Carylann Martin

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).

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This year we have Kapiti Thyme (formerly Kapiti Quorum) playing for us. Should be a great end to the 2025 year.
Doors open at 7:00 pm with start at 7:30 pm. A light supper is included in the Door Entry charge.

Friday January 23rd 2026 – Jenkins’ Birthday Bash

Its John and Val Jenkins combined birthday bash and Harvest Moon will be performing. A great way to start the year.
Doors open at 7:00 pm with start at 7:30 pm. A light supper is included in the Door Entry charge.

Friday February 13th 2026 – Uncut Power

The Pretty Boys duo have expanded to a trio, performing as Uncut Power.
Doors open at 7:00 pm with start at 7:30 pm. A light supper is included in the Door Entry charge.

Friday February 27th 2026 – Club Night

A chance for anyone to share their performance with a small and supportive group. Come along with a song to share with others, or sing alone – your choice.
Doors open at 7:30 pm.

Friday March 13th 2026 – Andrew and Kirsten London

Come along and have your spirits lifted by original songs full of humour and satire, poignancy and pathos.
Doors open at 7:00 pm with start at 7:30 pm. A light supper is included in the Door Entry charge.

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14 July 2023 – Carylann Martin and Richard Taylor

The Levin Folk Music Club meets again Friday, July 14 with special guests Carylann Martin and Richard Taylor.

Carylann has had music throughout her life and has had opportunities to play at events all over New Zealand and with special people. She writes music, sings and plays several instruments (keyboard, accordion, baritone ukulele). She has produced 5 solo albums and has had several awards, including two Gold Guitars!

Appearing with Carylann will be Richard Taylor, from the Kapiti Coast. He picked up the violin at the age of 3 and has continued with one close by his side ever since! He composes from classical genre to making his own electronic violin music.

Richard and Carylann were drawn together by friends from a Hungarian restaurant, who wanted music with a gypsy flavour.

Their music will be a combination of bluesy swing, a splash of gypsy and a dash of country.

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!

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