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October 20, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Tami & Jay Neilson (October 18, Wellington)
Tami Neilson: This is Tami Neilson! With Special Guest Jay Neilson Meow, Wellington Friday, October 18 One of the trickiest things for Kiwi musicians, I think, is keeping touring fresh. There’s the old album/tour/album cycle – which is more about releasing a single, then touring, then releasing a single sometimes in this long, extended death-of-the-album […]Archive
May 20, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Dr. Jane Goodall (May 19, Wgtn)
Jane Goodall: Rewind The Future MFC Sunday, May 19 It was such a thrill to see and hear Dr Jane Goodall speak. The 85-year-old living legend of science, a primatologist, conservationist, activist, mentor who, Sir David Attenborough aside, is truly without peer, has been in our lives as a voice of compassion and knowledge. Through multiple […]Archive
September 24, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Tour Announcement: Future Islands To Play Two NZ Shows (Dec, 2017)
Future Islands will play two New Zealand shows, December 2017. And it’ll be a first-time visit to Wellington. Yes, there was a certain viral hit of a song/video/performance – but the Baltimore-based synthpop combo has a five-album strong discography, with many calling their latest, The Far Field their best. Info below for the shows – December 14 […]Archive
November 16, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Win a special prize-pack for The Mission’s Wellington Gig
It’s the 30th Anniversary of The Mission and so for the first time in 26 years the English goth-rockers are set to play two New Zealand shows. Saturday, November 19 in Auckland and tomorrow night (Fri, Nov 18) at Wellington’s Bodega. Here’s a really great prize for a keen Wellington fan. Get in quick. Today […]Archive
November 1, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
The Five Unmissable Shows I Missed: The First Five That Sprang To Mind
No show is unmissable. Yes, I say this as one of the lucky ones that saw Prince during his only New Zealand shows. And yes, I say this having attended thousands of shows – including many I really didn’t want to, and so many that I have been beyond chuffed to see. I’ve written about […]Archive
March 9, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Amy Schumer – Live At The Apollo: DVD
Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo Director: Chris Rock HBO Studios If you’ve ever wondered whether Schumer actually has the chops – away from her show and various appearances (roasts, talk-shows, podcasts) this is the latest proof, her 65-minute special for HBO filmed in May of 2015 and released at the end of the year. […]Archive
September 2, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Stubs: #139 – Rhian Sheehan, Wellington, 2010
I didn’t enjoy this one as much as the first time I saw this – nor the magnificent Stories from Elsewhere live show – but it was still great. I think the reason this was slightly not as good (for me) was because my comp-ticket had me stationed behind a pillar, in the one seat […]Archive
December 23, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
Stubs: # 36 – Lady Gaga, Auckland, 2010
I’ve told this story a bit, mentioned it in passing more than a few times, you see we were in Auckland for a Pixies concert and I chanced my arm for some freebies to Lady Gaga the following night. On a whim. The idea was simply to take in that sort of show – it […]Archive
December 16, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
Stubs: # 33 – Henry Rollins, Wellington, 2012
I never had much interest in Henry Rollins’ music – but I like some of his music taste. I like some of his writing. What I love is his passion, his energy, his commitment to work – and you get that, all of that, from watching him speak. His spoken-word shows have a slight touch […]Archive
August 20, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
Miley Cyrus – Bangerz Tour: One NZ Show
Miley Cyrus – daughter of Billy Ray Cyrus, Twerker, owner of the offcuts of Gene Simmons’ tongue, former child star across TV, movies and music and one of the biggest names in pop music today is bringing her Bangers Tour to New Zealand, one show in Auckland, Wednesday, October 8. Tickets on sale from next […]Archive
August 11, 2014 by Simon Sweetman