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NEWS Omar ma

This November Omar Rodriguez Lopez will be hitting New Zealand for the first time playing one off shows in Auckland and Wellington. In the early 90’s, Omar made his mark as a guitarist in the ground breaking post-hardcore band At The Drive In, early 2000’s progressive psych/kraut rock influenced ensemble The Mars Volta and now in the 2010’s, Omar as a world class solo artist. The Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group features members of The Mars Volta, At The Drive In, and Le Butcherettes.

Scan the QR code with your smartphone to go to Groove Guide’s mobile website for breaking news, reviews, interviews and more features.

SEE THEM LIVE: OMAR RODRIGUEZ LOPEZ GROUP Tue 27 Nov San Fran Bath House, Wellington Wed 28 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland TICKETS ON SALE: MON 8 OCT undertheradar.co.nz

FAMILY TIME

Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane will host the 2013 Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles. “His performing skills blend perfectly with our ideas for making the show entertaining and fresh” say the producers.

MacFarlane is best known for his animated TV shows Family Guy and American Dad. He made his bigscreen directorial debut earlier this year with Ted. “My thoughts upon hearing the news were, one, I will do my utmost to live up to the high standards set forth by my predecessors; and two, I hope they don’t find out I hosted the Charlie Sheen Roast. Nominations for the 85th annual Oscars will be announced on Jan 10. The Oscars will be presented on Feb 24.

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Billy Bragg will be making a personal appearance at Real Groovy record store in Queen Street, Auckland on Thu 11 Oct at 5.30pm. It will be a relaxed evening including an informal Q & A session, and given that Billy usually carries a guitar with him it’s highly likely that we’ll also get to hear a song or two! Bragg’s New Zealand Tour starts at Auckland’s Town Hall this Fri 12 Oct. The Dunedin and Christchurch shows are completely sold out already while Auckland and Wellington not far off.

THRough THE GRAPEVINE

The More FM Summer Vineyard Tour is back for 2013 and they have just announced their line-up.

Opshop are set to headline the countryside convoy, alongside Aria Award winning Australian artist Missy Higgins. Che-Fu and Aaradhna will also join them on the road, performing a soul set together, as well as their classic solo hits.

Kicking off the tour in Tauranga in mid-February, the More FM Summer Vineyard Tour will also be heading to the Hawkes Bay, Martinborough, Nelson, Christchurch and Auckland.

SEE THEM LIVE: THE MORE FM SUMMER VINEYARD TOUR FRI 15 FEB MILLS REEF WINERY, TAURANGA SAT 16 FEB SILENI ESTATES WINERY, HAWKES BAY SUN 17 FEB TE KAIRANGA VINEYARD, MARTINBOROUGH TUE 19 FEB TRAFALGAR PARK, NELSON FRI 22 FEB THE GROYNES, CHRISTCHURCH SAT 23 FEB TURANGA CREEK VINEYARD, AUCKLAND TICKETS ON SALE: MON 15 OCT EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

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AMONG THE VINES

Rhythm and Vines have announced a selection of new artists to complete the festival’s 10th anniversary line-up. Additional artists to the already huge line-up include: Home Brew, Benga, Breakbot Live, Hudson Mohawke, Booka Shade Live, Krafty Kuts & A. Skillz, Dave Dobbyn, Icona Pop, Blood Red Shoes, DJ Yoda (Live AV Show), The Black Seeds, PNC, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Tiger and Woods, Pond, The Rubens, AHoriBuzz, Dick Johnson, Danny Daze, Doc Daneeka, Recloose, The Nudge, Xxxy, Flume, The Make Believe, The Upbeats, Tim Phin, Nick D, Two Cartoons, Dan Aux, Daniel Farley, People Of Paris, Fiord Live, Frank Booker, Ash Graham, NDA, Gwaan Gal, Tommy Flowers, The Nark Live, Tim Richards, Blackbird, Boycrush, Philippa, Dean Campbell, Louis Baker, DJ Isaac Easily, CTFD, General Lee, Loui The Zu, The Beat Mafia, Soane, Connor Nestor, Sons Of Vegas, Coco Solid, Weird Together, Jamie White & Tom McGuinness, Funkommunity Sound System and Jupiter Project Feat Jessie G.

