Milky Chance – Powerstation April 26, 2017
German duo Milky Chance returned to Auckland’s Powerstation to a sold out crowd.
concert review
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 […]
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.
Blondie & Cyndi Lauper – Vector Arena April 17, 2017
Perhaps there really is a fountain of youth. Recent veteran performers now in their 60s and 70s (Springsteen, Raitt) seem to be improving with age, rather than deteriorating. That certainly can be said for Blondie’s performance at Auckland’s Vector Arena last night.
Tony Joe White – Tuning Fork April 9, 2017
The ol’ Swamp Fox returned to Auckland last night weaving tales of gators, garters and rattlesnakes. Tony Joe White held a sold out crowd spellbound as he and his drummer locked in to a Louisiana groove.
Nadia Reid – Tuning Fork April 8, 2017
For those fans waiting to hear Nadia Reid perform tunes from her new album with a full band, well, they’ll have to wait a little longer. After playing only three songs, Nadia was forced to halt her show due to ill health.