 |
Events archiveFriday September 30, 8pm Saturday 29 October 2011 CELEBRATION of UNITY 4.30pm to 6.30pm We come
together to celebrate the dawning of a new era that marks the ending
of a great cycle of the Mayan calendar and a new beginning. We start
at 4:30 with the welcome and celebration. Please bring some wholesome
nibbles to share. All Welcome _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Saturday 12 November The Psychosynthesis Trust presents THE GREAT TURNINGIn this workshop we will explore the part we can play, for ourselves and our communities, to ensure a more life sustaining future. Based on the work of Molly Young Brown and Joanna Macy. The current unprecedented global crisis is not so much an ecological, economic and social one as a psychospiritual one. It is hard to imagine how it could be resolved without a radical inner transformation of humanity and its rise to a higher level of emotional maturity and spiritual awareness. √ Joanna Macy Cost: $95.00. bring your own lunch (psychosynthesis students $85.00) Facilitators: Liz Conroy, Kindra Douglas, Christine Bourke, Anne Verity. For information tel. Anne 5467552 or Kindra 5452991 Email: anne.verity@xtra.co.nz _______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Voices of Our Ancestors: Ariana Tikao, Christine White and Mahina-Ina Kaui AOTNZ Tour 2 to 26 November 2011 Poignant stories of the land expressed in song: Performed by Ariana Tikao, Christine White, and Mahina-Ina Kaui, three Ngāi Tahu musicians celebrate their shared tribal ancestry with funky grooves, lush harmonies, haunting ballads and textured electronics: an infusion of ancient and modern. This collaboration has been created especially for their nationwide tour with Arts On Tour NZ, which begins in Kaitaia and ends in Rangiora, taking in the east and west of both islands. Voice of Our Ancestors Facebook page Thursday 17 November at 7.30pmTickets $18 ph.548 3640 or fairfieldnelson@paradise.net.nz Cash Bar Available ___________________________________________________________________________________Wednesday 23 November Alex and BBs two gifted artists, two banjos.
Using the simple combo of a 5-string banjo and Irish
tenor banjo, Catherine ≥BB≈ Bowness and Alex Borwick will reveal to you the
iconic relevance of one of the most infamous instruments ever built. at Fairfield on Wednesday 23 November 7.30pm Tickets $15 ph.548 3640 or fairfieldnelson@paradise.net.nz Cash Bar Available Friday 2 December Jordie Lane, Matt Langley & Mel Parsons bring the Blood Thinner tour to Nelson Australian Jordie Lane will bring his Blood Thinner≠ tour to Nelson on December 2nd with support from APRA Award winner Matt Langley and TUI Award nominee Mel Parsons. The trio will play an intimate, acoustic concert at Fairfield House, showcasing a blend of folk, alt-country and roots music and featuring unique collaborations on each other≠s songs. Lane brings with
him a reputation as one of Australia≠s most revered singer/songwriters. Rolling
Stone Magazine called his debut album ≥one of the most assured ever by a local
artist≈. Rhythms Magazine labelled him Australia≠s ≥brightest new roots music
star,≈ and he is commonly compared to Bruce Springsteen, Gram Parsons, Townes
Van Zandt and Ryan Adams. He has also supported Cat Power, Neko Case, The Moody Blues, Gotye, and Old Crow Medicine Show, headlined sold out Australian tours, and was recently nominated for ŒBest Blues & Roots Album≠ at the Australian Independent Music Awards. This show at Fairfield House is part of a 12-date New Zealand tour which celebrates the release of Lane≠s new sophomore album ŒBlood Thinner.
Carolina Moon Glorious songs intimate, yearning Graham Reid exquisite. simply mesmerizing In a fusion of cultures from the past to the present, Auckland-based ensemble Carolina Moon present a fiery, exciting and moving collection of ancient melodies from their recent CD Mother Tongue. For almost 1000 years the beautiful melodies of Judeo Spain have been borne/carried by generations of mothers, lovers and daughters of the Diaspora, unfolding the story of a vibrant people through romances, life, love and loss. Carolina Moon≠s evocative song combines these sensual Ladino melodies with a feast of klezmer and delicious Eastern flavours and jazz-tinged world sounds. ______________________________________________________________________________ Friday 6 January Chimuka Marimba Band Come dance to the rhythms of Zimbabwe on a hot summer's night in The Courtyard Marimba music has the power to change the state of the performers & listeners....much like ancient chants and sacred music Pre sales $18 at Everymans Records, $20 gate sales. 6pm gates food & drink for sale. Marimba music has been played in the Nelson region since 1997. CHIMUKA, based near Motueka, is one of only two groups playing this music in New Zealand. The group is directed and taught by musical director Russell Matthews. CHIMUKA is an eight-piece band consisting of seven marimbas (bass, baritone, tenors, alto and sopranos) and a pair of hosho (shakers) and we play mostly acoustically. Mainly a dance band as the music is very infectious, however also the sound has a broad spectrum of context and will sit happily in the ambient courtyard where people can mostly listen and enjoy the intricacy of the music. The music
itself has been adapted for marimba from the mbira (thumb piano) of the Shona
people of Zimbabwe, who have developed this instrument and its music to a high
degree of sophistication. With intricate polyrhythmic cyclic melodies the music
has a powerful uplifting quality capable of connecting people to a childlike
sense of joy and delight, which is one of the main reasons CHIMUKA enjoy performing
this music. COME TO DANCE OR LISTEN EITHER WAY YOUR SPIRITS WILL BE LIFTED. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday 22 January to Saturday 28 January 2012 COMING IN 2012...All the Fairytales You Know (and Some You Don't) The perfect package of summertime, stories and sublime comedy! An outdoor, Summer Laugh-fest in the tradition of 'The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged)'. Live theatre in the Fairfield House Meadow! Body in Space Theatre Company invite you to the beautiful surrounds of historic Fairfield House for their annual offering of outdoor Summer Theatre. Four very brave (or very stupid) actors will attempt to present 90 Fairy Tales in 90 minutes! Bring your own chairs, rugs, hampers and a donation for the actors. Set up your picnic and let the comedy mayhem unfold. Cash bar and sweet treats available Warning: Enforced audience participation may ensue! (Inside Fairfield if wet) Sunday 22nd January to Saturday 28th January 6:30pm daily PLUS 2pm matinees on Sunday and Saturday FREE show (donations gratefully accepted!) www.bodyinspace.co.nz _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Friday 3 February  EMERALDS & GREENSTONE 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) www.myspace.com/emeraldsandgreenstone Friday 3 February 8pm $15 email & phone reserves encouraged, ph. 5483640 or fairfieldnelson@paradise.net.nz _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Friday 10 February
JOHANNA MYSTERY 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
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. 
|
