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PAROLE FOR LENNON’S KILLER?

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John Lennon’s killer Mark Chapman will appear before a parole board for the seventh time this week. Chapman, now 57, was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for shooting Lennon outside The Beatles singer’s New York apartment in December 1980. Chapman has applied for parole six times since 2000. At his last hearing in 2010, Chapman was denied parole by the board after it was deemed “inappropriate” to release him as said his “disregard” for human life relating to the incident was a major factor behind the decision. Lennon’s wife Yoko Ono has repeatedly written to authorities opposing Chapman’s release.

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Aussie band Parkway Drive will return to New Zealand this December to coincide with the release of their fourth album, Atlas. The show will include with special guests I Killed The Prom Queen, Depths and Too Late. The new album’s heightened ambition has led to plans for a more elaborate live show.

“Everything has been enhanced,” says Parkway vocalist Winston McCall. “For the past ten years we’ve played with a backdrop, and the whole experience has been us. We’re trying something this time, and hopefully it makes people feel something different as well. It’s definitely going to be entertaining. There won’t be any dead spots.”

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Collapsing Cities are set to continue bringing their new album Strangers Again to more of New Zealand.

The band is off to all the main centres and a few in between. Packed with the punchy sound we have come to expect from the Auckland quartet. Six years after their debut album the anticipated new singles have been buzzing on the bnet airwaves for the past couple of months and we now get to hear them live.

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Cabbage Patch Kids, the popular dolls from the 80’s, which once had parents camping outside toy stores, are making a comeback in New Zealand. A brand new line, which reflects current fashion trends, with same unique features as their eighties’ predecessor’s is being released this week. The doll’s retail for around $99.99 and are available at all good toy stores.

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You know summer is near when Rhythm & Vines announce their line-up. With more international artists than ever before alongside some of New Zealand’s best, R&V’s 10th anniversary line-up includes: The Presets, Chase and Status (DJ set), Kimbra, Mark Ronson (DJ set), Netsky LIVE, Knife Party, Disclosure LIVE, Six60, Tame Impala, Hospital Records ft: High Contrast, Logistics, Camo & Krooked, S.P.Y, MC Wrec, Maya Jane Coles, araabMUZIK, The Black Seeds, Chali 2na, P-Money, Ruby Frost, Parachute Youth and Five Mile Town.

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FARMERS IN PAJAMAS?

Christchurch newspaper The Press has reported an increasing trend in people wearing pyjamas outside during the daytime. Hagley Day ‘n Night Foodstore manager Kerry Swaney told the daily publication.

“They don’t seem to care or feel selfconscious at all.” Celebrities such as Stella McCartney have also released their own range of fashionable pyjamas.

LIFE ON MARS

The family of David Oh, the flight director on the recent Mars Rover mission, has changed from Earth time to “Mars Time” as they sync their body clocks up Mars. On every mission to Mars, a small team of scientists and engineers report to duty on “Mars Time” for the first three months. “We all feel a little sleepy, a little jet-lagged all day long, but everyone is doing great,” say’s David’s wife Bryn Oh. Days on Mars, known as sols, last 39 minutes and 35 seconds longer than on Earth.

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NORTHERN BASS

DEC 30-31. WORSFOLDS FARM, MANGAWHAI

LOUIS MCDONALD

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Favourite drink?

Coffee – Latte (subject to change) Favourite restaurant/café?

Big fan of Japanese, haven’t found a favourite yet though.

Favourite colour?

Probably between purple and light blue, although not in every context. A few things would look odd in both.

Favourite classic film?

The Last Waltz – Martin Scorsese, my favourite all-time film too.

Favourite party food?

I didn’t know they served food at parties anymore? At the parties I go to people seem to be more concerned with consuming other things. But maybe that’s just a teenager thing.

Favourite vice?

My terrible, terrible puns.

Favourite song?

I don’t have an all-time favourite. I go between them. But ‘Meadowlarks’ or ‘Blueridge Mountains’ by Fleet Foxes are some of my current favourites.

Favourite meal?

Maybe a Thai Curry, or Laksa.

Favourite label to put on your relationship?

Assistant to the Regional Manager.

After the success of last year’s Northern Bass at Haruru Falls, demand was high to repeat the gig. So organisers got on the horn to Worsfolds and scored a primo location amongst the picturesque hills of Northland, with a freshwater swimming lagoon, tons of camping and also roped in way more food outlets. And with loads of bass from the world’s finest DJs and live acts this has got to be is the best reason to blow off that dinky night in with the olds and uncles in front of the televised countdown. Remember to book early and keep an eye out for those camping store sales!

Organisers FuZen Entertainment are promising a bolder, better gig on a new site at Worsfold Farm Mangawhai – just one hour north of Auckland City.

Back for the midnight set is the undisputed world #1 drum’n’bass master DJ Andy, along with his latest signing, Wilkinson. Andy’s dedication to dance music is only matched by his list of achievements with a journey taking him from sneaking into raves at 13 to the glamterraces of Space in Ibiza and doing speaking gigs at Oxford University. Previously on Hospital Records Wilkinson is now on Ram as drum ‘n’ bass’s biggest breakout star for 2012.

Also making the long haul from Blighty is Manc producer Dub Phizix (whose sought after guest mixes for Kmag, DnBtv, Example Magazine and Broken Audio). He’ll be joined by MC Strategy.

The orange will be flying high, too with Dutch crew Black Sun Empire (named after a crime syndicate from a Star Wars novel). They’ll be playing their unique brand of “darkstep” or “neurofunk”.

And we’ve just heard that local champions Concord Dawn, State of Mind and The Upbeats

represent Aotearoa stakes for drum’n’bass.

Northern Bass also has a fine selection of dubstep on the menu, including Mala and Coki, performing as Digital Mystics, plus generous servings from Silkie and Quest collaborators and Chestplate records honcho Distance. Another return act to watch will be Kiwis Jason Howson and Dutty Ranks And cuttin’ some fine hip-hop beats will be Queens NYC crewm The Beatnuts, plus JuJu and Psycho Les will be bringing their party hard attitude. But make sure you save some Red Bull for UK’s hail prolific remixers The Nextmen – you’ll need the energy boost!

Producer/songwriting duo Dom Search and Brad Baloo will be mashin’ it up DJ Style plus locals Supervillan RMC, Dylan C and Eddie Numbers. Finally, hot on the heels a sellout tour, Dub FX will be up on stage collaborating with fiancée Flower Fairy.

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Favourite ‘90s TV show?

Funnily enough, it’s That 70s Show.

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Favourite album?

Oh god, such a hard choice. Top 2 would be a close tie between: Alice By the Moon – The Checks and Fleet Foxes – Fleet Foxes Favourite venue?

