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April 30, 2022 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Garageland (April 29, Wellington)

Garageland: Last Exit To Garageland 25th Anniversary Tour San Fran; Wellington Friday, April 29 Contrary to what you might think, given my obvious size and shape, I was always a fast runner. At high school I was more athletic, very busy with sports and though I was big I was quick. In the relay running […]
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January 9, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

DJ Setlist: “It’s Been Five Years” – Tribute To David Bowie, San Fran, Saturday, January 9, 2021

In honour of it being five years since the release of Blackstar and David Bowie’s birthday and the weekend we mark five years since his death I decided to roll out some of my favourite Bowie songs again in a DJ set tribute. It’s Been Five Years… Always a bit of fun – and pressure […]
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November 2, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Reb Fountain (November 1, Wellington)

Reb Fountain San Fran, Wellington Sunday, November 1 Reb Fountain sold out the Wellington show of her nationwide album-release tour so she was back the next night in a different venue. Awesome work here – by the venues and the band, giving the music to more people, agreeing to share the load, and obviously fit […]
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February 8, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: The Mutton Birds (February 7, Wellington)

The Mutton Birds San Fran, Wellington Friday, February 7 Two sold out Mutton Birds shows in Wellington! And I was lucky to get to one. Luckier still, it seems, to get to the second one. How do I know that? Well there were murmurs of the band playing one big song earlier on and then […]
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January 3, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Playlist: Summer Sounds on the Balcony

Based on the DJ set I played at the San Fran on the last Saturday of 2019 here’s a playlist I made for some summer-listening if you’re keen. It’s most of the songs from the night.   If you like it give it a listen, follow me for other playlists etc…
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December 28, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

DJ Setlist: San Fran, Summer Sounds on the Balcony, Saturday, December 28, 2019

I was back at the San Fran for my annual summer BBQ/balcony session – a chance to fill the crates with all sorts and see what happens. Start slow and drifty, maybe get a dancefloor, maybe play some emo-singers and power-ballads, 80s cheese and 90s hip-hop sleaze…anything goes. So here’s what went:
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December 9, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

San Fran’s Summer Sounds on the Balcony: DJ Set (28/12/19)

Between Christmas and New Year’s you’re looking for something to do – a place to chill after a couple of days with family and friends. San Fran in Wellington’s Cuba Street has you covered. Saturday, December 28, from 5pm there’ll be music to enjoy, the balcony to bask on and a drinks-special until 7pm. I’ll be […]
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November 26, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Tour Announcement: Sebadoh to Play Two NZ Shows (Feb, 2020)

Sebadoh will tour New Zealand in 2020, playing two shows. Lou Barlow, Jason Lowenstein and Bob D’Amico return with their latest critically acclaimed album, Act Surprised – the ninth Sebadoh studio album. “Sebadoh kicks off its fourth decade with rare cohesiveness of vision, in a string of spiky, aggressive three-minute rock songs that don’t let their jagged edges obscure the throbbing […]
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November 25, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Playlist: DJ Set from the Spines Dreamboat Launch

Last Saturday, November 23, I played some records at the San Fran as part of the Spines’ Dreamboat album launch. One of the very few times I’ve played any records out in public this year actually. And it was a lot of fun. A great night. And based on the setlist from that night I’ve pulled together […]
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November 12, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Stubs: # 240 – Cuba Dupa, Wellington, 2015

Give me a name-tag and I’ll hide it. Lanyards. They go in my pocket. Backstage passes…even more cringe. And something with “VIP” on it. FUCK OFF! But – as you can see – I hold onto this shit. I keep the lanyards along with the ticket-stubs; I haven’t kept every single one, but a few […]
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November 11, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Preview: The Spines Dreamboat Album Release Show (Wgtn, Sat Nov 23)

Next Saturday, November 23, sees the Spines return to the stage at the San Fran in Wellington. Not only that, they’ll be bringing new songs – from a new album. The band’s latest recording, Dreamboat, will be launched. So it’ll be a set of brand new songs as well as some back-catalog favourites. Opening the […]
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January 2, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Playlist: Summer Sounds with Simon Sweetman

The other night I played a bunch of tunes at the San Fran, summer songs – Kiwi classic, a bit of 70s and 80s Yacht-Rock, some tunes I like… I enjoyed this mix of tunes and thought you might too – so here’s a Spotify Playlist you can help yourself to; might work for you… Not every […]
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