HOW DID THE HIPSTER BURN HIS TONGUE? HE SIPPED HIS COFFEE BEFORE It WAS COOL.
SHIT WORTH DOING
26 SEp - 02 OCT 2012 . NZ’S oNLY FREE WEEKLY STREET PRESS . ISSUE 430 . GROOVEGUIDE.CO.NZ
By
ill &
dw
oo
G
dy
Ch ar
Fe at ur in g Di Bo Fl La git mb o R id al s id ba ism Aw a c a / M k L & T y / The uk o T P IN e mm he re IS TR / s YO Ni y T Na ets FS cky ras ke / d Th O h R & U N om / M F e T a e D. CO ero iike mo mp & S us er M n .A Tr U Mo ow ap re
ix ed
2CD ALBUTM OU NOW M
CLUBBERS GUIDE-GGQTR-10_9_12_CLUBBERS GUIDE-GGQTR-10_9_12 1
Shit Worth Knowing
grooveguide.co.nz
NEWS THE GREATEST DJ
The results are in for America’s Best DJ for 2012, coordinated by DJ Times Magazine and Pioneer DJ. This years numero uno went to Miami native and progressive trance mogul Markus Schulz who commented “When I’m on stage doing what I love every week, winning awards is the last thing on my mind. So to win this really means an incredible amount to me, and I am humbled by everyone out there who believes in what I do.” Rounding out the Top 5 were Z-Trip, BT, Skrillex and Steve Aoki. The top 50 results are at: djtimes.com/djt/blog/
Scan the QR code with your smartphone to go to Groove Guide’s mobile website for breaking news, reviews, interviews and more features.
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Video gamers of Aotearoa put November 30th in your iphone calenders. That’s the date Nintendo will be unleashing the all new Wii U here. The most noticeable change as the original Wiis successor is the option of expandable hard drive via SD card or USB, and the controller entitled the Wii U GamePad. If the Sony PSP and Apple iPad got together the GamePad would be their lovechild. An imbedded touchscreen modelled on a tablet, that allows the user to continue playing with out the need for a TV. Available in black or white with several additional add ons, the basic version is set to retail for around NZ $479.
We also do this cool social media stuff. @GrooveGuide facebook.com/grooveguide
Groove Guide is New Zealand’s leading weekly music and entertainment publication. 10,000 free copies are available every week at music stores, cafes, fast food outlets, nightclubs, bars, restaurants, cinemas and retail stores throughout New Zealand. If you would like to stock Groove Guide please contact tyler@ grooveguide.co.nz or call (09) 3664616.
EDITOR Grant Hislop editor@grooveguide.co.nz
Editorial Manager Tyler Hislop tyler@grooveguide.co.nz
SUB Editor Laura Weaser laura@grooveguide.co.nz Abby Aitcheson
Designer Greta Gotlieb greta@grooveguide.co.nz
Advertising sales@grooveguide.co.nz
Accounts Gail Hislop gail@grooveguide.co.nz
GEAR Bronte Taylor gear@grooveguide.co.nz
Contributors Laura Weaser, Tim Gruar, Justin Fowler, Tony Stamp, Tristan Clark, Alexander Hallag, Matt Cook, Shaun Jones Cover photo: Kate Little
Our pick
ELLIE GOULDING DOUBLE BANGER
Her first show sold out in one day so Ellie Goulding has announced a second show. Ellie is able to play another show in Auckland so a second has been added at Studio on Thu 25 Oct. Recent single ‘Lights’ has been a huge international hit and is included on Ellie’s brand new album set for release on October 12th. These NZ shows are amongst the first in the world around the release of Halcyon.
Publisher
due to space and content requirements, not all gigs may be listed. listings are user generated. groove guide assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions. groove guide is provided ‘as is’, for your information only, without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringment. the guide’s publisher assumes no responsibility for and disclaims all liability for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions in this guide and do not share the opinions expressed within. reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. copyright 2012
ISSN 1172-675X
So, over the weekend Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong went on a bit of a tirade on stage at the iHeartRadio festival in Las Vegas. The on-stage outburst began when the teleprompter said that the band had one minute left of their performance. Armstrong responded with “I’m not fucking Justin Bieber” and then proceeded to smash his guitar on the stage. On Monday morning it was announced that the angry frontman had admitted himself in to rehab “Billie Joe is seeking treatment for substance abuse. We would like everyone to know that our set was not cut short by Clear Channel and to apologize to those we offended at the iHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas.”
SEE HER LIVE: ELLIE GOULDING THU 25 OCT STUDIO, AUCKLAND FRI 26 OCT STUDIO, AUCKLAND SOLD OUT TICKETS ON SALE: THU 27 SEP ticketmaster.co.nz
WAR MEANS WAR
The Civil Wars have been announced to play two all ages shows in New Zealand. The Grammy award winning duo are heading here for the first time in March and are set to play shows that are set to be both visually and sonically spectacular. SEE THEM LIVE: THE CIVIL WARS Tue 19 Mar St James Theatre, Wellington ticketek.co.nz Thu 21 Mar Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland ticketmaster.co.nz PRE-SALE: 4pm Wed 03 Oct - 4pm Thu 04 Oct frontiertouring.com/thecivilwars GENERAL SALE: Fri 05 Oct
PMP Maxum
Hark Entertainment LTD PO Box 6032 Wellesley Street, Auckland
BILLIE’s Blue DAY
BIGGER THEN JESUS?
UK music magazine NME has just crowned John Lennon it’s ultimate rock icon. The Beatles legend beat out other nominees including Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie and Kurt Cobain to grab the top spot in a survey of 160,000 readers. There were a few surprises in the top 10 including Ian Curtis the lead singer from Manchester rockers Joy Division (at 10), the inclusion of both of the Oasis brothers Liam (2) & Noel Gallagher (9) individually and The Arctic Monkeys, lead vocalist, guitarist and main song writer Alex Turner showing everyone up and clocking in at 4. All the results are in the latest edition of NME (with John Lennon on the cover).
NZ’S NEXT TOP AUDIO GEEK
The Technical Awards finalists have been announced for this years Vodafone NZ Music Awards. Winners will be announced this Wednesday night. MAINZ Best Producer: Kody Nielson for Bic Runga – Belle, Kody Nielson for Opossom – Electric Hawaii and Nic Manders for Lydia Cole –Me & Moon. MAINZ Best Engineer: Steve Garden for Whirimako Black & Richard Nunns – Te More, Olly Harmer for Victoria Girling-Butcher – Summit Drive, Neil Baldock for Lydia Cole – Me & Moon and Steve Roberts for Kevin Field – Field Of Vision. Best Album Cover: Angela Keoghan for Bannerman – Dearly Departed, Special Problems for Ruby Frost – Volition and Yvonne Todd for Haunted Love – Spirit Revival.
Grooveguide.co.nz
|
5
Shit Worth Knowing
PLAYING 2012 PRIMETIME EMMY FAVourites AWARDS MARTY GREENTREE TAHUNA BREAKS
Favourite drink? A cold one. Favourite takeaway? KFC. Favourite colour? Blue. Favourite classic film? Pumping Iron. Favourite childhood memory? Christmas. Favourite party food? Anything previously frozen then deep fried with dipping sauce. Favourite vice? Licking the bowl. Favourite song? Depends on my mood. Favourite meal? A free one. Favourite cause? Children. Favourite label to put on your relationship? Lucky. Favourite ‘90s TV show? Star Trek: The Next Generation. Favourite word? Grease. Favourite album? The next one. Favourite type of groupie? Hardout ones.
The 2012 Primetime Emmy Awards were held on midday Monday (our time) at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. The actiondrama Homeland took out four of the top honor awards and Modern Family took out four of the big Comedy awards. Sadly some of our favourites missed out this year with Mad Men going with a whooping 17 nominations and leaving with none and our new fav Girls leaving with no awards either. Below are some of the big winners of the night.
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy - Eric Stonestreet for Modern Family Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series Louis C. K. for Louie Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy - Julie Bowen for Modern Family Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series Steven Levitan for Modern Family Best Actor in a Comedy - Jon Cryer for Two and a Half Men Best Actress in a Comedy - Julia Louis-Dreyfus for Veep Best Reality Competition Programme - The Amazing Race Best Supporting Actor Drama Series - Aaron Paul for Breaking Bad Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series - Alex Gansa, Howard Gordon ad Gideon Raff for Homeland Best Supporting Actress in a Drama - Maggie Smith for Downton Abbey Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series Tim Van Patten for Boardwalk Empire Best Actor in a Drama - Damian Lewis for Homeland Best Actress in a Drama - Claire Danes for Homeland Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Best Movie or Miniseries - Game Change Best Drama Series - Homeland Best Comedy Series - Modern Family
shit worth
winning
Go to grooveguide.co.nz and enter the draw to win these prizes
Favourite body part on you? Nostrils. Favourite body part on someone else? Eyes. Favourite venue? A licensed one. Favourite lyric? ‘I got soul… and I’m superbad’. Favourite candy bar? Snickers. Favourite current TV show? Grand Designs. SEE HIM LIVE: TAHUNA BREAKS SAT 13 OCT THE COLOMBO, CHRISTCHURCH FRI 05 OCT SAN FRAN BATH HOUSE, WELLINGTON SAT 06 OCT THE STUDIO, AUCKLAND SAT 20 OCT FOUNDERS HERITAGE PARK, NELSON
6
|
grooveguide.co.nz
MUSE 5 X COPIES OF THE 2ND LAW
CANADIAN CLUB 1 X BOTTLE MUST BE 18 TO ENTER. PICK UP ONLY.
