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29 Dec 2012
home breWiCoNa PoP
The blaCk seeDs
30 Dec 2012
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31 Dec 2012
Dave DobbyNP-moNey
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29 Dec 2012
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orChesTraPoND
The rubeNs
30 Dec 2012
high CoNTrasT Camo & krookeD
logisTiCs s.P.y.
mC WreC & mC TeXasahoribuzzloui The zu
29 Dec 2012
XXXyFunkommunity sound system
dJ isaac aesili
31 Dec 2012DoC DaNeeka
reCloosecoco solidboycrush
tommy FlowersGwaan Gal
29 Dec 2012
the upbeatsJupiter proJect
FeaturinG Jessie Gtwo cartoons
nark livectFd
30 Dec 2012cellar sessions presents:
Fiord livetim richardsJamie white
tom mcGuinness
31 Dec 2012
General lee daniel Farley
nda people oF parisdean campbellthe beat maFia
presents:
live
live
DJ seT
live
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30 Dec 2012Tiger aND WooDs
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live av shoW
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JOURNEY DEEP Chugg Entertainment have today announced that Deep Purple and Journey are set to tour New Zealand in February next year. Michael Chugg said, “To have two of the world’s greatest ever rock bands on stage together is something we’re so proud to be involved with. These shows are going to tear the house down!”
SEE THEM LIVE: DEEP PURPLE & JOURNEY
SUN 24 FEB VECTOR ARENA, AUCKLAND
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SEASICK ON ThE ROADCalifornian blues musician, Seasick Steve, has been announced to play a one off New Zealand show in late December. The heavily bearded, seventy-something Steve will grace the stage at the Mangawhai Tavern with his personalised guitars and dungarees. A show described by reviewers as a “wonderfully sincere and surprisingly intimate performance that might just as well have taken place in a stomping bourbon soaked roadhouse’, and Seasick Steve as ‘a man, a band, an idea, an ideal, a truth, a poet, a master storyteller.”
SEE HIM LIVE: SEASICK STEVE
SAT 29 DEC MANGAWHAI TAVERN
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CIVIL STAND OFFCivic Events regrets to advise the cancellation of The Civil Wars’ upcoming tour of New Zealand. The band has cancelled their 2013 tour dates worldwide, including dates scheduled to run in Australia & New Zealand. People who have purchased their tickets either online or over the phone will receive an automatic refund back to the credit card used to make the original purchase. People who have purchased their tickets over the counter should go back to their original point of purchase to obtain a refund. I.D and credit card used to purchase in hand to obtain your refund. Reason for the cancelation was said to be for “personal reasons.”
MAY ThE FORCE BE WITh YOUThe Walt Disney Co. announced last Tuesday that it was buying Lucasfilm Ltd. for $4.05 billion and is planning to create a new Star Wars trilogy. The seventh movie is set for release in 2015. Episodes 8 and 9 will follow. The new trilogy will carry the story of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia beyond Return of the Jedi. “For the past 35 years, one of my greatest pleasures has been to see Star Wars passed from one generation to the next,” said Lucas, chairman and CEO of Lucasfilm Ltd. “It’s now time for me to pass Star Wars on to a new generation of filmmakers. I’ve always believed that Star Wars could live beyond me, and I thought it was important to set up the transition during my lifetime.”
ROOTED INThe full line up for WOMAD 2013 has been revealed. With over 200 acts, international and local, next years festival will be a goody. Some of the acts include Salif Keita, Hugh Masekela, Jimmy Cliff, Goran Bregovic, Jordi Savall, Vieux Farka Touré, Aotearoa National Maori Choir, The Yoots, Fly My Pretties and David Kilgour. WOMAD’s New Zealand Artistic Director, Drew James says, “WOMAD 2013 once again traverses the world of music to bring a rich line-up of diverse and unique artists. A festival that truly has something for everyone, from the sublime chants of Tibet, to the power of one of the greats of Jamaican reggae, through to the frenetic energy of a Balkan dance band, WOMAD takes you on a journey of discovery and celebration.”
SEE THEM LIVE: WOMAD 2013
FRI 15 – SUN 17 MAR TSB BOWL OF BROOKLANDS, NEW PLYMOUTH
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LANEWAY LEAKSOver the next 5 weeks, Laneway Festival will announce six more acts to their already super-exciting artist line-up. Each Monday at 9am, a new artist will be announced. In total there are 5 more International artists and one local to be announced –and all fantastic live. First out of the bag is Kings Of Convenience. The band is a folk duo from Norway. Their music is known for their delicate tunes, calming voices, and intricate and subtle guitar melodies.
SEE THEM LIVE: LANEWAY FESTIVAL
MON 28 JAN SILO PARK, AUCKLAND
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Last week saw the big night for New Zealand musicians. Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards 2012 was held at Vector Arena in Auckland and below is a list of some of the winners from the night.
Album of The Year Winner: Kimbra - Vows Other finalists: Home Brew - Home Brew, Opossom - Electric Hawaii, Six60 - Six60 and The Adults - The Adults.
Vodafone Single of The Year Winner: Six60 - ‘Don’t Forget Your Roots’ Other finalists: Annah Mac - ‘Girl in Stilettos ‘, Gin Wigmore - ‘Black Sheep’, Kimbra - ‘Warrior ‘ and The Adults - ‘Nothing To Lose’.
FOUR Best Group Winner: Six60 - Six60 Other finalists: Home Brew - Home Brew and Opossom - Electric Hawaii.
Best Male Solo Artist Winner: Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Unknown Mortal Orchestra Other finalists: Bulletproof - Dub Me Crazy and Seth Haapu - Seth Haapu.
Best Female Solo Artist Winner: Kimbra – Vows Other finalists: Gin Wigmore - Gravel & Wine and Ladyhawke – Anxiety.
Westpac Hotpoints Breakthrough Artist of The Year Winner: Kimbra – Vows Other finalists: Annah Mac - Little Stranger and Home Brew - Home Brew.
Rockshop Best Rock Album Winner: The Checks - Deadly Summer Sway Other finalists: Clap Clap Riot - Counting Spins and Head Like a Hole - Blood Will Out.
The Edge Best Pop Album Winner: Kimbra – Vows Other finalists: Bic Runga – Belle and Gin Wigmore - Gravel & Wine.
Best Alternative Album Winner: Opossom - Electric Hawaii Other finalists: Ladyhawke – Anxiety and Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Unknown Mortal Orchestra.
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What are you working on right now? Promoting our new album 11811. That and recovering after Creepshow Halloween Festival in Melbourne – that show hurt so good.
Who was an inspiration or idol to you growing up? Kurt Cobain was one. I used to play In Utero front to back on a cheap guitar and practice amp in my bedroom when I was younger.
What’s your favourite venue in the country? Of the ones I’ve played in, Vector Arena purely for the catering. That’s a rare treat for a local band.
Where was the last place you went out for dinner? Mentatz on Lorne St, Auckland – cheap and easy ramen and donburi in the CBD.
What show are you most anticipating this year? Radiohead. Let me know if something comes up and you can sell me your ticket.
What’s your guilty pleasure? Tears for Fears.
A usual Wednesday night for you is... There’s almost no such thing for me: the weekdays are crazy for life, work and band. That’s cool by me.
The biggest success you’ve had is... Keeping career, music and relationships in balance such that I can still have them all in my life. It’s not easy.
New Zealand music needs more... Live music attendance. It’s sad to hear about venues closing, although I’m sure that’s connected to a wider set of challenges.
New Zealand television needs more... Fast-tracking from USA. Thanks for season two of Homeland, TV3.
New Zealand audiences are... Familiar and fun to play to if you really impress them.
