Queens Of The Stone Age: Auckland Invasion
If you’re a fan of Queens Of The Stone Age, there’s plenty to get excited about lately. The band is in Auckland Monday night for a show at the Logan Campbell Centre. Earlier in the day, they will be at Real Groovy Records for a press conference and a signing session. Also, Liberation Records has […]
Melvins Live At The Kings Arms, Auckland
The tiny Kings Arms was packed to the rafters on this hot, humid Saturday night as The Melvins rocked the crowd of just under 700 fans. It’s been a while since the veteran sludge-metal band toured New Zealand and they’ve gone through a few changes since they were last here. Singer/ guitarist Buzz Osborne […]
Rodrigo y Gabriela interview: Music for Pirates
Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela have been taking a few months off touring thanks to stress injuries to Gabriela’s hands from playing so hard. They will make one of their first appearances since their hiatus at this year’s Grass Roots Festival, Easter Weekend in Auckland. I spoke to Rodrigo while he was holed […]
Lloyd Cole Concert Review Feb. 5, 2011
Mercury Theatre Auckland Lloyd Cole is a frequent visitor to New Zealand; he seems to show up every two years or so, playing acoustic versions of his beautifully heartbroken songs. With his fiftieth birthday just a week in the past, he’s looking a bit greyer and a tad chubbier, but then, so are his fans. […]
Martha Wainwright interview Feb. 3, 2011
Of all the Wainwrights, Martha is my favourite. I’ve had the good fortune to talk with her a few times already. This time around we talked about her upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand. She also talked about the new music she’s been writing and how the death of her mother, Kate McGarrigle […]
Ian Hunter Interview
As many of you know, my all-time favourite band is Mott The Hoople. So one of my biggest musical thrills was travelling to London in October of 2009 to witness the 5 Mott reunion shows at the Hammersmith. Just before the reunion I had a chance to talk to Mott front man Ian Hunter. Listen […]
Caitlin Smith: Playing Favourites On The 13th Floor
Caitlin Smith put together this selection of her favourites for the 13th Floor.