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February 9, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: James Taylor (February 5, Napier)
James Taylor Church Road Winery, Napier Sunday, February 5 If there was ever any doubt this was a perfect combination of singer and setting it was quashed as soon as James Taylor bounded onto the stage and praised the venue and bright blue sky a handful of times in and around the opening numbers. James […]Archive
November 24, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: The Last Waltz – 40th Anniversary Concert (November 23, Wgtn)
The Last Waltz: 40th Anniversary Concert Opera House Wednesday, November 23 Here was The Tall Order: take a bunch of musicians, give them four days to rehearse – and then send them out on the road to play a quick series of shows as a tribute to one of the greatest concert films of all […]Archive
October 13, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 34 – Delaney Davidson
Welcome to episode 34 of Sweetman Podcast brought to you by Phantom Billstickers. This is a chat with Delaney Davidson, singer/songwriter, performing musician and producer. We talked about his work sharing songs and singing duets with Marlon Williams, co-writing and producing material with Tami Neilson and of course his own albums. But where did they come from? Where, […]Archive
April 20, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 19 – Tami Neilson
Here’s Episode 19 of Sweetman Podcast – my chat with Tami Neilson. I caught up with Tami the morning after she played a terrific gig, accompanied by her phenomenal band. And so we talked about that – and about her time in New Zealand, the progression across the albums. We also talked about how I […]Archive
April 7, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Record Store Day 2016: Southbound Records
April means Record Store Day and this year it’s Saturday, April 16. Our friends at Southbound Records always put on a great day, they believe in first-come-first-served for the special RSD releases and will have over 250 exclusive on-the-day/for-the-day titles in-store. They’ll also have coffee and baking for customers – with doors open from 9.00am. […]Archive
March 14, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Tami Neilson and Her Hot Rockin’ Band of Rhythm! (March 11, Wgtn)
Tami Neilson and Her Hot Rockin’ Band of Rhythm! San Fran Friday, March 11 The main thing I took home from this show – a terrific gig, featuring Tami and band up at the San Fran in Wellington – is that this Hot Rockin’ Band of Rhythm is exactly what a supporting band should be. […]Archive
March 5, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Win Tickets to Tami Neilson in Wellington (Friday, March 11, 2016)
This Friday, March 11, Tami Neilson & Her Hot Rockin’ Band of Rhythm! hits the stage of the San Fran for a show that has every chance of being spectacular. Why? Because, with both Dynamite! and Don’t Be Afraid Tami, and band, have released two kick-ass albums. And there’s been so many shows over the […]Archive
October 5, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: The Church Tour (October 5, Wgtn)
The Church Tour: Tami Neilson, Delaney Davidson, Marlon Williams and Barry Saunders Old Saint Paul’s Monday, October 5 and Tuesday October 6 This year’s Church Tour offers a great line-up and all of the acts on the bill have new material to push – in particular I’ve loved the albums from Marlon Williams and the […]Archive
October 5, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Tami Neilson: Don’t Be Afraid
Tami Neilson Don’t Be Afraid Neilson Records/Southbound If the brand new album, Don’t Be Afraid isn’t quite as good – as a whole – as last year’s tremendous Dynamite! then, at the very least, it contains a small handful of moments that, taken individually, provide greater highlights. And with time it’ll feel every bit as […]Archive
October 1, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Delaney Davidson: Lucky Guy
Delaney Davidson Lucky Guy Rough Diamond/Southbound As I said here, just recently I’m a bit late to the party with Delaney Davidson, I’ve been aware of him – and I liked that set of duo/crooner records he made with Marlon Williams, and I loved his production/input on last year’s Dynamite! by Tami Neilson. That’s I […]Archive
April 18, 2015 by Simon Sweetman