Christian McBride’s New Jawn – Wellington Opera House June 6, 2018
Bass player, bandleader, artistic director and go-to man Christian McBride has played with virtually every talented musician on the planet – from jazz greats like Wynton Marsalis, Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock to James Brown, Sting, and even Carly Simon.
Eilen Jewell – Tuning Fork June 2, 2018
It’s not very often that all of the elements come together to create a perfect listening experience, but Eilen Jewell and her band came very close to achieving perfection last night at The Tuning Fork.
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening – Logan Campbell Centre June 02, 2018
The air guitars were out in full force at Led Zep heaven last night. Thanks to the Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening show. You might ask yourself why go and pay good money for what really just sounds like a tribute band that is connected by an offspring to one of the greatest rock bands of […]
Niall Horan Flicker World Tour – Proof That There Is Life After Boy Bands?
Former member of boy band One Direction, Niall Horan kicked off the Australasia leg of his Flicker World Tour with a show at the Spark Arena in Auckland. He was joined by Country Music superstar Maren Morris.
Seether – Auckland Town Hall May 31, 2018
It’s been a few years since Seether had last graced our shores and the anticipation was high for Thursday’s last date of their Poison the Parish tour, held in the stunning, neo-baroque Auckland Town Hall.
The Iron Maidens Get A Hell Yeah In Auckland
Can we take The Iron Maidens seriously? Hell Yeah! Despite audio and equipment glitches at the start, the all female Iron Maiden tribute band demonstrated how they played with madness at The Studio Venue in Auckland.
Marlon Williams & Julia Deans – Auckland Town Hall May 25, 2018
Every so often you see a performance that makes you fall back in love with live music. Marlon Williams’s sold out show at the Town Hall was one such performance.
Steven Adler & Adler’s Appetite – Powerstation May 24, 2018
Former GnR drummer Steven Adler held court at Auckland’s Powerstation, first with his mum, then with his band, cranking out potent versions of his old group’s hits.
Imagine Dragon & Temper Trap Photos!! (Photo Gallery)
Imagine Dragons and The Temper Trap – Spark Arena May 21, 2018 Las Vegas rockers Imagine Dragons brought their Evolve World Tour to Auckland’s Spark Arena last night. They also brought along Aussie band The Temper Trap.
P.P. Arnold – Powerstation May 20, 2018
Ace vocalist, and frequent 13th Floor contributor, Caitlin Smith checks out the PP Arnold show at Auckland’s Powerstation last night… I’m in love with PP Arnold! It’s literally impossible not to be.
Marlon Williams Makes Way For Love In Wellington
At the opening night of his NZ tour, Marlon Williams gave an emotional and musically meandering performance at The Hunter Lounge in Wellington. Coming back after an overseas stint, the sold-out show was the first that Williams played in his home country since the release of his excellent sophomore album Make Way For Love. New […]
ENZO: The Songs Of Split Enz – Eddie Rayner & Friends The Civic May 18, 2018
Eddie Rayner revisited ENZO from 21 years ago and it sounded just as good if not better than the original outing, which is no mean feat.
Drax Project – Powerstation May 12, 2018
It was the second of two consecutive sold out shows at Auckland’s Powerstation as former Wellington buskers Drax Project brought their unique brand of modern pop music to town.
Sepultura and Death Angel Launch Sonic Assault at The Studio
Punters decked out in patched denim and band shirts packed into the Studio last night for a stellar lineup of thrash metal led by Sepultura and Death Angel. High expectations were met and exceeded!
Jimmy Barnes – Working Class Man: Stories and Songs – Spark Arena May 11, 2018
The heart of Ocka-rock, Jimmy Barnes, filled Spark Arena last night with more than just the sonic power of his scream. It was his spoken voice that was heard, recounting an honest, brutal and harrowing life story; one of surviving poverty, abuse, violence, alcoholism and addiction. There was blood on the floor and trailing out […]
Belphegor and Wiegedood – Whammy Bar May 10, 2018
Long-serving Austrian outfit Belphegor headed an eclectic lineup of extreme bands at the Whammy Bar in Auckland, NZ. Black metal was a common thread throughout the night but each act had engagingly varied takes on the grimness and noise.
Portugal. The Man – Powerstation May 8, 2018
Portugal. The Man served up an exhilarating mashup for the ears and the eyes last night at Auckland’s Powerstation.
Estère Proudly Proclaims My Design, On Others Lives
You might assume that the music someone makes alone in her room in her pyjamas might not stand up to being performed live on stage. And for assuming so in Estère’s case, one would have made an ass out of you and me. Seemingly arriving from another galaxy, from a dimension far far away, Estère […]
Under The Southern Cross Bring Trans-Tasman Metal To Galatos
Under The Southern Cross is a Trans-Tasman metal festival that marked its tenth year last night showcasing local and Australian metal acts. Quite literally an underground event, Galatos Basement catered to a crowd of scene stalwarts in the mere dozens, no small number of those in bands themselves. With six bands to cover, I don’t […]
Dominic Blaazer & Jan Hellriegel – The Pumphouse Theatre May 5, 2018
Long-time sideman Dominic Blaazer took centre stage last night at Takapuna’s Pumphouse Theatre to show off the songs that comprise his debut album, The Lights Of Te Atatu.