THE FRANK JOHN TRIO with WilkieMac

THE FRANK JOHN TRIO with WilkieMac

At Raglan Old School Arts Centre, 5 Stewart Street, Raglan

Friday 2nd November

Doors open at 7pm, Gig starts at 7.30pm

$15 at the door.

Main Act

New Plymouth-based duo, Frank John & Erin Manu, is Taranaki’s foremost guitar duo. Originally from Amsterdam, guitarist Frank brings his technical brilliance to this duo. Born & raised in Taranaki, Erin provides the contrast with her Pacific rhythms and smooth and smoky vocals.

The couple has gained a reputation for breathing life into their interpretations of covers – “high energy bluegrass, lonesome blues, heartfelt ballads and country-swing” – with tight harmonies and solid arrangements of well-known standards, hidden gems and their own compositions.

Whether it’s a sizzling instrumental or the soulful delivery of a ballad, this partnership creates a unique sound, influenced by American Roots Music. With the addition of bass maestro, Rob Greenfield (classical/jazz), provides another layer and, at last, space for light to shine on Frank’s well crafted instrumentals.

Supporting Act

Duo Lynne Wilkins and Michael Mackinnon are based in Raglan, a small west coast town with a big reputation as a creative community. Inspired by songs that deliver on both melody and lyrics, WilkieMac will take you on a journey around the globe and spanning the centuries. The repertoire includes Wilkins’ own compositions, and a mix of contemporary writers’ works, traditional folk songs, and a few that just can’t be categorised! WilkieMac use a variety of instruments and vocal combinations to create a soundscape that will lift and inspire, get you singing along, tapping your feet; it will tug at your heartstrings, and draw you along the path of whimsy.