Triple layer vocals, vigorously wielded stringy thingies, and some plausible anecdotal evidence will be on trial Sunday, as the Skiffy Rivets unravel musical tales brazenly stolen from bluegrass, folk, old timey, and swing.
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Rafters Folk Club Friday 16 Feb 2018 8 pm
We’re in for a real treat. Here’s the recipe: take a measure of Americana, Texas swing, folk and bluegrass, and mix with rich harmonies for forty minutes on the Rafters stage to produce satisfying, authentic and entertaining music. What better way to start the weekend than with a meal of live music! Continue reading
East Coast Bays Folk Club Friday 1 December 2017
Always a pleasure to play at this great folk club. This will be the last night before Christmas so bound to a bit of extra fan fare and we promise to learn a Christmas song or two for the occasion. Continue reading
Cafe One2One Ponsonby Saturday 25 November 2017
We always have fun at cafe One2one and although Pete is usually seen playing bass, when Holly and Sue came over recently, suddenly we had enough of Pete & the Skiffy Rivets band to let fly with a few songs. After a couple of songs at full throttle harmony, there was loud calls for more, so naturally we obliged. That’s why we look at bit weird in this Facebook post – we are providing some vigorous visual cues for audience participation.
It was such fun we were invited back to play a set at guest for Mark Laurent.
Mark Laurent and friends
Cafe One2one, 121 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011
Saturday 25 November 2017 7pm
Koha jar
Whangateau Hall Monday 27 August 2018 8 pm
We’re excited to bring our music to the Whangateau Hall up near Leigh.
When you’ve got a beautiful wooden 110+ year old hall near Leigh with amazing acoustics what can you do but invite talented musicians to come play there? So asks the Whangateau Hall Folk Music and Social Club.