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January 28, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

It Was The Best Gig Ever # 21 Emmylou Harris, Wellington 2001

I’ve been revisiting the second-coming of Emmylou Harris lately – you know, everything from Wrecking Ball through the Spyboy years, the duet record with Linda Ronstadt and of course Red Dirt Girl. Though I knew about her before those records – and owned the two “Profile” Best Of compilations on vinyl (freebies that I took […]
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September 30, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast # 232: Darren Watson’s Getting Sober For The End Of The World

Welcome to episode 232 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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September 24, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Darren Watson: Getting Sober For The End Of The World

Darren Watson Getting Sober For The End Of The World Lamington Records / Real Deal Productions Wellington-based singer/songwriter Darren Watson has a new album out. And I’m pretty sure it’s his best. I thought that last time, admittedly. But I reckon Getting Sober trumps the also-wonderful Too Many Millionaires. And speaks, then, to the hallmark […]
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December 5, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Guest Post: R.I.P. Rick Bryant by Chris Armour

Very sad to hear of the passing of Rick Bryant yesterday. At one time a giant in the New Zealand music industry and by all accounts he had stories for days. Sharing his story about connecting with Rick and his legacy, I offer this post by guitarist Chris Armour. Chris is involved in many musical […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged Blerta, Blues, Chris Armour, Darren Watson, Eulogy, Gordon Spittle, Guest, Guest Post, Guest Post: R.I.P. Rick Bryant by Chris Armour, Guitar, https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/nat-music/audio/2018725531/blue-eyed-counter-culture-soul-man-rick-bryant-has-died, R'n'B, Rick Bryant, The Jive Bombers, Tribute, Vocalist, Windy City Strugglers, You can support Off The Tracks via PressPatron ·

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January 10, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast # 150: Delia Shanly

Welcome to episode 150 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Did I think I’d make it to 150 when I started this podcast? I had no number in mind. So we continue… Thanks for listening if and when you do. Now – as you probably know, as well as […]
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June 24, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 395

Darren Watson, Too Many Millionaires (2018) I didn’t feel I could review this one…even though I think it’s a terrific record. I got to write about it and plug it though. And I played a track from it on an Aussie radio station several months in advance of it being released. I didn’t review this […]
Posted in Blog, The Vinyl Countdown · Tagged 2018), Beluga Records, Darren Watson, DW, Liner Notes, LP, National Guy, Record, The Vinyl Countdown # 395, Too Many Millionaires, Vinyl ·

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April 9, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

I Wrote The Liner Notes For Darren Watson’s New Album – Too Many Millionaires

I’ve been asked a few times to write testimonials – mostly for funding applications, for an artist seeking a residency or some such. Once or twice I’ve been asked to writer liner notes. Most recently Darren Watson asked me if I’d contribute some words to his brand new, upcoming album, Too Many Millionaires. I was […]
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February 3, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

That time I was Co-Pilot on Sydney’s 2Ser “Dirt Music” (Saturday, January 27, 2018)

We were in Sydney just recently, a wee family holiday before the start of school again. The aim was to catch up with family and friends – Katy was there for work too. That was the catalyst. And then I ended up doing a few work-related things. I saw the Foo Fighters and Weezer. I […]
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October 5, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 84 – Midge Marsden

Welcome to episode 84 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. Up in Auckland recently I finally got to have a sit-down chat with Midge Marsden. We’ve talked about doing this a few times, he and I have corresponded over the years – but this was the first time we’d […]
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June 28, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

Pledging His Time: Help Darren Watson to Make His Solo Acoustic Record

Darren Watson is planning to record and release a limited edition solo acoustic record – his first solo album to be released on vinyl; just 180 LPs will be pressed. There will still be the option of digital download – and each vinyl LP will come with a download code. He’s got the songs written […]
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February 15, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 583

Chicago Smoke Shop, Mind On My Sleeve [Single] (1988) Long before I knew Darren Watson or any of his music as a solo performer I knew this song – and a couple of others from the band. I remember seeing the clips on TV, I never saw the band live – but they were a big […]
Posted in Blog, The Vinyl Countdown · Tagged 1988, 1989, Albert Collins, Albert King, B.B. King, Blues, Chicago Smoke Shop, Darren Watson, EP, Fuss And Fight, LP, Mind On My Sleeve, R'n'B, Robert Cray, Single, Smoke Shop, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Vinyl Countdown # 583, Vinyl ·

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August 9, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Stubs: #126 – Off-Key: Concert For Artistic Freedom, Wellington, 2014

Last year Darren Watson released a satirical song called Planet Key (with a video by Jeremy Jones). It was banned. And so a bunch of Wellington bands got together and put on the Off-Key: Concert for Artistic Freedom show. It was great to be in a pub on a Sunday afternoon with like-minded people; people […]
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