Christchurch Acoustic English Folk Session

02/04/2026

The Moutere Inn is the birthplace of the Christchurch Acoustic English Folk/Trad Session!
Where the inspiration to start this session came from.

...in the meantime, the donkeys will have to wait for just a little longer.
It's Folk Night tonight from 7pmish. Join in or just enjoy the fun.

02/04/2026

A photo and clip from the March 29th (in lieu of April) session at A Rolling Stone

13/03/2026

I usually keep the page for session info only however here is a rare exception: any Christchurch based people who love loud percussion are invited to join Ōtautahi Samba Collective. Practice on Monday nights.
This is us after our recent first gig.

02/03/2026

One of our popular 'Sets' to get your toes tapping: Dorset Forehand Reel & Three Around Three.

02/03/2026

Sometimes we start slow then speed up: 'I'll Tell My Ma' and 'Rochdale Coconut Dance'.

02/03/2026

Playing speed is set by the player choosing the tune. Here's a gentle version of 'From Night Til Morn'.

02/03/2026

Wow! The biggest session yet! 16 musicians and 9 different instruments. To quote one attendee: Thanks for today - I had a ball!
Your next chance to join us is Sunday 29th March at 1pm at A Rolling Stone.

13/02/2026

New tune alert! We have a list of 'regular' tunes that we play together. Recently a new tune to us (well me, anyway) was introduced: "The Burning of the Piper's Hut" (in Paul Hardy's session tune book). I'm off to learn it so I can join in next time!

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13/02/2026

The Old Grey Cat, plus a Set: Dorset four hand reel & Three around three. All tunes in Paul Hardy Session Tunebook. Available online.

13/02/2026

Tennessee Waltz. Slow and gentle for a very warm Sunday afternoon at A Rolling Stone for the Feb 2026 session.

01/02/2026

More session opportunities coming up!! At A Rolling Stone

31/01/2026

Not long now until the first session of 2026, 1pm to 3pm, at A Rolling Stone. No need to be there for the whole time. You are welcome to arrive/leave at anytime.

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