Xylouris White – Tuning Fork March 8, 2017
An Australian and a Greek walked into a bar… This is no joke. Australian drummer Jim White, of The Dirty Three, and Greek lute player George Xylouris got down to the serious business of making music at Auckland’s Tuning Fork last night, taking the audience on a wild musical ride.
Atmosphere with Brother Ali – Powerstation February 25, 2017
If I am fortunate enough to have any regular readers of my work, they will know that I have a long-standing appreciation of hip-hop and rap. My love, on reflection seems to have few bounds, stretching from G-Funk, Boom-Bap and Gangsta, through to politically conscious, avant-garde or a smidge of underground club hip-hop. If the […]
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – Mt Smart Stadium February 25, 2017
Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band have been on the road for over 40 years. Their concerts are legendary, both for their length and the amount of energy expended on stage. For those who may feel that they missed out on the act in their prime (Bruce is 67, several members have passed […]
Mundy & The Seamus Begley Trio – Tuning Fork February 24, 2017
It was a lively crowd that came out to Auckland’s Tuning Fork on this Friday night to catch some Irish music by the Seamus Begley Trio and singer-songwriter Mundy. But one has to wonder if they were really there to listen to music or just make their own noise.
Winery Tour 2017 – Villa Maria Winery February 19, 2017
The 2017 Winery Tour wrapped up its 10th season with a show at Villa Maria Winery. The weather was perfect, the crowd well-behaved and the music was…well, it was OK.
Check Out These Orchestra Of Spheres Photos
Wellington psych-funk meisters Orchestra Of Spheres blew minds this past Friday at Auckland’s Rec. 13th Floor photographer Chris Zwaagdyk was on the scene and now shares his images with you. He also grabbed a few shots of Auckland band Kraus, who opened the show.
Neurosis – The Kings Arms, February 15, 2017
Wednesday the 15th of February 2017 was something of a historic moment; the first time in their 30 year history the experimental doom band Neurosis graced these shores. Rocking the Kings Arms nearly to the ground, Tove Partington went along for a highly anticipated night.
The B-52s & Simple Minds – Vector Arena February 14, 2017
Valentine’s Days 2017: Several thousand fans chose to spend the night with the music they love. Simple Minds and The B-52s were in town. The B-52s celebrating their 40th anniversary of their first show…also on Valentine’s Day. 13th Floor photographer Michael Flynn was doing what he loves…shooting musical performances. Judging by the results on display […]
Tattletale Saints – Tuning Fork February 11, 2017
Wrapping up their 18-date New Zealand tour with a show at Auckland’s Tuning Fork, Tattletale Saints have only gotten better with age, showing off improved instrumental chops to go along with their fine songwriting and singing.
Aldous Harding – Hollywood Cinema February 10, 2017
With her second album just about ready for release, Aldous Harding treated the crowd at Avondale’s Hollywood Cinema to an evening of musical surprises, performing solo and with a small, but perfectly-formed band.
Neil Watson – Studies In Tubular (NW)
Neil Watson works as an Artist Teacher at Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music’s Albany Campus in 2013. But after hours he likes to let off steam making serious New Orleans Boogaloo, 70’s Funk, Surf Rock and guitar based jazz. Which is pretty much his template for this new 9 track album.
Guns N’ Roses – Western Springs Stadium February 4, 2017
Unlike in Wellington, the gates opened and the sun shone as over 50,000 Guns n’ Roses fans streamed into Auckland’s Western Springs Stadium. And also unlike Wellington, the band actually showed up on time, much to the shock and amazement of all who were present.
IKON – Disjecta Membra – Sounds Like Winter – Vallhala, Wellington February 3, 2017
Last night three Australasian dark, post-punk/gothic rock bands brought the darkness to Wellington – just as the clouds outside were abating. After yet another shocking week of weather bombs the city was ready for some warmth and stability. But down in a small dark club, fashioned around the legendary Norse ‘Hall of the Slain”, fans […]
Opeth – Powerstation February 2, 2017
More than a decade after their last visit to Auckland, Sweden’s Opeth played to a sold-out crowd at The Powerstation, making the hundreds of black-T-shirted fans very happy indeed.
Panic! At The Disco – Vector Arena February 2, 2017
Tragic at the Disco… For better or for worse, music has the ability to capture a moment, a feeling or a mood. It is something that is almost primeval, that defies any carefully curated notions of taste. For this writer, the woefully bad pop-punk phase circa 2005-2006 is one that continues to tug on my […]
Guns ‘N’ Roses – Westpac Stadium February 2, 2017
When I was 13 I attended my first live rock show at Wellington’s Athletic Park. It was KISS. And it was 1980. The night was appalling. The show started late and there was trouble from the crowds, who were predominantly young drunk males. The local constabulary were also over-exerting their authority, as was their custom […]
More Laneway Pix: The Veils and Chet Faker!
For those of you who can’t get enough of Laneway 2017, 13th Floor photographer David Watson has served up more photos from Monday’s festival in Albert Park.
Laneway Festival – Albert Park January 30, 2017
One thing seems unanimous…everyone loves the choice of Albert Park as the new location of the Laneway Festival in Auckland. Really, the music seemed to take a back seat to the setting this time around and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The entire park and adjacent Princes Street suddenly became just a great place […]
Puscifer – Vector Arena January 29, 2017
Maynard James Keenan’s Puscifer closed out their Money Shot tour at Auckland’s Vector Arena, bringing the multi-media show, complete with masked wrestlers, to several thousand hard-core fans.
Photo Gallery: Miss June, The Pleasure Majenta & Being
Last night three acts made some noise at Whammy Backroom. They were Miss June, The Pleasure Majenta and Being. 13th Floor photographer Ivan Karczewski was on the scene and has provided us with plenty of exciting pix.