THE PRESETS 3 X COPIES OF PACIFICA
CRS, BDO and 95bFM present
Band of Horses
CRS, BDO & bFM PRESENT
JANUARY 15, 2013 WELLINGTON TOWN HALL TICKETEK.CO.NZ
JANUARY 16, 2013 AUCKLAND TOWN HALL BUYTICKETS.CO.NZ
●
TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
TICKETS ON SALE NOW MIRAGE ROCK THE NEW ALBUM
OUT NOW
BAND OF HORSES.COM
●
CRSMUSIC.CO.NZ
CRS, BDO and 95bFM present
ALABAMA SHAKES
THE STUDIO // 15.01.13
340 K RD, AUCKLAND
CRYSTAL CASTLES
ALBUM OUT 12.10.12
TICKETS ON SALE 20.09.12
FROM NZTIX.CO.NZ, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ AND REAL GROOVY CRYSTALCASTLES.COM CRSMUSIC.CO.NZ
CRS, BDO & George FM present
POWERSTATION
15 JAN 2013 ON SALE NOW AT TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ & OUTLETS "NEXT BIG THING BRITTANY HOWARD'S THROATY
BLUES HOWL IS - NO EXAGGERATION - SMACK BETWEEN JANIS JOPLIN'S AND JACK WHITE'S" CRSMUSIC.CO.NZ
ALABAMASHAKES.COM
S.F.B.H - WGTN STUDIO - AKL THURS 31 JAN 2013
FRI 1 FEB 2013
TICKETS ON SALE FROM TICKETMASTER AND NZTIX.CO.NZ PRETTYLIGHTSMUSIC.COM CRSMUSIC.CO.NZ
MUSIC
Shit worth doing
WEDNESDAY 26
FRIDAY 28
CARB ON CARB MIGHTY MIGHTY
gig OF THE WEEK
TRUTH: LOVES SHADOW ALBUM RELEASE BACCO ROOM
10PM, $5, DOOR SALES ONLY
Sounding like a diet for people who love bread with a side of pasta, Carb on Carb embark on the first stop of their southern spring tour in Wellington. The Auckland two piece are joined by Lontalius and Oligocene Drowning on this pit stop.
THURSDAY 27
10PM, $15-20, DASHTICKETS.CO.NZ
As Truth prepare to drop their 2nd studio album entitled Loves Shadow, New Zealand’s bass fiends are treated to an early album release tour spanning the country. Deciding to break the usual album format, the new Truth LP will be released an album sampler and two EPs: all free for their fans to download.
HYPERPOTAMUS LEIGH SAWMILL
CIRCUS RECORDS SAMMYS
LEIGH, 9.30PM, $10, DOOR SALES ONLY
9PM, $31-40, DASHTICKETS.CO.NZ
Circus Records started in 2009 as a platform for Flux and Doctor P’s dubstep productions, but since then the label has grown quickly to become synonymous with bass-driven music. Headlined by Doctor P, Funtcase, Cookie Monsta, Slumdogz and Krafty MC with support from New Zealand’s very own Taniwha Bassline.
A hippo on crack? Something out of a Flight of the Conchords song? Nope, one guy, a stellar voice, a few microphones and a loop pedal to make sweet music. The London-based solo artist from Madrid, Spain has wowed audiences and now it’s our turn.
BONE THUG N HARMONY STUDIO
DON MCGLASHAN BODEGA
8PM, $80, 1-NIGHT.CO.NZ
8PM, $32, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
When he’s not travelling down Dominion Road, he’s driving around the country on his spring tour to showcase his intimate solo show, as well as road-test new material for his forthcoming solo album. With a career that includes Blam Blam Blam, The Front Lawn, The Mutton Birds, and a pair of highly-acclaimed solo albums, Don shows no signs of slacking off.
Daymn! Back when I was in high school these guys were the shiz, with their Phil Collins sampler on ‘Home’ and all their thug life ways of living. Well, apparently they are still going and still getting their swag on. Check out their special New Zealand concert.
RAZORWYRE SAN FRAN BATH HOUSE
MUSIC AT MOJO MOJO INVINCIBLE
7.30PM, $10
Coffee and classical music? Just as Mozart would have liked it. This concert presents Mozart’s Turkishflavoured Piano Sonata in A major, K: 331, presented on a copy of a Viennese fortepiano from 1795 together with “period” sound effects and remixed by his contemporaries.
9PM, $10, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ
Razorwyre are stoked to be releasing their debut album Another Dimension, and are throwing a party to celebrate. In addition to their classic thrash/speed metal, the band say their debut material will raise a few eyebrows with some new sounds. Special guests Beastwars and Meth Drinker feature.
GREAT NORTH KINGS ARMS
KEEP CALM AND LISTEN TO HIP HOP RAKINOS
8PM, FREE
Forget the pot of tea, hip-hop is the best way to keep your nerves calm in a time of crisis. Every Thursday, DJs are serving up the best beats to get your swagger on to. Tonight, it is TDK, D-Form and HazBeats.
8
|
grooveguide.co.nz
8PM, $10
Alt-country act Great North describe their inspiration as ideas delivered by angels. Drunk angels. Their sophomore album Halves was released in May to a positive critical reception and they are enjoying sharing their sound with Kiwi folk on a couple of shows, joined by Alaska and Tom Lark.
Shit worth doing
ALBUM OF THE WEEK
SATURDAY 29
The Presets
NIGHTCHOIR
Pacifica
PADDINGTON LIVE
8PM, $15, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ
Former Kiwi band Pluto’s former side project is now their main project after their lead singer went over to Los Angeles. After recently completing an awesome nationwide tour, if you missed these guys, now is your chance to see what they are capable of. A new, refreshed sound, with a hint of the melancholy.
SNAKESKIN SUITCASE LUCHA LOUNGE
8.30PM, $15, DOOR SALES ONLY
Open up the suitcase, what do you find? In this case, it is raw, American-style dirty blues, with snakeskin boots to match. APRA winner Dealaney Davidson, southern gal Nadia Reid and The Last Minute Boys are a talented threesome each with their own style but with one thing in common: a love of the blues.
RUSSIAN CIRCLES KINGS ARMS
8PM, $40, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ
After unleashing their monumental sounds to packed houses across the country last year, three piece instrumental rock/metal band from Chicago Russian Circles are back on our shores this September and are bringing Utah duo Eagle Twin along for the ride. Expect disorientation and discordant sounds.
TUESDAY 02 STEEL PANTHER POWERSTATION
8PM, $73, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
Key
Tight bright pants, long wavy hair, hairless chests: it’s not a throwback to a rave scene, it’s Steel Panther, reviving the proud tradition of ‘80s glam metal. Think this year’s Rock of Ages mixed with Motley Crue. What are they trying to do? These guys for real? Either way they have supported the biggest acts of their inspiration including Gunners, Motley and Def Leppard.
auckland
FREE
hamilton
LOCAL ACT
wellington
INTERNATIONAL ACT
dunedin
all ages
christchurch
TOUR
You don’t get to tour with Daft Punk, headline Rhythm & Vines or sit higher on the bill at Parklife than say genre winners Passion Pit or Nero without good reason and so it is that The Presets hang those titles in their already impressive trophy cabinet. Four years of quiet downtime to focus on fatherhood have passed and the Sydneysider’s return with album three – to a market flush with electronic. Can they hold up against the likes of Modular label-mates Cut Copy in the age of Australian electro? Probably, Pacifica is a true tribute to their talents as musicians. Electronic music has a bad rap as theme music for the hedonistic pillpopping, bass-woofing scenester youth who lurk in dark clubs and venture out only to power chuck on the side walk. While there may be truth in saying that crowd will enjoy them, The Presets already proved with 2008’s Apocalypso that they have wider appeal, managing to hold chart space for over a year in our Tasman cousin’s single’s list. Both vocalist/ keyboardist Julian Hamilton and drummer/keyboardist Kim Moyes are classically trained music geeks and as their catalogue grows their intelligence shines through too. This release is a far cry from debut Beams, an at times too-far sighted gamble in the realms of techno experimentation.
and an exploration into the flaws of the lucky country. There’s a message and clear agenda that is, although most relevant in Australia, universal. The text is easily the definitive characteristic of Pacifica it’s an un-pretentious and emotionally delicate observation far-flung from the occasional arrogance of its predecessor. Opener ‘Youth In Trouble’ is a stridulant interpretation of fear, panic and madness associated with the worlds youth told to us with Hamilton’s intoning deep voice, it’s very senatorial and reeks of New Order. There’s an expedition away from the ballsy, almost evil, deep vocals into the realms of falsetto that demonstrates a wide vocal range and doesn’t detract at all. ‘Promises’ showcases this range and is incredibly pop intuitive. The best track is ‘Ghosts’, it’s an up tempo techno take on classic folk/sea shanty style with peaks and valleys flawlessly completed with the compellingly powerful lyrics. Pacifica has raised the benchmark; The Presets are out in front and once again demonstrate their aptitude in defining the genre. WRITTEN BY JUSTIN FOWLER
Pacifica is a bold step forward, wrapping a novellic sentiment into their musical talents and persuasive beats. The lyrical element of this record is arguably a take on the concept album. It’s truly Australian
Grooveguide.co.nz
|
9
ARTS
Shit worth doing
ARTIST Q&A
WEDNESDAY 26
James HayDay
COMIC BOOK MONTH
Composer for Lazy Suzy boy
AUCKLAND CITY LIBRARIES Your fantasy spirit animal is… Rough Collie x Falcor ALL SEPTEMBER
Your signature “I’m an amazing cook” dish is… Steak, etc.
With The Avengers, there is sure to be a resurgence of comic book lovers, it’s time to indulge with comic book month. The library has an extensive range of not only comics but graphic novels too. It is also hosting a range of events for all ages, including cartoon workshops, create a character and a cosplay event.
The best TV show around at the moment is… Treme The best place for a date night is… Ponsonby food court
Thursday 27
You’d get arrested if the police knew that you… Lawyer...
THE BARTERED BRIDE
People say you look like… Tired?!
ASB THEATRE
Five celebs on your f**klist? W******s, K***z, D***t, O***n #3, B***t
7.30PM, $50-190, THE-EDGE.CO.NZ
Introducing the New Zealand Opera’s third opera of 2012 – an acclaimed production of Smetana’s production. It’s a comic look at Bohemian life set in 1972, a tale of true love prevailing despite the best efforts of a marriage broker, of social-ladder-climbing parents and of course a dancing bear.
