SUO, Elliot & Vincent & Ratso – Whammy Bar: January 10,2024
Auckland was rockin’ last night with a trifeca of acts including Ratso, Elliot & Vincent and, live from New York…SUO. The 13th Floor’s Simon Coffey was there. Here’s his report.
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OFF! – Whammy Bar: January 8, 2024 (Concert Review)
It’s hardcore Jim, but not as we know it! With expectations set far too high, 13th Floor minion Simon Coffey scammed his way into seeing one of the most anticipated shows of 2024, on a sweltering Rahine/Monday Tamaki Makaurau evening. California super-group OFF! playing their third show, of their first-ever tour of Aotearoa, part of […]
The Cavemen – Whammy Bar: December 8, 2023
The Cavemen came storming back to Auckland’s Whammy Bar and The 13th Floor’s Aaron Christiansen was there with his camera and his pen.
Chris Shiflett Is Lost At Sea On His Way To NZ: Interview
Foo Fighters’ guitarist Chris Shiflett will make the most of his trip to New Zealand in January with a solo gig at Auckland’s premiere dive bar, Whammy.
The Exploited – Whammy Bar: November 24, 2023
The Exploited were last here in 2020 before it went all a bit batty and pete tong, the current live lineup still features Wattie Buchan (vocals), Irish Rob (bass) and Steve Campbell (guitar), but there is a new drummer, Jo Oom (from Dutch band Disturbance) hopefully just standing in for Wattie’s brother Wullie Buchan.
Ebony Lamb & Tom Lark – Whammy Bar: November 10, 2023
The stage of Auckland’s beloved dive bar Whammy was graced last night by surely one of the finest songstresses it has ever hosted – the enchanting, enigmatic Ebony Lamb.
Chris Shiflett announces Auckland solo headline show for January 2024
Frontier Touring are pleased to announce one very special, intimate acoustic performance by Foo’s guitarist, podcast host, songwriter, and all-around rock-and-roller Chris Shiflett, who brings his alt-country and Americana-influenced brand-new album Lost at Sea (out through Blue Élan Records) to Auckland in January 2024.
Ringlets – Whammy Bar: August 4, 2023 (Concert Review)
Ringlets played Auckland’s Whammy Bar, celebrating their new album and The 13th Floor’s Simon Coffey was on the scene. Here is his report.
Soft Plastics Whammy Bar May 13, 2023 (Concert Review)
Soft Plastics celebrated the release for their new album, Saturn Return, last night at Whammy, bringing along some old friends and making some new ones.
Rita Mae – Whammy Bar, May 5, 2023 (Concert Review)
Rita Mae is a new pop artist from Auckland’s wild west coast who echoes her famous Sergeant Pepper character. Lovely Rita meter maid, lovely Rita meet ‘er Mae.