Randy Gambill - leader of the hugely popular 'Sassafras' is back at Balcairn, with his kindred spirit, Jeff Pardue.

Kindred Spirit is an Americana duo from the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.  Jeff Pardue and Randy Gambill have played music together in various bands for over 45 years. Their repertoire includes tunes from the 1930/40s, folk, singer-songwriters, country, western swing and originals.

Randy Gambill (Guitar, Vocals) -- Randy is a North Carolina native and was raised in a hotbed of bluegrass and old-time music. This blessing helped him develop his ear and has been performing and touring with bands and writing music for over 50 years. Randy has toured Europe promoting Bluegrass and Americana music. Randy’s original songs have been featured on BBC Radio & the PBS TV Series “Song of the Mountains.”  Randy continues to write music as a member of Backstreet, Sassafras, Non-Prophets and contributed several of his songs to the newly released Kindred Spirit CD.

Jeff Pardue (Fiddle, Accordion, Vocals) – Jeff is a North Carolina native and his early introduction to music was through learning piano and harmonies he heard at his local church, which instilled a lifetime love for music.  Jeff later took up the fiddle, banjo and accordion, which he added to his stage performances, along with his excellent lead and harmony vocals.  Jeff is elated to be making his first trip to New Zealand and sharing his music across the South Island. Jeff also contributed writing original material for the newly released Kindred Spirit CD.

Balcairn Hall, 4 Ashby's Road, Balcairn

Saturday 28th February 2026 7:30pm

Tickets $30 on sale at:

• Sally Mac's, Amberley

• Sefton Garage

• Stan's 7 Day Pharmacy, Rangiora

• Online www.balcairnhall.com

ROAR– alcohol free – raffles – CD sales - famous country supper - bring a cushion!

Funds raised from all performances go back to maintaining our local and historic Balcairn Hall.

Brought to you with the support of Mike Greer Homes NC.

Fresh from their New Zealand tour with the Hothouse Flowers, Sionna are coming to Balcairn for one night only.

Sionna are a dynamic folk duo formed in Christchurch in 2023. With Helen’s haunting vocal harmonies and top class fiddle alongside Lorcan’s natural traditional Irish vocals and stunning accompaniment on bouzouki and guitar this duo will not only perform but thoroughly entertain audiences with their talent and witty personalities to boot.

Having started their career with sold out gigs in Fairfield House, Nelson and the prestigious The Piano in Christchurch in 2023 - Sionna reached further in 2024 playing at Akaroa International Music Festival and Canterbury Folk Festival. 2025 has proven to be a watershed year! Sionna were back for their annual gig at The Piano on 20th November and now debut at Balcairn hall!

Their debut album Mischievous Eyes is available right now on Spotify and all the other streaming places!

Balcairn Hall, 4 Ashby's Road, Balcairn

Saturday 28th March 2026 7:30pm

Tickets $30 on sale at:

• Sally Mac's, Amberley

• Sefton Garage

• Stan's 7 Day Pharmacy, Rangiora

• Online www.balcairnhall.com

ROAR– alcohol free – raffles – CD sales - famous country supper - bring a cushion!

Funds raised from all performances go back to maintaining our local and historic Balcairn Hall.

Brought to you with the support of Mike Greer Homes NC.