New Zealand Music Month 2020
Online Gigs videos to view throughout May
Because we can't bring you our usual gig nights at the Library we're bringing gig nights to you at home online! Join us on our Facebook page every Thursday and Friday at 5.30pm throughout May as we introduce you to a different local band or musician. You can also view the videos on our website so if you don't have a Facebook account, no problem! Just pop back to this page for our NZ Music Month online programme (see below) - we'll be putting the links up here too, so you won't miss out. Click on the band name highlighted in colour to access the videos.
REMEMBER, ALTHOUGH THE LIBRARIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR BORROWING AND RETURNING BOOKS, WE ARE NOT YET READY TO HOST EVENTS IN THE LIBRARY BUILDINGS, SO YOU WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO ENJOY OUR NZ MUSIC MONTH PROGRAMME ONLINE VIA FACEBOOK OR OUR WEBSITE.
Here's the full programme of events for New Zealand Music Month 2020
- Friday 1st May: The Ellie Jackson Duo
- Saturday 2nd May: Kaitrin McMullan, Once Upon a Saturday storytelling for children
- Sunday 3rd May 10am: Nook and Cranny Music Festival 5.0 2020
- Thursday 7th May: Boaz Anema
- Friday 8th May: Robert Scott
- Saturday 9th May, 2pm: Dunedin Public Libraries Online Party With Deano Yipadee & Nee Naw The Little Fire Engine
- Thursday 14th May: Kathartipuss
- Friday 15th May: darryl baser
- Thursday 21st May: Saurian
- Friday 22nd May: Kōputai People's Party (KPP)
- Saturday 23rd May: Children's musical show with Shelly
- Thursday 28th May: Liam Boyne
- Friday 29th May: Paul S Allen
- Saturday 30th May: Melissa and the Dr
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS
Thursday 28th May: Liam Boyne
Taieri solo songwriter Liam Boyne has just released his latest EP Cascaded - available to download from Bandcamp. Enjoy his delicious vocals and haunting melodies in this special set recorded fresh this week for NZ Music Month 2020.
Friday 29th May: Paul S Allen
Paul writes songs from the heart, words to uplift and soothe, particularly in troubled times. This set was recorded especially for Dunedin Public Libraries in celebration of NZ Music Month 2020, and in isolation at his home studio. You'll enjoy his impressive collection of musical instruments too!
NZ Music Month Finale Video Gig Saturday 30th May, 12.30pm: Melissa and the Dr
Band Members: Melissa Partridge and Hyram Twang are two keen country music aficionados from two different countries, generations and stylistic leanings. their lead and harmony vocals are reminiscent of Emmylou and Gram, Dolly and Porter, Tammy and George. Both have years of performing experience under their hats. They play a collection of stripped down classic country duets as well as alt-country and Americana tunes. Melissa & The Dr have performed together at a number of gigs - stage shows, festivals, bars, cafes, small halls and back streets.