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October 8, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Harry Lyon: To The Sea

Harry Lyon To The Sea Norm Records/Southbound Harry Lyon’s debut solo album arrives on the back of his storied career as one of the key members of iconic Kiwi bands Hello Sailor and Coup D’Etat; someone who long ago proved themselves as singer, songwriter and team player – and then went on to involve himself […]

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September 21, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 82 – Wayne Bell

Welcome to episode 82 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. I was in Auckland for a brief visit so I made the most of potential-podcast time and finally caught up with Wayne Bell. Wayne is a drummer, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist. I’ve met Wayne a few times across the […]

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August 2, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

The Bads: Losing Heroes

The Bads Losing Heroes The Bads The Bads – formed around the duo of Bret Adams and Dianne Swann – return with album number four. They haven’t made a bad album, only Bads albums – which are always very good albums; I thought their last one might have been their best. And then this rolled […]

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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 […]

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May 3, 2013 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: The Bads (May 2, Wgtn)

The Bads Puppies Thursday, May 2 The Bads is, primarily, the duo of Dianne Swann and Brett Adams. They were, previously, The Julie Dolphin and Boom Boom Mancini and were, for a time, based in London. Since becoming The Bads they’ve been back in Auckland and when they go on the road it’s as a […]