LIVE AND LOCAL JULY AT THE OLD SCHOOL ARTS CENTRE

Matias Ceballos

Matias Ceballos is a NZ-based multi-instrumentalist, composer and vocalist, originally from Chile. His original music is influenced by the roots of the native culture, the traditions of Latin America and the identity of the guitar in different countries of Latin America.

In his compositions, Matias mixes styles of Spanish guitar and on stage he will take you on a musical journey, playing different indigenous instruments from Latin America.

Sat July 8th, 7pm. Doors open 6.30pm. $25 presales from matiasceballosmusic.com and $30 door-sales

Door sales $30, pre-sales $25. To book: Lester Silver 021 259 1526, Basan Madhur 021 035 7954

Raglan Ukulele Festival

Raglan Ukulele Festival - will be held on Saturday Sept 9th, with a programme of workshops and concerts. Workshops are for beginner to intermediate players and presented by a mixture of professional musicians and local ukulele enthusiasts. In the afternoon there will be concerts and a strum-along session, followed by an evening concert at the Raglan Club (the evening concert will be open to the public as well as festival participants). Already there is a lot of interest from ukulele groups from Waikato and Auckland regions. Bookings for festival places open soon (numbers strictly limited).

For more infoabout the festival go to: www.ruf.co.nz

Live & Local is taking a short break over the winter.

Sounds Of India

Sounds of India is Lester Silver (sitar), Basant Madhur and Akhil Madhur (tabla). These musicians have all trained in the traditional form of North Indian classical music and have been playing and performing both individually and together for many years. Together they present a unique musical experience for audiences in New Zealand, opening a window to this intriguing atmospheric music.

Sat July 29 5.30pm, doors open 5pm. Ticket includes Chai