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August 14, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

The Ghost of Electricity: War Stories by Jon McLeary # 175 Epidural

It was John’s idea initially. He’s an old friend and drinking buddy and an excellent sound engineer and musician in his own right. He came to a Spines practice with his laptop and some good mics and tried to record us rehearsing. It was like a dry run. Our time in the practice space is […]

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April 5, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

Record Store Day 2017: Slow Boat Records

April means Record Store Day and this year it’s Saturday, April 22. Our friends at Slow Boat Records always put on a terrific day with instores and the very best of the Limited Edition Record Store Day-only vinyl reissues and special releases. In previous years they’ve hosted Neil Finn, Tami Neilson, Dave Dobbyn, Anika Moa, […]

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June 14, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

The Winter Shakedown Friday 17/06/16: DJ Set

I’m back at the San Fran this Friday, June 17. Playing some records from 6-9pm to help you beat the winter blues and fight off the chills. There’ll be Happy Hour specials until 7pm (20% off tap products) and the kitchen will be firing out the legendary pizzas with a great 2-for-1 deal (that’s two […]

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February 23, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Rock music is freedom, the Eagles are shit, John Key’s a liar and we’re getting what we put up with – which is why we’re getting shit; Jaz Coleman talks…and talks…

I’ve interviewed Jaz Coleman once before. So when it comes to the worlds of this Killing Joke frontman, industrial music pioneer, post-punk godfather, record producer and classical composer, conductor and arranger, well, I know the score. I remind him of this, and he cuts me off by saying, “Yes, yes, I know who you are, […]

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October 29, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Preview: Introducing Darren Watson – Album Launch Shows

Darren Watson is about to release his fifth album – Introducing Darren Watson. To mark that he’ll be playing album-launch shows in Auckland at Galatos, Saturday, November 8 and in his hometown of Wellington, at the San Fran, Thursday November 13. The shows will feature Darren with his fantastic band – Rick Cranson on drums, […]