Frank John and Erin Manu

Originally from Amsterdam, Frank brings his technical brilliance to this New Plymouth-based duo, while his Taranaki-born wife, Erin, provides the driving rhythm guitar and has a reputation for her unique style on the banjo - described by Albi (& The Wolves) as having 'a kinda swagger'.

The couple hit the festival circuit in 2012 as founding members of The FEDZ, with Cameron Dusty Burnell. By 2014 the band expanded with the inclusion of Wellington Bluegrass Society President, Andrew Bicknell, resurfacing as The Federal String Band. Current projects include an all-female Eagles Tribute folk instrument band for Erin, aka The Eagals, and the pair are busy working on a studio recording of Frank’s originals. Frank continues to support local musicians in his role as Manager of the New Plymouth Rockshop. Erin teaches guitar, banjo and ukulele.

Whether it's a sizzling acoustic instrumental or the soulful delivery of a ballad, they capture the essence of “guitar and song”, through the variations of the acoustic genre – folk, blues, country, bluegrass, swing, classical. All wrapped into a neat Kiwi-Dutch package. They perform some hidden gems, well-known standards, and their own compositions.

For this concert, Frank and Erin will be joined by Robert Greenfield on bass.

Ticketing info...
+ There are no booking fees nor additional fees for this show
+ General admission $30-00
+ Members or children $25-00
+ Ticket includes complimentary tea and coffee

Bookings...
+ Accepted before the day of the show
+ Email bluegrass (at) xtra.co.nz, replacing (at) with @
+ Include your name, phone contact and the number of tickets required
+ You will receive a reply by email to confirm your booking
+ There are no booking fees nor any additional fees for this event

Notes...
+ On the day, door sales at the venue, from 7:50pm
+ Seating is general admission
+ Free parking available by or near the venue
+ Licensed bar at venue (no BYO allowed)