BODY FESTIVAL: IT’LL ALL END IN TEARS CPIT
8PM, $16-20, DASHTICKETS.CO.NZ
This physical theatre is like no other, combining masks, puppets, stunning choreography and a powerful cello soundscape. The production explores life moments we all share, where fate plays out to ultimately end in tears. It’s more interesting than depressing, we promise your night won’t end in tears.
SATURDAY 29
Who’s in the dead supergroup for your dream hologram show? Hendrix, Jelly-Roll, Morgan Freeman on bass. What’s an upcoming film you’re jazzed about? The Master
Kittens or puppies? The kitten will ride on the puppies’ back. What generic current affair has your blood boiled? Kate’s holiday snaps. Isn’t it just so terrible? Plug whatever it is that’s coming up for you Ann Dewey and Spinning Sun have commissioned some music for their shows around my home town(ish)!
Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend? Probably at work, so they’ll need keycard access and a disguise. What happens when you mix Coca Cola with Pepsi? Black hole?
SEE HIM LIVE: Spinning Sun Presents Lazy Suzy Boy www.spinningsun.co.nz
SUNDAY 30 CHALK FEST
HARCOURTS ICE RINK
GARDEN PLACE
MARINE PARADE DOMAIN 11AM
NAPIER , 9AM, $10-20, DOOR SALES ONLY
Free your mind from the confines of the blackboard. Take to the pavements and unleash your finest chalk art. It’s fun for sure! Make a political statement or show off your best picture of a flower. Every entry wins a prize and there is an overall award of $100! Music and entertainment for all to enjoy.
It’s coming into spring, but winter lovers can hold onto the last of the colder months with Napier’s latest outdoor ice rink. Skating on 33,000 frozen litres of water next to the beach, is an experience not to be missed. The theme is winter wonderland, so lace up your skates and get your glide on.
BILL BAILEY
auckland
ART
hamilton
PLAY/TheatRE
wellington
MUSICAL
dunedin
COMEDY
christchurch
DANCE
8PM, $80-90, TICKETEK.CO.NZ
Musical comedy at its finest, English comedian Bill Bailey brings his brand new show Qualmpeddler to our shores. Bailey says to expect reggae renditions of Downton Abbey and dubstep revisions of church sermons. When he’s not making a song and dance, Bailey will have you in stiches with his travel stories.
Key
MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE
World-class creative comedy – made right here, right now.
12-29 Oct (Fri, Sat, Sun)
The Weekend Comedy Cocktail
Vance Fontaine - Command Performance
Miss Fletcher Sings the Blues 04 801 6946 downstage.co.nz 2181_NZOP_BB_GG_fullpg_FA.indd 1
17/09/12 2:23 PM
Imagine what you can do with a 420-watt iPod dock! With the new Sony GTK33 your neighbours will soon find out. Dock your iPod or iPhone, connect your Walkman, USB drive or just tune in the radio. Sharing music has never been louder.
P29/19212/GG/PWD
Love loud a bit more and see the Power Dock in action at sony.co.nz/lovemusic
ON SCREEN
Shit worth WATCHING
FILM OF THE WEEK
THURSDAY 27 HUNG - SEASON 2 Premiere
RUBY SPARKS
SOHO, 9.00PM
Kicking off the second season of the wickedly seductive TV show, Hung begins its 10-episode season dropping in on Ray (Thomas Jane), now coaching baseball, as he faces teacher layoffs. Suddenly, the importance of his side business (male prostitution) is more important. The second season focuses on the complex dynamic between Ray and his two pimps, Tanya (Jane Adams) and Lenore (Rebecca Creskoff).
directed by JONATHAN DAYTON, VALERIE FARIS Starring PAUL DANO, ZOE KAZAN AND ANNETTE BENING
TRUE BLOOD - Season Finale PRIME, 9.30PM
As season five draws to a close, Eric embarks on a final, desperate mission to overthrow the Authority and save Bill from losing his humanity. Meanwhile, Andy faces the consequences of a Light Pact he made, Alcide readies for a second showdown with JD, and Sam and Luna test their limits in trying to escape the Authority.
LOOPER GENERAL RELEASE
118 mins
From the brilliant mind behind TV’s Breaking Bad, director Rian Johnson brings a sci-fi tale about a “looper” – a hitman whose targets are sent to him from the future (Joseph Gordon-Levitt). However, his lucrative career comes under fire when he recognizes a new hit as an older version of himself (played by Bruce Willis).
EMBARRASSING OLD BODIES
Ruby Sparks revolves around one of those high concept ideas that I generally have a low tolerance for. ‘Man creates fictional girl, girl comes to life’ sounded a bit like a Weird Science for the indie set and I was primed to throw the word ‘quirky’ all over this review. Sure enough, the film does trade in the slightly melancholy, slightly funny filmmaking that Sundance loves and that I’m exhausted of. But, by the end of Ruby Sparks, I was won over. Kind of. The first half of the film was more or less what I was expecting – a Manic Pixie Dream Girl male fantasy. I should’ve been clued in by the fact Ruby Sparks was written by lead actress Zoe Kazan though, because the film slowly reveals a more feminine perspective, which leads to a dark turn of events in the
third act. Ruby Sparks also ends up making some reasonably astute observations about relationships, love, and what we expect from our significant others. Paul Dano does reliably good work as the literary genius with writer’s block, Kazan easily transcends the ‘quirky girl’ role her script requires, and both Antonio Banderas and Annette Bening turn in warm performances with a limited amount of screen time. Oh, and Steve Coogan could play the kind of slimy twerp he does here in his sleep at this point, but it’s always great to see him. By the end, I’d forgotten how silly the whole thing was, and enjoyed Ruby Sparks as the sweet little modern fable it’s aiming to be. WRITTEN BY TONY STAMP, FLICKS.CO.NZ
FRIDAY 28
TV2, 8.30PM
AOTEAROA SOCIAL CLUB
Key
No doubt you’ve seen Embarrassing Bodies in all its oozy, puss-filled glory. Now, in celebration of International Day of Older Persons, Dr Christian studies how our bodies physically age, demonstrating on his own father how their two bodies differ due to the natural ageing process while Dr Pixie gives advice on safe sex for the over 65s.
auckland
TV SHOW
hamilton
CINEMA RELEASE
wellington
ONLINE
dunedin
DVD release
christchurch
BLU-RAY release
TV2, 11.30PM
TV2’s brand new series is an irreverent, off-the-wall new show hosted by Nesian Mystik’s Te Awanui (Awa) Reeder with an array of well known Kiwi panellists. The all Maori panel includes celebrities such as All Black Richard Kahui, actor Tammy Davis, Silver Fern Catherine Latu and radio DJ and singer K’Lee as they discuss, dissect and disrespect all things pop culture.
JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL THE FILM ARCHIVE
6PM
Organised by The Japan Information and Cultural Centre (JICC), and the Japan Foundation, in association with the JET Alumni Association of Wellington and the New Zealand Film Archive, this five-day festival features documentaries, dramas and anime that offer a snapshot of Japanese society and culture.
This is where all your digital devices meet to create great sounding music. Without cables or complicated set-ups you can stream from iTunes and Windows Media Player. Or you might just want to connect your iPod, play your CDs at a thumping 100 watts without distortion or choose internet radio stations from all around the world. Call it freedom of choice if you like.
P29/19212/GG/HF
Love your freedom a bit more and see how easy it is to connect to the G2 at sony.co.nz/lovemusic
BARS
shit worth Drinking
auckland GROOVE GULPS PONSONBY PONSONBY Chapel
147 Ponsonby Rd (09) 360-4528 For a quiet afternoon drink with friends in the sun, a lite bite, a la carte dining or a great night out.
GOLDEN DAWN
THE BRITOMART SOCIAL CLUB
31 Galway St (09) 303-2541 A garden bar in the middle of the city. Comes with a mini golf lawn, cocktail jugs and vinylonly DJs.
RACKET BAR
Crossroads of Ponsonby & Richmond Rds Ph (09) 376-9929
6-10 Roukai Lane (09) 309-5854 Serves everything from singlemalt whisky to cans of Double Brown.
GRAND CENTRAL
MEXICO
126 Ponsonby Rd (09) 360-1260 Ponsonby’s longest serving bar with live music/DJ 7 nights. 2 for 1 happy hour & licensed to 5am.
23 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.
VERONA
169 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.
MTEDEN EDEN Mt DE POST
466 Mt Eden Rd (09) 630-9330 Your local in the heart of Mt. Eden with over 100 beers available and superb food.
152 Ponsonby Rd (09) 378-8186
NEWMARKET NEWMARKET THE CLADDAGH
PINXTOS (Opening Oct) 128c Ponsonby Rd Bar*Cafe*Tapas
372-376 Broadway (09) 522-4410 The Claddagh Irish Pub - A slice of Ireland in the heart of Newmarket.
PARNELL PARNELL 117 St Georges Bay Rd (09) 309-3586 A Parnell institution for watching sports events, craft beers and superb food with the recent addition of top-notch live gigs.
SHANGHAI LIL’S
311 Parnell Rd 358 0868
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...
CENTRAL& K’RD & Krd CENTRAL DOC BAR
352 K’Rd (09) 365-1800 Tues-Sat
144 Parnell Rd (09) 356-3650 Established in 1847, one of Auckland’s earliest surviving hotels serving gastro pub food in a comfortable, unpretentious environment.
Lvl 3/536 Queen St (09)377-3711
1885 - Britomart
27 Galway St (09) 551 3100 Nightclub upstairs. Cocktail lounge downstairs. Home to Auckland’s biggest club nights.
KINGS ARMS
59 France St (09) 373-3240
FATHER TED’S ORIGINAL IRISH PUB AGENTS & MERCHANTS
6-10 Roukai Lane (09) 309-5854 Seasonal lunch meals and latenight tapas served in a small cobblestone alleyway.