Name five things surrounding you right now. 737s, runways, travellers, coffee, a Victoria’s Secret gift.
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Best Urban / Hip Hop Album Winner: Home Brew - Home Brew Other finalists: Adeaze - Rise & Shine and Savage - Mayhem & Miracles.
Best Roots Album Winner: The Black Seeds - Dust And Dirt Other finalists: Hollie Smith - Hollie Smith & Mara TK Band of Brothers Vol.1 and Tomorrow People – ONE.
Best Electronica Album Winner: Concord Dawn - Air Chrysalis Other finalists: Bulletproof - Dub Me Crazy and Six60 - Six60.
NZ On Air Best Music Video Winner: Special Problems - ‘The Sun’ (The Naked and Famous) Other finalists: Special Problems - ‘Take a Picture’ (David Dallas) and Special Problems - ‘My Calculator’ (Zowie).
Vodafone People’s Choice Award Winner: Six60 Other finalists: Gin Wigmore, Kimbra, Home Brew and Stan Walker.
Highest Selling NZ Single & album Six60 - ‘Don’t Forget Your Roots’
NZ on Air Radio Airplay Record of the Year Six60 - ‘Don’t Forget Your Roots’
International Achievement Awards Kimbra and The Naked and Famous
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Wellington’s only weekly jam night celebrates its first birthday with special guests and surprises from 10pm. Hosted by Myele Manzanza and The Session House band, the floor opens up to musicians in attendance after the first set. All welcome to have a jam. Just bring your instruments!
If this was possible, these guys bring a new aggressive approach to death metal. Does that just mean more screaming and low devil-like growls into the mic? Well, whatever it is, they have been making a mark on the New Zealand scene, with their crushing sound and passionate live performances.
APRA award-winning Matt Langley hosts a night of live music, featuring Bernie Griffen & The Grifters, The Gunslingers Ball, The Blue Valentines and Matt himself, who will be playing a selection from his Featherbone album and his upcoming release.
Melbourne’s folk five-piece are bringing their EP release to Auckland. Everybody is Weird is the second EP and brings electric, heavier, noisier and sometimes darker songs to the table. With five vocalists, the band has rich full harmonies and multi-layered arrangements. Watch out Mumford and Sons.
This is the official album launch party for their debut album Apollo Me. This is going to be an epic event from the rock-grunge-punk band. They’re loud, edgy and catchy. Having formed in 2002, the debut has been a long time coming. After a four-year hiatus, they are back with more force and determination than ever.
As part of the Up The Punks 2012 exhibition, San Fran Bathhouse is holding a mid-week show with four of Wellington’s so-called angriest punk rock bands. The brutal beats of Numbskull, the inflammatory stench of Influence, the seductive stalking prowess of The DILFs, and the righteous retribution of The Jo Ho’s.
Psychic Maps and the Sum Tram Tigers play the final show of their outstanding tour. Psychic Maps had a former life in Dunedin in 2011, releasing a fairly out-there tape cassette called Hello, I’m Charlie Sheen on Full On Idle tapes. Now, they are a three-piece band based in Wellington, playing alternate tuned sounds aligned with the punk, pop, thrash and noise.
It’s unconfirmed if he is bringing the missus with him (ie Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow), but what they are bringing is a shit-load of lights and lasers with an impressive outdoor show that with light up the sky. Hanging out for an awesome acoustic version of ‘Clocks’ and less of Rihanna’s contribution.
Kick it old school, bust out the kicks, your retro T-shirts with cool slogans such as ‘radical’, and get down to the funky sounds. Featuring Murray Cammick, Manuel Bundy and guests, be prepared to take a time-travelling journey back to the good old days of DJs before they just stood in front of iTunes and held earphones up to their ears.
No one wants pigs at the beach. They would be all smelly and salty. These Beach Pigs, however, are perfectly acceptable and are joined by Sal Valentine & The Babyshakes, Poor You Poor Me, High Society & DJ Mound Of Sound. They were one of the nominees for this year’s Critic’s Choice Award at the VNZMA’s.
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BERNIE GRIFFEN FUYUKOS FABLES
RIVAL STATE
GETTING WORSE: PUNX STILL ANGRY
PSYCHIC MAPS
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BEACH PIGS + GUESTS
THE MATTERHORN ZEAL WEST
WINE CELLAR GOLDEN DAWN
BODEGA
SAN FRAN BATH HOUSE
MIGHTY MIGHTY
MT SMART STADIUM
RACKET BAR
THE KINGS ARMS
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Sad But True (aka The Secret History of Country Music Songwriting, Volume 1) is the story of two men. The first is Delaney Davidson – one of our country’s best and hardest to define songwriters, who flits between raspy country and harrowing blues at the drop of a hat.
The other is Marlon Williams, a relatively newcomer to the New Zealand music scene. These two have made the brilliant, but unpopular choice of shining a light on one of music’s more maligned avenues: country. If the word itself conjures images of straw-chewing cowboys strumming their “gee-tars” and mewing out a campfire story then you are not alone. Fortunately, that means this is the very album for you – one that shatters clichés and breathes new life into a very old form of musical expression
Opening song ‘Traveling Creature’ certainly lives up to the promise of the album’s title with its mournful melody and banjo picking. This is genuine, heartfelt country music without any of the genre’s infamous shortcomings: I’m talking about rhinestones, polyester suits, perms or flag-waving hyper-patriotism that sends modern music fans running for the proverbial hills. These two gentlemen cut straight to the heart of the music without any of the trappings that have given it such a bad name for the past 50 years. The crafty duo also touch on country’s less well-known dark side – more Hank Williams Jr than Kenny Rogers. With song titles such as ‘Bloodletter’, ‘Cold and Blind’, and ‘Demons Claws’,
what exactly did you expect? Puppies and posies? Dolly Parton?
Williams and Davidson are an inspired double act playing the sweet and sour routine with the right degree of grit and charm. Davidson is grimmer and forceful in his delivery, while Williams’ plaintive croon evokes the wild landscapes better than any lyrics could. The two are evenly spread across the album, from lead vocal duties to writing credits. Davidson and Williams are an inspired partnership that certainly makes me hope for a Secret History of Country Songwriting Volume 2. Sad But True also marks the first release from Lyttelton Records, who can boast their own 24-track analog recording studio and a hot tub. They are also an outfit that firmly declares the age of the CD is dead and gone. You will not find this album at your local music shop on a small round piece of plastic. Instead, head online for a digital copy or (even better) seek out a copy on classic vinyl.
WRITTEN BY RICARDO KERR
Since March this year the pair has been touring around promoting their solo debut albums and this summer is no different – except they’ll also new songs for their soon-to-be recorded duo album The Journey Home. Blazing guitar solos and Smith’s gritty cowboy vocals interwoven with Little’s velvety voice and heartfelt lyrics create a blissful combination
It’s not the kind of Sunday service you need to dress up for or confess your sins. This service includes $10 steaks and $20 jugs of Sangria. Grapevine DJs will be spinning the tracks from 2pm, keeping it low key and funky fresh for those post-Saturday night recoveries.
The teams behind the groovy-tastic Conch Records are putting some sizzle on your steak. While you sit down to enjoy a hearty Sunday night grill, let the crew drop some velvety vinyl beats on you from their extensive crate collection. It’ll put some groove into your night.
The post-hardcore band is crossing over our way after their Australian tour. Touché Amoré are noted for their honest and confessional lyrics, for fusing influences from Converge, Raein, La Quiete and Pg.99 and for being a part of screamo revival. The shows are hosted in small venues so be sure to get in and get cosy.
