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November 25, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Playlist: DJ Set from the Spines Dreamboat Launch

Last Saturday, November 23, I played some records at the San Fran as part of the Spines’ Dreamboat album launch. One of the very few times I’ve played any records out in public this year actually. And it was a lot of fun. A great night. And based on the setlist from that night I’ve pulled together […]
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December 4, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

The Ghost of Electricity: War Stories by Jon McLeary # 139 The Bodge

I’ve got this foot pedal called Dr. Overlord and it has a mind of its own It’s very old and wont take batteries – you have to plug it into the wall but it has a valve in it The trick is to let it warm up for a good while and then it starts […]
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November 28, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Preview: Spines at Bodega w/ Terror of the Deep (Thurs, Dec 1)

Rounding off their 35th year as an entity Wellington’s great Spines will be at Bodega on Thursday, December 1 to blast a set of old and new tunes. Joining them will be the great Terror of the Deep. I’ll also be playing some records on the decks in-between and after bands. Most likely a bit […]
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September 8, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Preview: Spines at Meow + Special Guests (Sat, Sept 17)

In their 35 year as an entity Wellington’s great Spines will be at Meow on Saturday, September 17th to blast a set of old and new tunes. There’ll also be a solo opening set from main Spine, Jon McLeary. Check out Spines material over on Soundcloud and follow the band’s antics on Facebook. There’ll be […]
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April 7, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Before and After the Ed Kuepper gig: DJ sets at Meow (Sunday, April 17, 2016)

Ed Kuepper is playing a couple of solo shows in New Zealand – following his support slot opening for The Stranglers. I have the honour of opening and closing the show at Meow in Wellington, next Sunday, April 17. I’ll be playing some records to start the night and to close-off after the gig. Kuepper […]
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April 10, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Late Night Soul, Jazz and Pop: DJ Set

Tonight, Friday, April 10, I’m going to be playing some soothing late-night, post-gig jazz, soul and pop down at the San Fran. I’ll be on the decks from around 10.30. The main gig that night is Nathan Haines (with DJ Riki Gooch opening the show). Currently I’m listening to Donald Fagen’s The Nightfly so that […]
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November 12, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Andrew Fagan Summer Tour: 30 Years and a New EP – Nine Shows Throughout NZ (2014/2015)

Celebrating 30 years in the business Andrew Fagan will perform nine shows across NZ this summer with his group, Andrew Fagan & The People. It will be a case of something old and something new – with hits from The Mockers and material from a brand new EP, The Ancestor (released Friday December 5, available […]
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September 3, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Off Key: Concert For Artistic Freedom

In early August renowned blues musician Darren Watson released his original song Planet Key, a satirical take on New Zealand Prime Minister John Key’s own description of what a ‘Planet Key’ would look like. Planet Key went viral on the internet, accompanied by a video created by Jeremy Jones from Propeller Motion, depicting John Key set amongst a […]
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