Horowhenua Scottish Society Hall
Cnr. Bartholomew Road and Middlesex Street, Levin
Doors open at 7:00 pm – Music begins at 7:30 pm
Admission (includes a light supper)-
$7.00 for Members and non-Members; $3.00 for Students
Cash only (no eftpos facilities)
Blackboard 1st half – Invited guest performers 2nd half:
Ukuladies of Levin
Murray Kilpatrick & Sue Rose, with Susan Ellis
Graham Lonsdale
Jude Woodgyer
This Friday the Levin Folk Music Club has a wonderful duo calling themselves “We Wayward Divas”.
Gilly Darbey and Vikki Clayton are both known for their lovely voices, their song writing ability, humour and instrumental playing. They have toured the world, playing at many festivals and events. They have worked with Van Morrison, Richard Thompson, John Martyn, Fairport Convention, Joan Armatrading, Ralph McTell, to name a few.
Both artists were born in the UK but now live happily in New Zealand. Their songs tell of love and life and their personalities come into it. “We take our music very seriously but we love to have fun too.”
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 $7 for members, $12 for non-members and $3 for students. 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!
We Wayward Divas – Vikki Clayton and Gilly Darbey
Original image source: Vikki Clayton and Gilly Darbey (image has been modified by LFMC)
The Raven Mavens Quartette will be performing at the Levin Folk Music Club on Friday April 14.
The Raven Mavens started as a duo in 2011 with Cindy Muggeridge on boogie and blues piano and Marian Carter adding soulful clarinet. The duo became a trio when they added Anje Glindemann on drums, then the trio became a quartet with the addition of multi instrumental virtuoso, Kate Marshall on accordion, flute and violin. Each of these women is a musician and a singer and when they get together there is a unique and beautiful synergy.
To add to the magic of the musical lineup, Cindy has written a collection of original songs for the Quartette, featuring each band member in turn as the lead singer. On 27 February 2021, the band launched the Raven Mavens Quartette CD.
Expect this talented combination to perform a variety of voices, instruments and styles as they deliver Cindy’s songs. They will also be throwing in some of their favourite covers from great divas like Bessie Smith, Katie Webster and Nina Simone. The mood will range from sensitive to burlesque, with a bit of story telling and hilarity on the side.
Doors open at 7:00 pm and the evening begins at 7:30 pm with a blackboard of performers. The guests perform after supper.
Admission, which includes a light supper, is $7 for members, $12 for non-members and $3 for students. Cash only (no eftpos facilities).
The venue is the Horowhenua Scottish Society Hall, 155 Bartholomew Road, corner Bartholomew Road and Middlesex Street, Levin.
The Raven Mavens Quartette – Cindy Muggeridge, Kate Marshall, Anje Glindemann, Marian Carter
Image Source: The Raven Mavens Quartette
This Friday The Salty Hearts will entertain us with their quintessentially ‘Kiwi’ sounds with an Americana twist.
The band features Greg Sayer (Monty Wolf, Gas Guzzlers, The Daggs) who pens a vast selection of original songs that have his unique New Zealand experiences. Greg’s style is varied but some of the later songs are arriving at the band room sounding like a cross between Bob Dylan and Marlon Williams… very exciting! Dave Allen is on guitar (Hogsnort Bulldogs, Gravel Road, Four On The Floor), with sure, supportive and clever playing from Richard Guerin on Bass (Rhythm Plant, Groove Assembly), and Anje Glindemann on drums (Tin Pan Alley, Henpicked, Andrew London, Raven Mavens). They all sing lead and backing vocals, adding a hearty variety, texture and care to the music they create.
The Salty Hearts are regular performers around Wellington.
Doors open at 7:00 pm and the evening begins at 7:30 pm with a blackboard of performers. The guests perform after supper.
Admission, which includes a light supper, is $7 for members, $12 for non-members and $3 for students. Cash only (no eftpos facilities).
The venue is the Horowhenua Scottish Society Hall, 155 Bartholomew Road, corner Bartholomew Road and Middlesex Street, Levin.
Image source: The Salty Hearts
This month’s guests are Andrew and Kirsten London.
Andrew London is a musician based on the Kapiti Coast near Wellington, New Zealand. He is a songwriter and satirist and performs most often solo or duo (with Kirsten London on bass), or with the Andrew London Trio. His songs explore social and political themes and although humour and satire are very much to the fore, poignancy and pathos are often not far away. They play at festivals, functions, and venues all over New Zealand, but also make the occasional trip to Australia & Norfolk Island and have even played in Saudi Arabia.
They will play mostly original songs influenced by folk, blues, jazz and western swing genres. There will be a few from the recent stage musical ‘Let’s Talk About Me!’ which had its debut in Kapiti last September, and some from their latest album ‘Get Back To Work!’.
Doors open at 7:00 pm and the evening begins at 7:30 pm with a blackboard of performers. The guests perform after supper.
Admission, which includes a light supper, is $7 for members, $12 for non-members and $3 for students. Cash only (no eftpos facilities).
The venue is the Horowhenua Scottish Society Hall, 155 Bartholomew Road, corner Bartholomew Road and Middlesex Street, Levin.
Image source: Andrew London
From deep within the Appalachian Old-time traditions, Cotton Daisy Backstep bring the songs of the pioneers, old gospels and their own dark originals.
