The double bill of WilkieMac and Penni Feather met with full houses for recent Northland and North Auckland gigs and they play a house concert in Ohau on Friday November 21 2025. The two acts collaborated earlier this year for the Hamilton Arts Festival and have teamed up to continue on a mini-tour.
WilkieMac are the Raglan-based duo of Lynne Wilkins and Michael McKinnon. They have a deserved reputation in NZ's folk scene with their original songs and celtic roots frequently to the fore. Michael provides the solid backdrop on guitar, while Lynne brings a varied soundscape with harmonica, flutes, whistles, guilele and guitar. Topped with their blended vocals, their performance is bound to leave you wanting more. The duo's highlights this year include being featured concert guest at Te Rangi Festival and opening for Ukulele Death Squad on a pre-WOMAD tour gig.
Penni's solo sets are grounded in folk and blues, with a touch of alternative country. With her wide-ranging vocals and sometimes irreverent stage presence, she is known for deeply inhabiting the songs she sings - whether her originals or interpretations of covers. Penni has previously guested at several NZ folk festivals. She had a one-woman cabaret show in the 2024 Hamilton Arts Festival and also performed solo at the inaugural Raglan Blues Festival (both in concert and opening for The Midge Marsden Band).
The concert is held at Dale & Don's Ohau home near Levin (address supplied on booking). As usual, doors open around 7pm with parking in the adjacent flat paddock. Bookings are essential with payment on the night in cash please. Admission is a modest $20 pp so if you have the means and have enjoyed the night, there is a red box for any koha you may wish to give. Bookings are to Dale at ohaufolk@gmail.com, and a small supper contribution is appreciated, byo is also welcomed. Presented by Dale Webb - Ohau House Concerts Contact: 0272079695