Not content on playing a single reunion show New Zealand punk legends Bleeders announce additional headlining club shows.

Aside from the already announced appearance at the New Zealand Tattoo & Art Festival on the 24 November at the TSB Stadium in New Plymouth, Bleeders now add Wellington and Auckland dates.

“We are extremely excited to be back playing again this year” says Bleeders frontman Angelo Munro.

“It’s a chance to give the New Zealand Bleeders fans a proper goodbye that they deserve” SEE THEM LIVE: BLEEDERS Fri 23 Nov Bar Medusa, Wellington Fri 30 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland TICKETS ON SALE NOW undertheradar.co.nz

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PLAYING 2012 VNZMA Finalists FAVourites MATT HEATH RADIO HAURAKI PRESENTER

Favourite drink? Probably milk out of the fridge, straight from the carton.

Favourite restaurant/café? Sails Restaurant Westhaven for the crayfish lunch (But I‘ve only been once).

Favourite takeaway? Battered sausage from Bonzo Burger in Mt Eden. People say battered sausages are just hotdogs without the stick. That’s bollocks. Battered sausages are sausages that have been battered. Hot dogs are battered frankfurters or saveloys on a stick.

I prefer the battered sausage.

Favourite classic film? Airplane! Captain: You ever been in a cockpit before? Joey: No I’ve never been up in a plane before. Captain: You ever seen a grown man naked? … Classic!

Favourite childhood memory? Watching crappy taped music videos with my little sister.

Favourite party food? Cheerios and tomato sauce. I’d eat a whole kilo if I can get away with it.

Favourite song? ‘Drink ‘till I Die’ – Bad News.

Favourite ‘90s TV show? Seinfeld and The Simpsons. They’re like Bibles for smart people.

Every question in life is answered within their episodes.

Favourite body part on you? The piece of donor spine I had put in my back last year.

Favourite body part on someone else? That same piece of spine, when it was growing on the donor. I hope it brought that person as much happiness while they were around as it brings me now they’re gone.

The finalists for the 47th annual Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards have been announced.

Leading the charge with six finals berths is Kimbra, while Home Brew and Six60 both have five nominations, Gin Wigmore four awards while Opossom has received three finalist spot nods.

Below are some of the finalist. For the full list go to our website grooveguide.co.nz.

Album of The Year Home Brew – Home Brew Kimbra – Vows Opossom – Electric Hawaii Six60 – Six60 The Adults – The Adults Vodafone Single of The Year Annah Mac – ‘Girl in Stilettos’ Gin Wigmore – ‘Black Sheep’ Kimbra – ‘Warrior’ Six60 – ‘Don’t Forget Your Roots’ The Adults – ‘Nothing To Lose’

Best Alternative Album Ladyhawke – Anxiety Opossom – Electric Hawaii Unknown Mortal Orchestra – Unkown Mortal Orchestra

FOUR Best Group Home Brew – Home Brew Opossom – Electric Hawaii Six60 – Six60

Best Urban / Hip Hop Album Adeaze – Rise & Shine Home Brew – Home Brew Savage – Mayhem & Miracles

Best Male Solo Artist Bulletproof – Dub Me Crazy Seth Haapu – Seth Haapu Unknown Mortal Orchestra – Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Best Electronica Album Bulletproof – Dub Me Crazy Concord Dawn – Air Chrysalis Six60 – Six60

