Bobby Womack – Civic Theatre – 18 May 2013
R&B veteran Bobby Womack brought a classic soul revue to Auckland’s Civic Theatre. With a set list and a red suit rooted firmly in the 1970s, Womack and his excellent band played two hours of vintage rhythm and blues. With rumours circulating about the state of Bobby Womack’s health, there was always an air of […]
Chromacon Dreams
Chromacon is an annual independent Illustration and Comics Arts Festival held in Auckland. New Zealand. It is a non-profit, community focused event that aims to connect a broad spectrum of Kiwi creatives and art-lovers together and the first Chromacon Festival took place at the Aotea Centre this past Sunday. The 13th Floor’s Tove Partington was there…click […]
R.I.P. Slayer's Jeff Hanneman
Guitarist Jeff Hanneman, a founding member of Slayer, has died, age 49, of liver failure. Click here for more information. Click here to listen to Slayer’s Eyes Of The Insane from 2006’s Christ Illusion:
R.I.P. George Jones
George Jones, considered by many as “the greatest voice in Country music” has died at the age of 81. Click here to read more about George Jones Click here to listen to White Lightnin’ by George Jones:
R.I.P. Ritchie Havens
We’ve lost another one. Folk singer Ritchie Havens has died at the age of 72 from a heart attack. Havens’ biggest moment in the spotlight came when he opened the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival in August of 1969. His biggest hit was a cover of George Harrison’s Here Comes The Sun, although he has […]
R.I.P. Divinyls singer Christina Amphlett
Christina Amphlett, charismatic front-woman for Australia rockers The Divinyls has passed away at age 53. Chrissy was truly a one-of-a-kind performer known for her manic stage antics and intense persona. She had been battling multiple sclerosis since 2007. Click here to read more about Christina Amphlett. Click here to listen to I Touch Myself by […]
Special Report: Black Sabbath’s 13
The members of Black Sabbath are in Auckland preparing for their two shows (Saturday, April 20th and Monday, April 22nd) at The Vector Arena. The good folks at Universal Records invited a select group of music fans to The Langham Hotel on Symonds Street to get a first listen to Sabbath’s upcoming album, 13. The […]
R.I.P. Dave McArtney
We are sad to hear of the passing of Hello Sailor’s Dave McArtney. Dave was a founding member of Hello Sailor along with Graham Brazier and Harry Lyon. The band released a new album, Surrey Crescent Moon, last year. Click here for more details. Click here to listen to the 13th Floor interview with Dave […]
Fred Wesley Concert Photos
Neil Young & Crazy Horse wasn’t the only hot show in town Thursday night. Fred Wesley and his band were getting down at The Powerstation at the same time Neil and the boys were rocking like a hurricane. Photographer Jurica Burcul was at The Powerstation to catch all of the action. Here’s a slide show […]
Jazzin’ With Joan Armatrading (Interview)
Joan Armatrading will be in New Zealand for two show next week…Wednesday, March 20th in Wellington and Thursday, March 21st in Auckland. Joan has just released a new album called Starlight. It’s the third in a trilogy that found her recording an entire album in one musical genre After making a blues and a rock […]
R.I.P. Peter Banks
Peter Banks, the original guitarist for Yes, has died at age 65. Click here for more details. Click here to listen to Time And A Word recorded by Peter Banks and Yes in 1969:
Santana & Steve Miller Band Radio Show: Listen Now!
Santana and the Steve Miller Band are getting together to co-headine two shows in New Zealand this month. They will play at the Christchurch CBS Canterbury Arena on Sunday, March 17th and in Auckland at The Vector Arena on Tuesday, March 19th. The promoters have supplied The 13th Floor with a 45 min. radio show […]
R.I.P. Alvin Lee of Ten Years After
Guitarist Alvin Lee of Ten Years After has died at the age of 68. Ten Years After cemented their postition as one of England’s top blues bands with their memorable performance at 1969’s Woodstock Music & Arts Festival. Their biggest hit was 1971’s I’d Love To Change The World, written by Lee. Click here to […]
Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell – Old Yellow Moon (Album Review)
Old Yellow Moon finds Emmylou Harris duetting with her old buddy Rodney Crowell, under the supervision of former husband Brian Ahern. The results fall just short of perfection. Click here to read the entire review and listen to a track from the new album.
Have You Seen The New Bowie Video?
With David Bowie due to release his new album in just a few days, here is the second video…The Stars (Are Out Tonight). The video stars Tilda Swinton and Mr. Bowie himself. Both the song and the clip are excellent. Check it out. Save
Garbage Concert Photos
Garbage played their first of two NZ shows last night in Wellington. Photographer Alexander Hallag was on the scene and sent these shots to The 13th Floor. Photos courtesy Cheese On Toast Click here to listen to the 13th Floor interview with Shirley Manson.
Watch brand new Unknown Mortal Orchestra ‘So Good At Being In Trouble’ video
To coincide with the release of their brand new record II, Unknown Mortal Orchestra is sharing the music video for “So Good At Being In Trouble” starring actor and musician Chris Mintz-Plasse (he played “McLovin” in Superbad) alongside Ruban Nielson. The clip, directed by Danny Perez (known for his extensive work with Animal Collective and Black […]
R.I.P. The Troggs' Reg Presley
The 13th Floor is sad to learn that Troggs vocalist Reg Presley has passed away after a battle with cancer. Presley possessed one of the most menacing voices in rock & roll and can be heard on hits like Love Is All Around, With A Girl Like You and, of course, Wild Thing. Click here to read […]
More Laneway Fun
The fun continues at Laneway. Here’s a shot of The Eversons performing on The Cactus Cat stage.
Meet Real Estate At Laneway
New Jersey’s Real Estate are performing today at Laneway. The 13th Floor caught up with Matthew and Martin backstage. Watch here: [wpvideo jQFBurZi]