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December 5, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Fresh Quotidian at Book Haven: Poets Read From Their Work (Dec 15, 2019)
Next Sunday, December 15, 2pm at Book Haven in Newtown, Wellington five poets (representing The Cuba Press and Mākaro Press) will read from their work. I’m looking forward to it…And for more than one reason… It should be a fun, diverse set of performances.Archive
November 12, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Steve Gunn (November 10, Wellington)
Steve Gunn MOON, Wellington Sunday, November 10 I first saw Steve Gunn a couple of years ago when he first visited New Zealand. This was his third visit – playing a bunch of shows around the country. It’s a different set every time with Gunn, though the focus at the moment is most definitely his […]Archive
October 9, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Stubs: # 221 – Faith No More, Wellington, 1995
When I first saw Faith No More in Wellington (1993) it was (and still is) one of the greatest gigs I’ve seen. And when Faith No More released its new album in 1995, King For A Day – Fool For A Lifetime, I was amped; anticipating the album and very excited to find they’d be […]Archive
July 30, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Suzanne Vega (July 28, Sydney)
Suzanne Vega Enmore Theatre, Newtown; Sydney, Australia Saturday, July 28 Suzanne Vega is celebrating the 30th and 25th anniversaries of, respectively, the albums Solitude Standing and 99.9Fd. Or as she explained cleverly at the start of the show, selections from the albums. No fear of a trick though, that meant most of each album – […]Archive
June 12, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The Ghost of Electricity: War Stories by Jon McLeary # 207 One Day In The Life
Taking a day off today That pain I get has amped up again Nothing I can do about it Just drink water and wait it out Might try and do a bit more on this painting It’s coming alongArchive
March 6, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The Ghost of Electricity: War Stories by Jon McLeary # 199 The Show Must Go On
It was a stinking hot day We were lined up to play At 4.20 My legs seemed to be healing up But still tender and sore Post opArchive
February 26, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
The Ghost of Electricity: War Stories by Jon McLeary # 151 Good Sunday
We almost always have our Spines practice on a Sunday although over the last few weeks it’s been for recording this album we’ve been working on. Today however everyone was busy with other things and I found myself with a day off – always dangerous. I got up early and did some chores then thought […]Archive
June 3, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 22 – Pip Algie
Here is episode 22 of Sweetman Podcast – a conversation with Pip Algie. She’s a registered music therapist (click there to find out more about the role and other people who do it before you listen). I first met Pip because she runs a thing called Strummy Time, a music and movement class for toddlers. […]Archive
May 10, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Five Films That Stay With Me: Vorn Colgan
Vorn Colgan has been New Zealand’s best-kept musical secret for so long now that it seems almost a shame to spoil it. He has been writing and releasing albums under the Vorn moniker to critical acclaim and commercial non-plussed-ness since 1999, as well as contributing to the work of indie legends such as Dangerpin, The Sproutts and […]Archive
September 30, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Luna (September 23, Wgtn)
Luna MOON Tuesday, September 23 Sometimes you get that feeling – you’re in the right place, it’s the right time, and everyone around you is there to celebrate too. That’s the power of a really great gig, nostalgia gets a bad rap but it’s a big part of how we think and what we feel […]Archive
May 25, 2015 by Simon Sweetman