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December 6, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Stubs: #174 – Malcolm McNeill, Wellington, 1999
I was writing gig reviews – and CD reviews – for this little local weekly rag, The Capital Times. It was an early gig for me, I’d done a few other things but this was essentially where I got my start. Learned a few things. I was a freelance contributor, got the gig the way […]Archive
July 3, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Stubs: #103 – Keb’ Mo’, Wellington, 1999
I was never – really – a Keb’ Mo’ (b. Kevin Moore). But around the time of this show he was making a dent, his clean sound, the blues-for-MTV sound of polish – I’d detest it now I reckon, but back then it was okay, never great, but okay. And live he had something – […]Archive
November 29, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
Stubs: # 26 – Beastie Boys, Wellington, 1999
I’ve always loved the Beastie Boys – right from when one of my school pals, Aaron Thompson, played me Licensed To Ill. It felt like I had my own music. And I can remember purchasing Paul’s Boutique on tape and listening over and over, spotting the Beatles samples and soundtrack sneaks and being amazed by […]Archive
October 16, 2014 by Simon Sweetman