14
|
grooveguide.co.nz
1 Wellesley St West (09) 377-3144 Entertainment 7 nights a week, with 3 big screens, pool table, competitions & prizes, quiz, karaoke and live music
204 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 CLUBROOMS
204 Quay St (09) 357-6147 Watch the game while your girlfriend goes dancing.
SALE ST
7 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 & BAR
37 Drake St (09) 379-8167 Focusing 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.
THE WINDSOR CASTLE
KHUJA LOUNGE
BRITOMART BRITOMART
SNAPDRAGON
VICTORIAPARK PARK VICTORIA THE PADDINGTON
JULEP
VIADUCT VIADUCT
KINGSLAND KINGSLAND
LIBERTINE
37 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.
Neighbourhood Brewbar
498 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 afterwork drinks or a Sunday session on the sun drenched outdoor courtyard or the lounge inside.
THE OAKROOM 17 Drake 300 6313
N NGTIO G I L L E W OMIN BARS C ON SO
Shit worth dRINKING
RAKINOS LEVEL 1/35 HIGH STREET
Coffee, tea, cocktails, dining or dancing. Whatever you are in the mood for, Rakinos has it. Famous for Thursday night ‘Keep Calm and Listen to Hip-Hop’, Thursday through to Sunday is where it is at for live music for those with feet itching to dance. With a full breakfast & lunch menu, and comprehensive drinks range.
GOLDEN DAWN 134 PONSONBY ROAD
Last year, these guys embarked on a mission to bring gourmet wines from all over Europe, with the bulk of them Beaujolais and Sicilian, as well as some beautiful drops from Greece and Portugal. Some wines are even certified organic and spray free.
SOUTHERN CROSS
The Cross is the epitome of Wellington life and culture. Like five different bars rolled into one, the eclectic place has something for everyone. A funky ‘70s-style back room looks like a throwback to your parents’ first lounge area, the garden bar (with carefully placed coloured lanterns) has a true festival atmosphere, and inside the dance floor is big enough to accommodate some Saturday night chaos, Sunday samba or live music every other night of the week.
VIBE Key
39 ABEL SMITH STREET
DAYTIME
SPORTS BAR
OPEN LATE
DANCE FLOOR
FOOD
ONE NIGHT STAND
HIPSTER FRIENDLY
LIVE MUSIC
AFTER WORK
CRAFT BEERS
Endless lazy days with the new Sony XF300 portable dock. Great sounding music for up to six hours before you need to recharge the built-in battery. And as well as your iPod, iPhone and iPad you can connect your laptop or smartphone wirelessly. P29/19212/GG/PTD
Set your music free
Love music anywhere and find out how to connect wirelessly to the XF300 at sony.co.nz/lovemusic
GIG GUIDE
SHIT WORTH DOING
auckland gig guide Wed 26 Conch Records At BCC
5PM, The Britomart Country Club
Creative Jazz Club 8PM, 1885 Basement, $10
Dirty Diana’s Sol Night 7PM, Chapel Bar
Industry Night 9PM, twentyone
Maya Vanya 6PM, Racket
Nigel Love and Grant Marshall 5PM, Sale St
Open Mic Comedy 8PM, Snatch Bar Entry
Rebecca
9PM, Be Club Entry
Russian Circles
8PM, The Kings Arms, $40
Mile High, Herbaceous Pepperonicle & Soho Fables
DJ Mad
Old School DJs: Murray Cammick, Manuel Bundy
5PM, Neighbourhood
8PM, Khuja Lounge, $5
6PM, Racket
R’n’B Jam
9PM, Juice Bar
Root Down with Frank Booker
6PM, Tyler Street Garage
Shake, Stir and Sing 7PM, The Windsor Castle
The Get Down 6PM, Sale St
The Gunslingers Ball 8PM, Leigh Sawmill Cafe, Leigh
The Hound
9PM, Bin Bin Deluxe Entry
The Wax Works: T-Rice
5PM, The Britomart Country Club
Thu 27 1885 Live: Jupiter Project 9PM, 1885 Britomart
Acoustic Thursday Ft. Hugh McCarroll
Dj Submariner, Dj Spooky 5PM, Everybodys
Mason Clinic,lost Rockets,black Science, Shoutin Preachin, Flaming Crow, Dj Curveballz & guests 10PM, Khuja
Eddie Manukau 8PM, Glen Eden RSA
Great North, Alaska & Tom Lark 8PM, The Kingsarms Tavern
HYPERPOTAMUS
9PM, Leigh Sawmill Cafe, $10
Las Tetas, It Hurts & Ed Gains Band 8PM, Wine Cellar
8PM, Studio
10PM, Whammy Bar, $10
Brett Polley
Rhythm and Style
9PM, Merchant Bar
5PM, Sale St
Club Kill
Rock n Fu**ing Roll - Joe’s Diner
7PM, Goode Brothers
DJ Beauty
8PM, Snapdragon
Dj Jason Eli 6PM, Commons
Dj Tido
6PM, Everybodys
General Lee 7PM, Chapel Bar
Ginger Minx Chronicles a night of liquid DnB 8PM, Ginger Minx
MAINZ Presents Diploma Music Showcase 8PM, The Kings Arms, Auckland
grooveguide.co.nz
Sat 29 A Ponsonby Institution 3PM, Chapel Bar
Aroha
11PM, 1885 Basement
Circus Records Nz Tour 2012 11PM, Studio, $26
DeeWhy
7PM, Sale St
Dj Andy JV, Dj Hudge 5PM, Neighbourhood
9PM, twentyone
9PM, Ginger Minx
Bone Thugs N Harmony
Brett Polley
9PM, The Patriot
Mojo Risers
7PM, Libertine
Parents, Sex Pest, Graves, Too Late
7PM, Audio Foundation, $5
VHF Duo
7PM, Commons
6PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar
Andrew McLeod
5PM, Tyler Street Garage
Tidball
Ben Wah
9PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar
TSG Live with Alisha, Frank Booker ft. Lewis McCallum
MAGIK SESSIONS W/ DICK JOHNSON
9PM, Snatch Bar Entry
9PM, Elephant Wrestler
Acoustic Thursday w/ Eli
Alex Richards
10PM, The Bacco Room, $20
Lee Gray Duo
Fri 28
7PM, Nuffield St.
Truth; Loves Shadow Album Release Party
Thirsty Thursdays with DJ Ryuzo
5PM, Northern SteamShip
Acoustic Thursdays with Waylon
|
Dj Soane ,Dj Submariner
8PM, GBS Bar
7PM, Neighbourhood
16
9PM, Snatch Bar Entry
6PM, 1885 Britomart
10PM, Code
David Shanhun 8PM, Moretons Bar
Dj Adam O, Dj ExMixKid 9PM, Snapdragon
DJ Dirty Diana
7PM, Red Hummingbird
Dj Hudge
6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen
Dj Jason Eli 6PM, Commons
DJ Karn Hall & DJ General Lee 8PM, twentyone
Nigel Love , Lyrakill
10PM, Forte
Selecta Sam
5PM, The Britomart Country Club
The DT
8PM, De Post
The Friday Blender 5PM, Chapel Bar
The Professor, Johnny Holmes 6PM, Libertine
Thunderdykes, X-Ray Fiends, The Redheads 9PM, Static, $5
Tido, Dan O
DJ Leza Lee
6PM, Racket
Dj Lo Key , Dj Normski
Tom Bates, Bobby Brazuka
6PM, Chivas at The Deck 6PM, Northern SteamShip
11PM, 1885 Basement
Dj Frank Booker DJ Jarrod Phillips & DJ Sample Gee DJ Pups
5PM, Britomart Country Club
Dj Selecta Sam
8PM, La Zeppa Kitchen
DJ Sister Act 4PM, Chapel Bar
DJ TDK , Dj Normski 9PM, Snapdragon
Dj Tido
7PM, Everybodys
DJ Trash
8PM, Red Hummingbird
DJ Tricq
9PM, Snatch Bar Entry
Free Booze Ep Release Party Auckland 9PM, Khuja Lounge, $10
Honey For The Ears 8PM, UFO
Kieran Cooper ‘Farewell Auckland’ 8PM, Wine Cellar, $5
Mark Tronson Duo 9PM, Merchant Bar
Mojo Risers
9PM, Rickshaw Eddys
t SHIT WORTH DOING
auckland gig guide
REGIONAL gig guide
Mothra, Set on End & Beatrix
Sun 30
Thu 27
Neon Break Festival 2012
Acoustic Sunday Session w/ Eli Guttenbiel
8PM, Studio
3PM, La Zeppa Kitchen
Circus Records NZ Tour 2012 @ Sammy’s - Dunedin R18 9PM, Sammy’s, Dunedin, $21
1AM, Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai
Nightchoir
Acoustic Sundays ft. Hugh McCaroll
Phoney Dog EP Release Tour
The DeSotos in Rotorua
9PM, Whammy Bar, $10
9PM, Paddington Live
Old Skool Saturdays w/ DJ Linely Latu 7PM, Chivas at The Deck
Paris Is Burning
10PM, 1885 Britomart, $10
Pat 4 President 9PM, The Patriot
Rackets EP/ Video Release
2PM, Neighbourhood
Britomart Sunday Service
2PM, The Britomart Country Club
Tillermans, Invercargill
Swampfest 2012 Pop Up Red Square
Red Square, Palmerston North
Eat The Beat 1PM, Longroom
Pat 4 President 9PM, Merchant Bar
Southern Fried Sunday
Oakley Grenell w/ Easy Vibes & Soulstaah
shane hand, Ultan Burke
8PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar
Sick Disco Liquid DnB Edition! 6PM, Cassette Nine
Slave
8PM, Racket
Snakeskin Suitcase w/ Delaney Davidson, Nadia Reid, The Last Minute Boys 8PM, The Lucha Lounge, $15
Sprawl - Fis, Orphan, Merge, Evade, Chapter 10PM, Rising Sun, $10
Steve Newall, Tony Turntables 7PM, Libertine
TSG Sessions with Alisha, Solly, Dan Aux 9PM, Tyler Street Garage
Valley Funk Allstars W/ KUTCORNERS, SOULYRIC RANDOMPLAY AND LOWE1 8PM, Ginger Minx
