

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Barleyshakes @ Hokowhitu Bowling Club
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am
- **Event Description**: Bent Horseshoe Presents the Barleyshakes at the Hokowhitu bowling Club on Saturday the 14th of February at 7.30 at a cost of $25
We haven't had any Celtic music since the Barley Shakes graced our stage early last year..
They gave us a great show then and I am looking forward to seeing them again.
Its always great at this time of the year as acts like this are over for the festivals and then want to do a small tour of the country and we are on their radar.
Its due to the great support from you people that we get artists like this.
The Barleyshakes: A Celtic Journey

“Get ready for an extraordinary journey that will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the power and beauty of Celtic music.”

Meet the Barleyshakes

Alan &amp; Kristin Kelly are two founding members of the well-known Irish powerhouse band, the Barleyshakes. Together, they bring the upbeat sounds of Ireland to life with sweet and vibrant fiddle and spirited guitar. As recipients of the Queensland Music Award for World Music, the Barleyshakes have gained international recognition. Notably, Alan Kelly recorded as a bodhrán soloist on the Lord of the Rings soundtrack, showcasing his exceptional talent.

Upcoming New Zealand Tour

Fresh from their performances at the Woodford Folk Festival in Australia, the Barleyshakes are set to tour New Zealand from January to March 2026. This tour includes a special performance at the Auckland Folk Festival. With their dynamic presence, the Shakes will captivate audiences with a blend of traditional and contemporary Celtic music.

A Musical Journey

Having performed at concert halls, clubs, and festivals in over 20 countries, the Barleyshakes invite you on a journey through Ireland's rich musical history. Their repertoire spans from Ireland’s happier pre-famine days to songs of emigration, desperation, resilience, and struggle. Audiences can expect to have their spirits lifted by haunting compositions and humorous tales, as well as sprightly polkas, jigs, and reels.

Modern Celtic Fusion

In addition to traditional Irish tunes, the Barleyshakes' live performances feature a modern Irish movement with dance grooves that honour the tradition of Irish music. Alan Kelly, hailing from Dublin, brings an X factor to the stage with his heartfelt singing and guitar

playing. Kristin Kelly adds a rich warmth with her fiddle, weaving between vibrant speed and smooth, sweet tones with skilled sensitivity.

Diverse Influences

The Barleyshakes' music also includes Scottish, Canadian, and Eastern European compositions, alongside original and traditional Irish tunes and songs. Their lifelong passion and skill ensure that every performance is an emotional experience that will make you laugh, cry, sing, and dance.

For tour dates and ticketing links, visit http://www.barleyshakes.com.

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- **Event Categories**: music, festivals, entertainment, concerts, live-music, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 72

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029594544905?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=palmerston+north-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Palmerston North
- **state**: MW
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 279 Albert Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand
- **lat**: -40.35921
- **long**: 175.63121
- **full address**: 279 Albert Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Bent Horseshoe Cafe (https://allevents.in/org/bent-horseshoe-cafe/1498088)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 279 Albert Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Bent Horseshoe Cafe
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, festivals, entertainment, concerts, live-music, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Barleyshakes @ Hokowhitu Bowling Club ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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