Welcome to the November Songwriters' Saturday at https://therealm.co.nz/, the final for 2026.
We have another exciting evening of homegrown music planned for your enjoyment. Things kick off at 6.30 p.m. with the first of three acts. Your host venue, The Realm, is fully seated, with Bar and Restaurant facilities available and is close to bus services. This is a free concert, but we ask for a koha, that is, a voluntary donation, all of which goes to the musicians. Reservations can be made online or by phone. Parking is free and, on the street, with easy access from the front of the building. The music ends around 9 o'clock.
About the Artists:
Karen Munro’s repertoire of original songs provides an eclectic mix ranging from jazz blues to trad to Americana. Accompanying herself on guitar and sometimes mouth harp, she also plays fiddle and mandolin. Her first album, Across the Blue was released a few years ago and she is now on her second which she hopes to release early next year. Karen will be accompanied by local legend Murray Kilpatrick on guitar, accordion and backing vocals.
Tim Thorpe is a local singer, pianist and songwriter based in Upper Hutt who writes about people and themes that are close to him. Classically trained, his home genre nowadays is Indie Folk. Formerly with Free & Frank and The Sentimental Blokes he also plays ukulele and tin whistle.
Phonic Fever are a Wellington based trio who write entertaining, original songs. The songs are presented in an energetic and passionate fashion, and in many genres. Many are hilarious and some are serious. A few are both. All are witty and engaging.
Phonic Fever are:
Charles Greenlees - guitar and vocals
Anne O'Donnell - ukulele and vocals
Geoff Pearce - guitar, cajon and vocals
Organizer: Rachel Hird
