Off on tour - hello South Island
09 November 2018
Hello South Island, I’m coming for my first solo tour for over two and a half years. High time I was back, sorry I can’t stay longer, and I’m really looking forward to the music, the friends, the driving through New Zealand’s amazing scenery and roads.
About 15 gigs in 21 days, including 3 folk clubs and playing support for Katharticus in Dunedin. See the gig guide to the right ->
STOP PRESS - highlight so far; seeing whales and dolphins in the Marlborough Sounds. Catch the vid!
An amazing collaborative experience
26 August 2018
So back in February I took part in an amazing collaborative week. 20 musicians, 5 studios, 6 exhausting but exhilarating days (and nights). 3 EPs later and we're planning to do it all again. If you're ever interested in collaborative music or inspiration, have a read of this...
Wow - Ship of Dreams is an award winning song
07 July 2018
I confess, I'm a bit happy and humbled. Ship of Dreams just won a songwriting competition.
It's an odd feeling - there were many really good songs, so after third and second place were announced I was looking around at a number of worthy entrants. Never thought Ship of Dreams was going to win. hardly heard the announcement, it took a few seconds to register.
What?Oh.Wow.....
Time to stand up and support - earthquake fundraiser
23 December 2016
A huge 7.8MM earthquake struck near Kaikoura, New Zealand, just after midnight on 14 November. The quake caused much damage, with services disrupted, communities cut off and livelihoods ruined. You can help!
Donations (purchases / proceeds) of a special quake related song go to the NZ Red Cross appeal. So you get to support the needy, and get some music too :-)
Did the first line of a song ever grab you? - and train safety
6 October 2016
Has any first line realy moved you? Compelled you to listen to the rest of the song?
I came across one that really grabbed my attention recently. And took me to somewhere you might not expect......
Music to support a great cause
29 November 2015
So much more than playing music; playing with passion to support a great cause, action on climate change.
I was honoured and humbled to be asked to belt out 'When the Rain Comes' to a mass rally on the steps of Paliament. Great to see such active support for real action on climate change from so many sections of society.
09 November 2019
Goin' Down to Bowentown
Saturday evening entertainment.
Bowentown, Waihi from 6pm
06 November 2019
First Time at The Claire
Folky and pop/rock originals, a short set as part of their singer / songwriter night.
The Claire Inn, Auckland
3 November 2019
Barebones Folk Club
It's great to be asked back to play at this wonderful folk club again. Floor sports before so come along to play and listen.
Auckland Irish Society, 4-6pm
31 October 2019
Double the Fun
Back at this great brew bar for another couple of hours of toe tapping classics.
Double Vision Brewing, Park Road, Miramar, 6-8pm
25-27 October 2019
Wellyfest - Wellington Folk Festival
Working stage sound, being on stage, generally joining in all the fun day and night. See you at this fab folk festival. Tickets
24 October 2019
JJs Thursday
Fun times, more popular classics.
8-11pm, JJ Murphy's, Cuba St, Wellington
20 October 2019
Poetry and Music at the Fringe
An awesome little event. Mainly poetry focussed, with 'open mic' spots first half and featured poet second half, along with featured musician. And at the monthly meeting in October, that's me!! Rey cool, friendly atmosphere too. It will be a folky focussed set of original songs.
Fringe Bar, Allen Street, Wellington 4-6pm
10 October 2019
JJs Thursday
Fun times, more popular classics.
8-11pm, JJ Murphy's, Cuba St, Wellington
7-9 October 2019
Shortest South Island Tour Everrrrrr
Playing folky originals on the Interislander 7th. Hotel Motueka 6-8pm on the 8th. Back on the Interislander Wednesday 9th.
Woop !
26 September 2019
Double the Fun
Back at this great brew bar for another couple of hours of toe tapping classics.
Double Vision Brewing, Park Road, Miramar, 6-8pm
12 September 2019
Double the Fun
Back at this great brew bar for another couple of hours of toe tapping classics.
Double Vision Brewing, Park Road, Miramar, 6-8pm
05 September 2019
JJ Murphys
An evening of entertaining music choc full of popular classics. Don't miss out!
Cuba St, Wellington, 8-11pm
29 August 2019
JJ Murphys
An evening of entertaining music choc full of popular classics. Don't miss out!
