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May 2, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The Nightwatchman Clicks His Flashlight: On Jon McLeary’s Double Century of Ghost Posts
Well, he’s a cricket fan, so he’ll enjoy the mention of a “double century” – but one thing I learned a while back is that you have to pick your moments and celebrate your own milestones in this writing-online caper. You have to turn up. And turn up. And turn up again. And if you […]Archive
August 28, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
The Ghost of Electricity: War Stories by Jon McLeary # 177 The School Social
I was always on the student council at my schools. It didn’t really involve much – wear a little badge and sit around missing class every couple of weeks discussing what was wrong about the place. In my fourth form year at Hillcrest High School though I rose to the rank of Deputy Chairperson and […]Archive
August 22, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner? – A Hypothetical: What Musician Would You Invite To A Meal?
So there are all these hypothetical situations people talk about – five famous people you can have over for dinner; you can – apparently – traverse time with this (makes sense I guess, being that it’s a hypothetical). You can cherry-pick from the eras, have a seating plan that includes Abraham Lincoln sitting across from […]Archive
August 9, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 76 – Tamzin Beazley
Welcome to episode 76 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. This one arrives a day or two early – timing it with the film’s current run around the country as part of the Festival – a conversation with Tamzin Beazley; she is the wife of Booga Beazley from Head […]Archive
July 10, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
“Keeping It Interesting Is No Issue”: On Steve Gunn Finding His Voice/s
Steve Gunn, American guitar wizard – one of many exciting talents currently cutting their own path away from the early influence of John Fahey – says that once he discovered music he “kinda gave up everything else that was going on as a kid”. He was born in Pennsylvania and grew up in Philadelphia – […]Archive
December 7, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 40 – Sean James Donnelly (SJD)
Welcome to episode 40 of Sweetman Podcast brought to you by Phantom Billstickers. A chat with Auckland-based musician/producer/soundtrack composer Sean James Donnelly – better known, in band and solo-musician guise as SJD. I’m a huge fan of Sean’s music – all of his albums, I think he’s one of the great talents in New Zealand […]Archive
January 24, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 13 – Into Orbit
I first saw the band Into Orbit a couple of years ago, one of their very first gigs. I was blown away. Not just the power and sound of this duo but the conceptual shape of their music. Here were talented players, well-versed in metal, seeking new sonic territory. I loved their debut album, Caverns. […]Archive
January 5, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 772
The Band, The Band (1969) I love The Band – always have, right from when I first heard them as a youngster and there was something weird, mercurial in that sound. It’s still there too – I check most weeks. Just recently I’ve been on a big kick with this music and I finally – […]Archive
September 30, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: SJD with Strings (September 3, Wgtn)
SJD w/ Strings Paramount Thursday, September 3 Forgive the delay here, the late review, there were site issues and I worried that I’d missed my window reviewing this show – then remembered, just the other day, there’s still the Auckland version, a week or so to go, so no harm done in mentioning just how […]Archive
August 18, 2014 by Simon Sweetman