The Clarion Nov/Dec 2012Craig Denham (Mamaku Project, ex-Ardijah, Club Manouche) on accordion, keyboards, vocals and whistles, Jess Hindin (The Exiles, Tim Beveridge, Boh Runga etc)

The ClarionNov/Dec 2012www.nefc.org.nz

New Edinburgh Folk Club

Beyondsemble Nov 18

The Clarion, Nov/Dec 2012

Folk club evenings

The New Edinburgh Folk Club meets at 7:30pm every Sunday at The Church Cafe/Bar, 50 Dundas St, Dunedin.Unless otherwise stated, entry costs are $3 for members and $5 for non-members and guests. Most evenings there is an open stage for casual performers during the first half.

New Edinburgh Folk Club,

P.O. Box 6093Dunedin North

Email:[email protected]

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www.nefc.org.nz

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We’re on the home stretch toward the end of another busy year for the club. Of course it’s not over by a long chalk, but the club will be in recess from mid December until February 10th. We’ll be winding up with a bit of a social function on Sunday December 16th, an opportunity to actually come and have a chat with your fellow club-members - we’ll put on some nibbles for you and you’re welcome to bring instruments.

Although we take a holiday from Sunday clubnights, there’s still the Whare Flat Folk Festival from 29th December to 2nd January. Already we’re filling up 2013 with some great acts, so keep your eyes on the website and our facebook page.

Mike Moroney

Ukulele Class every Sunday from 6 - 7pm at the NEW venue, the Polytech Whanau Room , a pre fab building in Otago Polytech A Block (carpark accessed by St David Street). Ukes supplied if you don't have your own. If you've never played an instrument before, or even if you're a guitar whizz, this is a great way to play together. Our ukulelelady, Anna Bowen will have you strumming and singing along in no time. Probably the most fun you can have for $2.

Contradance is a form of American barndance and is an enjoyable mental and physical activity. Come along 7:30pm on Monday nights to the Baptist Church Hall, cnr Calder Ave and North Road (N.E.V.), and you'll be whisked through a number of exciting dances. You can learn-as-you-go; dances are called and you don't need to bring a partner. No previous dance experience is necessary, though knowing your left from your right is useful. There is a $3 cover charge.

Bits and pieces

Are you a member of the club? It's worthwhile, at $25 for an individual and $40 for a family or household giving you significant discounts to almost all our events. Email [email protected] and we'll set it up for you - you can even pay online, or ask at the door next time you come along to one of our events.


Sunday November 11

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John Egenes and Dr Glam$3 / $5 Floor spots available

For those who still think folk music is something played on banjos by bearded men in overalls, the music of John Egenes just might change their minds. Sophisticated songwriting doesn't have to be elitist, and quality musicianship doesn't have to be inaccessible to mere mortals. Egenes is an Executant Lecturer in Contemporary Music at Otago University as well as an active founding member of NZMiC.

Dr Glam will present a sparkly variety show during his half of the Dr Glam/John Egenes Show at the New Edinburgh Folk Club. Being close to Halloween, appropriately nail-biting tales of things that go bump in the night will feature; a sci-fi vibe will again be present in the form of original tunes played on the hang drum ‘sphere-of-pleasure’, and the glittery one will also attempt to consummate an unholy but seductively apt alliance between folk & glam musiks – all live before the studio audience.

His latest CD, “The Stone Soup Sessions” was recorded at Albany St. Studios, with additional tracks sent from friends and colleagues from all over the world. In addition to working as a multi-instrumentalist recording session player, John is active in producing other artists. His latest projects include harpist Helen Webby’s new CD, “Pluck”, and a new album by New Zealand songwriter Donna Dean.


Sunday November 18

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$10 / $15 Floor spots available

Beyondsemble

We just can’t get enough of these guys! The ensemble from beyond are back to wow us once more. Ever since its 2009 debut, Beyondsemble, ‘the ensemble beyond genre’ has excited audiences with its enormous vitality and range. “I’ve played in numerous bands and dreamed about creating one band that could play it all,” says the Beyondsemble’s Craig Denham. “This band can.”

Four multi instrumentalists performing styles merging Celtic, Eastern European and Gypsy with Latin and tango rhythms underpinning great improvisation. Craig Denham (Mamaku Project, ex-Ardijah, Club Manouche) on accordion, keyboards, vocals and whistles, Jess Hindin (The Exiles, Tim Beveridge, Boh Runga etc) on violin and keyboards, Chris Koole (The Warners) percussion, and acoustic guitar star Mark Mazengarb on guitars and bouzouki.


Sunday November 25

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Mark LaurentBrenda Liddiard

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Mark and Brenda are part of that secret army of ‘indie’ musicians who fly just below the commercial radar, playing grass-roots music in an “unplugged” style. They’ve been touring New Zealand, Australia & the UK for 20 years, and what they enjoy most is to connect with audiences on an intimate level. They love playing acoustic clubs, small theatres, house concerts, churches - wherever people want to come close and really listen. But they can also be found jamming in a crowded cafe/bar, or filling large open spaces, like city squares or festival marquees, with the sound of guitars, mandolin, Rowan lute and harmonies.

They’re both songwriters, with their own styles, so they’ve become each others’ backing band. Mark has a penchant for acoustic rock, blues & reggae, whereas Brenda’s songs lean more towards new folk & alt. country. So what you get is an eclectic mix of material, that can be ‘pin drop’ delicate, or sound like a 4-piece band! They often also pepper their shows with short bursts of poetry as well, just to keep things interesting.


Sunday December 2

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The Moroney FamilyAll performers in their own right, it’s oddly rare that they come together as a family ensemble; so here they are. After playing at the Whitestone Festival and encouraged by the reception they received there, Bernadette, Siobhan and Mike are coming together again to reprise their Whitestone set - and maybe one or two new items as well. Though each of them have diverse musical tastes, there’s plenty of common ground in the folk and country styles they’ve chosen.