Definitely the Auckland Town Hall Favourite current TV show?

Adventure Time.

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BILLY MULLIGAN’S

8PM, $55, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

Acclaimed ska band The English Beat head out this way to play their first New Zealand show. Their song ‘Mirror in the Bathroom’ made its way onto the soundtrack for Guy Richie’s (formerly the husband of Madonna) film RocknRolla and really exemplifies their sounds: a fusion of ska, punk, and a little bit of the swinging ‘60s.

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9PM, $5, DOOR SALES ONLY

These guys have had an intense few years. It’s taken them four years to develop a new album and in that time they boosted to London, lost faith in the music industry and came home to “find themselves”. This time around, the process has been different, taking on a real collaborative effort with all band members and putting a shit load of their blood, sweat and tears into it.

THE FEELERS THE BROWNZY

7PM

Meet CVE – a band of musical amigos hell-bent on sharing songs and making light, with a seemingly unquenchable thirst for quality wines and German shots. After eight years travelling around everywhere from Dubai to Taihape, the band present an album of original songs born on the road of good times.

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8PM, $42, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

Ever been to a Feelers gig? Boy are you in for a treat!

I’ve seen them entertain the smallest crowd to a jampacked stadium and still bring the same energy and intensity to every show. You’ll know every hit, which is great, and they’ll always be room to get the lighters out for their more mellow tracks.

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SOLA ROSA MAYFAIR BAR

10.30PM, DOOR SALES ONLY

NEW PLYMOUTH 8PM, $35, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

Now confirmed on the Coro Gold bill, Sola Rosa is promising to rock your summer. But let them brighten your winter first. This outstanding live act will get you in the right funk to get you through to New Year’s Eve. Let their infectious summer sound wash over you.

With their debut album finally out, not to mention a clever little music video using felt characters in YouTube, The Eversons are showcasing their sounds to a home crowd. The four-piece band is super excited and you should be too! Their energy is infectious.

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10PM, $10, DOOR SALES ONLY

8PM, $30, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

The former Bob Marley tribute band has been have ‘Giddy Up’-ed all over the world and like Sola Rosa just returned from an American tour last month. So if lighting one up and bobbing on the spot is your thing, let Katchafire warm your winter and get you ‘Skanking’ all night long. Not like that.

Don’t come looking for Crash Bandicoot and his lovable friends – this show is a one-off with two great bands that have played for all ages across New Zealand’s musical landscape. Both have opened for incredible acts, Bengal Lights spawned us Zowie before she got all famous and stuff, and both continue to rock out in their own rights.

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DUX LIVE 6.30PM, $10, DOOR SALES ONLY 8PM

The south-western Canterbury grunge act is keeping the home fires burning with a free gig at the legendary Dux. They will charm the pants off you while you enjoy a local brew and no doubt the home crowd will be warm and inviting in return.

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Take a musical time-traveling journey back to the 1990s as Auckland DJs take you back to the good ol’ days of hip-hop and party anthems. Catch up with George FM breakfast host Nick D, well-known club DJ Dick Johnson, long-time DJ on the scene Bevan Keys and 95bFM’s Mtron Bomb, who are all guaranteed to keep you dancing all night.

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SUNDAY 26 NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM WAIRARAPA MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY

IVA LAMKUM BLACK EAGLE

MASTERTON 7PM, $25-30, ARATOI.ORG.NZ

Not to be confused with that shitty Ben Stiller movie, this is a night of culture. Up With People presents a series of live music events, launching with a night of country music’s finest: Barry Saunders, Delaney Davidson & Marlon Williams, and Miss Ebony Lamb.

It’s set to be nights of concerts and club-nights designed to showcase up-and-coming artists and get the people of the Wairarapa out of the house.

WHITE FUNGUS & guests WHAMMY BAR

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Thought is sounds like some kind of gross infection, it’s actually a mind-blowing gig set to rock all your sense. Sound and light installation artist Wang Fujui is the pioneer of experimental music and digital art all the way from Taiwan. It’s a fusion of both senses to create the ultimate trip. Backed up by a number of Kiwi artists, no doubt it’ll leave you wanting more.

ACOUSTIC SUNDAY SESSION LA ZEPPA

3PM

Let Eli Guttenbiel’s guitar gently weep as he sends you into a lazy afternoon sleeping coma from which you awake in time for work on Monday. It’s been a hard week and you deserve a break, so why not just chill the hell out to some sweet sounds?

TRIBUTE TO DJ Classic Daddy GINGER MINX

4PM

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After being diagnosed in August last year with an aggressive brain tumour, DJ Classic Daddy braved months of operations, chemotherapy and medication to eventually be given six months to live.

In honour to him and as his work, friends and fellow DJs have donated their time to put on this gig to create his vision for RnB Rise. All proceeds got to the Cancer Society.

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I first saw the diminutive 22-year-old soul diva Iva Lamkum onstage during a warm and balmy Sunday session at WOMAD (World of Music Arts and Dance) about two years ago, wowing the crowd with the brilliant single ‘Kung Fu Grip’.

Back in her Wellington hometown, soul believers have followed her from her selftitled debut EP, which frontloads six very well-polished tracks that came seemingly out of nowhere. Plus you may have also caught her on Sola Rosa’s ‘Turn Around’ where she approximated the funkiest Billie Holiday you’ll ever know!

It’s about time a big label has taken charge because Black Eagle is one hot musical origami of hip-hop, reggae, jazz, funk and rock – yet the title track is sultry and contemplative, held together by a simple chord ascension and some deliciously underdone VBs by Rio Hemopo.

Also lurking is Mara TK and vocalists Bella Kalolo and Aaradhna, who create some absolute goosebump moments on the first verses of ‘Come Back Enemy’.

Opening the album is the commanding and masterful ‘No’, recycled from the previous

EP. That single was pretty impressive back then, but now it has the crispness of some high-end musicianship and a quality production desk.

The song reprises in a similar guise as ‘Raise Your Glass (Way Back)’ a few tracks down. A nice surprise is the very Motown hip-hop track ‘Doo Bop’ that sneaks up towards the end of the record.

But my personal favourite is ‘Bankrupt Visa’, which is a skanky lil’ reggae-travel groove that surprisingly breaks into some very sophisticated deep dub midjourney. All over, this is a very strong product from a lady who’s been under the radar way too long. People – this is Iva Lamkum. Applaud now!

WRITTEN BY TIM GRUAR

OUT FRIDAY

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FRIDAY 24

Sophie Roberts

BARRY HILTON UPPER HUTT COSMOPOLITAN CLUB

Laramie Project: 10 YEARS LATER Your fantasy spirit animal is…

In reality, it would probably be some kind of feral cat, but in my dreams it would be Rafiki from The Lion King.