Helena Faust carried a wealth of tradition with her when she moved back to NZ in 2003 after 10 years steeped in the local traditions of West Virginia.
With strong mountain vocals, wailing harmonies, clawhammer banjo and fiddle, the old haunting ballads and songs are brought to life.
Cotton Daisy Backstep group consists of Helena Faust – banjo and lead vocals, Bill Vella – bass, Philip Muollo – Guitar, and Megan Ward – fiddle and harmony vocals.
Doors open at 7:00 pm and the evening begins at 7:30 pm with a blackboard of performers. The guests perform after supper.
Admission to our Christmas 2022 concert is $7 for everyone, except students at $3. Cash only please (no eftpos facilities). Admission includes a light supper.
The venue is the Horowhenua Scottish Society Hall, 155 Bartholomew Road, corner Bartholomew Road and Middlesex Street, Levin.
Image source: Helena Faust
Butter Wouldn’t Melt consists of Nick Burfield, lead vocals, harmonies, and guitar; Andrea Reid, lead vocals, harmonies, guitar, dulcimer, whistles, and bodhran; and Derek Burfield on double bass.
Publicity material says “they will melt your heart with their soulful stories, vibrant voices, and far-away fables. They will be signing songs from their debut album 1931.
“Their original material is presented with a unique blend of dulcimer, whistles, guitar, double bass and soaring counter-melodies.
“Their sound is raw and familiar, yet still manages to surprise. Each song is filled with dancing harmonies and country and blues-inspired picking, creating an old-time vibe.”
“Butter Wouldn’t Melt sing of New Zealand history, long-lost lovers, fairy tales and distant serial-killer relatives.”
Doors open at 7:00 pm and the evening begins at 7:30 pm with a blackboard of performers. The guests perform after supper.
Admission, which includes a light supper, is $7 for members, $12 for non-members and $3 for students. Cash only (no eftpos facilities).
The venue is the Horowhenua Scottish Society Hall, 155 Bartholomew Road, corner Bartholomew Road and Middlesex Street, Levin.
Image source: Butter Wouldn’t Melt – Lonely Girl video, https://www.facebook.com/butterwouldntmeltmusic/videos/1109968709914755
Horowhenua Scottish Society Hall
Cnr. Bartholomew Road and Middlesex Street, Levin
Doors open at 7:00 pm – Music begins at 7:30 pm
Admission (includes a light supper)-
$5.00 for Members and non-Members; $3.00 for Students
Cash only (no eftpos facilities)
Blackboard 1st half – Invited guest performers 2nd half:
Cazna
Danny & Friends
Jennie & Marty
Robyn-Lynn
Ukuladies
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Burgess and Allen started singing together as a duo over seven years ago, after a chance encounter at Levin Folk Club. Combining their different musical backgrounds to forge a harmonic entity that is invigorating as it is diverse. Simon and Gill have featured performing together at clubs, weddings, festivals, and cafe venues here and overseas. Their material is drawn from all genres, they sing both popular gems and lesser known treasures with soothing assonance and melodic strength.
Gill started her musical career at 9 years old as an accomplished junior classical pianist. Her adoption of the guitar at a later age led to a desire to write her own material and present it in public. She completed her CD ‘Colour outside the Lines’ in 2012, where she lyrically paints emotionally candid musical canvases. Simon’s multi-instrumentalist versatility has seen him teaching, singing, playing, and recording in both large and small ensembles on a variety of different instruments, limited only by how many he can carry to the gig.
Their song choices reflect their aspirations to present quality arrangements and meaningful concert experiences for their audiences. This includes a range of Americana and Folk or Contemporary music but can include Gill’s contemplative compositions or Simon’s topical ramblings. They both enjoy expanding musical experiences through ongoing collaborations and associations with other artists.
The folk music club meets at the Horowhenua Scottish Society Hall, Bartholomew Road. Doors open at 7:00 pm and the evening begins at 7:30pm with a blackboard, followed by supper and then the guest artist. Admission, which includes a light supper, is $5 for members, $10 non-members and $3 for students. Cash only (no eftpos facilities).
Black Eyed Susie is Kapiti Coast-based violin, guitar, and vocals duo, Ramon Oza and Susan Colien Reid. Susan and Ramon have been performing their unique blend of blues Celtic and funk since 2006. They have spent 15 years weaving their own sound from Ramon’s R&B Funk guitar and Susie’s Classical / Celtic / Rock violin.
Ramon and Susie write songs and have supported many National and International artists. They love to share good music and make it accessible to all. They regularly perform at Paraparaumu Market which is one of their favourite places to play, bringing upbeat and warm sounds to the street. People can keep up with the duo www.blackeyedsusieduo/facebook.com
The club opens at 7:00 pm and the blackboard begins at 7:30 pm. The duo will appear after supper. Admission, which includes a light supper, is $5 for members, $10 non-members and $3 for students. Cash only (no eftpos facilities).
Usually the 4th Friday of the month is Club Night but on the 4th Friday of August (the 26th) the Club will be holding its AGM. The AGM, which begins at 7:00 pm, is where you can hear what will be happening to the club for the following year.
8 March 2024 – Rachel Dawick 
9 February 2024 – The Pretty Boys 
26 January 2024 – Concert of 10 Performers 
