Events at The Free House

All Free House events start at 8pm unless stated otherwise..

TIX NOW ON SALE behind bar for Anna Coddington (Feb 10th)

Alabama 3 Acoustic and Unplugged, John Cooper Clarke, Drab Doo Riffs,
Grant Smithies, The Immigrants, The Ukes of Hazard for MarchFest on Sat March 24th?
Yes! Earlybird tix $25 on sale now - ABSOLUTELY NO BOOKING FEES !! - see here

SAT Feb 4th: RAS JUDAH - World Music - FREE

FRI Feb 10th: ANNA CODDINGTON

Anna Coddington grew up in the small surf town of Raglan, but has established a reputation as one of New Zealand’s true songwriters and performers. She released her critically acclaimed sophomore album Cat & Bird in Feb this year, firmly establishing herself as an artist of note in her homeland. Described by critics as “a balanced set of exceptional indie pop” (Waikato Times), “breathtaking” (Yahoo Entertainment), and “captivating, creative, thoughtful, harmonious and sophisticated” (M2 Magazine), Cat & Bird combines a unique pop style with elements of acoustic balladry. Since the album’s release Anna has toured the country with her band - live reviews of Anna’s shows are consistent with those of her album: “...an excellent songwriter, a deeply talented vocalist... one of New Zealand’s true treasures” (wordonthestreet.co.nz); “...from the opening note I was captivated by the sincerity of Coddington’s voice and the sophistication of her lyrics” (texture.co.nz). Tickets in advance from The Free House $20

SAT Feb 25th: THE JOHNNYS

The Johnnys may be based in little old Nelson NZ but it turns out they are the world's first all female Johnny Cash Tribute Band! However The Johnnys are not a regular tribute band but rather ‘play tribute’ to 'The Man in Black' and there's no doubt that if Johnny Cash were still alive he would love 'The Johnnys' and not because they are girls! The Johnnys deliver Cash like no one has ever heard it before but without even a whisper of a baritone on stage. What you will hear is however is sensitive yet character-filled renditions of all of the Cash classics, coloured with goosebump breaking vocal harmonies, infectious undertones of the Pacific and a rhythm section Johnny Cash himself would have been happy to play with! Add to that Fray’s (aka Johnny) interesting historical Cash commentary between songs and The Johnnys are a world class show, not to be missed! Door Sales $10

Sat Mar 3rd: MICHELLE NADIA

Critically acclaimed New Zealand Folk Pop Songstress Michelle Nadia has been writing and performing her songs since the age of 18. She has played for audiences up and down NZ as well as further afield in the UK, US, Ireland and Australia where she majored in vocals at the Australian Institute of Music. Michelle recorded her debut album ‘Firefly’ in 2011. Michelle's song 'Stars' has been used on Air New Zealand's inflight entertainment and her 'Stars' video plays on Juice TV. 'Firefly' the album has been featured on New Zealand Itunes New & Noteworthy, Jim Mora's Radio New Zealand National Music Talk and was Kiwi FM IAN Indie Album of the Week. Door Sales $7

SAT April 28th: NICE VERDES

Nice Verdes are Australia-based duo Sally Miller and Jesse Hamilton, who have been performing together since first meeting at a peace march in Vancouver in 2003. Nice Verdes released their first album ' Succulence' in 2008 and are in the midst of recording their newest full-length offering. Inspired by the music of Cuba, Africa, Europe and Latin America, the duo play combinations of Cuban tres, piano accordion, harmonium, dolak, guitar, shruti box, stomp box and vocals. Door Sales $10

FRI, SAT, SUN, MON 1-4 June (Queen's Birthday weekend): CEOL ANEAS Irish Music Festival
New Zealands premiere Irish music event, Ceol Aneas (Ke-ol an-ass) is based in Nelson, It is one of Australasia's major Irish music gatherings, attracting, musicians and traditional Irish music lovers from around New Zealand and overseas. The Free House is sponsoring the event for the first time and will be hosting sessions at various times inclusing 8-111pm Sat.

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Our address is:
95 Collingwood Street, Nelson (look for the giant Mongolian yurt!) or PO Box 1975 Nelson.

Opening Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 4pm to 10-ish, Fri: 4pm to 11-ish, Sat: Midday to 11-ish, Sun: Midday to 10-ish

Our tel nos are:
03 548 9391 (opening hours), 03 548 3887 (office hours)

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