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.
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.
The War On Drugs & Spoon – Spark Arena: December 2, 2023
The War On Drugs headlined a big night in that also included Spoon and Indigo Sparke. The 13th Floor was there to catch all the action.
Dimmer – Powerstation: December 2, 2023 (Concert Review)
20 years after their most popular record, Dimmer are back, bigger and brighter than before. Original members James Duncan on bass and guitar and Gary Sullivan on drums and of course with the illustrious Shayne P. Carter at the helm, are all still there.
Kraftwerk – Spark Arena: December 1, 2023
There are times in a veteran gig-goer’s life when the concert goes beyond a mere live performance into something much deeper and spiritual, Jeff Neems experiences Kraftwerk.
Tash Sultana – Spark Arena: November 25, 2023
Tash Sultana mesmerized their fans at Auckland’s Spark Arena and then stunned them with an announcement that meant that this could be the last time we see Tash for a long while. The 13th Floor’s Gareth Mayhew reports back:
Zed – Tuning Fork: November 24, 2023
The 90s are back in fashion and it’s not just the clothes that are making a comeback. Reunited Kiwi band Zed played last night at The Tuning Fork as part of their Future You Tour and for nostalgic fans looking to revisit those glory days they did not disappoint.
Troy Kingi & The Room Service – Powerstation: November 23, 2023
Troy Kingi invited us to waste a Thursday evening with him and his band as they celebrate the release of Troy latest, Time Wasters: Soundtrack To Current Day Meanderings.
The Exploited – Whammy Bar: November 24, 2023
The Exploited were last here in 2020 before it went all a bit batty and pete tong, the current live lineup still features Wattie Buchan (vocals), Irish Rob (bass) and Steve Campbell (guitar), but there is a new drummer, Jo Oom (from Dutch band Disturbance) hopefully just standing in for Wattie’s brother Wullie Buchan.
Larry June with Melodownz & Monroe Flow – The Studio: November 21, 2023
San Francisco’s Larry June landed in Auckland and put on a show at The Studio. Our man Jeff Neems was there along with photographer Hugo Coleman. Here’s what they have for you:
Post Malone – Outer Fields at Western Springs: November 21, 2023
Post Malone returned to Auckland, this time headlining a massive show at Western Springs where 20,000 fans made it feel like a Big Day Out.
Jan Elliott and Caitlin Smith sing Joni Mitchell – Pah Homestead: November 19, 2023
We heard the music of Joni Mitchell from both sides last night as Jan Elliott and Caitlin Smith put their stamp on the songs of Joni Mitchell at Auckland’s Pah Homestead.
Cosmic Psychos – The Mothership: November 19, 2023
The Cosmic Psychos are the legendary antithesis of The Birthday Party, where The Boys Next Door went fucking arty (as TBP), the Spring Plains (TCP earlier incarnation) went ‘fuck this arty shit’ and the motor-cituy guitar-driven punk sound that has stayed forever with The Cosmic Psychos was born.