February Folk Club Night. Monday, 24 FEBRUARY, with special guest Dave Flynn
Pull out those guitars and other instruments of folk distraction and great ready for Club Night! Our special second half guest this month is award-winning Irish composer/guitarist Dave Flynn.
Celebrated by the New York Times for the ‘power and grittiness’ of his music, Flynn is bringing his Celtic Guitar Journey show to Whangateau Hall.
Flynn started his musical career as a rock/pop guitarist and singer-songwriter before moving into classical and Irish folk.
In his Celtic Guitar Journey Flynn will present guitar arrangements of Irish and Scottish traditional music, exploring the musical connections between these Celtic countries. His programme includes the history of Celtic music, from an ancient Irish battle march to baroque-era harp music by Turlough O’Carolan, to 19th century reels and jigs, and modern compositions which he recorded on his acclaimed albums. He will also play new Irish-Kiwi style tunes, which he has composed in New Zealand.
The concert also highlights connections between Irish traditional music and other countries, showing how certain types of Irish tunes were imported from England, Scotland, Poland and Germany.
This is a regular club night, so all local musicians are welcome to put their name in for a first half floor spot. Email whangateaufolk@gmail.com to request your spot. (Do NOT reply to this email! It makes a mess!)
Booking is not necessary, but recommended. You know the drill, email me at whangateaufolk@gmail.com with the number of tickets you want and I will send instructions for payment. Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start. $15.