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September 4, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Stubs: # 233– AC/DC, Wellington, 2015
I first got to see AC/DC in 2010 and it was good. Okay, it wasn’t AC/DC in 1977 or 1980 or even in 1991 – but it was my first chance to see the band. And it was great. Solid-af. I dug it. I didn’t really think it would be as good seeing them a […]Archive
September 13, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Midnight Oil (September 9; Akld)
Midnight Oil Spark Arena; Auckland Saturday, September 9 I’ll admit straight up it was always a dream to see Midnight Oil, they’ve a constant in my life since I was 10 years old, maybe younger even. But the first tape I ever bought was Diesel and Dust and from then I’ve forever been a fan. […]Archive
March 20, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Alison Moyet To Play Three NZ Shows: World Tour (Oct, 2017)
Alison Moyet’s just announced World Tour in support of her new album will see her visiting New Zealand for the first time in many years – with three shows, Wellington’s MFC, October 13, Auckland’s ASB Theatre, October 14 and Christchurch’s Isaac Theatre, October 16. It’s been 30 years since the former Yazoo member and solo […]Archive
February 16, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Tour Announcement: Midnight Oil – The Great Circle Tour
Legendary Australian band Midnight Oil announced today The Great Circle Tour – former politician Peter Garrett said “your musical heart never stops beating” and drummer and lyricist Rob Hirst confirmed that new songs were being worked on, suggesting “there’s a lot to sing about these days”. A secret pub-gig in Sydney will launch the world […]Archive
September 13, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Iron Maiden: Two NZ Shows (April/May, 2016)
Iron Maiden will play two shows in New Zealand as part of its 2016 World Tour in support of brand new double-album, The Book of Souls. This means another trip to New Zealand for Ed Force One, Pilot Bruce Dickinson will then take to the stage as lead singer for the British metal stalwarts. The […]Archive
December 22, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Joan Armatrading (Dec 18, Wgtn)
Joan Armatrading Opera House Thursday, December 18 For her farewell world tour Joan Armatrading was on stage as solo act, previous visits have had her leading a band. This was about Armatrading as songwriter. Sure, we still got to hear her impeccable guitar playing – and the voice that has not aged. But it was […]Archive
November 27, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
Neil Diamond: NZ Tour (October, 2015)
Neil Diamond returns to New Zealand in October 2015 with one North Island show and one South Island show as part of his 2015 World Tour. Kicking off in Auckland at Vector Arena on Monday October 19, 2015, the tour will travel to Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday October 24, 2015 for Labour Weekend. The 2015 tour […]Archive
August 17, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 1056
Paul McCartney, Tripping The Live Fantastic (1990) I always loved this – I had the double cassette tape and my dad had the single CD of highlights. I’ve seen that highlights one about on vinyl often – but that was never enough. I love the big sprawl of this, a triple-vinyl, so over the top […]Archive
May 21, 2014 by Simon Sweetman