Up & Coming Gigs
"Raglan's Annual MUDSHARK MONDAY"
Raglan Club
Mon Jan 21, 8-Till Late
Tickets $20 Door Sales $25
"The Legendary Raglan Mudsharx" are back and playing at the Raglan Club, Bow Street Raglan for a one night show.
The band originally played down the road at the Harbour View Hotel almost every second Monday night from early 1981
through to the end of 1989. These amazing nights became affectionately known as Mudshark Mondays, and were free
to all comers, who as the reputation grew, turned up from all over the place.
The band got together with original members, Sid Limbert, and Dave Maybee, who'd played together in several lineups
though the mid to late 70's, namely, Smokestack, Golden Slippers Band, and early incarnations of The Midge Marsden
Band, to name a couple. Sid and his family returned to Raglan in 1980 from the U.S.A. to find Dave had moved to
Raglan, after a bit of a chat they decided they should do a gig at the pub. So talking to John Humphries, the pub owner,
it was decided an early week night might be good, as the locals, set in their ways, may not take to it right away. The first
lineup was Dave, Colleen Ralph, (then Dave's partner) and Sid, there were acoustic guitars, mandolins, and a very
makeshift sound system, complete with a yard broom duck taped to the floor, for a microphone stand. A few locals
showed up, some of the older crowd, who called the "Settlers Lounge" home, and some of the new faces in town, people
who had left the city and moved to the coast. The night went well enough to try it again, next time double the amount of
people, and Clarry Cresswell, Saxophone legend from the 30's, 40's and 50's sat in and had a lick with the crew. So it
went on, each gig maybe or maybe not, adding another guest, drawn from a long list of Mates from the past. Bill and
Heather Amos from Kawhia, piano and fiddle, Paul Kunac, was the first Drummer, and with Drums, out came Amplifiers,
and Electric Guitars, and Bass. Ray Chaber on Dobro, Mike Farrell, Guitar virtuoso, and about that time, Midge Marsden
moved to town permanently. Midge added a new depth to the band, with his Rich Harmonica playing, vocals, and a great
personality on stage. Sid had been touring in Midges band since the late 70's, and the touring Band often stayed in
Raglan to rehearse and take time out, so there were some great players, who just loved the chance to sit in and just
have some real fun. Neil Reynolds, on drums, Liam Ryan, Keyboards, Ritchie Pickett, Piano, and other things,
Pole O'Shea Hendrix Guitar, Ta Rutherford, Kev Thomas, Hammond Gamble, Sam Hunt, Dave McCartney moved to
town, and often had Graham Brazier in tow.
The list went on, and so did the fantastic gigs, every second Monday night, all through the 80's, One night The
Mudsharx had a private gig, a 21st Birthday, and the Drummer couldn't make it, so Sid's Son Freddy Limbert then 8 yrs
old did his first pro gig with the Boys, and went on to do many more.
The Mudsharx went on to become a legend around the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and even Auckland, the word was
out "Mudshark Monday" at the Harbour View. They became a national identity when the one hour television Documentary
"Raglan By The Sea" was played on T.V. Gary McCormick, himself an honorary Mudshark, presented a wonderful
program which truly captured, not only each member in the Band, but the very spirit of Raglan, at the time. The doco was
such a success the Heartland series was born.
Monday the 21st January will see the "legendary" lineup with Dave Maybee, Sid & Freddy Limbert,
Midge Marsden, Liam Ryan & many guests @ Raglan Club.
As usual anything could happen, and who knows who might turn up, it's going to be a special occasion, and should
not be missed, if you're looking for a good old shake out don't miss it.
"Members, Guests and Affiliated Visitors welcome"
Aqua Velvet Ballroom
Thur Jan 24th, 8pm
Lindon Puffin - Very Live
Celebrated NZ rockabilly raconteur, Lindon Puffin is touring NZ this summer & we are very lucky to have
him back performing at Aqua Velvet for an evening of upbeat originals, forgotten classics & hillarious banter.
The Waikato Times raved about his last performance here in May 07 & judged his current CD 'Show Pony
' "Album of the Year". He utilises a variety of instruments from ukulele to guitar, piano & harmonica and was
recently voted 'Best Live Act of 2007 at Victoria University, plus he's performing with the legendary
Englishman Billy Bragg in Wellington a week before his show here in Raglan. You really don't wanna
miss this gig as Lindon's heading overseas in March & god knows when he'll return!
Only $10 or chance your arm at the magnetic dartboard of doom...
1 throw = entry price, bulls eye = free entry + copy of Show Pony!
Support NZ Music & see you at the show!
Raglan Club
Fri Jan 25th, 8-Till Late
Otorahunga Country Band
The Yot Club
Fri Jan 25th 10pm
TFM
TFM is an original NZ group, playing soul/funk music that at times has a raw rocky edge to it.
Also covering great artists such as James Brown, Buddy Guy & Jamiroqoui to name a few.
TFM is a show not to be missed!
So get the word out & come down with your mate's & support this great NZ Band.
Door $10
Salt Rock Café
Thur Jan 31st
Musicians Club
Whaingaroa Kite Whenua Raglan
Sat Feb 9th, 10am to late
Te Ao Marama
"Festival of Expression"
Returns
Remember the return of the land 1978
Weapons of Mass Creation
Come to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the return of the land, in a style we
remember When the people came together because the spirit was right
Artists, Wananga, Performers & Musicians, Stalls & Kai
Entry by Koha
Contact
teaomarama.festival@gmail.com
Or Txt to 027 683 2706
Old School Arts Centre
FANUA/WHENUA - A COLLABORATIVE OF POLYNESIA
Exhibition
26 - 31 February 10am-4pm
This exhibition is a roopu of women, (of varying ages) making connections with each other at a 'roots' level.
The exhibition is based on influences from Maaori and Pacific. There are 13 of us that are submitting
stunning artwork of mixed media - panting, sculpturing, carving, shetching weaver,film, performing arts,
music. Many of the artists are based in the Waikato region, and some are renown in their own artform
nationally and internationally. We are of different ethic backgrounds, Maaori, Polynesian and European.
The title was selected in regards to Paptuanuka; the women expressed that Mother Earth has played an
important role in who they are and their own personal journeys with their creativity.
Artists that will be showcasing their works are Raglan Area - Ariana Millward, Jessie Santorik,
Naomi Tuao , Maryann Tuao, Lady Channelle Cat Hamilton - Teulia Fatupaito, Leafa Janice Wilson Te Awamutu
- Coralie Garvin, Kahu Ngahere, Waiora Lihou
There will be guests performing on Saturday who are based in Hamilton. The curators will be Leafa Wilson
who is the Concept Leader Visual art at the Hamilton Museum amd Teuila Fatupaito.
Film program commences at the same location 6pm till 10pm
Koha entry to exhibition
.Want to play a gig ?
Contact venues directly:
Aqua Velvet
(07) 825 8588
Harbour View Hotel
(07) 825 8010
Raglan Club Inc
(07) 825 8288
Salt Rock Cafe
(07) 825 8022
Tongue'n'Groove
(07) 825 0027
Town Hall
(07) 825 8129
