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WorkShop 26 Presents 'Dirt Road Orchestra and Friends'

Wendy from Blockhouse Bay

Folk music and storytelling at its finest, with strong original content, featuring three acts: DIRT ROAD ORCHESTRA (DRO), GOOD TIMES, KEITH LEVY.
Enjoy the funky backyard venue and a night of toe-tapping entertainment.
$10 entry includes tea and coffee (no bar).
Parking on street and surrounding shopping centre/roads.

DIRT ROAD ORCHESTRA: The Folk from the Sticks at Workshop 26! Hailing from rural locations north of Auckland, this talented lineup features Andy Hamilton (guitar) Menno Besseling (percussion) and Murray van Hoorn (violin) playing engaging songs penned by seasoned songwriter Andy Hamilton.

GOOD TIMES: Alice McLeod and Bea Parker have been playing music together as a duo since 2020. They perform fun easy-listening folk covers and originals. With their gentle harmonies and complimentary musical styles, they can often be seen making music in the local Auckland folk clubs.

KEITH LEVY: is a Storyteller, poet and social commentator. He tells philosophical, provocative, entertaining, inspirational and amusing stories in rhyme, while accompanying himself on guitar. His original stories are beautifully crafted tales of life. He's a Dr Seuss for adults.
This is a rare opportunity to see Keith in this part of town.

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