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Who’s in the dead supergroup for your dream hologram show? Jimi Hendrix on guitar, Jaco Pastorius on bass, Buddy Rich on drums.
What’s an upcoming film you’re jazzed about? I heard they were making another Anchorman! I normally love deep films, but c’mon, this is amazing.
Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend? I love to escape to the beaches around Auckland, West Coast would be my favourite. Then, typically back in time to barbecue in my back yard.
What happens when you mix Coca-Cola with Pepsi? I don’t drink soda unless it’s mixed with bourbon.
Your fantasy spirit animal is… Wow, no idea…umm a pterodactyl would be pretty cool
Your signature “I’m an amazing cook” dish is… Pizza! Been really working out my
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dough as of late and I might be on the brink of the best pie in Auckland!
The best TV show around at the moment is… Really only watch American sports, but I did catch Jono and Ben At Ten one night…those guys are hilarious. I really want to be on their show.
The best place for a date night is… Coco’s Cantina, then a show at the Basement.
People say you look like… Brad Pitt…no seriously, I get Rivers Cuomo (the guy from Weezer) a lot.
Kittens or puppies? Puppies… chubby little bulldog puppies.
What generic current affair has your blood boiled? Romney/Ryan
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It’ll be the cheapest night out at the movies you’ve had since the 1980’s and it’s also benefiting those in need. It’s a win-win really. The idea is simple: a can for a ticket. Give generously and don’t just bring in a Budget brand can. Splash out a whole $2 for a Watties one and help the Salvation Army’s food bank.
Gustav Mahler’s Seventh Symphony is complex and continues to fascinate musicians and audiences. The magical score is the perfect companion for Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins. This concert is also a rare opportunity to see NZSO music director Pietari Inkinen take on the role of violin soloist.
This photographic exhibit presents a graphic history of some of rock ‘n’ roll’s most influential artists. More than 100 photographs from iconic names such as Dennis Hopper, Annie Leibovitz and Linda McCartney. Many of these are never-before-seen pictures and a picture says a thousand words…
As part of the Southside Arts Festival, this exhibit shows the work of talent multimedia artist Richard Orjis who is well-known for his hot-housed floral montages and series of hand-painted mud portraits. There will also be an informative talk from Ron Bronson, senior curator of New Zealand and Pacific Art at Toi o Tamaki.
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WHO SHOT ROCK N ROLL
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8PM, $15-115, TICKETEK.CO.NZ
AUT’s up-and-coming fashion design students showcase their year of blood, sweat and tears with models pounding the concrete at Shed 15 Lower Deck in Auckland’s CBD. It’s a rite of passage for any student and who knows? You might just discover tomorrow’s next big name right now.
He’s taken one of Australia’s most notorious hardened criminals and turned him into a comedy icon that calls life exactly how he sees it. From pretentious douchebags to the people that have annoying habits and drive you crazy, “Chopper” is nailing them all on the (s)hitlist for disposal of if an apocalypse should arise.
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HEATH FRANKLIN’S CHOPPER THE (S)HITLIST
SHED 15 LOWER DECK
TSB SHOWPLACE, NEW PLYMOUTH
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Affection for professionally assembled films about rich New Yorkers may be necessary to really get into this mild thriller, but I was ably carried along by its authentic portrayal of a rarefied world.
Richard Gere is very comfortable as a rich businessman who comes across as the midpoint between Michael Douglas’ character from Wall Street and Michael Douglas’ character from The Game. Richard Gere seems to irritate some people, so if you’re one of those, stay far away from this as he’s practically in every shot.
I enjoyed watching his power monger squirm when the going got tough, and he also convinced in the family scenes. It’s a tough ask trying to make a fraudulent hedge fund manager sympathetic these days, but Gere manages to seem genuinely conflicted at times. Susan Sarandon
is fantastic as his wife, but she should’ve been in it more.
Newly-minted indie queen Brit Marling (Another Earth and The Sound of My Voice) proves herself very much at home among the heavyweights as their daughter. And Whit Stillman fans will get a kick out of seeing Chris Eigeman as Gere’s right hand man, although he too is underutilised.
Plus there’s a weirdly appropriate cameo from Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter as a fellow captain of industry.
There isn’t much in Arbitrage we haven’t seen before, but it contains the kind of conventions that are fun to revisit with a skilled director and a game cast.
BY DOMINIC CORRY, FLICKS.CO.NZ
DIRECTED BY NICHOLAS JARECKI
STARRING RICHARD GERE, SUSAN SARANDON AND BRIT MARLING
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This debut feature film by writer-director Rebecca Thomas focuses on the drama surrounding a young Mormon girl. Rachel (Julia Garner) suddenly discovers she is pregnant. The problem? She claims she got knocked up because of a cassette tape. Her news rocks the fundamentalist Utah community.
BAFTA award-winner Graham Norton returns with his unique talk show, digging up anything and everything about your favourite celebrities. It’s always a good night to see how his three very different guests interact with each other to give hilarious results.
The 1980s in New Zealand TV was filled with the glamour, big hair and shoulder padsepitomised by Gloss, a drama focusing on the high-fashion magazine business and on the Redferns – a wealthy family juggling love and life in the fast-paced industry.
Finn – the human boy with the awesome hat– and Jake the wise dog embark on a series of bizarre and unique adventures as they explore the kooky land of Ooo. Whether it’s rescuing a princess from an Ice King, or de-corpsenating dead candy people, one thing’s for sure: it’s always adventure time.
Everyone’s loveable health care professional is back, confronting her pill-popping addictions and finally entering rehab to treat her habit. She’s not the most likeable patient, but she does strike a unique bond with a green-hair teen called Charlie. Prepare for Jackie to confront her demons.
This was the film of my teenage years that taught me many superficial life lessons about relationships and friendship. Now and Then is a touching tale of teenage life from the point of view of four friends told across two decades.
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Who doesn’t love sushi? It’s healthy, easy to eat on the go and a light meal. But not all sushi is created equal and when you tuck into your roll you want to know the ingredients are authentic and made fresh. Bian prides themselves on carrying on this tradition, while offering a new approach to sushi and donburi (translated as rice bowl dish). They have a wide range so you can opt for the standard teriyaki chicken, or take your mouth on an adventure with a sashimi bento box filled with goodies or even an una don (teriyaki eel on rice).
BIAN SUSHI & DONBURI183 SYMONDS ST
With a beautiful outdoor dining area, Cafe Strata is close to workplaces in the city but has the feeling of being out of the city. With a range of gluten-free and vegetarian fare, they can accommodate your needs and deliver big flavour for everyone.
CAFÉ STRATA13 THACKERAY ST
This café has clearly spelt it out that they made their burgers. Using their hands. They’ve been voted “Best Burgers” in Auckland by Metro and Viva magazines for their light-weight, value for money creations. They have a drive through like certain chain takeaways but don’t be fooled: your pattie will be fresh.
HANDMADE BURGERS455 NEW NORTH RD
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AUCKlAND EATEriESLIBERTINE37 Drake St (09) 929-2790 Taking its cue from the Americas, but with an Antipodean twist.
MEXICO23 Britomart Place (09) 366-1759The Strand Takapuna (09) 280-1487Vibrant Mexican street food served with margaritas, tequila and Mexican Beer. Arrive early for a table.
MOOCHOWCHOW 23 Ponsonby Rd (09) 360-6262 Like a stroll through the fragrant night markets & food stalls of Bangkok, MooChowChow is a boost to the senses.
PINXTOS 128c Ponsonby Rd Bar*Cafe*Tapas
ORVIETO CAFE935A Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden
DEPOT86 Federal St (09) 363-7048
DISTRICT DINING50 Customs St East (09)368-5315 Fresh, affordable bistro dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Designed to share.
