Tom Scott – Civic Theatre: November 1, 2025 (13th Floor Concert Review)
The 13th Floor’s Jeff Neems and photographer Thiago Alencar spent last night at Auckland’s Civic Theatre with Tom Scott…here is what happened.
The 13th Floor’s Jeff Neems and photographer Thiago Alencar spent last night at Auckland’s Civic Theatre with Tom Scott…here is what happened.
Releasing music for the first time under his name, Tom Scott has made Anitya – born of the blood, sweat, and tears shed with Homebrew, @Peace, Average Rap Band, and Avantdale Bowling Club. The 13th Floor’s Jeff Neems has been listening (and talking) to Tom Scott…
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