to be approved.

In reality there is not a lot that is different from the current constitution which was passed back in 2012. A few items have a little more detail about the committee, and the major addition, (which is a compulsory part to keep the Incorporated Societies Act happy), is a section on Disputes Procedures.

You can access the final draft of the revised Constitution for ratification here.

The AGM is also the time we look forward to any suggestions for changes that you would like to see happen in the club. If you wish to actually see some changes happening, you will need to put your thoughts in the form of a motion. These motions must be received by the club at least two weeks prior to the AGM. They will be sent out to all paid up members prior to the AGM so that discussion can take place and a vote can be made at the meeting.

As mentioned previously our Club’s committee is only just meeting the required number for our existence. At least one current committee member is resigning at the AGM so our Club must have new people willing to join the committee. We are all ageing and need to pass the roles on at some time ….! Please do consider whether you are able to help the Club in some small way.

Levin Folk Music Club 2025 AGM, 7:00 pm Friday August 22nd at the Horowhenua Scottish Society Hall, 155 Bartholomew Road, corner Bartholomew Road and Middlesex Street, Levin.

 

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8 August 2025 – Luthiers’ Corner (Peter Madill and Jack MacKenzie)

8 August 2025 – Luthiers’ Corner (Peter Madill and Jack MacKenzie)

 

The Levin Folk Music Club meets again Friday 8 August with special guest Luthiers’ Corner.

It was the early ’70’s and two young men more than ten thousand kilometres apart were being influenced by the folk music and its musical instruments that became so popular at the time. Both Peter Madill and Jack MacKenzie became very involved in the music and the construction and repair of the instruments that were used.

As it turns out, their respective universes were not only parallel but converging. Cut to 2019 at the Wellington Folk Festival, both Peter Madill and Jack MacKenzie committed to displaying their luthiery work. Both luthiers were taking part in the festival as performers, Peter with the Madillionaires and Jack with the Downunderdogs. It was at this event that Peter and Jack first met.

It was there that both men became aware of the others music, and the potential that existed between them. After this, a relationship between them developed through the guitar building. As a mutual agreement, they decided to try a short stage performance at the 2023 Mid-Winter Holler, which took place in late February this year. The music was well received.

Four gigs later things are developing nicely, with the occasional appearance of pedal steel guitar and claw-hammer banjo adding to the core element of two guitar arrangements. The repertoire is ever growing with unique arrangements for songs from artists like Guy Clark, John Prine, Woody Guthrie and Norman Blake (to name a few).

No telling where things might go from here.

Come and find out for yourself at: Levin Folk Music Club, Friday August 8th at the Horowhenua Scottish Society Hall, 155 Bartholomew Road, corner Bartholomew Road and Middlesex Street, Levin.

Doors open at 7:00 pm and the evening begins at 7:30 pm with a blackboard of performers, where there is an opportunity for musicians to put their name up for an item. The guests perform after supper and the drawing of the raffle.

Admission, which includes a light supper, is $10 for members, $15 for non-members and $3 for students. Cash only (no eftpos facilities).

Luthiers’ Corner – Peter Madill and Jack MacKenzie.
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11 July 2025 – Skinny Dennis

11 July 2025 – Skinny Dennis

 

The Levin Folk Music Club meets again Friday 11 July with special guest Skinny Dennis.

Eric Daubé and Glenn Barclay have been playing and singing together for many years and their most recent incarnation is as ‘Skinny Dennis’ – a duo that takes its name from a real-life character in Guy Clark’s ‘LA Freeway’.

That song has played an important part in Eric and Glenn’s repertoire for a long time, whether performing as a duo or as part of the Mad Dog Margaritas (a group that also took its name from a Guy Clark song). While these band names hint at an Americana sound these days they travel a slightly broader musical path, playing a mix of traditional/old and contemporary tunes, comprised of covers and originals.

Eric’s wonderful singing is complemented by Glenn’s guitar and occasional mandolin – a combination honed over years of playing together and one we hope you will enjoy.

Come and find out for yourself at: Levin Folk Music Club, Friday May 9th at the Horowhenua Scottish Society Hall, 155 Bartholomew Road, corner Bartholomew Road and Middlesex Street, Levin.

Doors open at 7:00 pm and the evening begins at 7:30 pm with a blackboard of performers, where there is an opportunity for musicians to put their name up for an item. The guests perform after supper and the drawing of the raffle.

Admission, which includes a light supper, is $10 for members, $15 for non-members and $3 for students. Cash only (no eftpos facilities).

Skinny Dennis – Eric Daubé and Glenn Barclay.
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13 June 2025 – Carylann Martin and Steve Poulton

13 June 2025 – Carylann Martin and Steve Poulton

The Levin Folk Music Club meets again Friday 13 June with special guests Carylann Martin and Steve Poulton.

Carylann is a multi-talented musician and song writer who has wowed audiences at many festivals and events throughout New Zealand.

Well known for her powerful lead vocals and skill playing keys and ‘squeeze box’, Carylann has worked successfully in the professional music industry most of her life, playing a huge variety of gigs and featuring live several times on National Radio and Maori television.

She has been a recipient of 2 Gold Guitar Awards and, in 2021, finalist in the NZ Country Music MLT Songwriting Awards. 5 album releases are also under her belt, all reflecting her country heart and ability to connect powerfully to the audience through song.

Carylann says –

“I’m delighted to have my friend Steve Poulton join me for our guest appearance at the Levin Folk Club & can’t wait to see what we can cook up together!”

Steve is a lifelong musician (and sound/recording engineer) with skills playing many instruments but especially guitars!

He’s been a touring artist since age 16, in NZ, Australia, Europe, Canada and the USA – where he lived for nearly 20 years. This influence is stained in his sound. Highly versatile in style, switching from acoustic finger style guitar, to open tuned dobro, to banjo and electric guitar.

Steve’s rich resonant vocals and blazing guitar performances enthral and captivate music lovers and guitar fans alike.

Come and find out for yourself at: Levin Folk Music Club, Friday June 13th at the Horowhenua Scottish Society Hall, 155 Bartholomew Road, corner Bartholomew Road and Middlesex Street, Levin.

Doors open at 7:00 pm and the evening begins at 7:30 pm with a blackboard of performers, where there is an opportunity for musicians to put their name up for an item. The guests perform after supper and the drawing of the raffle.

Admission, which includes a light supper, is $10 for members, $15 for non-members and $3 for students. Cash only (no eftpos facilities).

Carylann Martin and Steve Poulton
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