Meow, 9 Edward St.
24 January, 7:30 pm
Entry $15 (members and students) $20 non-members.

The Chaps have entertained audiences in New Zealand and overseas for 18 years, with their unique cabaret-style mix of music and humour. The music - which they call "Cowboy Lounge" - has its roots in folk and bluegrass, but is flavoured with calypso and swing. John Dodd, Marcus Turner, Hyram Ballard and Mike Moroney sing tight, four-part harmonies, backing their songs with skilful playing on guitar, dobro, fiddle, mandolin and double bass.

The Chaps have recently released their third album "Don't Worry 'Bout Your Age", which has been selected as a finalist in the Folk Album of the Year Award.

They are passing through Wellington on their way to the Auckland Folk Festival where they will perform as finalists and hopefully carry off the award. It's been a little while since we last saw the Chaps here, so this is a lucky chance to catch them and wish them well, as they head north.

Note: the concert is on the Tuesday night following Wellington Anniversary weekend.

(We take a holiday from the usual monthly Acoustic Routes singaround and Mojo session in January. Back up and running with those in February).