Cuba St, Wellington, 8-11pm
22 August 2019
Double the Fun
Back at this great brew bar for another couple of hours of toe tapping classics.
Double Vision Brewing, Park Road, Miramar, 6-8pm
01 August 2019
JJ Murphys
An evening of entertaining music choc full of popular classics. Don't miss out!
Cuba St, Wellington, 8-11pm
25 July 2019
JJ Murphys
An evening of entertaining music choc full of popular classics. Don't miss out!
Cuba St, Wellington, 8-11pm
18 July 2019
JJ Murphys
An evening of entertaining music choc full of popular classics. Don't miss out!
Cuba St, Wellington, 8-11pm
11 July 2019
Seeing Double Again
Back at this great brew bar for another couple of hours of toe tapping classics.
Double Vision Brewing, Park Road, Miramar, 6-8pm
14 June 2019
Khandallah Trading Company
A new venue for me, and another entertaining evening filled with popular classics.
Khandallah Trading Company, Ganges Road, Wellington, 5-7pm
7 June 2019
In at the Innkeeper
Back by popular demand - hours of toe tapping classics at the Innkeeper to keep your Friday evening swinging.
Inkeeper, Johnsonville, Wellington 6:30-09:00pm
6 June 2019
Double Vision (hic!)
A couple of hours of cruisey Thursday music at this great little boutique brew bar in Miramar.
Double Vision Bar, Park Road, Miramar, Wellington. 6-8pm
11 May 2019
Wailing at the Waitoa
Back by popular demand, for a set of popular classics mixed in with a few catchy originals. Oh, and they brew they're own excellent beers, so don't forget to bring your rigger!
5-7pm, Waitoa brew bar, Hataitai, Wellington
10 May 2019
In at the Innkeeper
Back by popular demand - 3 hours of live music at the Innkeeper to keep your Friday evening swinging.
Inkeeper, Johnsonville, Wellington 6:30-09:30pm
05 May 2019
Watching Dolphins at the Kelburn Village Pub
We have a new name for our folky band; 'Watching Dolphins'. And the KVP is one of THE venues for quality music every sunday. We'd love to see you.
Kelburn Village Pub, Wellington, 3-5pm
25-28 April 2019
Tutira Tradfest
A fabulous folk festival skewed towards more traditional music. I'll be on the stage, running a singing session and joining in with several days of roister doisteringly good folky music.
Tutira, Hawkes Bay
05 April 2019
In at the Innkeeper
Back again for a more up tempo (mainly) set of toe tapping classics.
The Innkeeper, Johnsonville, Wellington, 7:30-10pm
17 March 2019
In at the Innkeeper
New management for them, new venue for me. A fun afternoon of mainly covers with plenty of Irish in there for St Patrick's Day.
The Innkeeper, Johnsonville, Wellington, 1-4pm
16 March 2019
Back at the Waitoa
Back at one of Nigel's favourite craft beer bars for three hours of easy listening favourites and toe-tapping classics. It's pretty close to Paddy's day, so I'll be playing a few Irish tunes, and Waitoa will be launching a special green beer. Yes, it really is green !!!
Waitoa Social Club, Hataitai, Wellington, 5-8pm
16 March 2019
Wellington Underground Craft Market
Playing some cool tunes at the underground market. Come along, browse some neat stalls - there's food there too!
Underground Frank Kitts, Wellington, 11am-1pm
03 March 2019
Newtown Festival
Oh wow. One of the major Wellington Festivals and a big date on the music calendar. And we'll be there, on the songwriters' stage.
11:50am, Gordon Place, Newtown, 03 March 2019
28 February 2019
Acoustic Routes Wellington
A short set with fiddle player Ruth Prentice in this multi-act evening by the Wellington folk club.
7:30am, Roseneath School Hall, Wellington
17 February
Moon1
Aaaand now Ruth Prentice and I have been asked to play Moon. Middle of a 3 act evening of cool music. We're over the......
Moon1, Newtown, Wellington, Sunday 17 February 2019, 5-8pm
25-28 January 2019
Auckland Folk Festival
Awesome news! Chosen as one of the guest artists for the biggest folk festival in the country. There's heaps of great stuff on, so make sure you get your tickets folks!
