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November 19, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 14

George Russell Sextet, Stratusphunk (1960) When both Ant Donaldson and Riki Gooch – two of New Zealand’s best drummers and musical minds – tell you about the composer George Russell you listen. And when they mention his great albums with his sextet and larger ensembles you hunt them down. And when you find one of them […]
Posted in Blog, The Vinyl Countdown · Tagged 1960, Ant Donaldson, George Russell, George Russell Sextet, Hallensteins, Jazz, LP, Record, Riki Gooch, Stratusphunk, The Vinyl Countdown, The Vinyl Countdown # 14, Vinyl ·

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February 26, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast # 209: Lucien Johnson

Welcome to episode 209 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T  and Yeastie Boys . Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your […]
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March 13, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Marching To The Beat Of Their Own Drums: Short Interviews With Ari Hoenig, Anthony Donaldson and Dave Weckl

There are drummer jokes for most musical occasions but almost all of them feature a punchline mocking the drummer’s intelligence. Talk to a good player and they’ll be thoughtful and wise; focussed and passionate. I talked to three great drummers – all set to be the star of the show for a few moments or […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged American, Ant Donaldson, Ari Hoenig, ARTicle, Dave Weckl, Drummer, Drumming, Drums, https://www.festival.co.nz/article/marching-beat-their-own-drums/, Jazz, Jazz Festival, Kiwi, Marching To The Beat Of Their Own Drums, Marching To The Beat Of Their Own Drums: Short Interviews With Ari Hoenig Anthony Donaldson and Dave Weckl, New Zealand, NZ, Percussion, Republish, Short Interviews With Ari Hoenig Anthony Donaldson and Dave Weckl, USA, You can support Off The Tracks via PressPatron ·

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February 2, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 101 – Ant Donaldson

Welcome to episode 101 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. Here’s a chat with legendary Wellington drummer Ant Donaldson. I met Ant a few years back – having been an admirer of his playing across so many bands. The Razorblade, The Mantarays, The Six Volts/Front Lawn, The Labcoats, The […]
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October 27, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 87 – Luke Buda

Welcome to episode 87 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. This is a conversation with Luke Buda. He’s a member of the bands, The Phoenix Foundation and TEETH, he’s also recorded solo albums and works as a film composer scoring  Netflix TV show and several of New Zealand’s best-loved […]
Posted in Blog, Podcasts · Tagged Ant Donaldson, Chat, Chris O'Connor, Composer, Conrad Wedde, Conversation, David Long, Ep.87, Episode 87, Film, Glastonbury, Interview, iTunes, Jools Holland, Le Petite Chocolat, Luke Buda, Musician, Phoenix Foundation, Podcast, Sam Scott, Simon Sweetman, Solo Artist, Soundcloud, Soundtrack, Sweetman, Sweetman Podcast, Sweetman Podcast: Episode 87, Sweetman Podcast: Episode 87 – Luke Buda, T Leaf T, Talk, TEETH, The Close Readers, The Phoenix Foundation, TV, UK, Wellington, Yeastie Boys ·

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April 23, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

The Ghost of Electricity: War Stories by Jon McLeary # 159 The Braille Guys

Neill Duncan was the first musician I hooked up with when I came to Wellington. He was at the Art Centre when Louise and I started there and played some flute and sax with us. He was part of what seemed to be a large group of interconnected alternate jazz players that were just starting […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged # 159, Act Your Age, Andy Craig, Ant Donaldson, Art Centre, Braille Records, David Donaldson, David Long, Family Mallet, Guest Blog, Guest Post, Jon Mcleary, Louise, Negative Theatre, Neill Duncan, New Deli Jazz Band, Primitive Art Group, Spines, The Braille Guys, The Ghost of Electricity, The Ghost of Electricity: War Stories, The Ghost of Electricity: War Stories by Jon McLeary, The Ghost of Electricity: War Stories by Jon McLeary # 159, The Ghost of Electricity: War Stories by Jon McLeary # 159 The Braille Guys, The Spines, Thrashing Marlin, War Stories, War Stories # 159, Wellington ·

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February 22, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 51 – David Long

Welcome to episode 51 of Sweetman Podcast brought to you by Phantom Billstickers. A chat with musician David Long. David Long is a composer and musician known for his work with The Mutton Birds and most recently TEETH – a band the features two members of The Phoenix Foundation and legendary Wellington drummer Ant Donaldson. […]
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November 27, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: TEETH (November 26, Wgtn)

TEETH Meow Friday, November 26 TEETH is a four-piece comprised of Luke Buda (Phoenix Foundation), David Long (The Mutton Birds), Ant Donaldson (The Labcoats) and Tom Callwood (Phoenix Foundation) and in line with recently releasing a new single the group played a Friday night residency across November at Meow. Four shows, one per week. A […]
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November 9, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Win Tickets to TEETH – This Friday: 11/11/16

The band TEETH is a quarter of a way through its 4-week residency at Meow in Wellington. The first show was fantastic. A great band (Luke Buda, Thomas Callwood, David Long and Ant Donaldson) knocking out top new songs. This week’s gig has a replacement opening act: Terror of the Deep are stepping up as […]
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