DE POST466 Mt Eden Rd (09) 630-9330 Your local in the heart of Mt. Eden with over 100 beers available and superb food.
HERNE BAY LOCAL170 Jervois Rd 376-5367
JAM ORGANIC CAFE33-35 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 4861-600
AGENTS & MERCHANTS6-10 Roukai Lane (09) 309-5854 Seasonal lunch meals and late-night tapas served in a small cobblestone alleyway.
BIG J’S1 Melton Road - Mt Wellington 5790340Weekly changing specials. Rated top burger in Auckland via concreteplayground.co.nz“Gourmet Burgers is Jason’s speciality take home heat and eat meals, plus huge range of cabinet food, everything cooked to serve”.
BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUB31 Galway St (09) 303-2541 Gourmet pizzas, tapas and a famous high tea service
CHAPEL147 Ponsonby Rd (09) 360-4528
SALE ST7 Sale St (09) 307-8148 Bistro dining, award-winning microbrewery celebrated garden bar and very private Velvet Room!
THAI ME UP244 Ponsonby Rd (09) 376-9909
VERONA169 K’Rd (09) 307-0508 Celebrating 20 years on K’Rd. Open 10am till late seven days with intimate booths live music, gourmet food, cocktails & organic tap beer.
THE WINDSOR CASTLE144 Parnell Rd (09) 356-3650 Established in 1847, one of Auckland’s earliest surviving hotels serving gastro pub food in a comfortable, unpretentious environment.
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So they share the name of a right-wing political organisation in Greece, but that’s not what they are about. What they are about is providing wines that are exemplary, inspiring and even controversial. Located from all over Europe, there are some real gems.
Oh man, way back in time before it was the Liberty Lounge, it was the Outback. Many a great 21st, underage sneaky night out and stage dance was enjoyed at this great pub. This place has all your top 20 hits and a few misses too. Shots necessary.
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Part of suite is the word suit, as in what you’ll need to enjoy the quality boutique spirits, wines and beers in this chic Lower Hobson Street bar. No, really, but in all seriousness this cocktail and lounge bar is packed full of God’s Own drinks and the owners have done all the hard work compiling the top-notch drink menu. But if smooth, silky spirits aren’t your thing, why not try Manhattan-style cocktails, reclining in the comfy leather couches and soak up the sweet sultry sounds of funk and soul. You’ll be classier than Ron Burgundy.
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ThE PorTLAnD PUBLiC hoUsE463 new north rd The newest port of call in Kingsland.... rustic and raring to serve this evolving part of town.
VIADUCTsnAPDrAGon204 Quay st (09) 357-6147 A blend of 1930s vintage glamour and West Hollywood lounge with a healthy shot of private gentlemen’s club.
QUAY sT CLUBrooms204 Quay st (09) 357-6147 Watch the game while your girlfriend goes dancing.
VICTORIA PARKsALE sTrEET7 sale st (09) 307-8148 A unique collection of spaces - award-winning microbrewery, bistro dining, dance floor with live music, celebrated garden bar and very private Velvet Room!
LA zEPPA KiTChEn & BAr37 Drake st (09) 379-8167 Focuses on the fact that people want to enjoy each other’s company with a great glass of wine and tasty plates, without the constraints of having to book or have a meal at a certain time.
LiBErTinE37 Drake st (09) 929-2790 This new bar and eatery takes its cue from the Americas, but with an Antipodean twist. Guests can sit and order from anywhere within the space - plates to share in the dining area, mains at the bar.
ThE oAKroom17 Drake 300 6313
Q ThEATrE 305 Queen street For lunch and a glass of wine. Or grab a snack, enjoy a Supreme coffee and power up at our WIFI hotspot. A range of hot-pressed or old school doorstop sandwiches, serious salads, biscuits, tarts, cakes and an ultra-cheap Artists’ Pot of the Day.
WinE CELLAr183 K’rd 377-8293
rAKinos- BEATs, BAr, KiTChEnLevel 1/35 high street (09) 358-3535‘The Joint since 91’
MT EDENDE PosT466 mt Eden rd (09) 630-9330 Your local in the heart of Mt. Eden with over 100 beers available and superb food.
PARNELLThE PADDinGTon117 st Georges Bay rd(09) 309-3586 A Parnell institution for sports events, craft beers and superb food with the recent addition of top-notch live gigs.
ThE WinDsor CAsTLE144 Parnell rd (09) 356-3650 Established in 1847, one of Auckland’s earliest surviving hotels serves gastro pub food in a comfortable, unpretentious environment.
KINGSLANDnEiGhBoUrhooD BrEWBAr498 new north rd (09) 846-3773 Nestled in the site of an old garage and engineering shop Neighbourhood celebrates the craft of beer and is perfect for after work drinks or a Sunday session on the sun drenched outdoor courtyard.
ThE BriTomArT CoUnTrY CLUB31 Galway st (09) 303-2541 A garden bar in the middle of the city. Comes with a mini golf lawn, cocktail jugs and vinyl-only DJs.
rACKET BAr6-10 roukai Lane (09) 309-5854 Serves everything from single-malt whisky to cans of Double Brown.
mEXiCo23 Britomart Place (09) 366-1759 Drink in the eclectic front bar or settle into the cosy dining area to explore the short but compelling menu.
NEWMARKETThE CLADDAGh372-376 Broadway (09) 522-4410 The Claddagh Irish Pub - A slice of Ireland in the heart of Newmarket.
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vEronA169 K’rd (09) 307-0508 Celebrating 20 years on K’Rd. Open 10am till late seven days with intimate booths, live music, gourmet food, cocktails & organic tap beer.
PONSONBYBoniTA BAr 242 Ponsonby road 3765670The ponsonby local on the corner of summer st, that brings the beauty of fine and inexpensive wines together with a real appreciation of tapas and craft beers, and an interesting selection of cocktails”
ChAPEL 147 Ponsonby rd (09) 360-4528 For a quiet afternoon drink with friends in the sun, a light bite, a la carte dining or a great night out.
GoLDEn DAWnCrossroads of Ponsonby & richmond rdsPh (09) 376-9929
GrAnD CEnTrAL126 Ponsonby rd (09) 360-1260 Ponsonby’s longest serving bar with live music/DJ 7 nights. 2 for 1 happy hour & licensed to 5am.
PinXTos128c Ponsonby rd Bar*Cafe*Tapas
ThE PonsonBY (BELGiAn BEEr CAFE)1-3 st mary’s rd (09) 376-6092 A little piece of Europe in the heart of Ponsonby. The perfect spot to kick start the weekend, for an intimate dinner or a refreshing after-work beverage...
BRITOMART1885 - BriTomArT27 Galway st (09) 551 3100 Nightclub upstairs. Cocktail lounge downstairs. Home to Auckland’s biggest club nights.
AGEnTs & mErChAnTs6-10 roukai Lane (09) 309-5854 Seasonal lunch meals and late-night tapas served in a small cobblestone alleyway.