Best Female Solo Artist Gin Wigmore – Gravel & Wine Kimbra – Vows Ladyhawke – Anxiety Westpac Hotpoints Breakthrough Artist of The Year Annah Mac – Little Stranger Home Brew – Home Brew Kimbra – Vows Rockshop Best Rock Album The Checks – Deadly Summer Sway Clap Clap Riot – Counting Spins Head Like a Hole – Blood Will Out The Edge Best Pop Album Bic Runga – Belle Gin Wigmore – Gravel & Wine Kimbra - Vows

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New Zealand Herald Legacy Award Toy Love The winners are announced at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards at Auckland’s Vector Arena on Nov 01. The event features live performances by Kimbra, Gin Wigmore, The Black Seeds, Annah Mac, Six60 and Home Brew.

winning Go to grooveguide.co.nz and enter the draw to win these prizes ZAiNE GRIFF THU 11 OCT PADDINGTON LIVE, AUCKLAND 2 X DOUBLE PASSES AND CD’S

Favourite lyric? ‘War Pigs’ – Black Sabbath.

“Generals gathered in their masses, just like witches at black masses”. I like how they rhyme masses with masses.

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Vodafone People’s Choice Award Gin Wigmore Kimbra Home Brew Six60 Stan Walker

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Favourite venue? The Powerstation, Auckland

Favourite current TV show? Game of Thrones.

Having to wait another year for more episodes is very depressing.

NZ On Air Best Music Video Special Problems – ‘Take a Picture’ (David Dallas) Special Problems – ‘The Sun’ (The Naked and Famous) Special Problems – ‘My Calculator’ (Zowie)

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FRIDAY 12

Thursday 11 XIU XIU

gig OF THE WEEK

THE KINGS ARMS

RIVAL STATE RISING SUN

8PM, $30, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

The American avant-garde group return to New Zealand for one Auckland show, back with a new album Always. Hailing from California and taking their name from the 1998 Chinese film Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl, the band are famous for their crazy music videos and even crazier sound. Don’t miss the chance to see them for this one off.

Kiwi revelers Rival State have proved themselves as an unstoppable machine, forming in 2002, disbanding in 2007 for a four-year hiatus, and back this year with their debut album. They have some solid support behind their debut, with British producer Matt Hyde (Slipknot, Trivium, Funeral for a Friend) stepping on board.

PAUL UBANA JONES

BILLY BRAGG

SAIL ROCK CAFÉ

TOWN HALL

MANGAWHAI, 7.30PM

Paul Ubana Jones and percussionist Tony Majdalani join forces in what is expected to be a whirlwind of rhythmic virtuosity, groove and other things. Paul’s a man who has been around since the 1980s, when he released his debut platinum self-titled album. Tony is a good friend and a percussionist from Haifa who’s been living in Switzerland for a good 30 years.

7PM

When he’s not talking, writing or singing about politics he is… well, that never happens. The Bard from Barking’s latest tour celebrates the legacy of Woody Guthrie, with this year marking the 100th anniversary of his birth, as well as highlighting his most popular songs in a career that has spanned three decades.

ZAINE GRIFF

2 A.M. ORCHESTRA

PADDINGTON LIVE

WHAMMY BAR

8PM

10PM

Zaine will play a range of material from his re-released first two albums, Ashes & Diamonds and Figvres, with a selection of startling new pieces from his forthcoming latest album The Visitor. The evening’s performance will span his work with Tony Visconti, Hans Zimmer and Kate Bush.

2 a.m. Orchestra, having recently morphed from an acoustic sextet to a rock ‘n’ roll four-piece, will be hosting a free show with Freaky Meat that’s all about rock, funk and beat-speak. They’re promising to blow your mind and polish your spleen. Not even your doctor can do that.

SATURDAY 13 BEAT FIX

TAHUNA BREAKS

SNAPDRAGON

THE BEDFORD

9PM

As the title suggests, if you have had a hard week of listening to substandard beats and far too much Justin Bieber dubstep, get your fix tonight. Located down by the Viaduct, perfect for daylight savings, be entertained all night long by Dick “Magik” Johnston, Soane, and Normski.