Vicious iCuts Release Party ft. Sneaker Fox 9PM, Be Club, $5
YEBIISU
9PM, Leigh Sawmill Cafe, $10
Mangere Love Free Community Concert 10AM, Mangere Town Centre Stage
3PM, Chapel Bar
Tattletale Saints Corelli’s Cafe
Mon 01
Opshop - The Hits & Giggles Tour w/ Steve Wrigley 623 In The City, Nelson
Swampfest 2012 Regent On Broadway, Palmerston North
Club Connoisseurs Kings Arms Music Quiz
Vorn & band
9PM, The Kings Arms
Tattletale Saints
The DeSotos
2PM, Biddy Mulligan’s, Hamilton $5
Players Entertainment Centre, Invercargill
Thunderdykes, X-Ray Fiends, The Redheads & More
6PM, Chapel Bar
Ivory Premium Urban Lounge, Mt Maunganui
Sun 30
RATSMAGIC W/ FILTH DOG
Sunday Session with the Sentimental Sound System
U4ria
AMPED Presents: Gig 2
2PM, Sale St
8PM, De Post
8PM, Belgian Bar, Rotorua, $15
8PM, Space Monster, Wanganui
9PM, Kings Arms
Sarah Spicer
Tempist Fujit
Fri 28 6PM, Dunedin Muso’s Club, Dunedin
8PM, Hard Luck Cafe, $10
The Royal, Palmerston North
Vorn & Band
Shae Snell
The Kings Arms
Swampfest 2012 Secret Show
Mon 01 The Edge presents TITANIUM Come On Home Tour 7PM, Rotorua Civic Theatre, Rotorua, $25
Static Bar, Hamilton 8PM, The Royal, Palmerston North
The Bunker, Devonport
Viva Jazz Quartet The Windsor Castle
Sat 29 2 Bands for $2
Tue 02 BUCKET BOY: A New Play by Ashton Brown & Kat Glass
7PM, The Basement Studio, $20
Kings Arms Quiz 9PM, The Kings Arms
open mic at windsor castle
8PM, The Windsor Castle
The Big reTHiNK 7PM, Q Theatre
The Royal, Palmerston North
Carb on Carb Southern Spring Tour w/ Males Two Cartoons 8PM, Taste Merchants, Dunedin, $10
Deeds
YOT Club, Raglan
our add y tings is own l groo v
E gu ide
.co .nz
Katchafire Back To The Roots Tour Hot Lava, Ohakune
NZ Country Music Assoc. Entertainer of the Year Awards 2012 7PM, Rotorua Civic Theatre, Rotorua, $40
Oceania Storm NZ Tour - Sweet Music Album Release Boiler Room, Whakatane
Grooveguide.co.nz
|
17
SHIT WORTH DOING
WELLINGTON gig guide Wed 26 Blackjack, Solsona Carnival, Captain’s Log, Scatterhawk and Michael Rowlands 8PM, Bar Medusa, $10
Carb on Carb Southern Spring Tour w/ Lontalius Oligocene Drowning 10PM, Mighty Mighty, $5
Down & Dirty Boston on Blair
Funkacybin
San Francisco Bath House
10PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
Raashi Malik 9PM, Meow, $10
RAZORWYRE ANOTHER DIMENSION Album Release Party w/ BEASTWARS & METH DRINKER 8PM, San Francisco Bath House, $10
Time Killed The Clock Record Release The Russian Frost Farmers Gallery
Sat 29
The Medicine Standup Comedy Night
Fane Flaws w/ No Engine
9PM, Meow, $5
Thu 27 Acoustic Music The Cheeky Pipi
Acoustic Routes Choir Extravaganza
The Lido Cafe
Johnsonville City Nghts
9PM, Mighty Mighty, $5
10PM, Mighty Mighty, $10
Optimus Gryme v TREi 9PM, Sandwiches
Twinset
4PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
Sun 30
The Whiskey Show, Wicked Fish, Jez Kemp & Guests
Dennis Marsh Country Concert
8PM, Bar Medusa
Fri 28 Circus Records Nz Tour 2012 @ The FrontRoom
Evil Genius Records
grooveguide.co.nz
Kate Anastasiou 7PM, Black Betty
10PM, The Bedrock Bar
Kate Anastasiou
Lines of Flight 2012
6PM, The Brickworks
1PM, The Physics Room, $15
Le Fresh
OPEN HEART CIRCUITRY
9PM, The Brewery
8PM, Dux Live
Nacoa, Sanchez & MC Jenna
Pawnstar
9PM, The Monday Room
Sex & Addiction w/ Free Beer & Cash 9PM, Wunderbar
9PM, Darkroom
How To Make Friends and Still Appear Normal at The Body Festival 2012
10.30PM, Pegasus Arms
Superfreak
8.30PM, MacKenzies Hotel
The Crystal Set 8PM, Ciburb Bar
Sun 30 How To Make Friends and Still Appear Normal at The Body Festival 2012 7PM, NASDA Theatre @ CPIT, $17.50
Marc
7PM, NASAD Theatre @ CPIT, $17.50
3PM, The Astro Lounge
Iva Lamkum
4PM, Wunderbar
Kate Anastasiou
Mon 01
Oval Office
Bill Bailey Qualmpeddler
Open Heart Circuitry
8.30PM, Wunderbar, $20 5PM, The Astro Lounge 8.30PM, Dux Live 10.15PM, Court Theatre, $16
8PM, CBS Arena
Nuttin Trivial Quiz Night
6.30PM, Pierside Cafe
9PM, CBD Bar
Shadow Puppet
10PM, The Craic Irish Bar
Tue 02
The Sunday Jazz Club
Vague As Bros
Willies Open Mic
The Troubles
Fish N Chip Friday w/ Ginga Darky
7PM, NASDA Theatre @ CPIT, $17.50
3PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
DJ MC Aswon
10PM, Mighty Mighty, $5
How To Make Friends and Still Appear Normal at The Body Festival 2012
Lincoln Drive
Seth Hamilton The Get Down
The Dreamers
7.30PM, The Woolston Club, $25
8PM, Dux Live, $10
Improv Cage Match 7PM, Circa Theatre, $18
Eddie Low & Kevin Greaves - Together
City Nights ft. Chaos In The CBD
Scared Scriptless
Public Bar & Eatery
Fane Flaws w/ No Engine
Thu 27
Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club, Upper Hutt
11PM, The Front Room, $26 The Fringe Bar
9PM, The Brewery
Carb on Carb Southern Spring Tour w/ Coate Males
Russian Circles 8PM, San Francisco Bathhouse, $40
Mark McKenzie
My Golden Soul OPB
Radio Friendly ft. Randa
8.30PM, The Monday Room
Fri 28
8PM, Bar Medusa, $10
Bandeoke
8PM, Bodega
Dr Sanchez
MERRIN w/ Monroe & FINN
8PM, Meow, $15
Don McGlashan
Wed 26
9PM, Meow, $5
10PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
8PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
|
Newtown Rocksteady
Kroon For Your Kai 7PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
18
CHRISTCHURCH gig guide
9PM, Meow
8PM, Trevinos
Sat 29 Bounce Little Kitty
8PM, Three Six Three Cafe & Bar
Dr Sanchez
6PM, The Astro Lounge
7PM, Alvarados
our add y tings is own l groo v
E gu ide
.co .nz
EAT
SHIT WORTH EATING
BURGER WISCONSIN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
NATIONWIDE
For diners who are wanting more from their burger experience. Despite being American by name, Burger Wisconsin is not by nature with 100% New Zealand ingredients. Taste sensations like tandoori, coriander lime mayo and blue cheese mayo have made them a hit since 1989.
BLACKSAND 17 BOW STREET
RAGLAN
Located right by the famous shores of Raglan, sit by the window and enjoy the smell of the ocean air and watch the surfer babes walk past this summer while you sip on your coffee, or, my favourite, chocolate milkshake.
HERNE BAY LOCAL
Nestled in the suburban hub of Herne Bay, the Jervois Road Village ‘local’ is a quaint eatery with a range of food throughout the day. From Asian-influenced tapas and platters to a fantastic bistro style lunch and dinner menu, Local has it all. With a retro ‘70s feel to the wooden styling of the décor, it’s like a home away from home… but with better food.
VIBE Key
170 JERVOIS ROAD
DAYTIME
DATE night
OPEN LATE
CASUAL DINING
NEW KID
CHEAP AND CHEERFUL
HIPSTER FRIENDLY
TAKEAWAY
OUTDOOR
SHARE
auckland EATERIES AGENTS & MERCHANTS
DE POST
6-10 Roukai Lane (09) 309-5854 Seasonal lunch meals and latenight tapas served in a small cobblestone alleyway.
466 Mt Eden Rd (09) 630-9330 Your local in the heart of Mt. Eden with over 100 beers available and superb food.
BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUB
LA ZEPPA KITCHEN & BAR
31 Galway St (09) 303-2541 Gourmet Pizzas, tapas and a famous high tea service
37 Drake St (09) 379-8167 The focus: people who 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.
CHAPEL
147 Ponsonby Rd (09) 360-4528
MEXICO
23 Britomart Place (09) 366-1759 The Strand Takapuna (09) 280-1487 Vibrant Mexican street food served with margaritas, tequila and Mexican Beer. Arrive early for a table.
86 Federal St (09) 363-7048
District Dining
50 Customs St East (09)368-5315 Fresh, affordable bistro dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Designed to share.
37 Drake St (09) 929-2790 Taking it’s 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.
7 Sale St (09) 307-8148 Bistro dining, award-winning microbrewery celebrated garden bar and very private Velvet Room!
THAI ME UP
244 Ponsonby Rd (09) 376-9909
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.
LIBERTINE THE DEPOT
SALE ST
VERONA
169 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.