Sunday December 9

Battered Old Hat$3 / $5 Floor spots available

Jean Barkman, Neil Copeland & Denis Gordon have each been involved in the local folk scene, on and off, since the the 70’s. Between them they have performed in a number of lineups, both solo and in groups. 'Battered Old Hat' brings their varied musical backgrounds together in one place, performing a range of music with vocal harmony as the prime focus. Their material includes songs both humorous & serious, songs to sing along with & songs to just listen to.


Sunday December 16

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FREE

Folk Club Christmas SocialThis is our last club night for the year so come along with your instrument (voice or otherwise)and join in the merriment.The club will be providinga few nibbles so get thereearly.

We will keep you postedas to when club nightsstart up again in thenew year. See youat Whare Flatand...Merry Christmas!


Whare Flat Folk Festival29 December 2012 - 2 January 2013

For nearly 40 years the annual Whare Flat Folk Festival has been the favourite new year destination for families and friends from around New Zealand, enjoying the very best in acoustic music and dance. Four days of concerts, workshops and the famous new years eve barndance, as well as plenty of opportunities for participation for all ages. Activities for children, blackboard (open mic) concerts, singing and instrumental sessions. Come and play or just kick back and enjoy the music, the idyllic surroundings and the friendly atmosphere.

Please Note: this is a change of the usual dates for this year only, to fit in better with the statutory holidays.

Gillian Boucher“In the hands of Gillian Boucher, the violin becomes a vehicle of transportation for the mind... Her lyrical approach and sensitivity transcends genres and cultures, transporting listeners to far off exotic places accessible only in imagination.” Glenn Meisner, CBC Radio ..Recipient of the Traditional/Roots Recording of the Year Award at the 2009 Nova Scotia Music Week Conference and Awards and nominee for the 2010 East Coast Music Award in the same category, Gillian Boucher has been travelling the world with her violin in hand since the age of 15.

Guests:

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Jojo SmithJo Jo Smith is one of Australia’s finest singers and songwriting musicians, an inspirational performer who takes her audience on a lyrical, musically diverse journey of blues, soul, funk, R&B, Latin and jazz. Her own songs are a tour de force, and her interpretation of the carefully chosen songs she covers confirms her status as a “one out of the box” individual vocalist.

Melissa CoxMelissa Cox is a folk singer/songwriter from the United States who has toured nationally in the U.S. for over 10 years with much success, and now her travels bring her to New Zealand. Described as a folk rock singer/songwriter with a bit of Celtic/Irish flare, she plays guitar, mandolin, ukulele with live “looping”. Her talent and tenacity have helped her win several awards, including Best Singer/Songwriter - Spark Magazine, Best Celtic Fusion Singer, Celtic MP3 Music Magazine and Best Musical Folk Artist by the Delaware Division of Arts.

Erin StreetErin Street are Sandra Crawshaw, John Morris and Greg Waite. They are well-known around Dunedin, playing a trad session every Tuesday in Dunedin’s Albar, and plugging in for their distinctive driving sound on Wednesdays at the Bog. They also perform regularly on the ceilidh circuit at weddings and conferences, with dances called and led by John Steel, formerly long-standing caller for the Pog Band.

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Tandrom Gypsy TrioTandrom Gypsy Trio is Fiona Smythe (violin) Richard Prowse (double bass) and Simon Burgess (guitar, vocals). These three accomplished and experienced musicians have been performing together for several years, playing weddings, concerts and entertainment venues in the region. They play an energetic mixture of Eastern European, klezmer, classic jazz and Gypsy music with rhythms that excite and inspire dance.

The Fire SeasonThe Fire Season is Jeremy Brownbrooke, Sophia Bidwell and Jonathan Le Cocq. Since 2009 they have played together in the Barocco Celtico ensemble at the Akaroa International Summer School. From a variety of musical backgrounds, they are tune specialists bringing you original and traditional music from Celtic regions around the world.

Guests cont.

www.whareflat.org.ng

For further infomation about Whare Flat Folk Festival

and many more...Not to mention, a fantastic childrens programme run by Kidz Inc.

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From time to time we may require volunteers for an hour or so for food preparation or gate duties, so let us know when you register or arrive that you might wish to put your hand up. The Whare Flat Folk Festival is run entirely by a volunteer crew. We are always looking for skilled helpers but we don’t just take all-comers. The festival crew is a team with a sense of ownership of the festival, many have years of experience behind them. Crew members should ideally:

• be dedicated and committed over several festivals• be even-tempered, problem solving and team players• have a particular skill or ability (organisational, technical, construction,

food and beverage, cleaning and consumables, security and supervision etc)

There is an organisational committee comprising of the various “heads of departments” and the during running of the festival we defer to “Camp Mother” (currently Sean Manning). If you wish to become involved in some aspect of the festival, please drop us a line to [email protected] and tell us a bit about yourself.

Want to help out?

Registration for the Whare Flat Festival is $140 per adult and $50 per school-age child (incl GST). This includes camping*.This is reduced by 15% for all bookings/payments received before Friday 21st December.

Day and Evening visitors are most welcome too, $20; school-age kids, $7.50 for the day (10am - 6pm) and the same again for evening (4pm - finish). Just pay at the gate. EFTPOS is available on the site for cash withdrawals and purchases.

Festival Costs and Day Visits

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Tune

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Documents

The Clarion Nov/Dec 2012Craig Denham (Mamaku Project, ex-Ardijah, Club Manouche) on accordion, keyboards, vocals and whistles, Jess Hindin (The Exiles, Tim Beveridge, Boh Runga etc)