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September 3, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

The Ben Elton Interview

Earlier this year I spoke to Ben Elton. What a dream. I shared the audio as an episode of my podcast. But there was also a transcript and written piece (for my Sounds Good newsletter). So if you missed that at the time I offer it up here now. I feel like Ben Elton’s work […]
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June 8, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

Poetry in Motion: PIM – July Edition – Featured Guest Simon Sweetman

The fantastic Poetry in Motion hosts an event on the first Thursday of every month at Wellington’s Fringe Bar. I’ve been attending as often as I can across the last couple of years. The structure is always the same – open mic starting at 7.30, and after an intermission there’s a feature poet; a guest spot. […]
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March 8, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

A Vinyl Affair – Wellington’s Record Fair: Saturday, April 10, 2021

It’s back! Wellington’s record fair – A Vinyl Affair – will take place at Bedlam & Squalor, upstairs from the Rogue and Vagabond – here’s the Facebook event page with all the details. It’ll happen on Saturday, April 10, from 10am-3pm. There’s always great music – to buy and to listen to. Vinyl DJs keep the soundtrack […]
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February 4, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

Comedy VS Poetry FACE/OFF: NZ FRINGE

I’m in a Fringe Festival show this year. I’m one of the performers in this amazing concept  Poetry vs Stand-Up Comedy. I put the word poetry first because I’ll be one of the poets. Producers Dave Adams and Creatif Kate (aka Kate Spencer) will be MCing a set of shows across March 3-9 where three poets […]
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September 16, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast # 230: Anna Dean

Welcome to episode 230 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify […]
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July 22, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Tour Announcement: Dave Dobbyn to Play NZ Shows in August

Dave Dobbyn needs no introduction to New Zealand audiences – but New Zealand audiences do need a re-introduction to the concept of attending shows; we’re craving it. And Dobbyn’s last gig was via Zoom. He’s ready now to hit the road and play some shows in some cities and towns across the country in late August and […]
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June 11, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast # 216: David Cormack

Welcome to episode 216 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys . Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your […]
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July 30, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Tour Announcement: Billy Bragg to play career-spanning sets over three nights in Wellington (May, 2020)

Billy Bragg​ returns to New Zealand with his “One Step Forward, Two Steps Back​” tour. This time, it’s Wellington’s turn, after his sell-out series of Auckland shows in November 2018. Bragg will perform three unique shows on consecutive nights at San Fran. The first night’s performance will feature ​Bragg​’s current set, which ranges across his […]
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March 27, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Preview: Rodger Fox presents… “Charlie Parker with Strings featuring Dick Oatts”

One of my favourite albums is Charlie Parker with Strings – what a lush and wonderful thing that is. The tireless Rodger Fox is bringing that to life, with touring American saxophonist  Dick Oatts (he of stints with Eddie Gomez, Thad Jones & Mel Lewis among many others) joining a local rhythm section, string quartet and two […]
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March 5, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Wellington Jazz Festival: 2019 Headliners Announced

The Wellington Jazz Festival usually pulls together a great line-up, we’re talking over 100 gigs in just a few days. A real showcase for local talent – and of course some international headliners. The full reveal is a week or so away – but the international headliners have been confirmed. And it’s one of the best […]
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February 18, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

He likes Doing It. He Likes Being It: The Overseer of The Architecture of Songs – “I Wanted To Be A Filmmaker Anyway” – Alejandro Escovedo on Trump, his new album, overcoming “That Disease” and then the songs, the music, the influence of his family, the connection, the gift…

Alejandro Escovedo is a songwriter’s songwriter – people like Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams and Bob Dylan reference him among their favourites – not only that, he has backstory that would make you want to get on board anyway. Maybe even if his own music wasn’t super-great, which it is and has been across the last quarter-century. His enviable […]
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November 20, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Tour Announcement: Alejandro Escovedo To Tour NZ for the First Time! (March, 2019)

David Roy Williams (DRW)  has just announced that Alejandro Escovedo will tour New Zealand for the first time – with three shows here in early 2019 (Friday March 15, Auckland’s Tuning Fork, Saturday March 16, Wellington’s Caroline and Sunday March 17, Christchurch’s Blue Smoke) as part of a full Australian/NZ tour. The legendary singer/songwriter is a […]
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