Granary Gigs

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The Granary Festival Cafe is home to an exciting line up of contemporary music, stimulating forums, visiting writers and a whole lot more. Each night at the Granary Festival Cafe, enjoy local and visiting talent prior to heading to your show. Pop in again after your show to compare notes and discuss the evening’s doings. It’s for free!

Offering the region’s best wine and beer from Woollaston and Neudorf wineries and Dead Good Beer, plus delicious meals, snacks and great coffee.

All acts free of charge

Out on Bail

Sat 8 Oct 6.30pm
Comprising local talent Chris Pierson, Gabor Tolnay, Chris Cowles, Simon Williams and Chris Baillie; Out on Bail’s upbeat renditions of jazz standards ensures

a fun musical experience.

DJ Huup & Holger

Sat 8 Oct 10.30pm Fri 14 Oct 10.30pm
Come on in after your show and continue to groove with local DJ’s Huup and Holger.

Sunday Jazz with Frank Talk

Sun 9 Oct 4pm

The jazz trio Frank Talk plays an intimate selection of tunes, ranging from beautiful ballads to up-tempo jump tunes. A perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.Featuring Simon Williams on saxophones and clarinet, Glynn Olsen on guitar and Steve Hainstock on upright bass.

Lipscombe and Swan

Sun 9 Oct 6.30pm
Mike Lipscombe and Steev Swan are a Nelson duo whose original songs range from environmental and social commentary through to love songs. They have been touring a Simon and Garfunkel tribute and recently released their first music video, Aotearoa.

Comrade Z

Thurs 13 Oct 6.30pm

Direct from the wheat fields of Eastern Europe is Comrade Z: three talented musicians – and Pavel. Join them for some music, laughs, foot tapping and general good times as they present their live radio transmission back to the Soviet Union. Be a part of radio history!

Fez

Sat 15 Oct 5pm
A harmonious blend of pop, funk and rock, Al and Simon from Fez combine percussive guitar playing and smooth saxophone grooves to create their signature sound on a mine, full of musical nuggets.

Tom Rodwell

Fri 14 Oct 6.30pm
Cult blues artist Tom Rodwell of the band Storehouse performs widely in the UK, USA, New Zealand, Switzerland and Holland, and was described by the NME as ‘Sheffield’s answer to Lightnin’ Hopkins’. With both critical respect and a diverse following, Rodwell continues to make blues-based music relevant and fiercely entertaining.

Sunday Jazz with Chris O’Connor and Greg Malcolm

Sun 16 Oct 2.30pm
Drummer Chris O’Connor has the ability to transform almost anything into a travelling drum set, physically exploring space and its acoustic properties. Guitarist Greg Malcolm builds hypnotic evolving melodies upon layered drones, utilising a variety of tones and sounds created on his unique adapted electric guitar.

Certés

Sun 16 Oct 5pm
Certés is a dynamic and versatile three-piece folk band with over 40 years of combined stage experience. Performing a multitude of styles from fusion rock with an Irish twist, Irish folk and bluegrass to beautiful ballads showcasing gorgeous vocals and violin.

Nathan Torvik

Wed 19 Oct, Sat 22 Oct 6.30pm
Local musician, Nathan Torvik, returns with his eclectic style and repertoire, just as likely to play a Bach prelude as a Bob Marley tune, or some bluegrass picking!

Katrina Kallil

Thurs 20 Oct 6.30pm
Katrina Kallil’s style of powerful vocals, charisma and comedic wit, along with her jazz and blues arrangements, gives her audience a very special performance. Spiced by a wry sense of humour in both her songs and banter, Katrina totally engages her guests with irresistible energy.

Rhythmus

Fri 21 Oct 6.30pm
Voted ‘most potent newcomers’ by a select group of their friends and family. Playing an eclectic mix of ragged jazz and blues on a variety of stringed instruments, this locally based ensemble of musical intellectuals, a versatile syndicate of friends and loving good looks, will charm you with bold and unexpected rhythmus.

Marc Steyn

Sun 23 Oct 4.30pm
An anthology of original music set to life by singer songwriter Marc Steyn. Sometimes introspective, often defiant and humorous. Original songs with lush vocals and driving rhythm guitar, from soulful ballads and love songs to a hint of pub rock.