8PM, $35, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

Take a walk on the wild side with one of South Africa’s top comedians. It’s a big call, but celebrating his 30th year in comedy, Barry’s observational humour can’t be all that bad. With the Cossie Club putting on a nice South African-themed meal you’ll have some stomachexpanding food and a sidesplitting night of laughs.

Your signature “I’m an amazing cook” dish is…

I can do pretty magical things with quinoa The best TV show around at the moment is…

I’m late to the party with this one, but just finished watching the Danish version of The Killing – great actors, funny-sounding language, sweet knitwear and gripping storylines. It’s serious television crack.

DROWNING IN VERONICA LAKE Q THEATRE 8PM, $25-50, QTHEATRE.CO.NZ

No, it’s not some dodgy metaphor for a sex act – it’s a one-woman show capturing the beauty, mood and seduction of femme fatale screen-siren Veronica Lake (who actually existed). A woman with as many husbands as movie roles, actress Alex Ellis looks back at the actresses high-profile life in an enthralling soliloquy.

SATURDAY 25 CSO AND THE TOPP TWINS CBS CANTERBURY ARENA 7.30PM, $10-35,

Who’s in the dead supergroup for your dream hologram show?

Some kind of epic battle between Billie Holiday and Nina Simone, and as my still living dates to the show I would take my girls Patti Smith and PJ Harvey.

Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend?

At various thespian abodes in the greater Grey Lynn area, having a good old-fashioned, recession-era board game playing fun.

People say you look like…

My mum. Although when I’m not feeling too flash I don’t think I look too dissimilar to a young Ron Howard.

The best place for a date night is…

The theatre.

Kittens or puppies?

Kittens, every time.

What generic current affair has your blood boiled?

Every single thing our current government does seems to have me constantly shouting at papers, radios and television screens.

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Country bumpkins The Topp Twins are donning their finery and joining forces with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra for an evening of music, comedy and classics – from both parties. Expect orchestral versions of the Topp Twins’ favourite hits, as well as a good working over of the classical anthems.

What happens when you mix CocaCola with Pepsi?

A diabetic genie appears and grants you three wishes.

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FORTUNE THEATRE 7.30PM, $10-89, THE-EDGE.CO.NZ 4PM, $15-40, PATRONBASE.COM

Mozart: great for studying and focusing hard. Also great to listen to in order to appreciate the finer details of classical music. His Great Mass is a piece left unfinished by his death. Hear it brought off the sheet and thrown into a new spin by composer David Hamilton and the Auckland Choral.

Written by French author Gerald Sibleyras in 2003, the play later earned the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy in 2006 when Tom Stoppard debuted it on the West End, London. It tells the story of three WWI veterans in 1959 as they pass their time musing over their circumstances and finding “missions” which take them on a new journey.

OH WHAT A NIGHT! FOUNDERS THEATRE

Pay tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons with the tribute concert. Direct from Los Vegas, this stage show is guaranteed to have you off your seat and singing along (if you are of a certain generation). The performers are promised to not only hit those earshattering highs, but also dance their asses off.

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WEDnESDAY 22 KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON

BERNIE

TV ONE, 8PM

Babies. As they always say, there is no instruction manual on how to raise children. So, with that in mind, New Zealand comedian and new mum Jackie Brown decides to have a crack at making one. Designed to keep mum’s calm. Jackie goes through the hard yards – with some hilarious results.

directed by Richard Linklater

SHUT UP AND PLAY THE HITS

Starring Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine and Matthew McConaughey

ACADEMY CINEMAS

6.30PM AND 8.30PM

If you unfortunately miss this during the New Zealand International Film Festival this year then you are in luck. This film documents the performance and an intimate portrait of James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem) as he navigates the lead-up to the show, the day after, and the personal and professional ramifications of his decision.

THURSDAY 23 AUCKLAND DAZE TV ONE, 10.05PM

Crossing a line between TV and real life in a semireality show, things are about to get a bit Dazed and Confused up in here with the arrival of New Zealand’s new interactive show. The series follows four wannabes in the entertainment industry, who are all using the same first name as their actual first name.

“A story so unbelievable it must be true,” the tagline declares, vaguely describing the murder of Marjorie Nugent at the hands of Bernie Tiede – the sweetest man in Carthage, Texas. And yet, despite the bizarre chain of true events that led to his imprisonment, Bernie is grounded in a delightful authenticity that prevents it from entering the realm of the absurd and implausible.

Director Richard Linklater knows how to get the most out of his actors (well, he tried his best with Keanu in A Scanner Darkly), conjuring fantastic, genuine performances once again from Jack Black as Tiede and Matthew McConaughey, the swaggering local District Attorney.

Shirley MacLaine also busts out a great portrayal of Tiede’s sugarmama über-bitch, at the level of quality typically expected from her.

Linklater’s true triumph, however, is in the way he flawlessly integrates the real-life testimonials of the townsfolk into the narrative. There is a unique collective personality to the small Texan community, one that is vital to understanding the unusual position Tiede is placed in. The town’s charm is impossible to replicate and watching it being expressed naturally through Carthage’s residents is an absolute joy.

That’s not to discredit the fiction at all. Bernie is a superbly written and lovingly told account of a quirky slice of American crime history, with a tender bittersweet ending.

Congratulations Jack Black, you made me forgive you for Gulliver’s Travels.

WRITTEN BY LIAM MAGUREN, FLICKS.CO.NZ OUT NOW: BERNIE

MONDAY 27 AMERICAN HORROR STORY

FRIDAY 24

9:30pm

RED NOSE: COMEDY FOR CURE KIDS 7.30PM, TV3

Just as the UK gets celebrities and entertainers together to raise money for Cure Kids, New Zealand is doing their part and assembling everyone from Flight of the Conchords to the Ridges. Join hosts 7 Days’ Jeremy Corbett and Paul Ego as the show features skits and stand-up comedy from a host of talent.

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Initially skeptical as to how they could turn horror movie conventions into a gripping (and ongoing) TV series, American Horror Story looks freaky. Filled with more ghosts and ghouls than you can throw a Bible at, the series focuses on the fractured Harmon family who leave behind their troubled Los Angeles lifestyle – only to find their new home is a real-life house of horrors.

Tuesday 28 VALKYRIE

Key

8.35PM, PRIME

Valkyrie is a gripping recount of an assassination attempt on Hitler during WWII from within his own officers. Jaded and disillusioned with Hitler’s establishment after being seriously injured in battle, Colonel Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise) plots an elaborate plan to bring Hitler’s reign to an end.

