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January 12, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Variety For Fierys: Charity Fundraiser (Jan 23, 2019), Meow, Wellington
In an effort to help raise funds for the Red Cross for the Australian Bushfire Appeal Variety for Fierys is a charity fundraising night of poetry, stories, comedy and song that will take place at Meow in Wellington on January 23. Click on the link above for more information – and if you’re outside of […]Archive
December 28, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
DJ Setlist: San Fran, Summer Sounds on the Balcony, Saturday, December 28, 2019
I was back at the San Fran for my annual summer BBQ/balcony session – a chance to fill the crates with all sorts and see what happens. Start slow and drifty, maybe get a dancefloor, maybe play some emo-singers and power-ballads, 80s cheese and 90s hip-hop sleaze…anything goes. So here’s what went:Archive
December 18, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Gigs I Saw in 2019
I probably saw fewer gigs – and reviewed fewer gigs – in 2019 than any other year. That’s kinda nice. I also paid for a few shows too; more than other years. That’s also nice – liberating…although I’m so conditioned to writing a review to process the show that I still turn out the reviews […]Archive
December 12, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Stubs: # 242 – Michael Houstoun & The Rodger Fox Big Band, Wellington, 2015
An intriguing musical collaboration – and one that has worked so they’ve repeated it – and when I say repeated it, it’s always a little different. But the classically trained pianist and the big-band leader and trombonist really do find some strange alchemy – on record and in performance. I’ve seen them a few times […]Archive
December 11, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 198: Fifi Colston
Welcome to episode 198 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 […]Archive
December 9, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
San Fran’s Summer Sounds on the Balcony: DJ Set (28/12/19)
Between Christmas and New Year’s you’re looking for something to do – a place to chill after a couple of days with family and friends. San Fran in Wellington’s Cuba Street has you covered. Saturday, December 28, from 5pm there’ll be music to enjoy, the balcony to bask on and a drinks-special until 7pm. I’ll be […]Archive
December 5, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Fresh Quotidian at Book Haven: Poets Read From Their Work (Dec 15, 2019)
Next Sunday, December 15, 2pm at Book Haven in Newtown, Wellington five poets (representing The Cuba Press and Mākaro Press) will read from their work. I’m looking forward to it…And for more than one reason… It should be a fun, diverse set of performances.Archive
December 4, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 197: Marnie Karmelita Previews the 2020 NZ Festival
Welcome to episode 197 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 […]Archive
November 26, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Tour Announcement: Sebadoh to Play Two NZ Shows (Feb, 2020)
Sebadoh will tour New Zealand in 2020, playing two shows. Lou Barlow, Jason Lowenstein and Bob D’Amico return with their latest critically acclaimed album, Act Surprised – the ninth Sebadoh studio album. “Sebadoh kicks off its fourth decade with rare cohesiveness of vision, in a string of spiky, aggressive three-minute rock songs that don’t let their jagged edges obscure the throbbing […]Archive
November 21, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Stubs: # 241 – The Beat & The Selecter, Wellington, 2018
It was a double-bill, in fact they were taking turns to headline (a cool idea). I reckon The Selecter might have had the better energy all up but The Beat had more songs that resonated with this crowd; so Wellington was lucky to get that order – The Selecter first and The Beat second. Shit […]Archive
November 18, 2019 by Simon Sweetman