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GRIMES (CA)Thu 13 Dec San Fran Bath House, WellingtonFri 14 Dec The Powerstation, Auckland
GRIZZLY BEAR (US)Tue 20 nov Opera House, WellingtonWed 21 nov Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland
HEATH FRANKLIN IN CHOPPER’S (S)HITLIST (AU)Tue 06 nov Great Lake Centre, TaupoWed 07 nov Rotorua Convention Centre, RotoruaThu 08 nov TSB Theatre, New PlymouthFri 09 nov Skycity Theatre, Aucklandsat 10 nov Founders Theatre, HamiltonTue 13 nov Nelson School of Music, NelsonWed 14 nov Marlborough Civic Theatre, BlenheimThu 15 nov Aurora Centre for Performing Arts, ChristchurchFri 16 nov Aurora Centre for Performing Arts, Christchurchsat 17 nov Regent Theatre, Dunedinsun 18 nov Civic Theatre, InvercargillTue 20 nov Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall, ArrowtownWed 21 nov Oamaru Opera House, OamaruThu 22 nov Theatre Royal, TimaruFri 23 nov Regent on Broadway, Palmerston Northsat 24 nov Opera House, Wellington
HILLTOP HOODS (AU)Thu 15 nov World Bar, QueenstownFri 16 nov 519 Club, Aucklandsat 17 nov Bodega, Wellington
HOMEGROWN 2013sat 02 mar Waterfront, Wellington
JORDIE LANE (AU)Wed 05 Dec Wine Cellar, Auckland Thu 06 Dec Plato, Dunedin Fri 07 Dec Nor’wester Cafe, Amberley sat 08 Dec The Freehouse, Nelson sun 09 Dec San Fran Bath House, Wellington
KATCHAFIRE & LADI6 Wed 26 Dec Mangawhai Tavern, MangawhaiThu 27 Dec Opononi Hotel, OpononiWed 2 Jan Riwaka Hotel, RiwakaFri 4 Jan Station Village, Lower Huttsat 5 Jan Butlers Reef, Oakura
KENDRICK LAMAR (US)Wed 12 Dec The Powerstation, Auckland
CRYSTAL CASTLES (CA)Tue 15 Jan Studio, Auckland
THE DATSUNSsat 22 Dec Bodega, Wellingtonsun 23 Dec Galatos, Auckland
DEEP PURPLE & JOURNEY sun 24 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland
DEPTHSWed 07 nov Bar Medusa, Wellington Thu 08 nov Zeal, Wellington Fri 09 nov Void, Hamilton sat 10 nov Zeal, Aucklandsun 11 nov Legionnaires Hall, Tauranga
DELANEY DAVIDSON & MARLON WILLIAMSFri 09 nov Wunderbar, Lytteltonsat 10 nov Wunderbar, LytteltonThu 15 nov Wine Cellar, AucklandFri 16 nov Wine Cellar, Aucklandsat 17 nov Waiheke Island, Waihekesun 18 nov Leigh Sawmill, LeighFri 30 nov Mighty Mighty, Wellingtonsat 01 Dec Mighty Mighty, Wellingtonsun 02 Dec Aratoi Museum, Masterton
DEVO, SIMPLE MINDS & THE CHURCHsat 15 Dec Villa Maria Estate, Auckland
DIRTY PROJECTORS (US)Wed 23 Jan The Kings Arms, AucklandThu 24 Jan San Fran Bath House, Wellington
ED SHEERAN (UK)Fri 08 mar TSB Bank Arena, Wellington sat 09 mar Vector Arena, Auckland
ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS (UK)sat 19 Jan Villa Maria Estate, Auckland
EMMYLOU HARRIS (UK)sun 18 nov Vector Arena (Theatre Mode), Auckland
EXODUSsat 31 Dec Te Tumu Kaituna Reserve, Papamoa Beach
FRED WESLEY (US)Thu 21 mar The Powerstation, Auckland
GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR (CA)Fri 08 Feb The Kings Arms, Aucklandsat 09 Feb San Fran Bath House, Wellington
95BFM XMAS PARTYFri 07 Dec Cassette Nine, Auckland
ACTION BRONSON (US)Thu 10 Jan Galatos, Auckland
ALABAMA SHAKES (US) Tue 15 Jan The Powerstation, Auckland
ALAN DAVIES (UK)Fri 01 Feb Town Hall, Aucklandsat 02 Feb Bruce Mason Centre, Aucklandsun 03 Feb, Capitaine Bougainville Theatre, WhangareiTue 05 Feb Founders Theatre, HamiltonWed 06 Feb Aurora Centre, ChristchurchThu 07 Feb TSB Theatre, New PlymouthFri 08 Feb Opera House, Wellington
ALESTORM (UK)Thu 24 Jan The Kings Arms, Auckland
AMANDA PALMER (US)sun 27 Jan Q Theatre, Auckland Wed 30 Jan San Fran Bath House, Wellington
ANIMAL COLLECTIVE (US)mon 14 Jan The Powerstation, Auckland
ART IN THE DARK 2012Fri 09 nov - sat 10 nov Western Park, Auckland
BAND OF HORSES (US) Tue 15 Jan Town Hall, WellingtonWed 16 Jan Town Hall, Auckland
BARRY GIBB & CAROLE KINGsat 23 Feb Mission Estate, Hawkes Bay
BATHS (US) Wed 14 nov Whammy Bar, AucklandThu 15 nov San Fran Bath House, Wellington
BLEEDERSFri 23 nov Bar Medusa, WellingtonFri 30 nov The Kings Arms, Auckland
BLONDIE & THE STRANGLERSThu 29 nov Trusts Stadium, Auckland
BONNIE RAITT (US) Fri 05 Apr The NZ International Jazz & Blues Festival, Christchurch
BOYZ II MEN (US)sun 02 Dec The Opera House, WellingtonTue 04 Dec Logan Campbell Centre, AucklandWed 05 Dec Claudelands Arena, Hamilton
BRYAN ADAMS (CA)mon 22 Apr Michael Fowler Centre, WellingtonTue 23 Apr The Civic, Auckland
CAIRO KNIFE FIGHTThu 22 nov Dux Live, ChristchurchFri 23 nov Mighty Mighty, Wellingtonsat 24 nov Thirsty Dog, Auckland
CALVIN HARRIS, MAJOR LAZER & BASSNECTARFri 30 nov ASB Showgrounds, Auckland
CLASSIC HITS WINERY TOUR 2013sat 02 Feb Ascension Wine Estate, Matakanasun 03 Feb Marina Reserve, TutukakaTue 05 Feb Brunton Road, GisborneWed 06 Feb Church Road, NapierFri 08 Feb Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock Northsat 09 Feb Alana Estate, Martinboroughsun 10 Feb Tui Brewery, MangatainokaTue 12 Feb Sentry Hill Estate, New Plymouthsat 16 Feb The Mud House Winery & Café, Waiparasun 17 Feb Forsyth Barr Stadium, DunedinTue 19 Feb Waitiri Creek, GibbstonFri 22 Feb Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Mouteresat 23 Feb Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Mouteresun 24 Feb Villa Maria Winery, BlenheimFri 01 mar Wharepai Domain, Taurangasat 02 mar Villa Maria Winery, Aucklandsun 03 mar Mystery Creek, Hamilton
CLIFF RICHARD (UK) sat 26 Jan Vector Arena, Aucklandmon 28 Jan TSB Bank Arena, WellingtonThu 31 Jan CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch
COLDPLAY (UK)sat 10 nov Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
COROMANDEL GOLD 2012sun 30 Dec - mon 31 Dec Ohuka Farm, Whitianga
CHRONOPHONIUM 2013Fri 11 Jan - sat 12 Jan Tangihua Forest, Northland
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SMOKE DZA (US)Thu 15 nov Hard Luck Cafe, AucklandFri 16 nov Bodega, Wellington
SOUTHSIDE ARTS FESTIVAL 2012Tue 06 oct - sun 11 nov Auckland
STEPHEN MERCHANT (UK)mon 17 Dec Opera House, WellingtonWed 19 Dec Town Hall, Auckland
STONERFEST 2012sat 01 Dec Whammy Bar & Wine Cellar, Auckland
STREET CHANT Fri 02 nov Major Toms, Mt Maunganuisat 03 nov Puppies, WellingtonFri 09 nov The Darkroom, Christchurchsat 10 nov The Crown Hotel, DunedinFri 16 nov NO. 4 Cross St, Auckland
THE UKULELE FESTIVAL 2012sat 01 Dec Trusts Stadium, Auckland
UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRAFri 04 Jan Bodega, WellingtonThu 10 Jan Cassette, Auckland
