Sweet Treats All Ages Shows was happening yesterday at Whammy and, hoping to win the spot prize in the grey hairiest person contest at the show. intrepid 13th Floor reviewer Simon Coffey found a comfy chair, supped on an ice cold can of coke, and watched the young folk enjoy music on a blazing hot […]
Jack White brought his No Name Tour to Auckland last night with a last-minute show at The Powerstation before the previously-scheduled gig tonight at the Town Hall.
The Phoenix Foundation made their way to Auckland to plays some songs, old and new, at Double Whammy. The 13th Floor’s Diana Phillips discovers the band and the venue, Chris Zwaagdyk takes the photos.
Lorenzo Hazelwood celebrated the release of his latest single, Bleed You Of Me, with a solo, acoustic show at The 13th Floor.
Mannequin Pussy, fronted, nay commanded, perhaps by frontwoman Marisa “Missy” Dabice, made their debut visit to Australasia this month, after 14 years in existence. Wordsmith Simon Coffey & photographer Christopher Warne checked out their last show of their tour, in Tamaki Makaurau.
VIDA and band and friends celebrate the release of her debut EP at a promising new venue, one that will have Auckland music fans reminiscing on past live musical memories.
Hopetoun Brown along with special guest Finn Scholes raised the temperature even higher at Auckland’s Whammy Bar last night. The 13th Floor’s Diana Phillips and Joel Leong were there and their words and pictures are here.
In the sacred intimacy of Pitt Street Methodist Church, L.A. Mitchell delivered 90 minutes of pure, raw emotion and love for music in its many varied but uniquely moving forms. Last night’s solo performance was nothing less than an unforgettable night reminding me why live performances matter.
The Come Together All-Star Band reconvened one more time this year to play a mix of classic rock songs including the five best rocks songs of all time as voted by Kiwi fans.
Adam Hattaway and The Haunters performed at Whammy Bar last night, delivering a maddening cocktail of raw talent, chaotic indulgence, and fleeting brilliance – intoxicating but frustrating, an illusion of greatness that leaves an aftertaste of wasted potential.