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BABAGANUSH 379 - 381 Grey Street Hamilton East

As well as the name of a Levantine dish of eggplant mashed and mixed with virgin olive oil and various seasonings, it’s also the name of this quaint Turkish restaurant in Hamilton. With a range of delectable entrees to full platters and kebabs – these guys are all about keeping it real, Turkish styles.

ZAP MULTIPLE Locations

Zap is the key for fast, easy Thai food the BYO restaurant has gone from strength to strength.

Initially four branches, Zap is now consolidated to Zap 2 and Zap 4 – with the intention of delivering highquality, authentic food.

CALIFORNIA BURRITO

Words cannot describe all the good things about Cali Burrito (or as I like to refer to it as, my local). But let me try. First, expect to get what you pay for – with everything from mince, steak, chicken and everything in between to fill your tortilla with, you can’t be stuck for choice. In fact, you might find yourself staring at the menu for far too long. Second – it’s a hearty meal, neatly packaged into convenient one hand-sized parcel of food. Win! As a light lunch, or a full Mexican three-course meal in one, Cali has options to suit ever eater and leave them feeling pleased.

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Wed 22

Strummerday 2012

Wed 22

Body Lyre, D Burmester

The Heartplusmelody EP Release Gig

Quiz Night

10PM, Mighty Mighty, $5

Down & Dirty Boston on Blair

Local Legends at The Session w/ special guest Darren Mathiassen 9PM, Matterhorn

Kroon for your Kai 7PM, The Southern Cross Bar & Restaurant

9PM, Bar Bodega, $10

Phoenix Bar

Meow

The Junkyard Clubnight

11PM, San Francisco Bathhouse, $15

Sat 25 Agitator

9PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

Thu 23 Bobby Brown

Between Seasons - Stu Buchanan’s Jazz Night The Nut Point Centre, West Melton

Dr Sanchez

6PM, The Astro Lounge

The Brothers Grimm Becks Southern Alehouse

Phoenix Bar

City Nights Feat.

Daniel Veitch

Sun 26

Kate Anastasiou

‘For Pete’s Sake’ - A Gig To Raise Funds For the CD he Started

9PM, The Dux Live

6PM, The Brick Works

4PM, The Dux Live, $15

Thu 23

Carnival of Discovery 8PM, Medusa, $10

Fri 24

Kate Anastasiou

Acoustic Routes concert ft. The Balkan Band

Jollywood Bazaar Kids gig

Insane Jane

Laura Hunter

8PM, Meow, $15

The False Dmitry’s Belated CD Release Show 8PM, Bar Medusa

L40 with Rainbow Country, Alfresco Renata & DJ Antikz 8PM, San Francisco Bathhouse, $10

Sophisticated Sinner

8PM, Blondinis (The Embassy), $20

WANG FUJUI, Greg Malcolm, Into the Din, Olsen Twins, Chaat - Gi 10PM, Mighty Mighty

2PM, Mighty Mighty, $10

Maria Minerva (Estonia, 100% Silk & Not Not Fun)

8PM, The Monday Room

8PM, Pomeroy’s

Rumpshaker

Pacific Rhythm

Public Bar & Eatery

7PM, The Woolston Club

Tue 28

Sola Rosa: Low And Behold, High And Beyond Tour

Shameless Few

Artist Showcase/ Open Mic

8PM, San Francisco Bath House, $35

Sophisticated Sinner

8PM, Blondinis (The Embassy), $20

Rhiain & the Utter Strangers w/ Our Wild Lies

T54 Kill Red Tour w/ Golden Orange 9PM, The Dux Live

Sat 25

The Julie Bevan Trio

Bassfreaks Presents Borderlin

Sun 26

10PM, Mighty Mighty, $5

10PM, The Bedrock Bar

The Eversons

Buttercuts

Las Tetas, Gaytime

Wed 22

The Dreamers

TIMES EYE w/Stella Nights & Summer Thieves

3PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

A Night at the Museum ft. Delaney Davidson, Marlon Williams & Miss Ebony Lamb Aratoi - Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton

9PM, ReFuel

Blue Charley

8PM, Wunderbar Lyttelton

Willies Open Mic 7PM, Alvarado’s

Copa Bass Birthday Bash ft. Trei 9PM, Copa Bar

Latin Party

Salsa Moves NZ Studios

Fri 24

Sun 26

Tina Cross & Friends in Cabaret

One Night of Queen

Crown Mill Restaurant

Tue 28

Sophisticated Sinner

Sat 25

Live Music

Bill Morris & The Mark IV’s

The Library

7.30PM, Wunderbar, Lyttelton

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Improv Cage Match 7PM, Circa Theatre, $18

Kate Anastasiou

Winnies Ferrymead

1PM, Meow Cafe, $10

8PM, Blondinis (The Embassy), $20

Mon 27

8PM, The Tin Hut, Featherston

Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club

8PM, San Francisco Bathhouse, $22.65

Loafer & Friends Ollie

4PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

Iva Lamkum - Debut Album Release ‘Black Eagle’

5PM, The Astro Lounge

Paul Ubana Jones

Barry Hilton - Stand Up Chameleon

9PM, Medusa, $10

Kate Anastasiou

9PM, Meow, $10

10PM, Mighty Mighty, $5

Gammaventure

3PM, The Astro Lounge

Wunderbar, Lyttelton

Fri 24

10PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

8PM, Ciburb Bar

1PM, Winnies Ferrymead

8PM, Chicks Hotel

7PM, Regent Theatre

Tue 28 Open Decks Night with The Attic DJs 9PM, ReFuel

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auckland gig guide Wed 22 Dirty Diana’s Sol Night 7PM, Chapel Bar

Industry Night 8PM, twentyone

Iron Mask World Peace Hiphop Concert Provy Suflayy 8PM, The Kings Arms, $25

Jacam Manricks Trio - Jazz Performance Master Class 1PM, Studio One, Kenneth Myers Centre

Jazz n Funk Wednesdays w/ Cult 45 7PM, Ginger Minx

Staff and Guests: Mallet, Barnes - Dream Song 7PM, Music Theatre, School of Music, $15