PINXTOS (Opening October) 128c Ponsonby Rd Bar*Cafe*Tapas
THE WINDSOR CASTLE
144 Parnell Rd (09) 356-3650 Established in 1847, one of Auckland’s earliest surviving hotels serving gastro pub food in a comfortable, unpretentious environment.
tours & events
Upcoming tours & events ALABAMA SHAKES(US)
COROMANDEL GOLD 2012
Tue 15 Jan The Powerstation, Auckland
Sun 30 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Ohuka Farm, Whitianga
ALESTORM (UK)
CRYSTAL CASTLES
Thu 24 Jan The Kings Arms, Auckland
Tue 15 Jan Studio, Auckland
DEATH OF A SALESMAN Thu 11 Oct - Sun 27 Oct Maidment Theatre, Auckland
BILL BAILEY (UK) ANIMAL COLLECTIVE (US)
Mon 14 Jan The Powerstation, Auckland
ANIKA MOA, BOH RUNGA & HOLLIE SMITH
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 Civic Theatre, Rotorua 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
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 MINUTES
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
BILLY BRAGG (UK)
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
Sat 06 Oct Snake Pit, Auckland Sun 07 Oct The Dark Room, Christchurch Tue 09 Oct Russian Frost Farmers, Wellington
CALVIN HARRIS, MAJOR LAZER & BASSNECTAR
Fri 30 Nov ASB Showgrounds, Auckland
THE CIVIL WARS
Tue 19 Mar St James Theatre, Wellington Thu 21 Mar Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland
CLIFF RICHARD (UK)
Sat 26 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland Mon 28 Jan TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Thu 31 Jan CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch
COLDPLAY (UK) Sat 10 Nov Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
COMIC BOOK MONTH Sat 25 Sep - Sun 30 Sep Auckland City Libraries
Thu 13 Dec San Fran Bath House, Wellington Fri 14 Dec The Powerstation, Auckland
GRIZZLY BEAR (US) Tue 20 Nov The Opera House, Wellington Wed 21 Nov Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland
THE GUNSLINGER’S BALL
HOT CHELLE RAE (US)
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
ELLIE GOULDING (UK) HYPERPOTAMUS (ES)
Wed 17 Oct Juice Bar, Auckland Thu 18 Oct Studio, Auckland
Fri 28 Sep Leigh Sawmill, Leigh/Auckland Sat 29 Sep Golden Dawn, Auckland Wed 03 Oct Cabana, Napier Fri 05 Oct Mighty Mighty, Wellington
EVERMORE
JAY SEAN (UK)
EVERCLEAR (US)
Thu 04 Oct The Royal, Palmerston North Fri 05 Oct Bodega, Wellington Sat 06 Oct Rising Sun, Auckland
GRIMES (CA)
Thu 18 Oct Cabana, Napier Fri 19 Oct Bodega, Wellington Sat 20 Oct The Mayfair, New Plymouth Sun 21 Oct Gravity, Hamilton Fri 26 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland Sat 27 Oct Leigh Sawmill, Leigh
Thu 25 Oct Studio, Auckland Fri 26 Oct Studio, Auckland
CLAP CLAP RIOT
Sat 03 Nov Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Mon 05 Nov ASB Theatre, Auckland
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
BLUES CONTROL (US)
Tue 15 Jan Town Hall, Wellington Wed 16 Jan Town Hall, Auckland
BEN HARPER (US)
DON MCGLASHAN
Sat 03 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Mon 05 Nov TSB Bank Arena, Wellington
BAND OF HORSES (US)
Wed 14 Nov Whammy Bar, Auckland Thu 15 Nov San Fran Bath House, Wellington
Sat 15 Dec Villa Maria Estate, Auckland
THE BLACK KEYS (US)
Tue 25 Sep Municipal Theatre, Napier Thu 27 Sep Founders Theatre, Hamilton Fri 28 Sep Town Hall, Auckland
BATHS (US)
DEVO, SIMPLE MINDS & THE CHURCH
Fri 26 Oct Juice Bar, Auckland Sat 27 Oct Bodega, Wellington
EXODUS
Sat 31 Dec Te Tumu Kaituna Reserve, Papamoa Beach
GOMEZ (UK)
Tue 23 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland Wed 24 Oct The Opera House, Wellington
GREG JOHNSON
Wed 14 Nov Meteor Theatre, Hamilton Thu 15 Nov Victoria Theatre, Auckland Fri 16 Nov Mayfair, New Plymouth Sat 17 Nov The Paddington, Auckland Thu 22 Nov San Fran Bath House, Wellington Fri 23 Nov Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui Sun 25 Nov Ascension Wine Estate, Matakana Thu 29 Nov The Osti, Waiheke Island Fri 30 Nov Sammy’s, Dunedin Sat 01 Dec Dux Live, Christchurch
Sun 21 Oct Telstra Clear Pacific Events Centre, Auckland
LAGWAGON (US)
Wed 12 Dec San Fran Bathhouse, Wellington Thu 13 Dec The Kings Arms, Auckland
LA DE DA FESTIVAL 2012
Sun 30 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Daisybank Farm, Martinborough
LINKIN PARK (US)
Thu 21 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland
LORD (AU)
Wed 03 Oct The Foundry, Christchurch Thu 04 Oct 12 Below, Dunedin Fri 05 Oct The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 06 Oct Bodega, Wellington
MINISTRY OF SALSA
Sat 24 Nov Studio, Auckland
tours & events
Upcoming tours & events MNOZIL BRASS (AT)
Sun 23 Sep St James Theatre, Wellington Mon 24 Sep Town Hall, Auckland
PARACHUTE FESTIVAL 2013 Fri 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, Taupo Sun 17 Feb Matakana Country Park, Matakana, North Auckland Sat 23 Feb Gibbston Valley Winery, Queenstown
MORRISSEY (UK)
Fri 14 Dec Town Hall, Wellington Sat 15 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland
MUMFORD & SONS (UK)
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
RHYTHM & VINES SOUNDCHECK
Fri 05 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland
RICK WAKEMAN (UK)
Sat 06 Oct Town Hall, Wellington Sun 07 Oct Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland Mon 08 Oct Aurora Centre, Christchurch
RIVAL STATE
Fri 12 Oct Rising Sun, Auckland Sat 13 Oct The Mayfair, New Plymouth Sat 02 Nov Bodega, Wellington
PAUL DI’ANNO & BLAZE BAYLEY (UK)
SIX60
Sat 17 Nov ASB Theatre, Auckland
Fri 07 Dec Bodega, Wellington Sat 08 Dec The Kings Arms, Auckland
SMASH MOUTH (US)
PRETTY LIGHTS (US)
Wed 17 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland
Thu 31 Jan San Fran Bath House, Wellington Fri 01 Feb Studio, Auckland
STEEL PANTHER (US)
Tue 02 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland
MUSIC AT MOJO
Thu 27 Sep Mojo Invincible, Wellington (Erin Helyard) Thu 11 Oct Mojo Invincible, Wellington (Saxess)
ROBYN (SE)
Thu 04 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland
RUSSELL BRAND (UK)
NEKROMANTIX (DEN)
Wed 28 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland
Tue 09 Oct Bodega, Wellington Wed 10 Oct The Kings Arms, Auckland
Sat 06 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland
Fri 30 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland
THE UKULELE FESTIVAL
RADIOHEAD (UK)
Sat 01 Dec Trusts Stadium, Auckland
Tue 06 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland
VODAFONE NEW ZEALAND MUSIC AWARDS
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS (US) Sun 13 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland
REGINA SPEKTOR (US)
Mon 03 Dec Town Hall, Auckland
Sat 24 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland
NIGHTCHOIR
Sun 30 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Mangawhai
NZ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Tue 25 Sep - Sun 30 Sep Hawkes Bay Tue 25 Sep - Sun 02 Oct Palmerston North Wed 17 Oct - Wed 31 Oct Masterton
OWL CITY (US)
Fri 16 Nov The Powerstation, Auckland
RUSSIAN CIRCLES (US)
RHYS DARBY
Wed 03 Oct CBS Arena, Christchurch
RHYTHM & ALPS
Fri 28 Dec - Sat 29 Dec Terrace Downs, Christchurch
RHYTHM & ALPS SOUNDCHECK
Thu 04 Oct Union Hall, Dunedin
RHYTHM & VINES
Sat 29 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Waiohika Estate, Gisborne
THE WAR OF THE WORLD
Wed 26 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland Thu 27 Sep San Fran Bath House, Wellington
Thu 01 Nov - Sun 16 Dec Stardome, Auckland
RYAN KERSHAW BAND
Fri 11 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland
SHOW ME SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL
Sat 29 Sep The Paddington, Auckland
NORTHERN BASS FESTIVAL
Thu 01 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland
Sat 06 Oct The Royal, Palmerston North Sat 20 Oct The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 27 Oct Red Eye, Whangarei
NICKI MINAJ (US)
Tue 08 Jan Studio, Auckland
Sat 13 Oct The Colombo, Christchurch Fri 05 Oct San Fran Bath House, Wellington Sat 06 Oct Studio, Auckland Sat 20 Oct Founders Heritage Park, Nelson
TIM & ERIC (US)
NICKELBACK (US)
NIGHTWISH (FI)
TAHUNA BREAKS
Thu 01 Nov - Sun 11 Nov Capitol Cinema, Auckland Thu 01 Nov - Sun 11 Nov Pukekohe Cinema, Auckland Thu 01 Nov - Sun 11 Nov Matakana Cinema, Auckland Thu 01 Nov - Sun 11 Nov Waiheke Island Community Cinema, Auckland Thu 08 Nov - Sun 18 Nov Paramount Cinema, Wellington Thu 08 Nov - Sun 18 Nov Rialto Cinema, Dunedin Thu 15 Nov - Sun 25 Nov Bay City Cinemas, Tauranga Thu 15 Nov - Sun 25 Nov The Regal Cinema, Twizel Thu 03 Nov - Sun 13 Jan The Monkey House, Whitianga
WEEZER (US)
WHO SHOT ROCK & ROLL: A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY Sat 10 Nov - Sun 03 Feb Auckland Art Gallery
EFM<D9<I )/# :?I@JK:?LI:? 9FFB 8K K@:B<K<B%:F%EQ
EFM<D9<I *'# N<CC@E>KFE 9FFB 8K K@:B<K<B%:F%EQ
;<:<D9<I )# 8L:BC8E; 9FFB 8K K@:B<KD8JK<I%:F%EQ
C@D@K<; D<<K >I<<K G8:B8><J 8M8@C89C<
=FI DFI< @E=F 9<8I>IPCCJC@M<%:FD HOME OF THE
F==@:@8C G8IKE<IJ
