Fairfield House : EVENTS

Emeralds & Greenstone are a folk fusion band, whose "indigi-folk" blends Maori and Celtic musical instruments and styles into a powerful, evocative musical experience. Traditional songs and chants in Maori, English, Irish and Scots Gaelic are woven into the band's contemporary sounds coloured with jazz, blues and pop... Think the folk-rock adventure of Fairport Convention meets the exquisite arrangements of Madredeus with a real New Zealand feel!

The lineup includes: Ariana Tikao (vocals, taonga puoro/Maori instruments, dulcimer); Laura Tomlin (vocals, keyboard, tinwhistle, flute); Argène Montgomery-Hönger (bodhràn, tin whistle, ukulele, vocals); Jon Hooker (guitars, ukulele); James Wilkinson (guitar, bass, vocals).

The Fairfield House concert will kick off their NZ tour scheduled for February and March 2012, before Emeralds & Greenstone take their music to international audiences in July/August 2012.

"a real musical gem...It was not only the quality of the vocals that stood out, but the quality and sensitivity of the songwriting with this Maori-Celtic mix" - The Courier Mail Online (Brisbane)

"Across The Seas was inspired by the crossing to Stewart Island but would be as evocative of the trip to Aran." - fRoots album review (UK)

"Ethereal...a spellbinding re-working of traditional songs along with their own contemporary offerings...they ooze character, cross-cultural credentials, multi-lingualism and instrumentalism... colourful songs and tunes which transport, enthral and inspire" - The Garden Sessions (UK)

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Since bursting onto the New Zealand music scene in 2010, multi-instrumentalist Johanna Mystery has already performed with award winning singer-songwriter Jess Chambers (The Woolshed Sessions), as well as performed and recorded with a string of established New Zealand musicians, including virtuoso guitarist Justin Firefly Clarke (Fly My Pretties IV, The Woolshed Sessions), and Nigel Collins (sole accompanying musician for Flight of The Conchords).

As a solo act, Johanna Mystery's music, with its expressive combination of Pacific Island roots, and acoustic folk/soul styles, draws in and holds the audience in captive silence. When performing with her band, experienced drummer and multi-instrumentalist Ben Lemi Wood (Hikoikoi, Hannah Howes, Jump St), and hotly demanded jazz bassist Will Sklenars (Jump St), forge together a solid rhythm section, adding alternative rock elements to Johanna Mystery≠s catchy hooks. Described as being reminiscent of the organ-infused sounds of The Doors, mixed with the edgy and soulful vibes of Amy Winehouse, Tracey Chapman, and Joan Armitrading, Johanna Mystery and her band are fast developing a reputation for their dynamic performances.

Johanna Mystery will be performing with

Ben Wood: Drums, guitar
Sage Kamaru: Bass, Drums
Will Sklenars: Bass
JoHanna Mystery: Vocs, Keys, Guitar, Clarinet

as part of her SOUTH ISLAND TOUR

in Fairfield House Ballroom

Friday 10 February 2012 8pm

$10; email & phone reserves encouraged, ph. 5483640 or fairfieldnelson@paradise.net.nz

cash bar available.

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