Earth Tongue vs Dick Move – Whammy Bar: August 19, 2022
Earth Tongue vs Dick Move, and the winner is… These two rock & roll heavyweights faced off at Auckland’s Whammy Bar.
concert review
Come Together: David Bowie – Ziggy Stardust: Aug. 20, 2022
Ziggy played guitar! Sadly Brett Adams couldn’t as he was unwell. But still, with these songs and this line-up, the chances of being disappointed were slim to none.
The Helium Project – Galatos: August 11, 2022
The Helium Project make their first performance in Auckland and Galatos is set up nightclub style with semi circles of people around tables nursing drinks.
Fur Patrol – Tuning Fork: August 20, 2022
Fur Patrol are in triumphant mode the moment they hit the Tuning Fork stage tonight. Playing to an adoring fan base, many of whom can sing along to every song from their celebrated album Pet, for this 22nd anniversary showcase.
The Moon and the Tides: The Dust Palace – September 2, 2022
The Moon and the Tides is a compelling visual and sonic experience of circus theatre set to the surreal ambient folk music of Carawei Gao’s up and coming album The Moon and Tides.
Midnight Oil – Spark Arena September 3, 2022
Midnight Oil returned to Auckland’s Spark Arena with their “Resist Tour”, being billed at the long-running Aussie band’s “Final Tour”.
Troy Kingi – Auckland Town Hall: August 19, 2022
Troy Kingi spreads his musical canvas wide, in time and space, in featuring his folk album Black Sea Golden Ladder released a year ago. It was supposed to be Troy and Delaney Davidson, but Delaney’s not here! even though he’s furiously banging on the Town Hall door trying to get in.
Banks Arcade – Tuning Fork: August 13, 2022
Banks Arcade, who have become a Melbourne Storm of an alt rock band, make a trip to their state of origin, Auckland, to headline a night of metal fire-power and bruising physicality from the front row forwards in the audience.
Harper Finn – Hollywood Avondale: August 13, 2022
Harper Finn brought his Newcomer tour to Auckland’s classic Hollywood Avondale theatre along with a couple of support acts worthy of a second look and listen.
The Black Seeds – Powerstation August 6, 2022
The Black Seeds triumphed at Auckland’s Powerstation with a show that very nearly didn’t happen.