Krissy & Peter; Sadie & Jay; two fabulous contemporary folk duos play a Game of Three Halves …

With extraordinary musicianship and magnetic stage presence, each duo will perform in their own unique style with a final set that brings them together for a unique toe-tapping collaboration of folk-inspired, re-imagined songs. How much fun can you have with a fiddle, keyboards, guitar and a double bass.

KRISSY & PETER JACKSON
Immersed in New Zealand’s folk scene and coveted for her musical ears and dedication to her art, Krissy Jackson’s fiddle-centric folk takes the listener on a musical journey, from foot-stomping to heart-wrenching and everything in between. Described as “an extraordinary musician and heartfelt performer,” Krissy’s music dances with melody and tone, honouring the historical depth of folk music while still making it her own. Through her voice and fiddle, Krissy connects deeply with her audience creating compelling folk music that transcends genre and stylistic boundaries.

Keyboardist and harmony singer Peter Jackson is described as a player “whose quiet brilliance and intuition hold things together beautifully and sensitively.”  Krissy and Peter create beautiful music that is a sensory delight. Their ability to read the room and adjust their setlist accordingly makes for more than just entertainment but an experience that engages the audience right up until the final note. Songs, tunes, and harmonies that fill the soul and are performed with first-class musicianship. Your only job is to surrender to the experience.

"She is a sensation to watch and even more of a sensation to listen to. Those notes, those notes that make your neck elongate, your body inch upward, your hands taking an involuntary migration to the heart..." - Mary Kippenberger, Te Rangi Festival (NZ)

"... Making oxygen, making energy, making heart, making every listener believe that every song is worth something and by proxy those listeners must be worth something also. That’s heart. That’s magic. She’s got a heart for a fiddle and a fiddle for a heart. What a wonder..." – Adam McGrath, The Eastern (NZ)

SADIE & JAY

Exquisitely crafted songs, glorious harmonies and a captivating stage presence will leave Sadie & Jay indelibly echoing in your musical memory. Grounded in Anglo/Celtic tradition, their contemporary music steers toward Americana folk and roots. Jay's intricate finger style guitar and Sadie's melodic double bass create a vivid soundscape for their passionate songwriting. From compelling epic tales and ballads to comical rag-time blues, this rare pairing will take you on a rousing musical adventure to spark your imagination.

Originating in Brisbane 2013, Sadie & Jay have toured across Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Their distinctive music has received outstanding reviews and multiple awards over three original albums. Their third was awarded the Australian Celtic Album of the Year.

“...the best of Australian contemporary folk music. Few artists pay such exquisite detail to the total soundscape. The pair don't take themselves too seriously but they take their work seriously, the combination is intoxicating.” Alison Bell - The Brisbane Folk History Project (AUS)

“Throughout their concert, they held the entire audience entranced. I was struck by the amount of care and thought that they've obviously put into the arrangements, harmonies, instrumentation and presentation of their songs.” Murray Kilpatrick - Acoustic Routes Wellington (NZ)