About

James Gray is a contemporary version of an old-school traveling folk singer. In the past decade, Gray has toured throughout Canada, Europe and Australia, seeing the world and sharing his beloved songs along the way. A unique finger style guitarist, with a vocal that is hauntingly beautiful, Gray, often accompanied by a rather droll, humorous stage patter, immerses himself in each and every song with a soulfulness and attack that is infectious and disarming.

James has released three albums, the most recent in 2023 entitled “New Friends That Talk Like Old Friends.” In 2019 James won himself a spot at The Mariposa Folk Festival through their showcase auditions. James has since been invited to perform at 5 Mariposa folk events, The Northern Lights Festival Boreal, 2 Troubadour Festivals and the Muskoka Music Festival in James’ home of northern/central Ontario.

Gray has recently returned home from touring throughout Switzerland, Germany and Austria. This 2024 festival season James was invited to perform at both the Northern Lights Festival Boreal and the Mariposa Folk Festival where he had the honor of warming up the main stage for Bruce Cockburn.

Website - https://www.jamesgraymusic.ca

Music Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDuPu_Vc9iU

Music Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXSp4JutmL4

The three voices of The Saffron Sisters - Kristina Godfrey, Mary Ruston and Frances Caldwell - blend in three-part acapella harmonies, and frequent accompaniment by Mary and her keyboard talents. 

Their folk-inspired music ranges across covers of gospel, vintage rock, world music and bluegrass, as well as some of Kristina's originals.

The Saffron's harmonies and love of singing together can be infectious, inspiring glowing audience response. 

Location

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Christchurch Folk Music Club
29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon, Christchurch 8024

VENUE: Irish Society Hall, 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon The hall is situated up the long driveway, directly next to Domain Park, and there is plenty of well-lit off-street parking.

Doors open 7pm. Performance starts at 7.30pm - online bookings will close 2 hours prior to the event start time.  After this time only door sales will be available on the night and will be dependant on the number of seats available in line with the Hall capacity.

LIMITED DOOR SALES AVAILABLE IF ONLINE SALES ARE NOT SOLD OUT. 

Please note that Door Sales are CASH ONLY: Tea, coffee, biscuits and cake available during the break, also bar facilities for cold refreshments throughout the night, Eftpos available at the bar for purchases only, no cash-out facility.

Folk Club and Irish Society members please remember to bring your membership card for licensing purposes. Non-members sign in at the bar if making purchases. 

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