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August 7, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Live Rust Concert Tour (August 6, Wgtn)

Various Artists: Live Rust Concert Tour  Opera House Tuesday, August 6 So this was the pitch: bunch of Kiwi musicians paying tribute to Neil Young’s Live Rust album/tour on its 40th Anniversary. I’ll be honest, I didn’t quite get it at first. I mean, I get that there’s lots of people out there that love Neil […]
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November 22, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Sandy Mill: A Piece of Me (ep)

Sandy Mill A Piece of Me (ep) She’s Boss Music Sandy Mill has spent almost her entire career to date working with others – from sessions to live dates, special guest moments, or part of the full-time band…it’s seen her recording or performing with local and international artists from the big names (Placebo, Neil Finn) […]
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November 2, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 140 – Sandy Mill

Welcome to episode 140 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Now – 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 library to access each new episode; or via Anchor/FMyou can get the […]
Posted in Blog, Podcasts · Tagged A Piece Of Me, Anchor, Anchor/FM, Apple Podcasts, Bellbirds, Breaker, DJ, Don McGlashan, EP, ep. 140, Google Podcasts, iTunes, La Petite Chocolat, Neil Finn, Pocket Casts, Podcast, Radio Public, Records, Sandy Mill, Sean Donnelly, SJD, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Sweetman Podcast # 140, Sweetman Podcast # 140 - Sandy Mill, Sweetman Podcast: Episode 140, Sweetman Podcast: Episode 140 – Sandy Mill, T Leaf T, The Bellbirds, Victoria Kelly, Vinyl, Yeastie Boys, You can support Off The Tracks via PressPatron ·

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June 1, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 549

Jon Hassell/Brian Eno, Fourth World, Vol. 1: Possible Musics (1980) I have to thank Sean Donnelly. I was at his place in Auckland last year – recording this episode of the podcast and he referenced this album. That sent me on the quest. I mean, to clarify: I knew the album. I’m not across absolutely […]
Posted in Blog, The Vinyl Countdown · Tagged 1980, Ambient, Arranger, Art, Berlin Trilogy, Brian Eno, Charm (Over Burundi Cloud), Collaboration, Collaborator, Conceptualist, David Bowie, David Byrne, Fourth World, Fourth World Vol. 1, Jon Hassell, Jon Hassell/Brian Eno, LP, Podcast, Possible Musics, Producer, Reissue, Roxy Music, Sean Donnelly, Sean James Donnelly, SJD, Songwriter, Talking Heads, The Vinyl Countdown # 549, Treatments, Vinyl, Vol. 1: Possible Musics ·

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December 7, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 40 – Sean James Donnelly (SJD)

Welcome to episode 40 of Sweetman Podcast brought to you by Phantom Billstickers. A chat with Auckland-based musician/producer/soundtrack composer Sean James Donnelly – better known, in band and solo-musician guise as SJD. I’m a huge fan of Sean’s music – all of his albums, I think he’s one of the great talents in New Zealand […]
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March 16, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Both Sides Now – Julia Deans sings Joni Mitchell (March 13, Wgtn)

Both Sides Now: Julia Deans sings Joni Mitchell Shed 6 Friday, March 11 – Sunday, March 13 Julia Deans (formerly of Fur Patrol) is an incredible singer. As well as continuing to work as a songwriter and original artist (new album out in the next few months, her long-awaited second) she has also made a […]
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged 2016), Arts Festival, Dominion Post, Festival of the Arts, Fur Patrol, Gig Review, Gig Review: Both Sides Now - Julia Deans sings Joni Mitchell (March 13, Gramsci, Joni, Joni Mitchell, Julia Deans, March 13, NZ Festival, Paul McLaney, Robin Kelly, Sean Donnelly, Shed 6, SJD, Stuff, Stuff.co.nz, The Impending Adorations, Tom Broome, Wellington, Wgtn ·

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July 16, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Anika Moa w/ SJD: NZ Tour (Sept/Oct 2015)

Anika Moa hits the road for a NZ Tour this September and through to the start of October – and she’ll be taking SJD with her. Sean Donnelly will be playing solo acoustic (his first time around the country in this guise, fantastic). Moa will be taking with her the songs and styles from her […]
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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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