The 2nd Law is unlike any other Muse album. It may seem like a sweeping statement, and one that is hard to back up after the band has produced progressive rock using everything from synths to classical piano across their five previous chart topping albums. But, from the band’s own mouth, they admit this new album is the most diverse piece they have put together. “We spent a lot of time experimenting with a lot of things, with the music and sounds in particular, and I think that’s why this album has this kind of freshness to it,” says bassist Chris Wolstenholme. “I think on this album we kind of have electro pop, we have classic rock and we also have pretty much orchestral, soundtrack style music. I think these three things have become quite separate on this album and it’s great because it almost feels like I’m in three different bands,” says lead singer Matt Bellamy. Their highly anticipated sixth studio album has been a long time coming. Muse planned to record this time in 2011, with a release date of October 2012. During the buildup to the release date, Matt tweeted that the album was a “Christian gangsta rap jazz odyssey, with some ambient rebellious dubstep and face melting metal flamenco cowboy psychedelia.” Was he kidding? If the “trailer” for the album’s release was anything to go by, maybe not. The trailer, punctuated with Transformers-sex dubstep and random images of politics, news and war, was met with critical confusion and fans weren’t sure what to think. Some said it was “bloody brilliant until the dubstep kicked in”, “the dubstep made me sad” and “absolutely amazing as always”. But ultimately, any critical complaint was silenced when Muse blew the London Olympic Stadium away at the 2012 Olympic closing ceremony. Their song ‘Survival’ harked back to Muse’s earlier work on ‘Butterflies and Hurricanes’, with a side of ‘Plug In Baby’, guitar wails and piano chords filling the arena alongside Matt’s distinctive voice. “We kind of threw everything at it,” says drummer Dominic Howard. “We got the choir in, which we’ve never done before. It just added that extra operatic vibe to the song which really took it into this much more epic kind of place really and it goes on a very epic journey. “I think it’s a very Muse sounding song ‘Survival’ and by the end of it, it was just that we wanted to push it as far as we could with like the bombastic feeling of the song and right at the end we put the choir in with those chords building up, and Matt sings the highest note he’s ever sang and you think his head’s gonna explode.” Like Muse’s previous work, there is clearly an undertone of thinking man’s material, with images of political torment and struggle against the institution that echoes throughout their work. The title itself comes from a place of crisis: political, economic and financial, as well as from some hypothesising in Matt’s head. “The 2nd law of thermodynamics tells us that energy basically is decreasing,” he explains. “Unfortunately, it seems to be decreasing everywhere. You know, the universe is spreading out. The energy in our bodies and the earth and the sun and the stars and so on seems to be gradually cooling down. So I became interested in what this means because evolution and humans seem to be going directly against this second law. “ With that in mind as the driving force behind the album, it’s surprising the song sounds don’t add up to this crazy view of the world. There is ‘Supremacy’, filled with a “big sleazy metal riff”, ‘Madness’, with “a very rough kinda bass synth with a repetitive hook”, ‘Panic Station’ which is just, ”a really fun track”, and a bit of Nero to top it off appearing on another track titled ‘Follow Me’. The genre-lawbreakers are at it again, producing another musical journey challenge the notion of rock and roll that is the key to their success. “We’re all just very lucky to be in a band with open minded people who are not really afraid to try anything,” Matt enthuses.
WRITTEN BY LAURA WEASER MUSE RELEASES ANOTHER SONICALLY CONFUSING BUT AWESOME ALBUM: THE 2ND LAW.
THE 2ND LAW OUT: FRI 28 SEP
Grooveguide.co.nz
|
23
shit we went to
live Photos RUFUS WAINWRIGHT CIVIC THEATRE, AUCKLAND FRI 21 SEP
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF ALEXANDER HALLAG FACEBOOK.COM/THEMUSICISTALKING
Architects BODEGA, WELLINGTON SAT 22 SEP
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF SHAUN JONES SHAUNJONESPHOTOGRAPHY.COM
SMOKEFREE ROCKQUEST FOUNDERS THEATRE, HAMILTON SAT 22 SEP
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MATT COOK
24
|
grooveguide.co.nz
The 24th year of New Zealand’s institutional music 101 contest, the SMOKEFREEROCKQUEST, culminated in Hamilton’s Founders Theatre on Saturday night with Nelson proving itself as an incubator of young talent for a second year running. Nelson College lads New Vinyl beat out home crowd-heroes Sunday Best and six other finalists from the over 700 entries chasing this year’s prize with their “quirky three-piece jazz-folk sound”. It’s the second year running a Nelson band has taken top spot – The Peasants of Nelson’s Garin College took home the silver last year. Smokefreerockquest founder and director Pete Rainey said “We can be really proud that Nelson kids are getting great support from their teachers and from this event. Glenn (Common, co-founder and director) and I can just enjoy Nelson’s success - although the event is organized from Nelson, we are completely outside the judging process.” The boys’ (Ed Palmer, Alex Farrell-Davey, Allister Meffan) were the only South Island representatives and what they lacked in way of bused-insupporters they made up for with an impressively captivating set. They played ‘Sebastian,’ Singer/Guitarist Farrell-Davey introducing it as “about a really good friend of mine called Sebastian,” and ‘Somethin’ I Ain’t Seen’ – a song about dancing. The acoustic set had an almost prosaic charm over the auditorium and evoked reference to the sounds of Beirut or Boy & Bear. The set also showcased a snapshot of year 12 student Meffan’s musical talent who took on the role of piano-accordionist, trumpeter & percussionist. Farrell-Davey said Meffan underpins the band. “He can play a freakish amount of instruments.” Palmer, at home on the double bass, admitted he’d only picked it up two weeks before competition started. Stating “if you put the cello and the electric bass together you get a double bass,” in reference to his other talents. When asked to name their influence’s Meffan laughed “say cool bands,” before rattling off a list of impressive indie-folk acts including Beirut, Grizzly Bear & Josh Rouse. They were overwhelmingly thankful for their inspirational drama teacher Luke Walton’s help along the way and planned
to celebrate at a restaurant they’d spotted in Hamilton called Golden Dog. Speaking candidly about the future of New Vinyl they said they would be spending the summer together before year 13’s Palmer and Farrell-Davey leave town to embark on life. Palmer is off to Otago University and see’s his future in music as a hobby while Farrell-Davey, who has dabbled as a solo musician, has his sights on a gap year in Melbourne – lured by its musical charms. Meffan still has one year to complete at school. They take home riches including $10,000 worth of instruments from NZ Rockshops and their suppliers, a NZ On Air new recording and music video grant worth over $10,000, a place on the NZ On Air Kiwi Hit Disc, radio promotional support for a single, and video play on youth music channel Four. Other winner’s on the night were Indi (Indira Force) a bubbly Auckland singer/songwriter went home with second place, Northland couple Luke & Amberly (Luke Rielly and Amberly Shepherd) took third and were presented the Low Down Best Song Award by Midnight Youth’s Matt Warman. The Skinny People’s Choice went to Heroes For Sale; the MAINZ Scholarship for outstanding musicianship went to Drummer Joshua Wrightson of A Reflection Of Yesterday; the APRA Lyric Award was bagged by Claudia Jardine and The Smokefree Women’s Musicianship Award went to Ruby Walsh, Getting Up Backwards. This year’s finalists were (in order of appearance): Luke & Amberly; Indi; Sunday Best; Noriac; New Vinyl; A Bit Nigel (second year at finals); Intone; Culture Kids. They shared the stage with sets from The Jury & The Saints and Zowie.
WRITTEN BY JUSTIN FOWLER
Grooveguide.co.nz
|
25
GEEKS
shit worth playing
GAMING
groove GADGETS
SKYLANDERS: GIANTS
Groove GADGETS is where we cast our eye over Cool new shit.
Mac, PC, 3DS, PS3, Wii, Wii U, 360
Got some cool shit you want to see on this page? send us an email at gear@grooveguide.co.nz
PLAT
TAN H E
By
Urb ADPHO N ane ars ES
The with Plattan for today PAI ar RS ich ’s technology inno sound vat RRP ive , plus $14 funct your . 9.9 you These 0A f ist VA I can full ions L for ABL and fold -si By Apple max ze EO performance NLY imumthem headphones IN S Can you keep up? We definitely can’t. Apple has down mob TOR announced the long awaited iPhone 5 which they’ve EA ility to TC the allow . labelled as the thinnest and lightest iPhone yet. The OSM size IC, phone will come in white and silver or black and slate. of CO SM ICN Z.C RRP $1049 - $1349 depending on the model O.N Z
IPHONE 5
apple.com/nz
WII U WOWS By Nintendo
Still compatible with all Wii controllers, Wii U is another way to bring Nintendoland to life. Wii U also offers users a variety of non-gaming features to enhance the overall experience. RRP $479.00 - $579.00 Pre order now
RRP $999.00
ebgames.co.nz
realgroovy.co.nz
Platforms: PC PS3 & Xbox Borderlands is back. Explore Pandora, a land occupied primarily by men and beasts with lots of fun new charters, loads of exploration and loot, guns, shields, grenades, cash, health and ammo. Bursting with content and life, this game will keep you entertained for days on end. RRP $98.00 - $88.00 ebgames.co.nz
|
By Pro-Ject Audio 1Xpression III is now the 5th generation of the hi-fi classic which began 18 years ago. Hold your music in your hands and PLAY your new and classic vinyl on this entry level turntable today. Special offer of $90 of Real Groovy vouchers if purchased online.