THE WAR OF THE WORLDTue 06 nov - sun 16 Dec The Stardome, Auckland
WEEZER (US)Fri 11 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland
WHO SHOT ROCK & ROLL: A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORYsat 10 nov - sun 03 mar Auckland Art Gallery
WILCO (US)Fri 05 Apr Town Hall, Wellingtonsat 06 Apr Town Hall, Auckland
RHYTHM & ALPS 2012Fri 28 Dec - sat 29 Dec Terrace Downs, Christchurch
RHYTHM & VINES 2012sat 29 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Waiohika Estate, Gisborne
RINGO STARR AND THE ALL STARRS (UK)Thu 07 Feb CBS Arena, Christchurchsat 09 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland
RIVAL STATE sat 02 nov Bodega, Wellington
RUSSELL BRAND (UK) mon 26 nov Founders Theatre, Hamilton Wed 28 nov Vector Arena, Auckland Thu 13 Dec TSB Arena, Wellington
THE SCRIPT (IR)Fri 12 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland
SEASICK STEVE (US) sat 29 Dec Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai
SHIHADWed 26 Dec Station Village, Lower Hutt sat 29 Dec Brewers In The Park, Mt Maunganuimon 31 Dec Riwaka Hotel, RiwakaWed 02 Jan Butlers Reef, OakuraThu 03 Jan Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai sat 05 Jan Matakana Country Park, Matakana
SHOTOVER SUNSHINE FESTIVAL 2013sat 09 Feb Littles Road, Queenstown
SHOW ME SHORTS FILM FESTIVALTue 06 nov - sun 11 nov Capitol Cinema, AucklandTue 06 nov - sun 11 nov Pukekohe Cinema, AucklandTue 06 nov - sun 11 nov Matakana Cinema, AucklandTue 06 nov - sun 11 nov Waiheke Island Community Cinema, AucklandThu 08 nov - sun 18 nov Paramount Cinema, WellingtonThu 08 nov - sun 18 nov Rialto Cinema, DunedinThu 15 nov - sun 25 nov Bay City Cinemas, TaurangaThu 15 nov - sun 25 nov The Regal Cinema, TwizelThu 03 Jan - sun 13 Jan The Monkey House, Whitianga
SIX60sat 17 nov ASB Theatre, AucklandThu 27 Dec Butlers Reef, Oakurasat 29 Dec Station Village Complex, Lower Huttsun 30 Dec Riwaka Hotel, RiwakaWed 02 Jan Coroglen Tavern, CoroglenFri 04 Jan Brewers In The Park, Mount Maunganuisat 05 Jan Matakana Country Park, Matakanasun 06 Jan Opononi Hotel, Opononi
KIDS OF 88Fri 09 nov Bedford, Christchurchsat 17 nov The Powerstation, Auckland
LAGWAGON (US)Wed 12 Dec San Fran Bathhouse, WellingtonThu 13 Dec The Kings Arms, Auckland
LA DE DA FESTIVAL 2012sun 30 Dec - mon 31 Dec Daisybank Farm, Martinborough
LANEWAY FESTIVAL 2013mon 28 Jan Silo Park, Auckland
LINKIN PARK (US)Thu 21 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland
MINISTRY OF SALSA sat 24 nov Studio
MORE FM VINEYARD TOURFri 15 Feb Mills Reef Winery, Taurangasat 16 Feb Sileni Estates Winery, Hawkes Baysun 17 Feb Te Kairanga Vineyard, MartinboroughTue 19 Feb Trafalgar Park, NelsonFri 22 Feb The Groynes, Christchurchsat 23 Feb Turanga Creek Vineyard, Auckland
MOUNT EERIE (US)Fri 01 Feb Wine Cellar, Aucklandsat 02 Feb Puppies, Wellingtonmon 04 Feb Barrytown Hall, BarrytownTue 05 Feb Tim’s Place, MarahauWed 06 Feb Wunderbar, LytteltonThu 07 Feb Chicks Hotel, DunedinFri 08 Feb Public Art Gallery, Dunedin
MORRISSEY (UK) Fri 14 Dec Town Hall, Wellington sat 15 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland
MUMFORD & SONS (UK)Tue 06 nov CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch
NICKELBACK (US)Fri 30 nov Vector Arena, Auckland
NICKI MINAJ (US)sat 24 nov Vector Arena, Auckland
NIGHTWISH (FI)Tue 08 Jan Studio, Auckland
NORTHERN BASS FESTIVAL 2012sun 30 Dec - mon 31 Dec Mangawhai
THE NZ INTERNATIONAL JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL Wed 03 Apr - sun 07 Apr Christchurch
OMAR RODRIGUEZ LOPEZ GROUP (US)Tue 27 nov San Fran Bath House, WellingtonWed 28 nov The Kings Arms, Auckland
OPOSSOM sat 01 Dec The Kings Arms, Auckland
OWL CITY (US)Fri 16 nov The Powerstation, Auckland
PARACHUTE FESTIVAL 2013Fri 25 Jan - sun 27 Jan Mystery Creek, Hamilton
PARKWAY DRIVE (AUS)Wed 12 Dec Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland
PAT BENATAR, AMERICA AND MORE… sat 16 Feb The Amphitheatre, Tauposun 17 Feb Matakana Country Park, Matakana, North AucklandWed 20 Feb Michael Fowler Centre, Wellingtonsat 23 Feb Gibbston Valley Winery, Queenstown
PAUL DI’ANNO & BLAZE BAYLEY (UK) Fri 07 Dec Bodega, Wellingtonsat 08 Dec The Kings Arms, Auckland
PRETTY LIGHTS (US) Thu 31 Jan San Fran Bath House, WellingtonFri 01 Feb Studio, Auckland
THE PRETTY THINGS (UK)Tue 11 Dec The Powerstation, Auckland
RADIOHEAD (UK)Tue 06 nov Vector Arena, Auckland
RAGGAMUFFIN 2013 Fri 01 Feb - sat 02 Feb Rotorua International Stadium
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS (US)sun 13 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland
REGINA SPEKTOR (US)mon 03 Dec Town Hall, Auckland
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Famously, 14 year-old lead singer annabella lwin was implicated in scandal when she posed nude for the cover work of malcolm mclaren’s manufactured 80’s tribal punk creation Bow Wow Wow. Just as the original painting did in 1863, the shot caused quite a stir. For the location, photographer andy earl spent one sunday morning driving up and down english riverbanks trying to find a location before glancing upon a pond in surrey that appeared to him to be very similar to that in manet’s The Luncheon on the Grass (Le déjeuner sur l’herbe). However, lwin’s mother did not see the artistic parallels quite the same way and alleged exploitation of a minor for immoral purposes, instigating a scotland yard investigation. mcClaren was accused of promoting lwin as a “sex kitten”. With the event spiralling sales in the us well out of control, he was well impressed. mclaren knew the power of the image in rock’n’roll.
That saucy number is one of over 173 images that feature in auckland art Gallery Toi o Tamaki’s upcoming Who Shot Rock & Roll, which travels to auckland this month. Featuring over 100 photographers and many rare or unshown images, this landmark exhibition includes photographers like diane arbus, Henry diltz, dennis Hopper, david laChappelle, annie leibovitz, linda mcCartney and albert Watson. Compiled by the Brooklyn museum and curated by photo historian/author Gail Buckland, Who Shot Rock & Roll could well be the first museum exhibition to recognise the role of photographers as collaborators, conspirators and creative forces in the history of popular music - possibly even unofficial band members.
