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August 19, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast # 271: My Talk at the 2020 Manawatu Writers Festival

Hi and welcome to episode 271 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys  and thanks to you readers and listeners. Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it […]
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February 24, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast # 247: Talia Marshall

Welcome to Sweetman Podcast. It’s 2021. But I started this year with conversations recorded at the very end of 2020. Now we’re into fresh conversations recorded in 2021. And this is episode 247 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys Now – as you probably know, as […]
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October 25, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Newsroom: Simon Sweetman vs. Stuff

This was originally published on Newsroom’s Reading Room page I wasn’t there for the start of music journalism in New Zealand – but I was there for the death of it. Some would say I was part of the reason. But you should never read the comments. All I know is I was sent to […]
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September 10, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast # 229: Rachel Doré Interviews Me About Blogging

Welcome to episode 229 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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September 20, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast # 185: Paula Penfold

Welcome to episode 185 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. 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 […]
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September 13, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Poem: Stuff, Not Nonsense

We have no idea how good we are to ourselves when we’re being good to other people. Today I not only met one of my heroes I told her how good I thought she was. (The truth, of course). Her reply was that me and my compliment had arrived at the end of a day […]
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January 29, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Poem: Stuff.co.nz Reviews The Rolling Stones, December, 2019

The Rolling Stones are the world’s biggest band. We asked Darren and Tamzin, on holiday from the gorgeous Crofton Downs, what they thought  of the show.  “It was good. But they didn’t play all the songs I expected”,  said Darren.  “Yeah, not even Hey Jude, which I was calling for”, laughs Tamzin.  “I mean, I know they didn’t write it, but I would have liked to hear it anyway – I bet […]
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September 30, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

Stubs: # 208 – Calexico, Wellington, 2016

I blamed my first experience with Calexico live on it being Art Festival season, an uninspired set, a jewellery-rattling audience, I dunno – I was just underwhelmed…probably me going to 18 shows in about 14 days didn’t help. They had been one of my favourite bands and as a result of that gig they weren’t. […]
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September 1, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

Robbie Williams Returns To NZ For Two Shows (Feb, 2018)

Stuff reports that Robbie Williams will return to New Zealand in 2018. The Let Me Entertain You singer was last here in 2015 and Stuff reports that the tour resulted in a feud between “Williams and a Wellington music reviewer”. Stuff didn’t report that the “Wellington music reviewer” was working for Fairfax, Stuff’s parent when […]
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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 […]
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June 15, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Steve Gadd Band: 70 Strong

Steve Gadd Band 70 Strong BFM Jazz Steve Gadd celebrates his 70th birthday with a walk through some jazz-lite and fusion-esque pieces. It’s nice – chiefly because as good as this man has been (Paul Simon, Steely Dan) he’s also been boring-as (Eric Clapton, Art Garfunkel) and his solo/leader work on projects like Stuff and […]
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April 30, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Ace Frehley (April 24, Wgtn)

Ace Frehley Bodega Friday April 24 In a scene reminiscent of This Is Spinal Tap, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley arrived on stage at a three-quarter full venue, downscaled from the planned location for his first New Zealand appearance. A year ago, almost to the day, he was on stage in front of thousands (with […]
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