Kristin Hersh – Tuning Fork: November 18, 2023
Kristin Hersh brought her solo show to Auckland’s Tuning Fork, highlighting songs from her most recent album, Clear Pond Road, along with plenty of old favourites.
Paramore – Spark Arena: November 18, 2023
This is the third time we’ve covered Paramore at Spark Arena, the first time, way back in 2013. Here’s what our man Koen Aldershof though of last night’s show…
Atomic! Hailing The Pioneering Women Of Rock & Roll – Civic Theatre: November 11, 2023
Five of New Zealand’s premiere female singers (and all woman and non binary musicians) celebrated the music of Patti Smith, Debbie Harry, Joan Jett and more last night at Auckland’s Civic Theatre.
Albi & the Wolves – Galatos: November 11, 2023
There’s something profoundly life-affirming about seeing Albi and the Wolves play live. It’s the joyful energy, their clearly obvious enjoyment of playing and the sense of hope that pervades their performances.
Ebony Lamb & Tom Lark – Whammy Bar: November 10, 2023
The stage of Auckland’s beloved dive bar Whammy was graced last night by surely one of the finest songstresses it has ever hosted – the enchanting, enigmatic Ebony Lamb.
The Corrs, Natalie Imbruglia, Toni Childs & Germein Spark Arena November 9, 2023
It was a big night at Spark Arena, possibly too big as The Corrs Down Under tour arrived with four acts performing for over five hours.
Brian Jonestown Massacre – Powerstation: November 9, 2023
Brian Jonestown Massacre returned to Auckland’s Powerstation last night and we sent Simon Coffey and Brenna Jo Gotje to cover the big event.
Bright Eyes & Louisa Nicklin – The Powerstation: November 7, 2023
It’s been a long time, but 18 years after their NZ debut, Bright Eyes have returned to Auckland bringing their aptly-named For The First Time In Forever Tour to the Powerstation.
Sorry & Ringlets – Neck Of The Woods: October 20, 2023
North London indie darlings Sorry close out their tour with an ‘unnerving’ set at Auckland’s Neck Of The Woods. Local heroes Ringlets support.
Princess Chelsea – Neck Of The Woods: October 19, 2023
Another Auckland week abundant with gigs. We are truly blessed. Happy Mondays on Tuesday , Nile Rodgers and Chic in town Wednesday, and tonight Princess Chelsea and band at Neck of the Woods.
Happy Mondays – Powerstation: October 17, 2023
Happy Mondays returned to Auckland’s Powerstation last night. The 13th Floor’s Simon Coffey watched and listened while Brenna Jo Gotje shot photos. Here’s what they delivered.
Leisure & Muroki – Powerstation: October 13, 2023
Leisure and Muroki made a perfect pairing at the Powerstation and The 13th Floor’s Hamish Graham was on hand to catch all the action.
Tami Neilson’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Revue – Civic Theatre: October 13, 2023
Tami Neilson closed out her Rock ‘n’ Roll Revue tour with a sizzling show at Auckland’s Civic Theatre featuring 80-year-old ‘Queen Of The Mods’ Dinah Lee.
Ms. Mia & Clarissa Chai – Ponsonby Social Club
Ms. Mia and Clarissa Chai celebrated “a collaboration born from joy” last night at Ponsonby Social Club.
Tim Finn – Civic Theatre: September 23, 2023
The Lives and Times Of Tim Finn concert tour came to Auckland’s Civic Theatre last night and The 13th Floor’s Robin Kearns was there. Here is his report.
Napalm Death – Galatos: September 17, 2023
What better way to spend a Sunday night in Auckland than with Napalm Death? The 13th Floor’s Simon Coffey thought so. Here is his report.
Julia Dorry Ponsonby Social Club September 9, 2023
Saturday night and the Ponsonby Social Club is buzzing as Julia Dorry and her band perform their own brand of sweet soul music.
Swallow The Rat – Wine Cellar: September 8, 2023
Tāmaki Makaurau post-punk outfit Swallow the Rat, just back from a handful of shows in Naarm/Melbourne, and with a new album, South Locust, under the belt, were primed and full of promise for tonight’s show, the first show in a tactical tour of the upper Te Ika-a-Māui.
Morgan Evans – The Powerstation: September 7, 2023
Aussie country star Morgan Evans rocked Auckland’s Powerstation last night keeping his fans singing along and drinking along.
Living Colour – Powerstation: September 2, 2023 Concert Review
Living Colour returned to Auckland’s Powerstation last night proving that, almost 40 years after forming…this is a band with plenty of gas left in the tank.