South for Winter played Whangateau hall exactly one year ago, the 18th of January 2024, and we did not have a very big crowd. And everyone who was there said, “OH MY, why isn’t everyone here? How can they be missing this?” (I paraphrase, but you get the idea.) So here is your chance. If you were here last year, you know you want to come back, and make sure your mates know about it too!

With a blend of dreamy acoustic numbers, foot-stomping folk and bluesy murder ballads, New Zealand-formed and Nashville-based South for Winter’s sound is as eclectic as their origins. The band is composed of New Zealander Nick Stone, Coloradan Dani Cichon, and Michigander Alex Stradal, and together the three multi-instrumentalists and songwriters combine elements such as cello, guitar, mandolin, and three-part harmonies into a genre-bending sound described by American Songwriter as “impeccable”.

18 January 2025, Saturday: Full Concert with South for Winter. 7:30pm. $20.

All inquiries and bookings to whangateaufolk@gmail.com.

Not technically in October. Monday, 4 November. 7:00pm. No guest. $10.

Hello, everybody!

Just a quick note to say that due to our club night falling on Labour Day, I’ve decided to push it out a week to November 4th. Nat and I will be attending Wellyfest over Labour Weekend, and we’ll be pretty wrecked by the time we get home, if previous years are anything to go by. I hope you all don’t mind the change and will join us for a casual evening of floor singers. No special guest, so this will be a particularly community-oriented social evening.

If you have been working up the courage to put your hand up for a floor spot, this is the perfect opportunity. You can’t ask for a more supportive and uplifting audience, and you’ll never sound better than you do in our hall. You can email me at whangateaufolk@gmail.com if you’d like to reserve a spot.

Half time bikkies and a hot beverage. Oooh, I’ll have some samples of the new Turbo Tonic Latte powder for anyone wanting to try that!

See you at 7pm on November 4th, my friends. Until then, keep that good ol’ music in your heart!

Jenine

Held by Leigh Knitting Group, with proceeds going to Leigh Library.

Club night this month is Monday, the 30th of September. We have a very special treat for our second half. The Mollymawks, aka Alasdair Baxter and Emily Allen, are making their very first appearance at the Hall! The Mollymawks are an acoustic guitar/vocals/violin duo playing original songs and tunes with a Celtic flavour.

This being our regular club night, the first half will be full of our amazing local musicians performing 2 song floor spots. If you would like to be one of those lovely floor singers, email whangateaufolk@gmail.com to get your name on the list!

Doors open at 6:45pm for a 7:00pm start, and your $15 entry fee includes a half time cup of tea and biscuit!

We have just received word that works will be commencing shortly for the public toilet replacement and domain enhancement at Whangateau Domain Recreation Reserve.

These works involve;

• Demolition of the old toilet block
• Installation of new pre-fabricated toilet block
• Replacement of hall water tank
• Installation of additional wastewater storage tank
• New line marking and wheel stops to car park
• New timber bollards to domain reserve

Rendering of new toilet block

Physical works will be carried out by M Keoghan Contractors,
Project Management by Hutchinson Consulting Engineers,
Auckland Council Project Manager is Chris Moyne.

Work is scheduled to commence Monday 12nd August and be completed by Friday 27th September 2024. The hall toilet block and car park area will need to be closed for the a short period during of the works. Site fencing and signage will be installed at the entrance.

Whangateau Hall is BACK!  And shinier than ever.  Join us on Monday, the 29th of July for a very special folk club night featuring Chris Dent of Albi and the Wolves!

Doors open at 6:45pm for a 7pm start with first half floor singers. Email whangateaufolk@gmail.com to book. $15 cash or bank transfer only.

This is a guaranteed great night of live acoustic folk music. See you there!

Chris Dent, mostly known as Albi from Albi & The Wolves, is an entertaining and earnest performer who’s been writing songs since childhood. He’s happy to spin a yarn, and open the door to his life experiences. He’s sometimes smooth, sometimes energetic, and occasionally heartwrenching, All in all Chris is a performer that you simply need to see if you get the chance!

As many of you will have noticed the Renewal Project was not completed by the end of May as scheduled.  There is still work going on repairing the floors.  But the rest of the work is completed and looking very shiny.

The new handover date with council, when we will be getting access back to the Hall is 15 July.  We will start accepting bookings for after the 16th of July.

– Your hall committee

Whangateau Folk Club SPECIAL EVENT

Saturday.  11 May 2024.  7pm.  $30

HOT DIGGITY AND TURKEY THE BIRD
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Leigh Hall, 4 Cumberland Street, Leigh

Enjoy this adorable video prepared by Turkey the Bird to tease their upcoming single release tour, starting at Whangateau Folk Club this week at Leigh Hall!

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6mzP16S3Ci/

Reserve your seat by emailing whangateaufolk@gmail.com now!
Tickets are $30, cash on the door or bank transfer.
Show starts at 7pm, doors open at 6:30.