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November 1, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Stubs: #198 – Earl Sweatshirt, Danny Brown and Run The Jewels, Wellington, 2014

You can never be sure until you go to the show. That’s the rule and this show was a great example. Beforehand I was expecting the most from Earl Sweatshirt since I liked his music the most. But on the night Danny Brown probably gave the most. Run The Jewels were superb too, though not […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged 2014, Danny Brown, Danny Brown and Run The Jewels, Earl Sweatshirt, Gig, James Cabaret, Laneway, Live, Live Gig, Run The Jewels, Stub, Stubs, Stubs: #198, Stubs: #198 – Earl Sweatshirt, Wellington ·

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March 7, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Mogwai (March 6, Wgtn)

Mogwai James Cabaret Friday, March 6 Scottish band Mogwai have this reverence about them – people speak of their god-like abilities and sound; fans seem like religious converts in fact. And, hey, fair enough – this is an extraordinary band. Not only are they great – they’re always great. No mean feat. Never at risk […]
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged Gig, Gig Review, Gig Review: Mogwai (March 6, James Cabaret, Loud, Mick Turner, Mogwai, Post-Rock, The Dirty Three, Wellington, Wgtn ·

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March 5, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Neneh Cherry (March 3, Wgtn)

Neneh Cherry James Cabaret Tuesday, March 3 Neneh Cherry is a Swedish-born, British-based singer/songwriter. She worked with seminal punk group The Slits and was part of the post-punk ensemble Rip Rig + Panic before moving towards hip-hop with her 1989 solo debut, Raw Like Sushi and breakout single, Buffalo Stance. It was nearly two decades […]
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged Blank Project, Buffalo Stance, Dominion Post, Gig, Gig Review, James Cabaret, Live, Live Gig, Man, Neneh Cherry, Raw Like Sushi, RocketNumberNine ·

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February 23, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

The Music Has Always Been There – A Chat with Neneh Cherry

Music is everywhere and all across the Neneh Cherry story. Music, culture, the arts. Music flows through her – and so many of her family members. Music is at the core of her marriage, her life – and so when last year’s return record, Blank Project broke something of a silence it seemed truly remarkable. […]
Posted in Blog, Interviews · Tagged 7 Seconds, A Chat With Neneh Cherry, Blue Lines, Booga Bear, Cameron McVey, Don Cherry, Eagle-Eye Cherry, Interview, James Cabaret, Massive Attack, Neneh Cherry, Raw Like Sushi, Rip Rig + Panic, The Blank Project, The Music Has Always Been There – A Chat with Neneh Cherry, Tuesday March 3, Wellington Gig, Youssou N'Dour ·

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January 21, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Ace Frehley: First NZ Tour (2 Shows, April 2015)

Ace Frehley’s just announced Invading Down Under 2015 tour sees two New Zealand shows – Friday, April 24 at Wellington’s James Cabaret and Saturday, April 25 at The Studio in Auckland. Following the success of last year’s Space Invader album Frehley returns to Australia for the first time since 2010 – more importantly it will be […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged Ace Frehley, Ace Frehley: First NZ Tour (2 Shows, April 2015, Auckland, James Cabaret, Kiss, NZ Tour, Space Invader, The Studio, Tour Announcement, Wellington ·

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January 20, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Nas (Jan 18, Wgtn)

Nas: Illmatic 20th Anniversary Tour James Cabaret Sunday, January 18 Smart move from Nas – celebrate the hell out of the 20th Anniversary of one of hip-hop’s great triumphs; his debut album, Illmatic. It’s his best work, it still feels fresh, it still hangs together thematically without seeming dated, the production too – it all […]
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged Concert, Gig Review, Hip-Hop, Illmatic, James Cabaret, Live, Live Gig, Nas, Nas: Illmatic 20th Anniversary Tour, Nasir Jones, Rap ·

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November 24, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Stubs: # 24 – Tony Joe White, Wellington, 1997

I’ve seen Tony Joe White a few times now – even got to interview him a few years back; he’s got some good yarns. But this was the first time I saw him and his music was fairly new to me, I knew him as songwriter only and quickly caught up on what I could, […]
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged 1997, James Cabaret, Live, Live Gig, Music, Stub, Stubs, Stubs: # 24 – Tony Joe White, TJW, Tony Joe White, Wellington ·

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October 29, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Aloe Blacc (Oct 23, Wgtn)

Aloe Blacc James Cabaret Thursday, October 23 Since Aloe Blacc’s first Wellington performance in early 2011 his music has been further watered down, whatever soul-funk stew he was once brewing is now just disposable pop music as he hopes for chart hits. But you can’t fault the man’s charisma and energy as a live act. […]
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged 2014, Aloe Blacc, Dominion Post, Gig Review, Gig Review: Aloe Blacc, James Cabaret, Thursday October 23, Wellington ·

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September 24, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Chali 2na (September 20, Wgtn)

Chali 2na James Cabaret Saturday, September 20 Born Charles Stewart, American rapper Chali 2na is known to music fans for his work with world-music/funk band Ozomatli and the hip-hop crew Jurassic 5. He’s also assembled a handful of mixtapes, albums and EPs as DJ and MC. For this show – a treat to finally have […]
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged 2014, Chali 2na, Election Night, Gig, Gig Review, Hip-Hop, House of Vibe, J5, James Cabaret, Jurassic 5, Live Gig, Live Music, Ozomatli, Rap, Saturday, Saturday September 20, Wellington, Wgtn ·

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September 17, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Preview: Chali 2na, James Cabaret (Saturday, September 20)

Even if we can’t chase blue away I know where I’ll be to chase those blues away on election night – Chali 2na is playing Wellington’s James Cabaret – the final night of four shows throughout the country (starting with last night’s Christchurch gig). Earlier this year Chali 2na released a terrific EP and he’s […]
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged Chali 2na, Gig Preview, Hip-Hop, J5, James Cabaret, Jurassic 5, Live Gig, Ozomatli, Saturday September 20, The Rhythm Group, Wellington ·

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April 28, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Lead Zeppelin: 2014 NZ Tour

Promising the Greatest Zeppelin Show in the World, Lead Zeppelin will tour New Zealand this August performing Led Zeppelin’s 1973 concert, The Song Remains The Same. But it goes deeper than that – the tribute group, pitching themselves as an Experience Band will use the exact same equipment that Zeppelin used. Lead guitarist Ben Fulton […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged Ben Fulton, Cabana, James Cabaret, Jamie Agnew, King St Live, Lead Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin, Matt Payne, NZ Tour, Powerstation, Red Witch Analog Pedals, Tom Pierard, Tribute ·

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March 10, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Paul Brady (March 9, Wgtn)

Paul Brady NZ Festival 2014: James Cabaret Sunday, March 9 Irish singer/songwriter Paul Brady has had success with his own music and through covers of his material, his songs have been interpreted by the likes of Cher, Tina Turner and Bonnie Raitt. Before he settled into life as a singer/songwriter he had built his reputation […]
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged Arts Festival, Dominion Post, Gig Review, James Cabaret, Live Gig, NZ Festival, Paul Brady ·
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