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March 5, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: The Staves (March 4, Wgtn)

The Staves The Festival Club Sunday, March 4 British sisters Emily, Jessica and Camilla Staveley-Taylor record and tour as The Staves, this Festival performance was their first Wellington appearance. They’re back in the tent for a second and final showing in the capital this Tuesday, March 6. From heavenly harmonies, and through clever looping of […]

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March 4, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Grizzly Bear (March 3, Wgtn)

Grizzly Bear The Opera House Saturday, March 3 Ever since The Festival got it really right a half decade ago and welcomed along Bon Iver (a person/band whose songs are patently absurd but it worked on the night, was undeniable) there’s been an aim to recreate that sort of magic. Not a bad effort last […]

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March 4, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

DJ Setlist: The Third Eye – Tuatara Temple of Taste, The Story of Funk, Soul, Jazz, Blues and Groove, Friday, March 4, 2016, 6-9pm

My first time playing some records at the excellent Third Eye bar, the first time they’ve had a DJ I think. It was all about the comfort-food version of funk, soul, jazz and blues – a little bit of pop and hip-hop and electronica sneaking in there under the “groove” banner. I enjoyed it. Great […]

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February 24, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

The Third Eye – Tuatara Temple of Taste: DJ Set (Friday, March 4)

The Third Eye – Tuatara Temple of Taste is kicking off a regular Friday series hosting DJs. Each night will be a different record-collecting/playing enthusiast showing off some aspect of their collection. I’m honoured to have the first shot at it, net Friday, which is also the venue’s first birthday. My night is called The […]