A treat from Taranaki is heading our way this month and there is nothing on at the Power Station to stuff up the nearby parking. Frank John and Erin Manu are the talented duo whose reputation for captivating music is entirely deserved. After you've seen them for yourself you too will be a fan. This is a two set concert with local warm acts.
Whether it's a sizzling acoustic instrumental or the soulful delivery of a ballad, this brilliant pair capture the essence of “guitar(s) and song”, through the variations of the acoustic genre – folk, blues, country, bluegrass, swing, classical. All wrapped into a neat Kiwi-Dutch package. They perform some hidden gems, well-known standards, and their own compositions.
Originally from Amsterdam, Frank brings his technical brilliance to this New Plymouth-based duo, while his Taranaki-born wife, Erin, provides the driving rhythm guitar and has a reputation for her unique style on the banjo - described by Albi (& The Wolves) as having 'a kinda swagger'.
Frank…with his Doc Watson voice and plays the hell out of that guitar - Enthused Wellington Folk Festival fan
“Erin…a voice like a crema-rich latte” - Excited Auckland Folk Festival fan
Short warm up set starts 7:30 pm
