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January 2, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Playlist: Summer Sounds with Simon Sweetman
The other night I played a bunch of tunes at the San Fran, summer songs – Kiwi classic, a bit of 70s and 80s Yacht-Rock, some tunes I like… I enjoyed this mix of tunes and thought you might too – so here’s a Spotify Playlist you can help yourself to; might work for you… Not every […]Archive
December 28, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
DJ Setlist: San Fran presents Summer Sounds with Simon Sweetman, December 28, 2018
Most years between Christmas and New Year’s I do a wee DJ set at the San Fran, our way of letting the people know the bar’s open again in the lead up to Bill E’s New Year’s Eve extravaganza. It’s a low-key thing. Summer tunes. Usually “Kiwi BBQ” is the theme, this year I decided […]Archive
December 21, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 147: Tom Scott (Avantdale Bowling Club)
Welcome to episode 147 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Now – 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 library to access each new episode; or via Anchor/FM you can get […]Archive
December 16, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Summer Sounds with Simon Sweetman: DJ Set (Friday, Dec. 28, 2018)
When I’m in Wellington in-between Christmas and New Year’s – my favourite time to be in Wellington, the city is sleeping, it’s holiday-time – I play a DJ set up at the San Fran. I missed the chance last year due to being away for a long stretch, but often at this time of the […]Archive
November 2, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 140 – Sandy Mill
Welcome to episode 140 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Now – 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 library to access each new episode; or via Anchor/FMyou can get the […]Archive
September 14, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 133 – Martyn Pepperell
Welcome to episode 133 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. I had a chat with Martyn Pepperell. He’s a Wellington-based DJ, broadcaster, publicist, promoter and writer. Most recently he’s been directly involved with the reissue of Our Garden Needs Its Flowers by Jess Sah Bi & Peter One on […]Archive
August 18, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
A Vinyl Affair – Record Fair: Saturday, October 6, 2018
Following the success of June’s pop-up record fair at the Rogue and Vagabond – the good news is that A Vinyl Affair – Wellington’s Record Fair will be back there, doing the day shift this time. It’ll be Saturday October 6, from 10am-4pm. As always there’ll be a huge range of vinyl treasures – new and second-hand […]Archive
August 9, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 128 – Chris Familton
Welcome to episode 128 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Chris Familton is a Sydney-based, Kiwi-born writer, DJ and musician. He has the music sites Doubtful Sounds and Post to Wire where he reviews, interviews, blogs, makes suggestions and recommendations, creates playlists – you know, all the things…Archive
August 9, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Film Preview: The Man From Mo’Wax – Exclusive NZ Screening & Afterparty (Wgtn/Akld)
James Lavelle is a legend of electronic music and DJ culture – and his label Mo’Wax has been influential and inspiring. Its story and James’ story are shared in the documentary film, The Man From Mo’Wax. This September in Wellington on Saturday, September 8 at The Roxy Cinema and in Auckland the following week, Saturday […]Archive
July 2, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The 1001 Albums Challenge # 73: The Saints – “Eternally Yours”
I met Ed Kuepper a couple of years ago. I was the DJ before and after his set – he played a great gig and I felt lucky to be “on the bill”, sharing the bill with a legend. He was very polite, he approached me a few times during my opening set to ask […]Archive
June 4, 2018 by Simon Sweetman