Tag Archives: harmonies

Playing live – a small big audience

Posted on 17/06/2014 by Nigel Parry Music

Well, thanks to the staff of Paekakariki 88.2FM for inviting us into the studio, and for looking after us so well when we got there. The audience in the little studio was perhaps five. I know we were actually playing … Continue reading →

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The Story Behind the Song – Roll on the Day

Posted on 28/02/2014 by Nigel Parry Music

Roll on the Day is a sad, haunting ballad created by UK folk singer Allan Taylor. It tells of the health difficulties suffered by a working man from the north of England struck down in retirement by a typical industrial … Continue reading →

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Wellyfest 2013

Posted on 31/10/2013 by Nigel Parry Music

And what a great time we had. Held over Labour Weekend at a scout facility way down a country valley beyond Wainuiomata, the weather has a reputation for being a bit unkind to campers. Not this year. The cold and … Continue reading →

Posted in Festivals / events, Live performance | Tagged a capella, CD, festival, folk, harmonies, live, music, Nigel, Parry, performance, review, stage, Wellington, Wellyfest | Leave a comment

Music with friends

Posted on 30/09/2013 by Nigel Parry Music

Playing with other musicians is a special thing. Especially when it all comes together so nicely. Solo can be a bit limiting if it is all you do. And although I can put together extra instruments and harmonies with my … Continue reading →

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Playing it Live – Showcase Concert

Posted on 31/08/2013 by Nigel Parry Music

And what fun we had. We were asked to close out the Showcase concert at Meow in Wellington. There was enough time for a few practices, some careful thought into the set list and song order, and before we knew … Continue reading →

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