Wednesday at Sale St 5PM, Sale St

Thu 23 Acoustic Thursday Ft. Jonny Edwards 5PM, Northern Steamship

The Get Down 6PM, Sale St

Ultan Burke

9PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar

Fri 24

Sweetpants, Grant Marshall

SOLOMONIX

The Feelers No Need To Worry Tour

Stevie Ray Vaughan 22nd Anniversary Tribute show

9PM, Longroom

7PM, Pukekohe Town Hall, $42

The Friday Blender 5PM, Chapel Bar

The Feelers No Need To Worry Tour

6PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar

Nova Night Club & Bar

The CVE

These Automatic Changers, Static Era

10PM, The Hangar

9PM, Red Hummingbird Bar

DisFunktional Live

Tribe called West

Sun 26

DJ Big Pun

Sat 25

Acoustic Sunday Session w Eli Guttenbiel

DJ Dirty Diana

A Ponsonby Institution

Dj Cian

8PM, Chapel Bar

6PM, Everybodys

Bevan Keys & Nyntee

DJ Sample Gee

7PM, Longroom

1AM, twentyone

Black Grace - WAKA

Frank Booker

Chicago Disco ft. DJs Philippa, Recloose, Tim Richards

Kate Anastasiou

Alex Q, Lyrakill

9PM, Rakinos, $10 8PM, twentyone

7PM, Red Hummingbird Bar

DJ General Lee 1AM, twentyone

Dj Solly

6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen

Dj Zane:T

5PM, Neighbourhood

Greg Churchill, Angela Fisken & Aaron Pony Club

9PM, Rising Sun

10PM, The Hangar

7PM, Maidment Theatre

10PM, Ink Bar, $10

7PM, Neighbourhood

DJ Karn Hall

4PM, Grace Bar

9PM, twentyone

Acoustic Thursdays Ft. Waylon

Jason Kyle,TDK, Adam O

DJ Sister Act

7PM, Nuffield St.

6PM, Snapdragon

4PM, Chapel Bar

Business Casual

John Holmes

9PM, Cassette Nine

6PM, Nuffield St.

Dj Tido, DJ Manuel Bundy

The CVE Album Release

Josh on Deck, Charlotte Red

8PM, Ginger Minx

8PM, The Kings Arms, $12

8PM, The Brownzy, $42

Hello Weekend - The After Work Social

Chronicles hosted

by Split Radio w/ Special guest Rhyas

9PM, Leigh Sawmill Cafe

The Mechanism Video Release Party

DJ Disco Trash

7PM, The Windsor Castle

6PM, Libertine

Lunchtime Concert: Flute and string students

8PM, Red Hummingbird Bar

5PM, Neighbourhood

Eddie Numbers 2nd Birthday 10PM, Rakinos, $10

Goodbye Light & guests 9PM, The Wine Cellar, $5

The Good, The Bad, The Sexy

3PM, La Zeppa Kitchen

7PM, Everybodys

1PM, Winnie Bagoes Ferrymead

Oh What a Night!

A Tribute To Frankie Valli

7PM, TelstraClear Events Centre, Genesis Theatre

RnB Rise - A Tribute to DJ Classic Daddy 4PM, Ginger Minx

Southern Fried Sunday 5PM, The Kings Arms, $10

Sunday at Sale St 2PM, Sale St

Sunday Session w/ The Sentimental Sound System 3PM, Chapel Bar

White Fungus, Wang Fujui & The Subconcious Restaurant

1PM, Music Theatre, School of Music

Katchafire

Magik Sessions w/ Dick ‘Magik’ Johnson & Friends

Michael Ross, Paul Hannon

Mothra, Cobra Khan & Cripple Mr Onion

NZ vs Australia Unofficial After Party

Mon 27

Oceania Storm

Sal Val

Acoustic Sessions w/ Eli

7PM, Libertine

7PM, Quay St Club Rooms

7PM, Bruce Mason Centre, $69

Rhythm and Style

Saturday at Sale St

Cian, Tido

9PM, Sale St

5PM, Everybodys

SAE Social Club Presents: In The Mix

Selecta Sam, Normski

Sick Disco presents Space Disco: The 90’s Jam!

Club Connoisseurs

Dust Up At Dawn

8PM, The Kings Arms, $10

General Lee 7PM, Chapel Bar

Imagine This 8PM, Snapdragon

M1ssing T1me 10PM, The Hangar

Oh What a Night!

A Tribute To Frankie Valli

9PM, Ginger Minx

8PM, The Kings Arms, $9 7PM, Te Atatu Tavern 5PM, Sale St

7PM, Juice Bar

6PM, Northern Steamship

She’s So Rad Dj Set

Sene, Scotty Mayes

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8PM, The Powerstation

Whammy Bar

8PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar

9PM, Ginger Minx

6PM, Cassette Nine, $10

6PM, Chapel Bar

SHIT WORTH DOING

auckland River Gonzalez, Jessie White 5PM, Imperial Lane

The KA Music Quiz

REST OF NEW ZEALAND Wed 22

KatchaFire

Merrin

Open Mic

NZ Beatles Tribute Show

The Heartplusmelody EP Release Gig

Ashhurst Inn, Ashhurst

7PM, The Kings Arms

VIVA JAZZ QUARTET 6PM, The Windsor Castle & Juice Bar

Biddy Mulligans Irish Pub, Hamilton

Thu 23 1814

Tue 28 Acoustic Sessions w/ Jonny Edwards

7PM, Civic Theatre, Rotorua $65

Lyttelton Rough House Revival Tour

Sola Rosa: Low And Behold, High And Beyond Tour

Theatre Royal, Nelson

Jason Eli

7PM, Everybodys

Fri 24

open mic night

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Submariner

7PM, Imperial Lane

The KA Quiz

9PM, The Kings Arms

Worlds greatest Quiz Night w/ Quizmaster Thane Kirby 7PM, Chapel Bar

Oh What a Night!

A Tribute To Frankie Valli

The Sideline Bar, Napier

8PM, Quay St Club Rooms

8PM, The Windsor Castle & Juice Bar

Altitude Bar, Hamilton

The Shed, Taupo

Horror Story Album Release

The Basement Bar, New Plymouth

8PM, The Mayfair, New Plymouth

Oceania Storm Nz Tour Sweet Music Album Release

9PM, The flying Dutchman, $20

Oh What a Night!

A Tribute To Frankie Valli

7PM, Founders Theatre, $65

Tue 28

Soulsystem

Oh What a Night!

A Tribute To Frankie Valli

Seismic Gastrobar, Rotorua 9PM, The Blue Pub

Sat 25 Collapsing Cities

The Johnnys

House of Shem Hard Road Tour

The Boathouse, Nelson

Square Edge, Palmerston North

Seismic & Eric Show

House of Shem Hard Road Tour

8PM, Kaiah Bar, Rotorua

The Royal, Palmerston North

Biddy Mulligans Irish Pub, Hamilton

Trees Tavern, Tokoroa

7PM, Municipal Theatre, Napier, $65

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MIGHTY MIGHTY Upstairs 104 Cuba Street Te Aro, Wellington

It’s not your ordinary – by their own admission, Mighty Mighty “gives you the license to spazz big time”. From its fuchsia punk curtains to its palm treefilled décor, on any given night expect to see anything from a casual pub quiz to burlesque and hoola hoops.

Mighty Mighty truly is Wellington culture at its finest.

