Concert Review: Jack Page at the Wine Cellar, 9 July 2021
Jack Page delivered a headful of ear candy to a grateful Wine Cellar. After Skilaa nearly stole the show with their unique jazz hop. Koen Aldershot files this review.
Concert Review: Sam Loveridge at The Thirsty Dog, 17 July 2021
The Sam Loveridge Band topped the bill at the Thirsty Dog on Saturday to showcase a set of new songs from their forthcoming album and to celebrate the release of their single. The set showed their ability to put on a performance that built up and maintained high energy and showed off their great musicianship. […]
Concert Review: Freya & Mema Wilda – The Vic Theatre July 16, 2021
17-year-old Freya celebrates the release of her EP, Wildest Creatures I’ve Dreamed with a very intimate show at a special venue with a very good friend, Mema Wilda warming up.
Concert Review: Come Together – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road at The Civic
The Civic was hoarding bodies last night as we celebrated the finale of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, fuelled by some of NZ’s premium musicians who form the supergroup in the Come Together series.
Review: Bob Dylan’s Shadow Kingdom (Veep)
With his Neverending Tour sidelined due to Covid, the now-80 year Bob Dylan has treated fans to something called Shadow Kingdom. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda has seen it.
Concert Review: Mara TK – Elemental Nights 16 July 2021
Mara TK has been described as a musician’s musician by his fellow artists. A Soul Sonic Force on the Stratospheric and Subterranean plains. Rev Orange Peel Reviews opening night of Elemental Nights at The Titirangi War Memorial Hall. Photos by Leonie Moreland.
Concert Review: Paige – Disciple Pati – Wells* Tuning Fork, 15 July 2021
Paige led the line-up for the Tuning’s Fork’s Thursdays I’m in Love, along with Disciple Pati and Wells*. Rev Orange Peel files this review with photos by Rachel Webb.
Pickle Darling with Tree Nurse at the Wine Cellar, 16 July 2021
It was a Thursday evening of superb songwriting at the Wine Cellar with Pickle Darling and Treenurse delivering brilliant sets to a packed house.
Concert Review: Oscar LaDell at The Vic, Devonport 9 July 2021
Oscar LaDell is a Young American who emigrated to Dunedin in his teens. He served up a set of Roots Music inspired by Black musician heroes from the Delta to the classic Soul era.
Concert Review: Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction Soundtracks Live at the Civic 10 July 2021
The music of Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction is brought to the live stage in spectacular fashion by a magnificent ensemble band featuring four of New Zealand’s outstanding singers. Laughton Kora, Tami Neilson, Milan Borich (Pluto) and Booga Beazley (Head Like a Hole).
Concert Review: Flamingo Pier Galatos, Auckland 8 July 2021
Dance to the music and I want to take you higher. Flamingo Pier tap into seminal Sly and the Family Stone progressing to Seventies socially aware Soul to Disco. And generate some steam heat with the Sex Beat.
Concert Review: Greg Johnson – Powerstation July 9, 2021
Greg Johnson and his “Time Is A Traveller” Tour warmed up a chilly night in Auckland.
Gig Review: Echo Children – Whammy Backroom – July 3 2021
Echo Children released their vinyl EP ‘Toxic Happiness’ on Saturday, with a psychedelic alt-country set at Whammy Backroom and upbeat indie-rock support by Cowboy Dan.
Luke Buda with Dream Chambers, Wine Cellar 8 July
Billed as Luke Buda ‘coming out of solo retirement’, this was an evening of ethereal electronica and wry new songs.
Good Habits at Guide Hall: Concert Review 3rd July 2021
Ministry of Folk transformed the Auckland Guide Centre into an intimate alt-folk hall Friday night with Bill Angus and the Mighty Ways, Hoop and Good Habits. The dimmed hall, fairy light lit stage area and your own drink of choice sets the scene for an evening of music where everyone seems to be friends, including […]
Yulia Performs Edith Piaf à L’Olympia à Paris, Civic Theatre 3 July 2021
For 4th of July weekend in Auckland, celebrated chanteuse Yulia MacLean becomes the magical voice and presence of Edith Piaf, as the Civic becomes the Paris Olympia theatre. The home of Piaf in the final peak of her career as the greatest French voice.
Louis Baker & Friends at The Hollywood Avondale 3 July 2021
A new sound is emerging from the soul singer/songwriter Louis Baker. A main of sentimental and a side of neo-soul was fashioned by the full-band and special guests who joined the artist last night at The Hollywood Avondale as they kicked off the nationwide tour of his Love Levitates EP.
Finn Andrews & NZTrio at The Wintergarden, July 3, 2021 Concert Review
Finn Andrews and the NZTrio… a match made in heaven, or at least it sounded like it last night at the Wintergarden as they performed the first of two shows as part of this year’s Auckland Live Cabaret Season.
Tuawahine at Civic Theatre: Concert Review 2 July 2021
Matariki and tonight’s the night for the Heroines, Tuawahine. The all-women revue looks beautiful. And Witch Spirit powerful. Ria Hall, dressed in spectral white, introduces the show. The curator for the singers and the music they present tonight.
Kim Salmon Charmed The Wine Cellar: Concert Review June 29, 2021
There’s no punk like an old punk…proven last night at Auckland’s Wine Cellar as 64 year old Kim Salmon gave us a broad overview of his varied and much respected career, both as a solo artist, and member of any number of Aussie bands including Beasts Of Bourbon, The Scientists, The Surrealists and Antenna.