David & Shimna Saturday, 1st May, 2021. 7:30 p.m.

David Shanhun and Shimna Higgins met years ago at the Bunker Hill Folk music club, and started playing as a duo in 2019 when they toured New Zealand together.

Individually David & Shimna have a pretty impressive resumé – Shimna being the winner of both the Martin Blackman and the Frank Winter award at Auckland Folk Festival; David having a #1 single on iTunes NZ with ‘Jessie‘ in 2020 along with multiple other releases reaching the top 10 in NZ Charts – but on stage together there’s a magic that really gels with their tight harmonies, infectious laughter and energy, and sizzling fiddle and guitar skills.

The duo have performed internationally at the Illawarra Folk Festival, are in demand for events and shows around Auckland where they’re currently based, and kicked off 2021 with two stellar performances at Revive Festival in Gisborne, NZ.

Described by their #1 fan in Mexico as being ‘like a good taco’ – you can expect that warm nourishing feeling you get from your favourite food after coming to a show with these two.

“Holy sh*t guys, this was beautiful” – Mat O’Neill (UK)

Website: davidandshimna.com

Turkey the Bird Saturday, 26th June, 2021. 7:30 p.m.

Turkey The Bird is New Zealand’s answer to “Simon & Garfunkel” if “&” was a musician too.

Catchy folk songs with stunning rich melodies and effortless smooth lyrics. Songs that tell uplifting stories about love and life.
Hailing from the New Zealand left coast town New Plymouth, this uplifting band will hit you with beautiful three part harmonies and toe tapping rhythms.
The bearded trio features André Manella from Switzerland on guitar, bass and percussion, Adrian Whelan from Ireland on guitar, bass and spoons,
and Sol Bear Coulton, the token kiwi, on Banjo.

“Excellent vibes and beautiful harmonies” (fan)
“new fresh vibes from a stunning new band” (fan)
“My wife’s nephew is playing the Banjo” (fan)

Videos: turkeythebird.co.nz

Jenny Mitchell & Good Habits 11th September, 2021. 7:30 p.m.

Rough Town 13th November, 2021. 7:30 p.m.

Comprised of multi-instrumentalists Tim Chia, Caleb Chia, Adam Ogle and Emily Roughton, these musicians are well known in the New Zealand trad scene. They grew up playing music together socially and over the years have absorbed tutoring provided by international guests associated with the NZ Gaidhealtachd, Celticanz, the Auckland Folk Festival and Ceol Aneas. They are multi-award winning musicians and continue to perform in various bands around NZ.

Both fiddle players are previous winners of the Waipu Scottish Fiddle competition, Tim being the fiddle champion in 2016 and Emily in 2012 and 2013, and have performed with the Aotea Youth Symphony, Auckland and Districts Pipe Band and City of Auckland Pipe Band (Tim), Northland Sinfonia, Whangārei Theatre Company and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with Fiddlelore (Emily). Tim has also competed in the Grade One International Piping Championships in Glasgow.
Adam has toured extensively with the Indian Ink Theatre Company throughout Australia, India and Canada and was the in-house musician for the Basement Theatre in Auckland City. He recently undertook the lead role in Peach Productions’ Auckland based performance of Once the musical. Caleb is an in-demand guitarist and has performed with (amongst others) the Chias, Shimna’s List, Project Albatross, OrigiNZ and at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient. He also attended the South Sligo Summer School of Traditional Irish Music. All members of the band have performed in festivals, such as Prana, Wellyfest, the Auckland Arts Festival and in various TV programmes and recordings.

They have now joined forces to explore a fresh and vibrant side of the music they have always loved. They love to get the party started!

A Venue for House Concerts

Admission by invitation, for tickets please email Wayne & Paula

We’re pleased to offer our home to present live music in Te Pahū. As well as concerts we’ve also enjoyed theatre performances and art exhibitions.

We’ve been entertained by a wide range of musical styles – and been wowed by the amazing skills and musicality of the travelling minstrals.

It’s the home of Sylvia’s Toaster ukulele band, and practices are held here most Wednesdays.

When not in use for performances the room is our lounge – however it was built for use as a small theatre, music room and library. There are good acoustics by way of its shape and use of irregular sized timber, and shelves of books. There’s a projector and stage lights. Seating is casual – lounge suites, chairs, some old theatre seats, beanbags and carpets.

Audience size has ranged from about 15 to over 80. Entrance is by donation – all proceeds go to the performers.

There is a housetruck, small caravan and room available for accomodation.

Admission by invitation, for tickets please email Wayne & Paula

Here are flyers and photos from some of the shows