Scott Cook From Canada to Katikati

By Paul England

Beginning in 2007, Scott Cook toured from his home in Canada across the United States and eventually to Europe, South Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand Along the way, he released six albums of songs When the pandemic struck, he wrote and produced a hardcover book and his seventh album ‘Tangle of Souls’ The songs offer glimpses of road life and his own battles with self-doubt and survival The album spent two weeks at #1 on Alberta’s provincewide community radio network CKUA, and earned Scott his third Canadian Folk Music Award nomination for English Songwriter of the Year Its second single, ‘Say Can You See’, was the second most-played song of 2020 on Folk Alliance International’s folk radio charts and took top honours for the folk category in both the 2020 UK Songwriting Competition and the 2020 Great American Song Contest

“Scott Cook’s seventh ‘love letter’ to the world is all strings and beauty, a 12-song agnostic endorsement of love over fear It doesn’t condemn; it summons to one fire Of all his records, this one simply feels the best Five stars,” wrote Fish Griwkowsky of The Edmonton Journal

Friday 24th February will be a show not to be missed Folk Club doors open at 7pm for a 7 30pm concert start Come early and get a good seat Remember, members pay only $20 and casuals pay $25 You can book via our website On the night, we accept Eftpos or cash As always, children are free

During the break, grab yourself a complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits Or, before the show starts, treat yourself to a wine or beer from our cash bar. For more information, check out our website www katikatifolkclub co nz

Commemorating Waitangi Day

Western Bay Museum invites you to join them in marking Waitangi Day with a flag raising and karakia beginning at 6am on 6th February 2023 outside the Western Bay Museum

Do you have a shed or studio you’d like to showcase?

We are looking for sheds brimming with unique and interesting treasures and creative studios in the Katikati and Waihī Beach area to take part in the annual Sheds and Studios Ramble (formerly Blokes in Sheds Ramble), to be held on Saturday, 29th April 2023

Email Kirst@katchkatikati org nz or call 07 549 5250 for more information or to register

Live performances on screen

Due to the fantastic feedback we received from the live performances screened in the Junction Theatre over winter, Katch Katikati is presenting a summer series in February

Held over three consecutive Wednesdays, the series includes the witty, vibrant and glamourous ‘Cinderella’ Ballet on 8th February, ‘Carmen on the Lake’ opera, a story of passion, destiny and obsession on 15th February, and a screening of ‘Letters Live’ where remarkable letters are read by outstanding performers, on 22nd February

Each screening starts at 1 30pm and afternoon tea is served during intermission The screenings are expected to sell out, so it’s recommended to grab a ticket to secure your seat Tickets are available from The Arts Junction and online at www TheArtsJunction org nz