Tony Joe White – Tuning Fork April 9, 2017
The ol’ Swamp Fox returned to Auckland last night weaving tales of gators, garters and rattlesnakes. Tony Joe White held a sold out crowd spellbound as he and his drummer locked in to a Louisiana groove.
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Nadia Reid – Tuning Fork April 8, 2017
For those fans waiting to hear Nadia Reid perform tunes from her new album with a full band, well, they’ll have to wait a little longer. After playing only three songs, Nadia was forced to halt her show due to ill health.
Snarky Puppy – Powerstation April 6, 2017
“Have you heard Snarky Puppy? You’ve gotta see them!” So I was told by several music-loving friends. Having actually never heard them, I checked out their set at The Powerstation, the band’s first-ever Auckland gig.
Watch: The Bollands 13th Floor Video Session
With their excellent new album, All Of My Ghosts, released in January, Kiwi duo The Bollands stopped by The 13th Floor to play a few tunes.
The Jesus And Mary Chain – Damage & Joy (Artificial Plastic)
If at anytime in the last 30 years you liked the poppier end of the JAMC then there are plenty of good times to be had on their aptly named Damage & Joy. It plays to their strengths with controlled feedback, reverbed vocals and two note solos that sit in basic melodies, and straight ahead […]
Endless Boogie: The 13th Floor Interview
The relentless riff machine that is Endless Boogie returns to Auckland for one show at The Tuning Fork on Sunday, April 23rd. The band is on the verge of releasing their new album, Vibe Killer, and will, no doubt, preview a track or two when they are here. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to […]
Demand A Better City!! – 13th Floor Opinion
The aftermath of the closing down of The Kings Arms this past Saturday night due to a noise complaint has resulted in Australian promoter Life Is Noise taking a few swipes at Kings Arms owner Maureen Gordon (read Life Is Noise statement here) while Maureen and her crew battle bureaucracy at Auckland City Council in […]
King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard – Flying Microtonal Banana (Heavenly)
King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard have the dual honour of being both the best named and most prolific band in music. Their first release of an insane five LPs planned for 2017, Flying Microtonal Banana is a groove-laden psychedelic expedition to push their driving rhythms into microtonal tuning and beyond.
Kings Arms Noise Complaint & Shut Down – Promoter’s Response
By now you probably have heard that The Kings Arms was shut down over the weekend due to a noise complaint. The promoter of the show… Life Is Noise… has released this statement:
Alex Fischel of Spoon: The 13th Floor Interview
Austin, Texas-based band Spoon has just released their ninth studio titled, Hot Thoughts. The veteran band, led by Britt Daniel is down to a four-piece after the departure of guitarist and keyboard player Eric Harvey. Fortunately, they have, on board, guitarist and keyboard player Alex Fischel. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Alex Fischel […]