CARGO Lincoln Road, Christchurch

After the earthquakes claimed many of Christchurch’s finest drinking establishments, container-chic became a new wave of bars popping up around the city. Cargo, located on Lincoln Road, is a fresh place for young professionals to enjoy a drink after work.

NUFFIELD STREET TRADING CO

What’s great about Nuffield St. is it has a little bit of that Wellingtonstyle quirkiness in it’s design, but it’s located in the heart of Newmarket. Recently undergoing a few nips and tucks like any older lady, the place is looking swanky with an interior decorating style all of its own, guaranteed to make you feel at home. Nuffield is Auckland’s finest boutique shopping street so it seems only fitting that the brew bar fits in. With a range of craft beers and the full range of Macs, it’s the best way to spend a post-shopping wind-down. They cater for large groups to dinner for two, and have an extensive range of live, local music. ‘Nuff said.

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Thu 13 Sep Refuel, Dunedin Fri 14 Sep Dux Live, Christchurch Thu 20 Sep Brewers Bar, Tauranga Fri 21 Sep Cabana Bar, Napier Thu 04 Oct The Royal, Palmerston North Fri 05 Oct Bar Bodega, Wellington Sat 06 Oct Rising Sun, Auckland

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Tue 18 Sep Zeal, West Auckland

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MARIA MINERVA (UK)

Fri 24 Aug Whammy Bar, Auckland Fri 25 Aug Meow, Wellington

Wed 17 Oct Juice Bar, Auckland Thu 18 Oct The Studio, Auckland

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Sat 31 Dec Te Tumu Kaituna Reserve, Papamoa Beach

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Thu 04 Oct St John’s Cathedral, Napier Fri 05 Oct All Saints Anglican Church, Palmerston North Sat 06 Oct Old St Paul’s, Wellington Sun 07 Oct Old St Paul’s, Wellington Wed 10 Oct St Andrew’s On Liardet, New Plymouth Thu 11 Oct Chapel of Christ The King, Hamilton Fri 12 Oct Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland Sat 13 Oct Holy Trinity, Tauranga Sun 14 Oct Rotorua, Civic Theatre Wed 17 Oct St Michael & All Angels, Christchurch Thu 18 Oct St Michael & All Angels, Christchurch Fri 19 Oct Knox Church, Dunedin Sat 20 Oct First Presbyterian Church, Invercargill

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Fri 24 Aug Bacco Room, Auckland Sat 25 Aug Snake Pit, Auckland Thu 30 Aug Taste Merchants, Dunedin Fri 31 Aug Dux Live, Christchurch Sat 01 Sep, SFBH, Wellington

BEN HARPER (US)

Sat 03 Nov Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Mon 05 Nov ASB Theatre, Auckland

Sun 16 Sep Town Hall, Auckland

FEAR FACTORY (US)

Sat 22 Sep Powerstation, Auckland

MOZART: GREAT MASS IN C MINOR Sat 25 Aug Town Hall, Auckland

COLLAPSING CITIES

MUMFORD & SONS (UK)

Fri 24 Aug Cassette 9 (MUM), Auckland Sat 25 Aug Biddy Mulligans, Hamilton Fri 31 Aug Bodega, Wellington Sat 01 September Space Monster, Whanganui Fri 14 September ReFuel, Dunedin Sat 15 September Darkroom, Christchurch

COLDPLAY (UK) Sat 10 Nov Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland

COROMANDEL GOLD 2012 Sun 30 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Ohuka Farm, Whitianga

DEVO, SIMPLE MINDS & THE CHURCH

Sat 15 Dec Villa Maria Estate, Auckland

DON MCGLASHAN

Fri 02 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 03 Nov Town Hall, Wellington Sun 04 Nov Town Hall, Wellington Tue 06 Nov CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch

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Fri 24 Aug Pukekohe Town Hall, Pukekohe Sat 25 Aug The Brownzy, Browns Bay Thu 30 Aug The Howick Club, Howick Fri 31 Aug The Plaza, Putaruru Sat 01 Sep Owhango Hotel, Taumarunui

GOMEZ (UK)

Tue 23 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland Wed 24 Oct The Opera House, Wellington

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Fri 30 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland

NICKI MINAJ (US)

Sat 24 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland

NIGHTCHOIR

OWL CITY (US)

Fri 16 Nov Powerstation, Auckland

PARACHUTE FESTIVAL 2013 GRIZZLY BEAR (US) Tue 20 Nov The Opera House, Wellington Wed 21 Nov Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland

HOT CHELLE RAE (US)

BILLY BRAGG (UK)

Sat 03 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Mon 05 Nov TSB Bank Arena, Wellington

NICKELBACK (US)

TUE 21 Aug - Sun 26 Aug Hoyts Northlands, Christchurch

Fri 07 Sep San Fran Bath House, Wellington Sat 08 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland

Fri 28 Sep Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Sat 29 Sep Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Mon 01 Oct CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch Wed 03 Oct ASB Theatre, Auckland Thu 04 Oct ASB Theatre, Auckland

THE BLACK KEYS (US)

Tue 09 Oct Bodega, Wellington Wed 10 Oct Kings Arms, Auckland

NZ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

EARTH (US)

Fri 12 Oct Town Hall, Auckland Sat 13 Oct The Opera House, Wellington Sun 14 Oct Otago Festival Of The Arts Tue 16 Oct Aurora Centre, Christchurch

NEKROMANTIX (DEN)

Thu 06 Sep Penguin Club, Oamaru Fri 07 Sep Refuel, Dunedin Sat 08 Sep Wunderbar, Lyttelton

Thu 27 Sep Bodega, Wellington Fri 28 Sep Naval Point Club, Lyttleton Sat 29 Sep Geraldine Cinema, Geraldine Thu 04 Oct Events Centre, Carterton Fri 05 Oct Fringe Festival, Hamilton Sat 06 Oct Leigh Sawmill Café, Leigh

BILL BAILEY (UK)

Thu 21 Aug The Kings Arms, Auckland

Thu 18 Oct TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Sat 20 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland

ED SHEERAN (UK)

Fri 08 Mar TSB Arena, Wellington Sat 09 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

THE ENGLISH BEAT (UK)

Thu 23 Aug Powerstation, Auckland

KATCHAFIRE

Fri 24 Aug Altitude, Hamilton Sat 25 Aug Powerstation, Auckland

LA DE DA FESTIVAL 2012

Sun 30 Dec – Mon 31 Dec Daisybank Farm, Martinborough

Fri 25 Jan - Sun 27 Jan Mystery Creek, Hamilton

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Rhythm & Vines

Sat 29 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Waiohika Estate, Gisborne

Sat 1 Sep Whammy Bar, Auckland Thu 6 Sep The Darkroom, Christchurch Fri 7 Sep Wunderbar, Lyttleton Sat 8 Sep The Robert Burns, Dunedin

