The Bats – Nivara Lounge May 19, 2017
When you consider the longevity of bands, some change their sound every album, be it through restlessness or dictated by trends and a deep seated fear of becoming irrelevant. Others choose to stay within the basic confines of their original style, deviating subtlety and carefully only when it suits them.
Head Like A Hole – Station Village, Lower Hutt – May 18, 2017
May of 2017, to mark the 25th anniversary of the release of Head Like a Hole’s debut album 13 and Head Like a Hole are embarking on an extensive 12 date national tour. Tonight, it was the band’s ‘home’ town of Lower Hutt that got to get its freak on when the country’s craziest buggers shook […]
Green Day – Spark Arena May 13, 2017
At the main bridge of Holiday, Billie-Joe Armstrong screams for the lights in Spark Arena to go down, grabs a portable spotlight and strides onto the runway. “Auckland….Neeww Zeaaland!! Repeat after me!! “No Racism! No Sexism! No Homophobia!! The crowd dutifully responds before erupting into rapturous cheers.
The Chills – Kings Arms May 13, 2017
Martin Phillipps and The Chills brought their “Vigourous and Far-Reaching New Zealand Tour” to Auckland’s Kings Arms. In addition to the excellent music on offer, there was further good news from the troubled front man.
Thomas Oliver – San Fran May 13, 2017
On the eve of Mother’s Day, Wellington musician Thomas Oliver gave us all an early present (including the mums) by stopping in at his home town on his national tour. The fuss was the release of his first proper album, Floating in The Darkness.
Living Colour – Powerstation May 11, 2017
Celebrating their 30th anniversary, Living Colour rocked Auckland’s Powerstation with a performance that left ears ringing and hearts racing.
Graham Brazier Album Launch – Kings Arms May 7, 2017
Fans and fellow musicians came out in force to celebrate the release of Graham Brazier’s posthumous final album, Left Turn At Midnight.
Thomas Oliver Photos – Tuning Fork May 5, 2017
Thomas Oliver kicked off his nationwide tour with a show at Auckland’s Tuning Fork last night. Oliver has just released his latest album, Floating In The Darkness. 13th Floor photographer Ivan Karczewski was there and has delivered these photos, including a few of opening act Ed Zuccolo.
The Animals – Tuning Fork May 4, 2017
British Invasion stars The Animals…or at least their drummer…brought a little nostalgia to Auckland’s Tuning Fork, proving that that this combination of musicians is a potent rhythm and blues band, not unlike the originals.
Gemma Ray – Golden Dawn May 2, 2017
English songstress Gemma Ray made her New Zealand debut in the intimate confines of Auckland’s Golden Dawn last night. She and her band were a bit road weary, but put on a stellar show, nonetheless.
Andrew Keoghan – Tuning Fork April 28, 2017
Now living in Los Angeles, Kiwi musician Andrew Keoghan has been back in New Zealand for a while now, visiting family and friends, making music and performing live. He closed out his Something Going On Tour with a show at Auckland’s Tuning Fork.
Nadia Reid – Tuning Fork April 26, 2017
18 days after we all first convened at Auckland’s Tuning Fork to witness Nadia Reid’s final show of her current tour, her faithful fans returned. Postponed first by failing health, and then a cyclone, Nadia finally got the chance to finish what she started back on April 8th.
Milky Chance – Powerstation April 26, 2017
German duo Milky Chance returned to Auckland’s Powerstation to a sold out crowd.
The Chills – San Fran April 26, 2017
The publicity for this upcoming tour read spectacularly well, like some long-lost lyrics from The Man Monster from the Id. “Out on the tar sealed and gravelly roads this April and May, legendary Dunedin pop group The Chills have announced their embarkation on a vigorous and far-reaching New Zealand tour.” And, that’s pretty much what […]
Endless Boogie & Billy TK – Tuning Fork April 23, 2017
American rockers Endless Boogie and Kiwi guitar legend Billy TK Sr took over Auckland’s Tuning Fork last night and The 13th Floor’s Ivan Karczewski was there to document the occasion.
Ian Anderson – Aotea Centre April 22, 2017
With Jethro Tull left in a state of suspended animation, bandleader Ian Anderson trots out the old classics…and a few new ones…to an appreciative Auckland audience.
The Darkness & Push Push – Powerstation April 20, 2017
Auckland rock fans celebrated the return of The Darkness with, what looked like, a sold-out show at The Powerstation. The reconstituted band returned the favour celebrating the power and the glory and the ridiculousness that is rock and roll.
Lindsey Stirling – Powerstation April 19, 2017
Lindsey Stirling brings the violin swirling and swooping into the 21st century with her ecstatic blend of classical pop.
Mavis Staples – ASB Theatre April 19, 2017
Mavis Staples, aged 77, proved why she is one of the most important voices of the past century, keeping the work of her father Pops Staples, alive and making it relevant to today’s audience during her show at Auckland’s ASB Theatre.
Santana & The Doobie Brothers – Vector Arena April 18, 2017
The classic rock continues at Auckland’s Vector Arena. The previous night it was a trip to the late 70s and 80s with Blondie and Cyndi Lauper. Now we travel back another decade to revisit the music of Santana and The Doobie Brothers.