Polish Club – Whammy! Bar June 30, 2017
Australian duo Polish Club performed their first overseas show last night after crossing The Tasman to play at Auckland’s Whammy Bar. A small, but enthusiastic crowd was there to greet them. Polish Club consists of drummer John-Henry and guitarist/vocalist Novak. Yes, it’s another 2-man rock duo, and sorry bass players, but they seem to […]
Tony Daunt & The Dauntless – Wine Cellar June 30, 2017
Things were hopping at St Kevin’s Arcade last night. The Wine Cellar put on a triple bill headlined by Tony Daunt & The Dauntless who were there to celebrate the release of their new album, The Gypsy.
Hanson – Auckland Town Hall June 27, 2017
The Hanson Brothers returned to New Zealand for a show at Auckland’s Town Hall last night. The 13th Floor’s Kate Powell MMMBopped her way down Queen Street to catch them.
Ben Ottewell – Tuning Fork June 23, 2017
With his band Gomez on indefinite hiatus, gravelly-voiced Ben Ottewell carries on with his solo career. He’s just released his third album and, last night, he presented a good portion of that record to a live audience at Auckland’s Tuning Fork…his second solo show there in three years.
Finn Andrews – Leigh Sawmill June 17, 2017
Stephen Allely travels north to catch The Veils‘ frontman’s solo set… Arriving after a hike at Goat Island and watching the sunset over the exquisite Hauraki Gulf at 6.30, we had plenty of time to soak up the ambience of the charming venue at the sawmill prior to the music starting a few hours later. […]
Boney M – Bruce Mason Centre June 16, 2017
Seventies disco hitmakers Boney M brought their 9-date New Zealand tour to Auckland last night. With shows in Dunedin and Christchurch generating bad reactions from fans, the 4-piece group had their work cut out for them.
Harold López-Nussa Trio – Wellington Opera House 11 June 2017
What a treat, to finish this year’s festival with the Harold López-Nussa Trio. Beaming ear-to-ear, all three, which included Horacio Hernandez (electric bass) and ‘Harry’s’ brother Ruy Adrian (drums) exuded radiant energy, and a real sense of fun.
The Comet Is Coming: Wellington Jazz Festival, Wellington Opera House, 10 June 2017
The Comet is Coming came, saw and conquered, leaving an explosion of psychedelic dust in its wake and the uncontrollable urge for Festival goers to get down and boogie. Wellington was passionate about The Comet, nearly selling out the Opera House for their Jazz Festival performance.
The Jac and Black String – Seoul Jazz, Wellington Opera House – 10 June 2017
Ever since Wellington’s Jazz Festival was taken over by the International Arts Festival crew this five-day event has grown from strength to strength. Last night featuring The Jac and Black String.
Million Dollar Quartet – Civic Theatre June 9, 2017
Million Dollar Quartet, the Tony-nominated musical based on an impromptu jam session at Sun Studios in 1956 between Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins, opened its seven-day run at Auckland’s Civic Theatre last night.
Wolfmother – Powerstation June 9, 2017
Australian hard rock band Wolfmother rocked the Powerstation last night. An auspicious date, coinciding with the full moon.
I Love The 90s! – Trusts Stadium June 3, 2017
The roof, the roof, the roof was on fire (not literally, but in a 90’s Hip-Hop kind of way) in last’s night’s I love 90’s tour show at the Trusts Arena. As Salt N Pepa said ‘Hip-Hop is in da house’ and they weren’t lying.
Radical Face – Tuning Fork June 3, 2017
Ben Cooper, aka Radical Face, performed a dozen or so songs last night touching on topics such as murder, domestic violence, matricide and suicide and somehow made everyone who attended feel better for having experienced the show.
The Music Of Cream: 50th Anniversary Tour – Aotea Centre June 2, 2017
Prepare yourself, for better or worse, this is mostly likely the future of live music. Instead of classic rock trio Cream (Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce), we are presented with Baker and Bruce’s sons along with the son of a Clapton family friend and a couple of ringers…former Deep Purple/Black Sabbath member Glenn […]
DJ Shadow – Powerstation June 2, 2017
Humility is not one of the first things you expect when going to see a live performer. Even less so when the performer is a beloved part of their genre with a successful career stretching over two decades. Even less so when their career started with one of Those Albums, one that exploded into such […]
Sal Valentine & The Babyshakes EP Release Photos
Sal Valentine & The Babyshakes celebrated the release of their new EP, Church, with a show at Auckland’s REC Club. The 10-piece band was there is all its glory along with support from Balu Brigada and Dbldbl.
Sun Kil Moon – Tuning Fork May 28, 2017
Sun Kil Moon put on an extraordinary show last night at Auckland’s Tuning Fork. The gig included a special guest, a tribute to a fallen rocker, a previously unheard song and a performance that was as much stand-up comedy as rock and roll.
Julia Jacklin – Tuning Fork May 27, 2017
Julia Jacklin’s star has been on the rise for about a year now. The Australian singer-songwriter recorded her acclaimed debut album in New Zealand. Now she returns for one last headlining performance before heading back into the studio.
Bob Log III – Whammy Bar May 25, 2017
Down at Whammy on a Thursday night and a small but rowdy crowd are gathered to see Bob Log III, all the way from Tucson, Arizona. After a suitably wild opening set from Labretta Suede and the Motel 6 – ending with Labretta face down on the floor at our feet – Bob Log comes […]
Ryan Adams – Civic Theatre May 20, 2017
In addition to taking fans on a trip through 17 years of his solo career, Ryan Adams paid tribute to Chris Cornell with a moving version of Black Hole Sun, making this evening at Auckland’s Civic Theatre very special indeed.