Saturday 25th September Jan was born in Greymouth on the remote West Coast of the South Island of NZ. Our family had little resources or opportunity, but I grew up in an era where people would gather around the piano and sing together. From when I was very young I played piano while everybody sang along or played tea chest basses, eggbeaters, combs, violins, even an old saxophone. Jan Preston is known as Australasia’s Queen of boogie piano, her recent cd…
Friday 17th September Hunter Gilles Vocalist Cher Hunter, Lead Stephan Guitar Gilles, Bassist Daz Hunter, and Drummer Harry Binskin, will take you on a journey through the origins and classics of Blues, joining it up to modern day music and all the livin’ influences, touchin’ on the cousins and sisters of the Blues, playin’ some soul infused rock, gospel and a bit of Jazz to spice it up! From Etta James to Gin Wigmore, Hunter Gilles will get you on…
Friday 3rd of September “We Two.. Funk/Soul/Jazz at its smoothest! Made up of Sax player Simon Williams and Trudi Wilson on Vocals/Keys .. this is a treat for the senses, with cleverly crafted tunes and a twist of jazzy style. Dinner from 5pm. Doors open from 7pm for the gig. This is a free event you do not want to miss out on!!!
Friday 10th September (CANCELLED). The Acoustakatz is a duo act, members include Marcus Roebuck on vocals & harmonica & Glynn Olsen on Acoustic guitar. Their repertoire ranges from John Lee Hooker, Little Walter, Eric Clapton, Pearl Jam to Neil Young & much more... Marcus Roebuck - Lead Vocal & Harmonica Lead Singer of Nelson based blues band 'The Boogie Train', and Front man for The Lizard Kings Doors Experience. Marcus started his musical path in his home town of Timaru, fronting bands, honing…
Wednesday 8th September DJ MA is back at The Boathouse come join her for some ecstatic dance! Get ready to journey into the space, the pause, the gap found thru dance. Please come around 6:45 so we can all begin together at 7-9pm. We will complete the journey with a unique and powerful “gong bath”. Since the age of 17, which is quite a few years ago now, Rebecca has been joyfully sharing that which has inspired her life. Exstatic…
Thursday 26th August DJ MA is back at The Boathouse come join her for some ecstatic dance! Get ready to journey into the space, the pause, the gap found thru dance. Please come around 6:45 so we can all begin together at 7-9pm. We will complete the journey with a unique and powerful “gong bath”. Since the age of 17, which is quite a few years ago now, Rebecca has been joyfully sharing that which has inspired her life. Exstatic…
Tuesday 10th August DJ MA is back at The Boathouse come join her for some ecstatic dance! Get ready to journey into the space, the pause, the gap found thru dance. Please come around 6:45 so we can all begin together at 7-9pm. We will complete the journey with a unique and powerful "gong bath". Since the age of 17, which is quite a few years ago now, Rebecca has been joyfully sharing that which has inspired her life. Ecstatic…
Wednesday 27th of October. It’s time to get spooky folks - join us for Halloween Bingo! This will be our final FUNdraising event of the year - let's go out with a bang. We'll be serving dinner from 5pm, and then Bingo will start at 7pm. There will be a fabulous prize after each round, and of course we will have a prize for best dressed (we already know that's going to be a tough decision). Tickets available HERE
Friday 24th September (CACNELLED). Aro consists of husband and wife Charles (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Te Ata, Te Ati Awa) and Emily Looker. The pair share a passion for the power of language and music to tell stories and remind us of our cultural identity. The duo were finalists for the Maioha Award at the Silver Scrolls (2019) and the APRA Best Children’s Song Award for their song Korimako (2020). “The musicianship throughout – haunting and interlocking vocals, stick percussion,…