There’s a funky beat up in here, a familiar tune that sounds like summer. Tahuna Breaks forthcoming album may not be hitting the stands until 2013, but to celebrate the release of their second single ‘Smooth’, they figured, why not gig about a bit? They will also be previewing a whole bunch of unreleased tracks.

STATE OF MIND

PETER URLICH

SANDWICHES

PADDINGTON LIVE

11PM, $15, DASHTICKETS.CO.NZ

Omg omg *waves hands around face like a hyperventilating Miss America contestant.* Mexicanthemed night AND State of Mind pumping the decks?

Not to mention support from some of New Zealand’s dubstep heavyweights, including MC Woody, DDog and Stonya. Rip into the tequila and have a fiesta.

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8PM, $20, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

8PM, $20, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

Former Th’Dudes legend takes time out from the decks and radio shows with a swingin’ sextet.

Playing the songs that he’s loved since way back when, apparently there will be a large dose of daddy cool-style, sharp dressing (questionable) and upbeat positive energy. Yikes. Take your mum.

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ALBUM OF THE WEEK

SUNDAY 14

THE DATSUNS

ELAINE PAIGE CLAUDELANDS ARENA

DEATH RATTLE BOOGIE

8PM, $99-130, TICKETEK.CO.NZ

West End and Broadway star, also known as The First Lady of Musical Theatre, performs a selection of her favourite modern classics as well as songs from her new album. Elaine is a name most recognisable for her work in some of the biggest musicals: Chess, Grease, Jesus Christ Superstar and The King and I to name a few.

BRITOMART SUNDAY SERVICE BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUB

2PM

What could be misread as a Sunday school service, or even the meeting of the local bowls group is actually an afternoon wind-down at your favourite place to be coming into summer. Sit down for a $10 Sunday grill and enjoy the musical stylings of Grapevinyl DJs (on at 2pm) and Cuba Street Hustle (5pm).

ANIKA, BOH & HOLLIE CIVIC THEATRE

ROTORUA, 7PM, $68, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

The ladies of Kiwi soul, R&B and sultriness are on the road. Like a good old girls’ road trip, these beauties have formed New Zealand’s first female supergroup to combine their awesome and award-winning talents, putting together the most dazzling show you’ll ever see.

MONDAY 16 DRAGON DRAGON PALMERSTON NORTH 7.30PM, $68, TICKETDIRECT.CO.NZ

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While you’re waiting for that April sun in Cuba, let Dragon take you there as they have done for thousands of Kiwi audiences for over 40 years. Yeap, 40 years, so let’s celebrate one of our enduring Kiwi icons. Their music has stood the test of time, bad karaoke nights and open mic sessions.

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The Datsuns are back to remind us why they were hailed as the future of rock and roll a decade ago. Death Rattle Boogie – their fifth studio album in 10 years – smacks you around the head with hits from start to finish and will be remembered as one of their greatest achievements.

Dolf De Borst, (vocals/bass), Christian Livingstone (guitar), Phil Somervell (guitar) and Ben Cole (drums) make it sound easy to create innovative rock and roll, but they are actually a perfect storm of talent. I’d categorise them with Josh Homme and Jack White in their freakish ability to reinvent a distinct style and create instant hits.

The first track, ‘Gods Are Bored’, has been released as a free digital download on their website and it certainly sets the tone for the rest of the album.

the album quite nicely, while ‘Wander The Night’ slows things right down to dish out extreme guitar solos.

‘Death Of Me’ finishes things off with true grit and leaves you wanting more.

If this was good through headphones, it will be even more dominating live and I’m looking forward to seeing the lads when they tour again.

The Datsuns offer a range that make them accessible to international audiences and keep them interesting. Death Rattle Boogie is the perfect showcase of this talent.

WRITTEN BY REBECCA EMERY

Fast-paced, full of swagger and bullish, it quickly whets your appetite for more. The solos are supreme and showcases Dolf’s vocal range. The trend continues straight into the next track, ‘Gold Halo’, which is equally hard to ignore.

