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April 18, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Norah Jones: ‘Til We Meet Again (Live)
Norah Jones ‘Til We Meet Again (Live) Blue Note I may not have always believed in Norah Jones – but I always wanted to. The first couple of albums felt too polite and the performances that accompanied them were very deer-in-the-headlights – then the record company poured water on everything to rinse and repeat. I […]Archive
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