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2010 Guests
Hot Bluegrass - from Auckland
Michael Young - Dave Warren - Bryan Christianson - Lott
Wires & Wood are a 4 piece bluegrass band based in Auckland, New Zealand. The music they play is drawn from a wide variety of sources - from songwriters as diverse as Bill Monroe, JJ Cale, Robert Earl Keen and Tim O'Brien. The music ranges from sad and lonesome to driving and dynamic. Wires and Wood cover the spectrum, with superb lead singing by mandolinist Micheal Young, ably backed by Dave Warren on flat-top, Bryan Christianson on the Mastertone and, in this instance, with Lott holding it all together on bass
Link to Wires and Wood Website
More Hot Bluegrass - from Dunedin
Hyram Ballard - Read Hudson - John Dodd - John Egenes
More info to come
Traditional Male Harmony Group
Dave Hart - Dave Lloyd - Geoff Anders
Three likely lads from Christchurch have talked their way into performing at Tui this year and expect to spread songs
for your delight, edification and jollification. Dave Hart, Dave Lloyd & Geoff Anders all have a substantial history in folk music circles and should be well known to the crowd. Their collective history of performing probably encompasses around 110 thousand years, at a guess. All singers and musicians in their own right, they got together in mid 2009 to perform in the ever popular a cappella style of three male voiced
harmony. The assembled throng will be treated to a goodly amount of unaccompanied songs and some with a bit of subtle instrumentation. We expect that Dave Hart will probably find it hard to resist performing some of his known and not-so-known recitations. Collectively entitled "No Sax or Violins", they're just that and will expect a goodly amount of audience participation.
Unique Celtic & Contemporary Acoustic Music Group
Evey McAulliffe - Anna Heinz - Sarah Lewis
- Kate Sherwood - Carol Rose
Cairde, which means "friends" in Irish Gaelic, is certainly living up to its name as it celebrates twenty years of music making and friendship! With three original members, Evey McAulliffe, Sara Lewis and Anna Heinz who, twelve years ago, were joined by Carol Rose & Kate Sherwood, the group has enjoyed developing its musical style and repertoire. Although all five women sing and play instruments including guitar, piano, bass, flute, cello and bodhran drum, it's their original arrangements that set Cairde's music apart and makes it so unique. Originally known for their Celtic sound, their repertoire now emcompasses contemporary acoustic music, including songs from New Zealand songwriters as well as traditional Irish songs.
Join Roger Lusby with his catch-bag of poetry, tall tales and lying compadrés
Roger will host the very popular "Liar's Breakfast" whereby you bring along your tall tales, poems and stories to share. There will also be the opportunity to win prizes and to be creative during the festival as Roger will have a wee poetry competition. The details and rules will follow.
With Anna Heinz - Choir Mistress Extraordinaire
Bring along your best singing voice and join lots of other people as Anna teaches two songs to be performed in the last concert of the festival. This is always very popular and we wind up with more choir than audience.
With Holly & Poppy Norton
Hoppy the Clown has moved to Canada for a couple of years and his two protégé's, Holly & Poppy are putting together a children's programme. Watch the white-board outside Kidley Squat for information about what's planned.
With Michael Gough
Bring along your ukulele and have fun with Mike in this ukulele workshop. Mike is a wonderful teacher and will cater to all ages & levels.
With Marguerite Clubb
High energy humour, original kiwiana & mateship at its best
Paul - Bob - Fred
More to come
A "knock your socks off" young lady from Waimate
More to come