Tami Neilson & Jay Neilson, Auckland Museum, 2 March 2020: Concert Review
Tami Neilson and her brother/long-time collaborator Jay Neilson gave a thunderously heartfelt performance in the Grand Foyer of The Auckland Museum – treating us to a tasty helping of songs from her new album, Chickaboom!, some old favourites, along with a heap of wild tales of a charmingly misspent childhood. Read Veronica McLaughlin‘s review here.
Sleaford Mods, Powerstation, Feb 28 2020: Concert Review
The show was sold out and we were told ‘no media passes.’ But the irreverent Rev Orange Peel wasn’t going to miss Sleaford Mods! Here’s his review.
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals – Logan Campbell Centre, February 27, 2020: Concert Review
Ben Harper is a regular on the NZ concert scene, with and without The Innocent Criminals. Marty Duda says it was a typical show on Thursday night – but what does that mean? Read his review and browse a gallery of photos of Ben Harper and opener Matt Corby by Rachel Webb.
Concert Review: Tool – Spark Arena, February 28, 2020
Tool performed at Auckland’s Spark Arena last night, unleashing a sprawling, visually magnificent 2-hour set on the sold-out arena crowd and transcending the confines of genre with a cerebral, mind-melting sensory experience. Here is Oxford Lamoureaux’s review.
Stiff Little Fingers, Powerstation, 27 February 2020: Concert Review
Stiff Little Fingers, played Auckland’s Powerstation last night, proving they’re still a great rock’n’roll band – sounding as good today as at the height of their powers in 1979. Rev Orange Peel reviews the show.
Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets – Powerstation February 25, 2020
Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets rocked the Powerstation last night. Marty Duda was on hand and files this review.
Six60, Western Springs, 22 February 2020: Concert Review
Six60 and a steady stream of support acts battled poor weather to bring a chill, summer-vibe concert to Western Springs last night, where an otherwise-acceptable show seemed soured by an increasingly dislocated crowd energy.
Alice Cooper, Trusts Arena, 20 February 2020: Concert Review
Alice Cooper brought his ghoulish rock ‘n’ roll carnival to Auckland last night, where The Prince of Darkness captivated an audience at The Trusts Arena with 90 minutes of non-stop nightmare spectacle.
Pluto, Basque Park, 15 February 2020: Concert Review
Pluto treated a small crowd of Aucklanders to an afternoon of free music, face painting and a bouncy castle in Basque Park, organised by Auckland Council.
Okilly Dokilly, Whammy Bar, 17 February 2020: Concert Review
Okilly Dokilly‘s show at Whammy on Monday night was “a celebration of bogans and nerds and bogan nerds! It was surprisingly packed – and so so sweaty. The theme of the night was “reneducation.” Rev Orange Peel was on hand and files this review.
Elton John, Mt Smart Stadium, 16 February 2020: Concert Review
Elton John brought it all to Mt Smart Stadium on Sunday night – an astonishing catalog of hits, brilliant showmanship, his longtime band and a gloriously curated visual show – to an audience he clearly adored. And then, nearly two hours into the set, the show was cut short when he lost his voice. Did […]
Pentatonix. Spark Arena, 15 February 2020: Concert Review
Pentatonix left a sold-out crowd at Spark Arena gasping with joy from the moment they stepped onto the Spark Arena stage through the final note of final encore, Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah!!! 13th Floor photographer Chris Zwaagdyk files this review, along with a beautiful set of photos.
The Stranglers & Mi-Sex, Auckland Town Hall, 15 February 2020: Concert Review
The Stranglers performed at Auckland Town Hall last night, where the British punk-rock legends delivered a near-perfect set to the crowd, packed with playfully acerbic wit and a selection of fan-favourite tunes.
Gladys Knight, The Civic, February 13th 2020: Concert Review
75-year-old Gladys Knight was in peak form at Auckland’s Civic Theatre last night dazzling the adoring audience with all her classic hits. Caitlin Smith files this review, with photos by Rachel Webb.
Artillery, Whammy Bar, 12 February 2020: Concert Photos
Artillery put on a killer show for a rather low turnout at Whammy Bar last night. 13th Floor photographer Chris Zwaagdyk was on hand to capture all the action, including openers Forsaken Age and Extinction Campaign.
Concert Review: Queen + Adam Lambert – Mt Smart Stadium, February 7, 2020
Queen + Adam Lambert brought a visually magnificent concert to Auckland’s Mt Smart Stadium last night, dazzling with a handful of spectacular moments and the overwhelming power of the Queen discography.
Blind Boy Paxton, Hollywood Avondale, 5 February 2020: Concert Review
Jerron ‘Blind Boy’ Paxton, thirty one years old, multi-instrumentalist, whisky connoisseur, and an astonishing performer. Benjamin Morley caught him flying those delta blues at The Hollywood Avondale last night.
Sebadoh, Whammy Bar, 5 February 2020
Whammy was packed to the max last night, not an inch to move. Our intrepid photographer, Ivan Karczewski parked himself in a corner and got these shots of Sebadoh at work. He files this report.
Concert Review: Perturbator – Neck of The Woods, February 4, 2020
Perturbator performed at Auckland’s Neck of The Woods last night, where the French synthwave artist poured almost 90 minutes of unrelenting, metal-infused darksynth into the packed crowd.
X-Ambassadors – The Powerstation – 4 Feb 2020: Concert Photos
13th Floor photographer Chris Zwaagdyk was on hand to shoot X-Ambassadors and The Sweet Mix Kids at the Powerstation last night. He files this short report and a brilliant set of photos of both bands.