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March 3, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Mockers (March 2, Wgtn)
Mockers San Fran Friday, March 2 I missed last year’s reunion tour by the Mockers – so I was eager to see this. Also, the recent CD/DVD package from last year’s Powerstation show confirmed what people had said about last year’s tour; this version of the band can really play! It’s a good night out.Archive
February 21, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The 1001 Albums Challenge # 35: Quicksilver Messenger Service – “Happy Trails”
Yeah-yeah, I know they’re important in the scheme of things (or a footnote at least) – in fact I wrote about them as part of a piece about the key San Fran bands but I have to admit, and here’s the place to do it, I’ve just never cared/got the buzz about Quicksilver Messenger Service. […]Archive
February 2, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: BADBADNOTGOOD (January 31, Wgtn)
BADBADNOTGOOD San Fran Wednesday, January 31 On loan from Laneway – Wellington was lucky to get BADBADNOTGOOD back for a show, some five years after they last docked down our way. In that time the prolific jazz/R’n’B combo has released a few new albums and compilations, singles, remixes, live records and plenty of interesting collaborations […]Archive
January 23, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Joshua Radin: Two NZ Shows (May, 2018)
Singer/songwriter Joshua Radin brings his self proclaimed “whisper rock” to New Zealand for an evening of intimate and deeply personal performances. Get your Tickets Now! The dear diary-esque world of Joshua Radin’s music has been heard across Scrubs, Grey’s Anatomy, One Tree Hill and countless others. With live performances characterized by his endearing and open […]Archive
January 10, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Playlist: Funky Summer (Vol. 1)
It was meant to be a DJ set in the summer sun but the rain kicked in that afternoon, a storm, add to that it was the very start of the year and people were looking for any excuse not to be out, a thunderstorm being just perfect. So I played a bunch of tunes […]Archive
January 5, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
DJ Setlist: Funky Summer – The Best Music In The World, BBQ Edition, January 5, 2018, San Fran
Well it wasn’t BBQ weather. It was barely summer. And it wasn’t really funky – though I tried. It was pretty much just me and the bar-staff. It’s always a punt this time of year, and when the weather turned from sunshine to storm in the middle of the day that sealed the fate really. […]Archive
December 27, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
The 1001 Albums Challenge # 22: The Beau Brummels – “Triangle”
Another great revelation here, another reason to do this challenge, to read this book and make sure I check out the albums I haven’t previously hear. I know The Beau Brummels as reference only. If I’d ever previously heard any of their music I’d never stopped to identify it; I’m sure I’ve never head them. […]Archive
December 24, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
The Ghost of Electricity: War Stories by Jon McLeary # 192 2017
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December 23, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Funky Summer – The Best Music In The World – BBQ Edition, January 5, 2018, San Fran: DJ Set
I’m of the believe that “The Best Music In The World” is funk, soul and jazz. All of the hybrids, sub-genres and spinoffs too. That’s the music I love more than any other. And I’ve been building a kick-ass vinyl collection of Stax, Motown and old-school classics as well as some more modern hip-hop, soul-groove […]Archive
December 9, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Pseudo Echo (December 9; Wgtn)
Pseudo Echo San Fran Saturday, December 9 Pseudo Echo in 2017 is really just Brian Canham – lead singer, songwriter and guitarist. But his rent-a-bandmates look and sound the part, the twin keytar attack sells the look and feel of the band, 80s electric drums and a China-type cymbal giving the right rounded-edges to the […]Archive
November 20, 2017 by Simon Sweetman