RHYTHM & VINES SOUNDCHECK

Fri 05 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland

THE TOPP TWINS

RICK WAKEMAN (UK)

Sat 25 Aug CBS Arena, Christchurch

Sat 06 Oct Town Hall, Wellington Sun 07 Oct Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland Mon 08 Oct Aurora Centre, Christchurch

PARKWAY DRIVE (AUS) Wed 12 Dec Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

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Fri 24 Aug Dux Live, Christchurch Fri 31 Aug Static, Hamilton Sat 01 Sep Whammy, Auckland

RADIOHEAD (UK)

SMASH MOUTH (US)

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS (US)

SOLA ROSA

Wed 17 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland

Tue 06 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland

Sun 13 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland

REGINA SPEKTOR (US)

Mon 3 Dec Town Hall, Auckland

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RUFUS WAINWRIGHT (US)

Fri 28 Dec - Sat 29 Dec Terrace Downs, Christchurch

Fri 21 Sep Civic Theatre, Auckland

RUSSIAN CIRCLES (US)

RHYTHM & ALPS SOUNDCHECK

Fri 24 Aug Mayfair Bar, New Plymouth Sat 25 Aug San Fran Bath House, Wellington Thu 06 Sep Dux De Lux, Christchurch Fri 07 Sep Sammy’s, Dunedin Sat 08 Sep World Bar, Queenstown

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Groove Guide’s Laura Weaser deciphers Animal Collective Josh Dibb’s musical ways and get to the bottom of there much anticipated new album Centipede Hertz.

How do you keep experimental music experimental after 13 years and over eight albums? That was the challenge for Baltimore psychedelic rock act Animal Collective.

In a time of robots having sex and Lady Gaga wearing a meat dress, it seems perhaps the modern age has lost its experimental edge. But according to founding member Josh Dibb, for them it’s not about keeping it experimental so much, but as much as it is keeping it “Animal Collective”, and on the new record Centipede Hz (or Centipede Hertz) they have tried to do just that.

“I think I like the idea that people listening to it, over time, will be challenged in all these different ways, in terms of what they are listening to, but they will still be able to hear the unifying-ness of it and that it’s distinctly Animal Collective.”

“But I also feel like at the same time I think what keeps us psyched about making music is that we do keep trying to change the landscape of how we are making music and what types of sounds that we are using or what types of approaches to songwriting or structure.”

Beginning in the early 1990s as a bunch of childhood friends, Avey Tare (David Portner), Panda Bear (Noah Lennox), Deakin (Josh Dibb), and Geologist (Brian Weitz) began in indie bands and alternative rock groups in their county, living in a bubble separated from the Baltimore music scene.

With a love of other psychedelic acts at the time, such as Noggin, and Krautrock (a German experimental music scene in the 1960s), the boys began to record at home using a drum machine, guitars, delay pedals and them screaming into a microphone, before swapping and sharing ideas between them. Despite heading off in different directions, the group met every summer and their debut album Spirit They’ve gone, Spirit They’ve Vanished, was born.

The line up of the band has never been uniform when recording or playing, always keeping the ideas and combinations fresh. Josh says it’s a real balancing act to keep their mantra of what they set out to do in the first place: “create a band that does not feel like something is wrong if one or two of us do no feel like being involved”.

Example a: Josh’s favourite album, Merriweather Post Pavilion (2008) took form without him and Centipede is the first record that he has had his own song on. So has being here this time shaped the album pushed it into a particular direction?

“I think that was just a new thing for the band to try to work on one of my songs,” he says. “But I do not really know what I could say about it beyond that. I think something I was psyched on in doing another record and I think we all were, I do not think I can really take credit for it, but it was just make a record that felt more physical, raw and visceral than the last one was. “ Centipede is their first album in two years since their last, ODDSAC. On this album, extensive time was spent writing new songs together as a group and recording songs during their tour of festivals in the UK and USA. One of the ways Animal Collective have sought to shake things up on this album is by significantly reducing the number of instruments used on Centipede Hz, yet giving the illusion that there are more. The juxtaposition of the minimalist instrumentation with the tracks’ rich sound worked to create an effect fans have dubbed “a reflection of the experience of living in modern age” – something that Josh acknowledges was in the back of their mind.

“We definitely didn’t talk about it when we were writing it, but I think having heard from people now, it is pretty easy to be like, ‘Yeah, that probably makes sense in terms of giving a feeling of century overload.’

I feel [overwhelmed by the modern age] especially around really simple things, like having so much media at our disposal all the time.”

“I had actually forgotten that iPhones just came out in 2007. It is really new. The Internet for sure, but then beyond that the accessibility to it and the ways we are just getting this constant onslaught. I think that that probably is reflected in the album.”

WRITTEN BY LAURA WEASER ALBUM OUT: FRI 31 AUG

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THE TOPP TWINS FIRST CHRISTCHURCH PERFORMNACE SINCE THE ‘QUAKES ARE SURE TO HAVE CANTABRIANS HEADING OUT IN DROVES. It’s hard to imagine a time when The Topp Twins weren’t a part of Kiwi culture. The loveable comedy duo – sisters Lynda and Jools Topp – have been performing as their electric mix of characters for over 25 years. But back in the 1980s, their very first paid gig was at a small café in Christchurch – for a measly $5.

“We started our career off in Christchurch,” says Lynda. “It’s not quite home, but it feels like coming home every now and again. We started singing at a café called The Victorian Coffee Lounge, which no longer exists. We got $5. We shared the $5 and got as many toasted sandwiches as we could eat!”

Needless to say, these days things are a little bit different. For one, there is no way you could even get one toasted sandwich for $5. But more importantly, Lynda and Jools are in high-demand at everything from high teas to A & P shows. They are fully booked right up until Christmas and as it is, finding time to pin them down for a chat is next to impossible. I’ve got five minutes while Lynda takes a break from performing.

Going back to where it all began, Christchurch holds a special place in the Huntly-born performer’s heart. When Lynda and Jools return to play with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra for a “country meets the classics” show, it’s their first appearance in their “other hometown” since the big earthquakes in September 2010 and February 2011.

“We know that it’s been hard times for a lot of people and hope that for one night we can bring a little bit of humour and entertainment to the folks of Christchurch,” says Lynda.

“All the characters get to play with the symphony orchestra. Camp Mother and Camp Leader are very excited, and Pure and Dilly, who are self-appointed patrons of the symphony around the world (laughs), and of course the Topp Twins as themselves and Ken and Ken. It’s going to be really exciting.”

