Lee Fields – Hollywood Avondale: December 10, 2023
As he fast approaches his 74th birthday, you’d expect American soul-funk-blues veteran Lee Fields would be easing off and slowing down.
Concert Review
The Cavemen – Whammy Bar: December 8, 2023
The Cavemen came storming back to Auckland’s Whammy Bar and The 13th Floor’s Aaron Christiansen was there with his camera and his pen.
Erny Belle Wintergarden, The Civic December 8, 2023
Erny Belle treated fans to a very special show, tucked away in the Wintergarden at Auckland’s Civic Theatre. Erny’s new album, Not Your Cupid, was being showcased as was her extraordinary band.
Mermaidens – Hollywood Avondale: December 8, 2023
Mermaidens celebrate the release of their new, self-titled album with a show at Auckland’s suitably-grand Hollywood Avondale theatre. The 13th Floor’s Karen McCarthy and Michael Jeong were there to catch all the action.
Royal Blood – Spark Arena: December 7, 2023
Royal Blood returned to Auckland to get the holiday season in gear along with Elliot & Vincent and Racing. The 13th Floor’s Dylan Frater and Chris Zwaagdyk were there!
The Teskey Brothers – Auckland Town Hall: December 7, 2023
The Teskey Brothers performed at Auckland Town Hall last night, delivering an evening of soulful energy and heart-stirring melodies that celebrated their long-awaited return to our shores.
L7 – The Powerstation: December 6, 2023
L7 returned to Auckland’s Powerstation after having first (and last) performed there in 1992. The 13th Floor’s Simon Coffey and Brenna Jo Gotje were on the scene:
The Others Way 2023 – Various K Road Venues: December 1, 2023 (Pt.1)
The Others Way returned and we were there! This year’s festival was so big we had two 13th Floor reporters there to cover all the action.
The Others Way 2023 – Various K Road Venues: December 1, 2023 (Pt.2)
The Others Way returned and we were there! This year’s festival was so big we had two 13th Floor reporters there to cover all the action.
Demons of Noon – Death Machine (Evil Feast Records)
Demons of Noon, matured under four lockdowns, inspired by Black Sabbath, Mazzy Star and evincing a similar approach to music as the Melvins. Demons of Noon have, after a steady stream of digital singles, cracked the big one with a full-length album, not just in digital format, but also on vinyl.