FUN LAND
26
SPIN A BEAT
grooveguide.co.nz
Skylanders seemed to come out of nowhere, as long-gestating products that are the result of years of hard graft are wont to do. Resurrecting the somewhat dormant Spyro franchise and combining it with physical collectable toys turned out to be a masterstroke for Activision and the franchise is now adored by millions of younger gamers around the world. A continuation of the series, Skylanders: Giants has more of an expansion feel than a full-blown sequel, but it looks meaty, and – importantly – is accompanied by a lot of new characters, and therefore figurines. A quick recap on how this all works: Skylanders is a third-person action/adventure starring a menagerie of characters to play as. Similar to the Lego series, each character has a certain set of abilities that allow them to interact with the world around them in different ways. To use a character, you need their (physical) figurine. The game comes with a Portal of Power, a device that you place figurines on. The moment you do, the appropriate character pops up in the game and away you go. Swapping between different characters feels strangely cool when you’re physically switching them around – sure, it’s a blatant money grab for a mechanic that could have easily been accomplished in game, but it does add to the immersion. The most obvious difference to the original is the size of your characters: while not necessarily all that giant, they are certainly a lot bigger than the earlier versions, and this brings a few gameplay changes: evil minions can be swatted away more easily, some puzzles can simply be smashed through, and different areas can be reached. Cross-compatibility of all the characters is one of the big features of Giants: you’ll be able to use both old and new figurines alike. It won’t be for everyone, but if you’ve got kids in your life, chances are they’ve either already fallen for this or are highly susceptible to doing so. Look out for all the new toys and the new game in mid-October. All major platforms are supported, so if you’ve got a console under your TV, chances are you’re in with a grin. WRITTEN BY TRISTAN CLARK
Shit worth counting
TOP TENS
NZ BOX OFFICE 1. The City
1. Bridge Burning
MADEON
2. Everybody Loves A Carnival (The Cube
Guys & A.P.I.A.D.W Remix) FATBOY SLIM
3. Bright Lights
2. Two Little Boys 3. Resident Evil - Retribution
GARY CLARK JNR
CALVIN HARRIS FT FLORENCE WELCH
4. Change
4. 45 GASLIGHT ANTHEM
YOLANDA BE COOL FT NOLA DARLING
5. Pull Up
5. The Brightest Light KING CANNONS
GROOVE ARMADA FT SLARTA JOHN
6. Professional Griefers
6. Kill The DJ GREEN DAY
DEADMAU5 FT GERARD WAY
7. Knock Knock
7. The Feeling (Metrik Remix)
BAND OF HORSES
DJ FRESH FT RAVAUGHN
8. Little Black Submarine
8. Feed The Dada
THE BLACK KEYS
DADA LIFE
4. The Watch 5. The Expendables 2 6. Hope Springs 7. Hysteria 8. Ruby Sparks 9. Savages
9. Gather Yourselves
9. Don’t You Worry Child
VILLAINY
SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA FT JOHN MARTIN NOOKIE
2. Right Outta Nowhere SHIHAD
3. Sweet Nothing
You (Greg Packer Remix) 10. Only 1590_Hauraki_Groove_Guide.pdf 1 9/6/2012
1. Madagascar 3 Europe’s Most Wanted
FOO FIGHTERS
10:17:25 AM
10. Madness MUSE
10. The Bourne Legacy
FASHION
Shit worth WEARING
STYLE FILE
groove gear
Anne Mieke
Groove Gear is where we cast our eye over top shelf gear.
Designer for Underground Sundae
Got some cool shit you want to see on this page? send us an email at gear@grooveguide.co.nz
THE C
Crystal Castels TEE
UBA C
By
Heading to the one-off Crystal Castles show in January, or just a fan of their music? Grab yourself some sweet merch and show your support for the Toronto-based duo! RRP $20.00
Ind
HINO
ust
SHOR T
rie
The cool needs powder at the . These -blue can same shorts t shorts ha ve ime. it yourCom manage are ing to just way in RRP what no six d be smart $89 ifferent matter e .00 and very Industr guy what colours casual ie.com your , you style . au .
crystalcastles.kungfustore.com
LONG CRINKLE HEADSCARF By Wild At Heart
This crinkle headscarf will be a perfect accessory to your hair this spring. If you’re really feeling the season and want to mix things up a bit, then it ’s your lucky day as it also comes in coral. RRP $16.60 Equipyourself.com.au
What’s the ethos of your store/clothing line? Live life in the fast lane.
SHELBY BUTTON THROUGH SKIRT By Cotton On
This lovely skirt can be all yours for only $50. This light skirt will help keep you cool during the warmer months. It features buttons on the front and belt loops. Match this with your favorite shirt and you’re ready to go! RRP $50.00
Which historical figure had some wicked style? Elvis. What muso/celebrity has style up the wazoo? Courtney Love. Society’s biggest fashion faux-pas? Judging each other. What’s the must-have look this spring? Crowns. Colours/patterns big this season? Stars and stripes.
Cottonon.com
CLOCK IT ROSE TIMEPIECE By Diva
Telling the time has never been easier with this stylish rose watch. It’s a must have this season. What are you waiting for? RRP $34.99 Diva.co.nz
28
|
grooveguide.co.nz
What are the essentials for a man’s wardrobe? Clean undies. What are the essentials for a lady’s wardrobe? Good Socks. Everyone should own at least one good… Boyfriend. Hyphenate three words to describe your style: Handful-of-stars. undergroundsundae.com
ENCORE
THE COMEDIAN’S NONSTOP ATTITUDE HAS SEEN HIM GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH. “I cannot confirm or deny which brand of mobile phone I am talking to you on,” exclaims comedian Rhys Darby, “but I can say that that company has recently appeared on my bank statement.” As a debtor or creditor, we’ll never know. I imagine the voice of Murray Hewitt going “Ah ha. A dilemma you’ll never solve now. Bring it up at the next band meeting!” Of course, Murray Hewitt is an important part of Rhys Darby’s life. “Yes, even now people will lean over the fence and shout ‘Gudday, Murray’.” Actually ‘Murray’ began life as Brian Nesbitt, the Flight of the Conchords dim witted, but well-intentioned manager in the BBC radio series of the same name. Darby on the other hand started in a way different career, as a soldier (signaller trained in morse code) in the New Zealand Army in the mid ‘90’s before moving on to study at the University of Canterbury. In 1996 he formed his first comedy duo, Rhysently Granted, with Grant Lobban (where they actually did win an open mic contest at a local bar). The team did a couple of international comedy festivals which led to Darby heading to the big smoke of the Auckland comedy scene and eventually a solo show at the 2002 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. From there Darby moved to the UK to pursue his career further. At the same time, fellow Kiwis and friends Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement were trying out Edinburgh and through various iterations the FOC standup routine grew into a sitcom, albeit a very Kiwi version. In 2004 he appeared in the Flight of the Conchords BBC radio series as the band’s manager Brian Nesbit alongside comedy stars such as Rob Brydon, Andy Parsons and Jimmy Carr. “Rob was brought in after we had finished. He had this role as the voice over to point out all the foibles and mistakes of the duo, but in the obvious voice of a reality TV show overdub.” A favorite part of the radio show was when Brian constantly called up an awkward, irritated Neil Finn for managerial advice. “Actually, Neil was asking us, all the time, ‘Was that funny enough, was I funny?’ He probably didn’t realize deadpan humour is all about being funny by not actually trying.” The laidback Kiwi approach to humour! Darby was definitely a bid surprised when he was brought in to be Murray for the HBO series, which was sold on the strength of the BBC show.
30
|
grooveguide.co.nz
With many doors opened before, during and after FOC’s fame, Darby has done a number of films, including playing Angus the Nut in the Pirate Radio comedy The Boat The Rocked and Jim Carrey’s Yes Man and by now he’s appeared on various local TV shows – such as 7 Days – UK children shows, and even Aussie talk shows (Rove). So, obviously his upcoming stand up show This way to Spaceship is auto biographical? “We yes-ish! I mean a real biography might come late,” he says. “This is sort of like Janet Frame – a fictional true autobiography. The show sort of follows the book (of the same name, recently released) with some adaption. I wake up aboard the spaceship – by the way Jermaine Clement plays the voice of the ship – and I’m asked to look back upon my life – the perfect entre to stand up comedy. The show’s an autobio-self-help manual with an apocalyptic ending!” Rhys Darby explodes onto the stage of the CBS Canterbury Arena on October 3. Oh, and bring your laughter tonsils because this one’s being record for a live DVD! WRITTEN BY Tim Gruar Photography BY Kate Little SEE HIM LIVE: RHYS DARBY WED 03 OCT TOWN HALL, CHRISTCHURCH
ADRIAN BOHM & PHIL MCINTYRE PROUDLY PRESENT
I AM A WALRUS
WEDNESDAY 28 NOVEMBER
AUCKLAND VECTOR ARENA
TICKETS ON SALE 9AM TUES 25th SEPT FROM TICKETMASTER RUSSELLBRAND.TV | ABPRESENTS.COM.AU
JEePERS... IT'S ROBIN HOoD INnIT? (G0OD) CLASH BOUTIQUE clash 210 BROADWAY NEWMARKET WwW.CLASH.cO.nZ
BE INSPIRED! 85,000 awesome comics on offer.
Comic Book Month at Auckland Libraries September 2012 Artist: Yong Yi, winner, Auckland Libraries’ Create a Character competition 2011 Find out more: phone 09 301 0101 or visit www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz
Facebook - Auckland Libraries Twitter - @Auckland_Libs
(UNDER LICENCE)
Experience the iconic musical through live performances, immersive animation and special effects in the planetarium dome.
1 NOV − 16 DEC 2012 WED-SUN 8:30PM On sale now at
stardome.org.nz STARDOME presents Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of “THE WAR OF THE WORLDS” UNDER LICENSE. Written by Doreen Wayne. Adapted from H. G. Wells’ classic science fiction story. Music by Jeff Wayne. Lyrics by Gary Osborne except ‘Forever Autumn’ by Gary Osborne and Paul Vigrass, and ‘The Eve of The War’ by Jeff Wayne. Produced by arrangement with Ollie Record Productions & Jeff Wayne Music (Publishing) Limited. © Copyright 1976-2013 Ollie Record Productions & Jeff Wayne Music (Publishing) Limited. All rights reserved.