Here, we’re reminded that, in addition to the lyrics, the music, the perpetrators, the popularity of rock ’n’ roll (be it Pop, Punk, No Wave or Hip-Hop) owes a huge debt to photography. mapping out a rich terrain in which photographers, photojournalists and artists overlap this collection captures the magic of music and of the musicians, in all their glory, in all their excess, and maybe even in all their embarrassment - Jimi Hendrix in full trance; a belligerent Johnny Cash saluting his audience; the intense drug addled stare of amy Winehouse; Bjork in the leafy altogether; the ramones tearing up a ragged stage; Jagger superimposed as a wild cat.
Focusing on individual photographers, their works, their agendas, lives and worldviews, Buckland illuminates a complex cultural history that is both manipulated by corporate and social conformity, yet intentionally subverts it at every opportunity. But the best thing about this exhibition is the mix between publicity, illusion and vulnerability. Her dream was to blur those lines and peel off the layers whilst maintaining that the airbrush is still in overdrive. Her book, which accompanies the exhibition, is a deeper dive, with comments alongside the luscious layout of plates and images. It includes the most poignant of shots: Presley in his early days sitting in grungy train carriage en route to Chattanooga listening to the acetates of ‘Hound dog’ and ‘don’t Be Cruel’ and ‘anyway you Want me’, just as his fans would on a cheap mono record player. even the King knows which peg to hang his hat on.
But this exhibition is far more than just a collection of photos. Throughout the Who Shot Rock & Roll season the Gallery will hold a series of five open lates. These feature artists as diverse as Goth savant dear Time’s Waste, VNZma Critics Choice award 2012 winner Watercolours (aka Chelsea Jade), sean donelly (sJd) and The eversons. at the first open late on Tue 13 Nov, visitors to the exhibition will enjoy a Watercolours performance and New Zealand music legend Tim Finn will reveal which of the Who Shot Rock & Roll photographs rocks his boat.
The Who Shot Rock & Roll visitor programme offers free talks by local music experts such as Josh easby and writer broadcaster Nick Bollinger. Graham reid discusses shooting the Beatles and Creating the sixties; misha Kavka looks at Women in rock; and local snappers Bruce Jarvis and Josh easby will no doubt spill the beans on crashing the stage during those rock royalty visits in the 70’s and 80’s. Plus you can catch a number of great rockumentries including the ultimate comment on the creation of the lie and the truth behind it – Julian Temple’s The Filth and The Fury. It’s a shame mclaren’s no longer with us for this exhibition – he’d be laughing all the way to bank!
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THe VodaFoNe NeW ZealaNd music awards. a night of glitz and glamour, where musos across the country make an appearance – and sometimes a lasting impression – at the industry’s biggest event for the night.
But behind the beautiful people in their well-dressed suits and dresses, there are always lashings of scandal, catfights and mud wrestling. No no, I’m kidding. everyone (minus Home Brew) was very well-behaved. We look at some of the highlights and lowlights of the 2012 awards.
Home BreW’s aNTICs: When the hip-hop group showed up with one members dressed as an arab and carrying around a goat on a piece of rope, red carpet host comedian Guy Williams made a very good point when he said, “aren’t you guys a little too underground to be doing stuff like this?” He was probably right. They were also partaking in animal cruelty as rumour has it they left the goat tied to the front post of Vector arena, with organisers extremely baffled.
With the group nominated for five awards and winning Best Hip Hop album, they gave (in my opinion) a questionably good performance at the show which saw them busting out of portaloos at the side of the stage before bouncing their way up to perform. Their acceptance speech also seemed like a contest to drop in as many F and C bombs as possible in an attempt to shock, before texting at the podium and referring to many people as bitches.
GIrl-oN-GIrl rIValry: I’m sure the media made this out to me more of a drama than it was, but when our two stunning leading ladies of music were pitted against each other in the awards, it was a battle of the beauties.
unfortunately, it was pretty clear who was going to win. Gin opened the awards with a rendition of ‘man like That’, her big hit at the moment as it plays in a Heineken ad featuring James Bond daniel Craig. Her lack of stage presence was certainly noticeable as soon as Kimbra took to the stage later. although she may have been wearing an outfit that looked like she’d raided Big Bird’s wardrobe, her electric, animated, high-energy showed why she took out five Tuis as her international experience right from day one was noticeable.
CeleBrITy GuesTs: I don’t think the VNZma has ever been exposed to so many famous faces. Kudos to a) the artists and b) the organisers for swinging not one, but several big names. mumford and sons, looking a little worse for wears, refuted that thy had hit the mini-bar on their flight over, but spared no delay tucking into the steinlager Pures at both the pre-party, the awards and the after party. Their presence also gave people the opportunity to finally remark in person who similar lead singer marcus mumford looks to lead singer of six60 matiu Walters.
us musician Ben Harper looked sufficiently uncomfortable on stage when presented two awards seemed to miss his cue for the second and there was an awkwardly long pause. He also wore the most enormous fedora I have ever seen. our honorary Kiwi looked like he was having a good time, but kept a low profile.
Hollywood star Karl urban, sans helmet, presented the award for Best music Video. lacking any real comic value or character, he was pretty straight laced about it, but he’s got a beautiful jaw so it’s okay. To round the list out, Boy director Taika Waititi took to the stage in an odd presentation that was either an attempt at awkward comedy or he was legitimately drunk. He forgot what he was presenting, gave the worst introduction of the People’s Choice VIP co-host (a poor high school student name rory…never got his last name, and apparently neither did Taika). The warbling lead up included comments such as, “Tonight’s a real who’s who of people I have never heard of”, “Thanks mum for lending me your jacket”, “Kimbra’s hot…nah, she’s alright”.
lIVe sHoWs: Performances by The Black seeds proved why they are still one of summer’s best live acts. If it had been summer inside Vector, it would have been the perfect setting for some brews and barbecue. Newcomer annah mac did exceptionally well for her first awards, failing to take home any Tuis, but gave a solid performance of her huge hit single ‘Girl in stilettos’. she gets the award for best set and back up dancers, bringing bowling club members along to shimmy and shake in the background a la her video. Ironically she wasn’t wearing stilettos.
HosTs WITH THe mosT? Hosts Ben Boyce and shannon ryan made some perfectly fine jokes to link everything together including getting six60 up on stage before they burn the furniture and the world’s oldest Nickelback joke about playing their Cd forwards is worse than backwards. They were undoubtedly funnier than ex-Shorty star Kimberley Crossman trying to rip herself off and reality TV star Jaime ridge following suit, but coming off like a commercial for a watch company. Both failed.
It’s another year done and dusted, with some happier than others after their awards collection.
WRITTEN BY LAuRA WEASERPHoToGRAPHY CouRTESY oF GRANT STANTIALL
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GRooVE GuIDE’S MARK KELLIHER SPENDS A NIGHT AT THE MuSEuM WITH LED
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THe museum oF modern art (moma) is renowned for housing some of the most modern Western masterpieces on the planet. This iconic home of art sees thousands of eager tourists and enthusiasts pour in every day to view classics from van Gogh, Picasso, salvador dali and Frida Kahlo.
However, on this occasion, moma played host to the advanced screening of Celebration Day, a two-hour film featuring the live extravaganza that was led Zeppelin’s reunion show in london’s o2 arena on december 10, 2007.
