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June 14, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: The Nathan Haines Octet (June 12, Wellington)

The Nathan Haines Octet Opera House, Wellington, 8pm Saturday, June 12 Headlining this year’s Jazz Festival The Nathan Haines Octet – and, yes, we all know how lucky we are to be seeing anything in this climate, so no issues about an all-local line-up for this year’s festival, but also Nathan Haines is an internationally […]
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June 13, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: The Comet Is Coming (June 10, Wgtn)

The Comet Is Coming Opera House, Wellington Saturday , June 10 (8pm) The Comet Is Coming is a British “future jazz” trio comprised of Danalogue the Conqueror (Dan Leavers) on synths, Betamax Killer (Max Hallett) on drums and King Shabaka (Shabaka Hutchings) on saxophone – they were pitched as a highlight of the jazz festival. […]
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April 26, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

PRINCE – A Tribute Night: DJ Set

Well, we’re all feeling it – and if you’re not you at least know someone who is (and you’re possibly not human). So, in the wake of that sad, sad news it’s time to celebrate – to do what the man would have wanted, share that incredible music. This Friday, April 29, PRINCE – A […]
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December 2, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Jakob’s Annual HB Xmas Show: 2015

If there’s one thing I love about being stuck in Hawke’s Bay for Christmas – and there might only be one thing, after all – it’s the knowledge that Jakob will be performing a celebratory Christmas show at the Cabana in Napier. It’s an annual event. This year it takes place on Saturday, December 19. And […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged 8pm, Cabana, December 19, DJ, Gig Preview, Hawke's Bay, Jakob, Jakob’s Annual HB Xmas Show: 2015, Jason Johnston, Jeff Boyle, Maurice Beckett, Napier, PR, Promo, Saturday, Sines, Vinyl ·

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November 24, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Preview: The Overdogs at Fringe Bar (Thurs, Nov 26)

Tomorrow night, Thursday, November 26, The Overdogs will play at The Fringe Bar in Wellington. Doors are at 7.30pm with a KOHA – there’ll be an opening set from folk-duo Accord at 8pm with The Overdogs going on straight after. This new project features originals and covers – all very much in the spirit of classic […]
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October 1, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Preview: Bikini Roulette at San Fran (Thurs, Oct 16)

In early July Bikini Roulette played a set at Wellington’s San Fran – an early gig, the band on stage at 8pm. They nailed it. The band, kindly, invited me to spin some tunes after – and I had a blast (full setlist there). Then we did it again (the following month – and again […]
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August 10, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Preview: Bikini Roulette at San Fran (Thurs, Aug 14)

In early July Bikini Roulette played a set at Wellington’s San Fran – an early gig, the band on stage at 8pm. They nailed it – ripping through songs from their album, Erotik Fiction (yours to own – “name your price” on Bandcamp). The band, kindly, invited me to spin some tunes after – and […]
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged 8pm, Bikini Roulette, DJ Set, Gig Preview, Live Gig, Odessa, San Fran, Simon Sweetman, Thursday August 14 2014, Wellington ·

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