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January 16, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

Mike Edison: Sympathy For The Drummer – Why Charlie Watts Matters

Sympathy For The Drummer: Why Charlie Watts Matters Mike Edison Backbeat Most people know that Charlie Watts matters – most people that would read a book about how Charlie Watts matters would already know I reckon…hell, I already wrote my own piece arguing much the same ages ago – but that didn’t stop me lapping […]
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December 18, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Books That Blew My Mind # 1: “Is That It?” by Bob Geldof

Is That It?, by Bob Geldof I’m often asked what my favourite music bio is – or favourite “music book” – and the answer I usually want to give is this, Bob Geldof’s autobiography. Except it isn’t really about music – and it wasn’t really the book that lit the fuse for me. It was […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged Autobiography, Biography, Bob Geldef, Book, Books That Blew My Mind, Books That Blew My Mind # 1, Books That Blew My Mind # 1: “Is That It?” by Bob Geldof, Boomtown Rats, Is That It?, Live Aid, Music Book, Pink Floyd The Wall, You can support Off The Tracks via PressPatron ·

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December 17, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Books That Blew My Mind: New Series

I love books. I’ve published two (and two e-books as well). I might publish more. And reading has been part of my life since I can remember. I read poetry and graphic novels, non-fiction – including bios and essays and memoir – and of course novels. There are no rules for me with reading – […]
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December 9, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast # 242: Jules Van Costello

Welcome to episode 242 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 Spotify […]
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December 2, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

A Panoply of Poets at Book Haven: Sunday, December 13, 2pm

Sunday December 13, 2pm at Book Haven in Newtown – there will be a A Panoply of Poets. Poets of all ages and stages. Poets reading – from their recently published collections. Poets reading poems they’ve just written that week even! Book Haven is one of Wellington’s many wonderful bookstores – and the readings they host are a […]
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November 12, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Poem: Geoff Cochrane’s Book Launch

Geoff Cochrane stands to launch his book, announcing its his last – he reckons he’s coming to an end – with poetry at least. No more to say. He read a couple with half his heart. Then stopped. * The end?
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November 7, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Words In November – Sweet Talk: Saturday, November 21, Featherston Bowling Club

Featherston’s Booktown has been one of the shining lights in the NZ literary festivals over the last few years – this year, of course Covid had other plans. So some of the events were rescheduled and spread out across the year. I’m thrilled to be part of the final even for 2020 – Words in […]
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November 4, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Bob Gaulke: Pocket Blues

Pocket Blues Bob Gaulke (Independent) Bob Gaulke is an American musician and poet – I’ve enjoyed his songs, very much and via Facebook I get to see his poems. He’s prolific, thoughtful and approaches his poetic work with the twin gifts of songwriting brevity and journalistic observation. That is to say his social commentary is […]
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November 1, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Richard Langston: Five O’Clock Shadows

Five O’Clock Shadows Richard Langston The Cuba Press This is Richard Langston’s sixth book of poems; his first in eight years – the longest gap between collections. He’s busy when not documenting the land in his words. He documents the land in his work – his day-job is directing episodes of Country Calendar. You can […]
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged Book, Book Review, Country Calendar, Cuba Press, Five O’Clock Shadows, Poem, Poems, Poet, Poetry, Poetry Book, Poetry Volume, Richard Langston, Richard Langston: Five O’Clock Shadows, The Cuba Press, Wellington, You can support Off The Tracks via PressPatron ·

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October 30, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Beastie Boys: Beastie Boys Music

Beastie Boys Beastie Boys Music Capitol There are at least two other (very good) Beastie Boys compilations on the market and still (and always) available and the best one is absolutely The Sounds of Science an anthology that features as many unreleased songs as it does ‘hits’. And that’s the one that soundtracked several of […]
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October 20, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Billie Holiday: The Last Interview and Other Conversations

Billie Holiday: The Last Interview and Other Conversations Billie Holiday (w/ introduction by Khanya Mtshali) Melville House I’m a big fan of The Last Interview series (there’s more being added every time I check in – including, I see, a Ruth Bader Ginsburg one is being readied).
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged Billie Holiday, Billie Holiday: The Last Interview and Other Conversations, Book, Book Review, Compilation, Interview, Interviews, Jazz, Khanya Mtshali, Other Conversations, Print, Radio, The Last Interview, The Last Interview and Other Conversations, You can support Off The Tracks via PressPatron ·

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October 9, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

RNZ Interview: The Death of Music Journalism

I’m often on RNZ to talk about music – but the boot was on the other foot just the other day when I was interviewed about my debut poetry collection, The Death of Music Journalism. The book, published by The Cuba Press, is available through all good book shops now and launches tomorrow, Sunday, October […]
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