Polly and The Minstrel

Polly and the Minstrel are a folk duo based in Nelson. Siobhan Sweeney and Nathan Torvik have been making music together for many years now, she with the lovely voice and he with the incredibly accomplished guitar and mandolin picking. They have performed extensively together, touring N.Z. several times.

Nate started out as a pre-teen mandolin picker in a barn dance band, stomping ’round the country halls and woolsheds of Northland, kicking off a lifetime dedication to music. A versatile musician with bluegrass roots, Nate has honed his guitar and mandolin skills to a high level over countless gigs.

Siobhan’s musical roots are in her family heritage. Of Irish descent, she grew up with ‘lift the roof off’ singalongs at parties with family and friends, singing popular and folk songs from each generation, a tradition that continues on strong. Siobhan is a wordsmith and keen observer of humanity, writing folk songs for modern times.

Their WBS concert will feature Siobhan’s original songs with an extra helping of bluegrass via Nate’s guitar and mandolin flatpicking.

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@xtra.Co.Nz, 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 Pm
- Seating Is General Admission
- Free Parking Available by or near the Venue
- Licensed bar at Venue No Byo Allowed)