Talking of the Dogs Bollix - Dave of Mawkin - there is also a great pub in Auckland called the Dogs Bollix which has a great session on Tuesdays.

I was in Vancouver in December, Breezy, and unfortunately the folk club only runs in summer - v. bizarre. We have some of our cosiest club nights in the winter. Hopefully I'll make it up there during the summer sessions though since the summer venue is great.

Cheers

F