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December 14, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Come Together – Abbey Road (December 10, Wellington)

Come Together: Abbey Road Opera House Thursday, December 10 Last year some of New Zealand’s best known, much loved musicians banded together and delivered a concert replication of Neil Young’s Live Rust album/show – I went along slightly cynical. I left impressed with the effort – it showcased that wonderful music in the very best […]

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November 24, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: The Last Waltz – 40th Anniversary Concert (November 23, Wgtn)

The Last Waltz: 40th Anniversary Concert Opera House Wednesday, November 23 Here was The Tall Order: take a bunch of musicians, give them four days to rehearse – and then send them out on the road to play a quick series of shows as a tribute to one of the greatest concert films of all […]

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May 25, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: SJD (May 22, Wgtn)

SJD MOON Friday, May 22 SJD is both Sean James Donnelly – and the kick-ass band he’s at the helm of; this line-up features some long-time collaborators (Chris O’Connor on drums, James Duncan on guitar, Victoria Kelly at the keys and BVs and Sandy Mill as harmony and co-lead singer, Mike Hall on bass and […]

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May 3, 2013 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: The Bads (May 2, Wgtn)

The Bads Puppies Thursday, May 2 The Bads is, primarily, the duo of Dianne Swann and Brett Adams. They were, previously, The Julie Dolphin and Boom Boom Mancini and were, for a time, based in London. Since becoming The Bads they’ve been back in Auckland and when they go on the road it’s as a […]