I had the privilege of being one of the first in the world to witness the tribute dedicated to their dear friend and atlantic records founder ahmet ertegun. The blues-infused rock ‘n’ roll show saw founding members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and robert Plant joined by Jason Bonham, son of the late drummer John Bonham to perform 16 tracks carefully selected from their impressive catalogue.
This was led Zeppelin’s first headline show in 27 years – a moment many of us thought would never happen - making it one of the most anticipated concerts of the 2000s – no pressure lads! Venue size was always going to be an issue and sure enough over 20 million fans applied for tickets.
With odds only slightly better than winning lotto only 18,000 people were blessed with the honor of seeing the final hurrah by The rock and roll Hall of Fame inductees and soon-to-be recipients of the Kennedy Centre awards.
led Zeppelin had to produce a performance that added to their legacy and their ability to execute a live set decades after their heyday turned out to be a well calculated risk.
‘Good Times, Bad Times’ launches the concert and film you couldn’t help but share that sense that you were part of something special – but when doesn’t a led Zep opening riff have that affect on your soul and on this occasion the band were in the room with you. Page was mesmerizing and stole many moments – now a refined elder statesman but still playing grueling guitar solos. Plant looked on with admiration and at times it seemed that even the front man couldn’t quite believe Page’s ability at the ripe old age of 68. With impressive but straight-ahead production values, they ripped through classics such as ‘Whole lotta love’, ‘rock and roll’, ‘Kashmir’, and ‘stairway to Heaven’. It was obvious that Jason Bonham was ecstatic and emotional to be playing in honor of his father and while there’s only one John Bonham - having a direct descendant on the sticks adds an endearing authenticity.
after two hours of mind-blowing rock ‘n’ roll and an unusually vocal ovation from the gathered press – it was time to pop downstairs for a royal audience with the band.
I was pretty surprised what good nick they were in considering the over the Hills and Far away Good Times that occupied at least two decades of their lives.
To say they were excited to be there would be an exaggeration but hey it’s led Zeppelin and the show was 5 years before which is a lifetime ago in rock n roll and yet they still graced us with their presence.
He’s sung about fools before and when he was questioned by one about another possible reunion Page abruptly responded, “In december it will have been five years since the o2 show… so it seems unlikely that there wouldn’t have been a whisper or hint if we were to get together again. It seems pretty unlikely doesn’t it?” Plant then proceeded to back his band mate, calling out a member of the press as a “schmuck”, which filled the room with laughter, but certainly ruined one fool’s day.
Bonham on the other hand certainly used the media opportunity to express his appreciation of being able to perform with his father’s former band mates and good friends. “This really is something special,” he said. “It’s something I’ve dreamed about for a long time. It was a huge huge honour.” The drums and bass combination has always been the engine room for led Zeppelin and when Jones expressed that playing with Bonham was “just as exciting as it always was” you could feel a welcome sense of belonging that Jason now shared with his dad’s old chums.
Jimmy Page had the last say, summing up the bands complete respect for one another and their musical legacy. responding to the point that the band was never critically well received - due to their album-orientated rock genre and continued resistance to releasing singles or radio edits. “all I can say is that they never got the joy of playing a three hour show with these guys.” Translated – “What the fucks your point” Well put Jimmy!
Celebration Day is a narrative from the band’s point of view whilst on stage and on stage only. Those looking for an insight similar to that of the late Peter Grant’s (led Zeppelin’s manager) in The Song Remains The Same – where he used numerous F and C bombs – might be disappointed. However, if you were one of the nearly 20 million fans who entered the ticket ballot to go to the show and the 100 million who didn’t but wished they had – Celebration Day is the perfect addition to your collection.
WRITTEN BY MARK KELLIHER
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Unlike any Resident Evil before it, Resident Evil 6 gives you the option of three different campaigns, each with its own start, story arc and ending. While Resident Evil 2 had something similar, what you really got back then was the same story told from a slightly different angle. This time you have three stories each with their own unique characters, enemies, boss fights, and plot twists.
Capcom have gone all out to make each campaign feel different from the others and have gone as far as giving new HUD designs to each one. While that may seem like a small change, mixed with the varied gameplay it’s enough to make every campaign feel like a separate game.
Let’s get one thing out of the way now: fans of the old Resident Evil games need to accept that the franchise has changed. It’s hard to watch something you love change from what it started out as, but when you’re finished with RE6 you’ll be hard pressed to call the experience anything but superb.
Variation is the key to RE6 and it’s shown in every aspect of the game. There’s a large selection of guns to find/unlock along your way and there’s plenty of variety in the characters you can play as – and in the places you’ll go.
It just wouldn’t be Resident Evil without hulking boss fights and some kind of weird mutation causing the infected people to become even more worrying. Resident Evil 6 nails this, with each campaign focusing on a specific subset of enemy – some will be easier than others and some will have you dreading their appearance.
What really sets this Resident Evil apart from the previous ones is the presentation. Resident Evil has always had a cinematic feel to it, but this takes the series to a whole new level. The sound quality is perfect and the cinematics are downright amazing, helping keep the game feeling like a playable Hollywood blockbuster.
If you were left wanting in RE5 there’s a good chance RE6 will satisfy you. There’s a reason you’re being fired at, there are plenty of tense moments and stress, the storytelling is superb, and “zombies” make a return. Resident Evil 6 isn’t perfect, but it’s still a game that everyone should own.
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ASSASSin’S CReeD 3 is a monster franchise, with multiple titles and spinoffs - including books and an animated series. This time around, our main protagonist - Connor, a wannabe assassin - is right on hand to witness the birth of america (and its labour pains too), as the redcoats try to maintain england’s steely hold upon the rich new land - by force.
The story moves along a fair pace, although, after an exciting first chapter, it does seem to be a little light on any actual... assassining for quite a while. But this is a big big story, with multiple characters, woven in with actual events from history, and these things take time.
Variety is the key to the game. you get to play as a few different characters, and in vastly varied environments - from cities to wild frontier, with snow and wild animals. you truly haven’t lived until you’ve been trotting along, minding your own business in the serenity of the woods, when an entire wolf pack has leapt snarling out at you, causing you to gasp out loud, and nearly drop the controller.
Gameplay includes things like free running through trees and up and down cliff faces, sailing the Caribbean seas with all guns blazing, and weaving in and out of alleys and trotting across the rooftops of early Boston and New york (the cities are extremely detailed and were designed based upon historic maps of the time.)
This is a really, really big game, enormous, even! The scale of the maps alone is quite staggering, and there are just so many things to do. There are so many main story missions, side missions you can do for people you meet along the way, and things to collect. There’s hunting, naval missions, doing up the homestead, people to help, quick tunnels to find and open up, assassins to recruit, etc, etc, etc. and that’s just what’s going on inside the animus. as usual, desmond’s got a few present-day things of his own going on as well...
The scenery is, at times, absolutely spectacular. The frontier is a particular masterpiece: as you make it to the top of a cliff, and look out over the endless untouched forests and fields, it’s breathtaking.
The battle scenes are tense and gripping, using the new game engine to its best advantage. Connor brings a few new weapons to the party, including a bow, a rope dart, and a tomahawk - amongst others. His flashy fighting style is quite different to the other characters you control, especially with the tomahawk.
and the new naval battles are a welcome addition to the franchise. set upon rolling seas, ships crash into each other, avoid rocks, scramble with sails to get out of firing range of enemies, and duck for cover. It’s fast paced, riggin’ good fun.
and the story, of course, is what keeps you playing an AC title. sure, collecting all the eagle feathers, or paintings, and rescuing all the citizens may send you into completionist ecstasy, but finding out what the sam Hill is going on is what you really keep playing for. The twists and turns will keep you guessing, and in this respect, AC is as fresh and new as when desmond first lay down in the animus.
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