Concert Review: Neko Case – Spiegeltent Aotea Square March 18, 2019
Neko Case brought her latest album, Hell-On to Auckland’s Arts Festival for our consideration. The resulting concert was surprisingly underwhelming.
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Concert Review: Judas Priest – Spark Arena March 16, 2019
An all ages crowd filled Auckland’s Spark Arena for Judas Priest on what was otherwise a sad and somber Saturday March 16, 2019 in New Zealand.
WOMAD Day 1: Beauty out of Darkness, 15 March 2019 (Concert Review)
It was a terrible and dark thing, to be at a music festival celebrating multi-culturalism and to hear of the heartbreaking events at two mosques in Christchurch; the massacre of all that WOMAD stands for. But if ever there was a powerful antidote to despair, a reminder that love and music can unite us across […]
Concert Review: Alejandro Escovedo – Tuning Fork March 15, 2019
If we ever needed the healing power of music, it was last night. Fortunately Alejandro Escovedo and Adam McGrath were there to help ease the pain of what had happened just a few hours earlier.
Me First and The Gimme Gimmes – The Powerstation, March 15, 2019 (Concert Review)
With a 24-song, genre-bending setlist, Me First and The Gimme Gimmes provided Friday’s Powerstation crowd with unwavering banter, irresistible punk covers, and a timely reminder that music is our universal language of joy.
Death Cab for Cutie Deliver a Mesmerising Set to Fans at the Civic (Concert Review)
As part of the Auckland Arts Festival, indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie took the stage at Auckland’s Civic Theatre, for a night of old and new favourites. There was something for everyone, with the band mixing in their popular hits alongside fresh tracks from their most recent album Thank You for Today.
Concert Review: Camille O’Sullivan ‘Cave’ – Civic Theatre March 13, 2019
The grandeur of the Civic Theatre provided the perfect setting for Camille O’Sullivan’s stunning performance last night of the songs of Nick Cave.
Concert Review: Halestorm – Powerstation March 13, 2019
Who knew 1000 people could make so much noise? Halestorm may be loud, but their fans are even louder.
Concert Review: Beach House – Auckland Town Hall March 11, 2019
Beach House drifted into town last night and mesmerized the audience at the Auckland Town Hall with their bittersweet brand of dreamy pop.
Concert Review: Milk And Honey Festival – Powerstation March 8, 2019
Last night was the maiden voyage for New Zealand’s Milk And Honey Festival, celebrating International Women’s Day with performances in three cities across four venues.