The Topp Twin’s love for Christchurch is no one way street either: Cantabrians clearly go the extra mile for their shows. As Lynda says, they have had an amazing run with New Zealand audiences time and time again, but the Christchurch shows are always the fastest to sell out.

But Christchurch might have a fight on its hands with Huntly, where the girls spent their childhood growing up on a dairy farm. To honour the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame inductees, the small Waikato township decided to show their appreciate in other ways: by opening a museum exhibit of all things Topp Twins.

“It was very exciting to see our own exhibit. Normally people wait until you are dead, so it was exciting to be alive to see it,” laughs Lynda.

“Lots of people came out of the woodwork and had amazing things: pictures of us as children, teenagers, newspaper clippings and big tour posters they had saved. We also gave them a few things of our own, like costumes and memorabilia from over the years. There were about 30 rooms. It was wonderful to see at the opening.”

The universal appeal of The Topp Twins and their characters – particularly Lynda’s favourite Camp Mother and Camp Leader – is no secret: “Because it’s funny,” exclaims Lynda with a laugh.

“We’re honest and we can sing. The thing is, when you come to the show you get everything: music, laughter, costumes, audience participation, yodeling. I think this is the first time ever that yodeling has been used with symphony orchestra.”

WRITTEN BY LAURA WEASER SEE THEM LIVE: THE TOPP TWINS SAT 25 AUG CBS CANTERBURY ARENA, CHRISTCHURCH

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1313 derives its title from where the game is set: on the one thousand, three hundred and thirteenth level below the surface level of capital planet Coruscant. You play the role of a young bounty hunter, who is tasked with delivering a nasty creature in a cage to this far-off level.

Naturally, things immediately go wrong and you plummet downwards in a very quick manner.

First thought? This game is beautiful. Like, next-gen beautiful. It was running on a custombuilt PC and no other platforms have been announced at this time. All of this adds up, in my speculative mind, to a release on the next Xbox and PlayStation.

Second thought? It’s Uncharted! With a dash of Blade Runner! Seriously, in the absolutely tiny amount of gameplay I saw, this is Nathan Drake as a bounty hunter. You’ve got gunplay, melee attacks and a hell of a lot of cover options. And then there are seamless transitions into quicktime events, computer-controlled death-defying leaps and breathtaking set pieces.

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Coruscant’s level 1313 is a seedy place, populated with characters who apparently have more shades of grey than we’re used to seeing in the Star Wars universe. That’s where the Blade Runner comparisons come in: it had a very similar vibe to its dirty, dark, neon-lit streets. Again, not a bad thing if they can pull that tone off well.

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Worrying about what your boyfriend/girlfriend, best friend, mother, brother, neighbour or guy walking his dog is going to say about your fancy new pants. They probably won’t say anything. You said to yourself when you bought them, “I love these.” So wear them.

Colours/patterns big this season?

Polka dots and stripes never get old for me, infused with floral and Aztec space cats would be ideal. I really enjoy a pattern that is simple like plaid it is flattering and easy to match with other patterns without being overwhelming. We have a great range of plaid jeans in royal blue, red and yellow.

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We have a huge abundance of classic staple T-shirts. They can choose from a huge array of prints and styles, some completely exclusive to New Zealand in Cosmic. We also have a great range of men’s jeans, made in California by a group of entrepreneurial skaters. They are blended with top quality cotton to create a great pair of jeans.

What are the essentials for a lady’s wardrobe?

I love the range of jeans from Tripp NYC, there is a huge range of crazy patterns and the fit is so comfortable. A good coat and layering pieces are also essential to winter; we have some great vintage cardigans and jumpers from the states, which are very handy when we have a cold day working hard in the warehouse. Cosmic also has tights and stockings galore from Leg Avenue.

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Jonathan Pearce of Artisan Guns answered the hard questions for us in preparation for their upcoming shows around the country.

What are you working on right now?

The thing taking up the most space in my room right now is a ’60s Hammond organ, which I’m attempting to modify at the moment. It’s not going well, but there’s a very supportive Hammond enthusiast in Christchurch who emails me as though I can do it. I’ve been working on sounds and parts for the Artisan Guns album launch, we’ve got a few songs on the album which needed some problem solving to play live.

Who was an inspiration or idol to you growing up?

James Dansey from The Sneaks and Jack White. How do they think?

Also, Thomas The Tank Engine taught me how to live.

When you were a kid what was your dream job?

Computer teacher. Now I’m not sure whether tomorrow’s kids will need computer teachers, I think the technology will be moving too fast for it. Kids will be schooling the school, and their teachers will be their younger siblings and so on and so fourth, until the world leaders in the tech field are just 10 years old.

What’s your favourite venue in the country?

There are so many good ones, and so many more to see! Wine Cellar is where I feel most at home. Rohan is one of the Auckland underground’s guardian angels. I loved playing at The National in Dunedin, which is a town full of people who do amazing things on a wing and a prayer.

What has been the best show you’ve attended this year?

Phwooar, that’s hard one. Lawrence Arabia at the Wellington Opera House. Such a huge achievement to do a national Town Hall tour and take a full band and string players and to perform one of the years most lush, yet fiendishly tricky albums.

What show are you most anticipating this year?

I think The Cosbys are working on an album. If they play a launch show, it will be unmissable. Matthew Crawley is the only person I’ve yet seen, who can literally bring the Whammy Bar audience to their knees, using the power of soul-pastiche song.

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What’s your guilty pleasure?

I’ve been playing the Home Brew album so many times that it’s reaching guilty pleasure status… I’m trying to work out something I’m into that hasn’t been appropriated by hipsters and made cool; I guess it’s a generational thing. The costumes from Home Alone are getting cool again.

One piece of advice you’ve never forgotten…

All girls are crazy; you’ve just got to find the one whose special kind of crazy is one you can be with. After being practically married to three other dudes in a band, I want to say it’s the same for boys. A very wise piece of advice for musicians is to always load out on the night you play.

Somehow that 30kg bass amp is much more manageable at 1am when you’ve been drinking, than at 9am when you’re horribly hung over.

The biggest success you’ve had is…

Captaining the Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club one-day B team to our only win of the season, against the top-of-the-table team. Our regular captain opened, scored 49 runs in about 3 balls, then went home sick and left me to mop up our spilled hopes. I very nearly dropped a crucial catch, but after juggling it a couple times I finally grasped it firmly between my wrist and my thigh, unconventional maybe, but brilliant. I went on to captain the team to about half a dozen successive losses, and was involved in an umpiring scandal. The short story is that I used an antiquated rule to no ball a rude bowler from Waitakere, he got me back by winning the match.

New Zealand audiences are…

More engaged than they look, crossed arms seem to mean ‘Yea man, I could really dance to this music’. Almost everyone leaves saying ‘Ah, those bands were better than I expected.’

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