MARK LAURENT & BRENDA LIDDIARD
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Christchurch Folk Music Club About
Acoustic indie music duo, Brenda and Mark, have been performing together for over 30 years, playing to audiences in Aotearoa NZ, Australia and the UK. Individually accomplished in singing, playing and performing, both have much to share.
With a catalogue of more than 200 original songs, Mark has made an enormous contribution to our musical lexicon, in both instrumental dexterity and lyrical mastery, winning recognition for his part in the development of our recent musical history.
Brenda Liddiard has a voice born of true folk, protest and alt country sentiments. Brenda has been greatly influenced by English and American acoustic music and found her niche as a songwriter during her passionate involvement with environmental and anti-nuclear issues dating from the 70s and 80s. Her album, Box of Memories, was a finalist in the 2013 Tui Awards for Best Folk Album.
Laurent and Liddiard together present an eclectic mix of material that can be ‘pin drop’ delicate, or sound like a full band, with wonderful harmonies! They sometimes pepper their sets with short bursts of poetry and stories of a road well traveled.
“The highlight of the entire evening took place when Mark launched into some blues during which he played blistering, brilliant acoustic guitar licks, while voice-mimicking lead guitar sounds note for note, nuance for nuance in a masterful display of technique and taste that stands as one of our clubs most memorable performances to this day. He almost brought the house down.”
Brendan Hanley, Byron Vista Social Club, Byron Bay, NSW
“Mark and Brenda are artists who come from the heart. Their music speaks a universal language that seems to touch every audience they play to. The atmosphere they create is intimate, warm, playful and rich with meaning, and a wise knowing of shared experience that bathes their audience with a sense of belonging”.
Rex McCann, author & event organiser
“This fantastic duo never ceases to amaze me with the diversity of their songs, musicianship and poetry … sublime guitar and mandolin textures and soulful harmonies.”
Mike Moroney, Dunedin Folk Club
“Thank you, Brenda, for an evening of amazing music.
You made us think, cry and laugh with your wonderful heartfelt songs.
This was an evening of music never to be forgotten”
Rafters Music Club, Auckland
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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.