Folk blues
and roots
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 7
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 7
With a blend of dreamy acoustic duets, foot-stomping folk and bluesy murder ballads, New Zealand-formed and Nashville-based trio South for Winter’s sound is as eclectic as their origins.
When New Zealander Nick Stone and Coloradan Dani Cichon met as volunteers building greenhouses in South America, they never expected their lighthearted rooftop jams to evolve into an internationally-touring Americana band described by American Songwriter as “Laden with delicate harmonies, intricate guitar-work and earthy vocals.… impeccable sound”.
Years after meeting, the two musicians settled together in Christchurch and forged what is now South for Winter's characteristic blend of dark, bluesy murder ballads, foot-stomping folk tunes, and dreamy, harmony-filled duets.
After moving the project to Nashville, Tennessee in 2017, the duo met cellist Alex Stradal, who added classically-trained strings; together the three multi-instrumentalists and songwriters combine elements such as percussive acoustic guitar, cello, mandolin, suitcase stomp, resonator guitar, and effortless harmonies to produce a blend of storytelling lyrics and genre-bending instrumentation. With Stradal in the lineup, South for Winter hit the road; touring throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and New Zealand, turning heads as they went.
American Songwriter
South for Winter has been widely lauded: Official Showcase Artist at Folk Alliance International in 2024 and 2022; Semi-Finalist in the 2023 and 2022 International Songwriting Competitions; Official Artist at South by Southwest Music Festival in 2023; Finalist for Best Group/Duo in the 2023 International Acoustic Music Awards; Semi-Finalist in the 2022 International Songwriting Competition; Top DJ Pick by John Platt of NYC’s WFUV in 2021; and Most Wanted Emerging Artist at Falcon Ridge Festival in 2019.
Their music has been praised by sites such as No Depression (‘Must-see artist’), For the Love of Bands (‘A wonderful mix of indie and folk rock’), Grateful Web (‘Eclectic in the best sense of the word’), AmericanaUK (‘An ethereal, dreamy, journey… a journey well-worth taking’), Relix Magazine and DittyTV.
South for Winter: live in Katikati on February 7th… don’t miss them!
With a blend of dreamy acoustic duets, foot-stomping folk and bluesy murder ballads, New Zealand-formed and Nashville-based trio South for Winter’s sound is as eclectic as their origins.
When New Zealander Nick Stone and Coloradan Dani Cichon met as volunteers building greenhouses in South America, they never expected their lighthearted rooftop jams to evolve into an internationally-touring Americana band described by American Songwriter as “Laden with delicate harmonies, intricate guitar-work and earthy vocals.… impeccable sound”.
Years after meeting, the two musicians settled together in Christchurch and forged what is now South for Winter's characteristic blend of dark, bluesy murder ballads, foot-stomping folk tunes, and dreamy, harmony-filled duets.
After moving the project to Nashville, Tennessee in 2017, the duo met cellist Alex Stradal, who added classically-trained strings; together the three multi-instrumentalists and songwriters combine elements such as percussive acoustic guitar, cello, mandolin, suitcase stomp, resonator guitar, and effortless harmonies to produce a blend of storytelling lyrics and genre-bending instrumentation. With Stradal in the lineup, South for Winter hit the road; touring throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and New Zealand, turning heads as they went.
American Songwriter
South for Winter has been widely lauded: Official Showcase Artist at Folk Alliance International in 2024 and 2022; Semi-Finalist in the 2023 and 2022 International Songwriting Competitions; Official Artist at South by Southwest Music Festival in 2023; Finalist for Best Group/Duo in the 2023 International Acoustic Music Awards; Semi-Finalist in the 2022 International Songwriting Competition; Top DJ Pick by John Platt of NYC’s WFUV in 2021; and Most Wanted Emerging Artist at Falcon Ridge Festival in 2019.
Their music has been praised by sites such as No Depression (‘Must-see artist’), For the Love of Bands (‘A wonderful mix of indie and folk rock’), Grateful Web (‘Eclectic in the best sense of the word’), AmericanaUK (‘An ethereal, dreamy, journey… a journey well-worth taking’), Relix Magazine and DittyTV.
South for Winter: live in Katikati on February 7th… don’t miss them!
South for Winter worked with Grammy-award-winning producer Matt Leigh on both their debut album, Luxumbra, and recently-released second album, Of Sea and Sky. Singles from the upcoming album have already reached hundreds of thousands of listeners, raised over $20,000 via a Kickstarter campaign, and sold out shows across North America, New Zealand and Europe.
Doors open 7:00PM • Show starts 7:30PM Intermission around 8:30PM
Members just $20
Non-Members $25
Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits
at break.
A cash bar is available
for wine and beer.
Doors open 7:00PM • Show starts 7:30PM • Intermission around 8:30PM
Members just $20 • Non-Members $25
Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits at break.
A cash bar is available for wine and beer.
© KATIKATI FOLK CLUB 2022