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June 20, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

Stubs: # 283 – Mansfield: In Her Own Words – Wellington, 2021

Every now and then I go to a show and I don’t review it. It doesn’t happen often – even shows I pay for and go to in purely a fan-capacity tend to get some sort of write-up. I’m just wired that way now, so used to it. On the flipside, sometimes, I forget to […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged 2021, Charlotte Yates, Gig, In Her Own Words, Live Show, Mansfield, Mansfield: In Her Own Words, MFC, Stubs, Stubs is an occasional feature here at Off The Tracks – looking back through the ticket-stub box and remembering how the show went down., Stubs: # 283, Stubs: # 283 – Mansfield: In Her Own Words, Wellington, Wgtn ·

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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 […]
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged ‘Til We Meet Again, ‘Til We Meet Again (Live), Blue Note, Brian Blade, Concert, Gig, Live, Live Concert, Live Show, Norah Jones, Norah Jones: ‘Til We Meet Again (Live), Want more? Check out my Substack You can also support Off The Tracks via PressPatron ·

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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged 2017), Akld, Auckland, Baltimore, December, Future Islands, Future Islands To Play Two NZ Shows, Gig, Gig Preview, Live, Live Show, Powerstation, San Fran, Synth, Synthpop, The Far Field, Tour Announcement, Tour Announcement: Future Islands To Play Two NZ Shows (Dec, Under The Radar, Wellington, Wgtn ·

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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 […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged Bodega, CD, Concert, Gig, Giveaway, Goth, Live Music, Live Show, PR, Prize-Pack, Promo, T-shirt, The Mission, Ticket, Wellington, Wgtn, Win a special prize-pack for The Mission’s Wellington Gig ·

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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 […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged Beastie Boys, Concert, George Thorogood, Gig, Gig Review, Gigs, Helmet, Live, Live Music, Live Show, Loudon Wainwright III, Ornette Coleman, Paul Kelly, Pink Floyd, Santana, The First Five That Sprang To Mind, The Five Unmissable Shows I Missed, The Five Unmissable Shows I Missed: The First Five That Sprang To Mind ·

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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged 2010, Auckland, Lady Gaga, Live, Live Gig, Live Show, Pixies, Stub, Stubs, Stubs: # 36 – Lady Gaga, Vector Arena ·

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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 […]
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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 […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged Auckland, Bangerz, Bangerz Tour, Billy Ray Cyrus, Hannah Montana, Live Show, Miley Cyrus, NZ Tour, October 8 2014, Tour, Tour Announcement, Twerk ·
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