‘Axethrower’ is my favourite song on the album. It’s so grungy and seductive. ‘Bullseye’ and ‘Shadow’s Loom Large’ are also standouts for the same reason.

OUT T FRI 12 OC

Weaker tracks such as ‘Skull Full Of Bones’ and ‘Helping Hands’ get a bit lost but do balance out

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ARTIST Q&A

FRIDAY 12

Nicola Benedetti Violinist The best place for a date night is…

At home? I’m never home so this is the most exciting idea for me!

Where can your fans find you during the weekend?

A lot of performances take place on the weekend, and if not I’m usually traveling between them. Otherwise, twitter’s a good option!

People say you look like…

Michelle Lee from Glee.

Kittens or puppies?

Kittens because I grew up with cats.

What generic current affair has your blood boiled?

The current affairs in Syria are almost too painful to watch. My heart and thoughts goes out to those who are suffering.

SOUTHSIDE ARTS FESTIVAL TELSTRACLEAR PACIFIC EVENT CENTRE SEASON: FRI 12 OCT – SUN 11 NOV 9AM, $0-15, DOOR SALES ONLY

I’m going to level with you: the south (of any city) gets a lot of stick. But open up your mind and witness the creative melting pot nestled in Auckland’s far south with the Southside Arts Festival 2012, an annual event that showcases a range of diverse art events, including fashion, dance, music, theatre and more.

Now in its fifth year, the festival aims to promote and develop creative excellence and innovation that is unique to Auckland’s south. With so many events to choose from, here are a few of the signature ones to look out for.

Southside Gig starts off with a hip-hop workshop leads into a Graf Art battle by international graffiti artist Jurne, before ending with a break dancing showdown like no other.

For those where music is your thing, The Mixer Concert is the one to mark out. It’s a solid showcase of Polynesian talent, with rising reggae stars Tomorrow People headlining along with international group Swiss. Pieter T and Three Houses Down also feature.

This is a unique opportunity each year to experience culture and arts beyond your own bubble. Get out and learn something new!

THE WEEKEND COMEDY COCKTAIL DOWNSTAGE THEATRE

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

I’m not sure I’d say I’m an amazing cook, but anything with pasta is cooked pretty well in my hands!

The best TV show around at the moment is…

I really don’t watch or follow any TV shows regularly, but speaking of cooking I loved Two Greedy Italians.

What’s an upcoming film you’re excited about?

I have not been keeping up to date with what’s coming up, but I recently saw The Dark Knight Rises in the IMAX, which was absolutely incredible.

Plug whatever it is that’s coming up for you.

I’m performing Tchaikovsky’s amazing Violin Concerto - one of the most challenging works from the violin repertoire. I’m really looking forward to performing this with the NZSO and Peruvian conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya in Forbidden Love.

SHE HER PERFORM: NICOLA BENEDETTI WITH NZSO FORBIDDEN LOVE SAT 13 OCT MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE, WELLINGTON MON 15 OCT REGENT ON BROADWAY, PALMERSTON NORTH TUE 16 OCT MUNICIPLE THEATRE, NAPIER THU 18 OCT FOUNDERS THEATRE, HAMILTON FRI 19 OCT TOWN HALL, AUCKLAND

TUESDAY 16

SEASON: FRI 12 OCT – SUN 28 OCT 8PM, $25-55

LED ZEPPELIN & SPACEPARK 360

One’s described as rich and husky, the other as zesty with a sharp bite. No, it’s not a Long Island Iced Tea and a Cosmo, it’s the comedy cocktail of Vance Fontaine and Miss Fletcher: Vance, a multitalented crooner with the sexual prowess of John Rowles, and Miss Fletcher’s soulful sultriness make for the perfect evening combination.

STARDOME

8PM, $35, BOOKMYSHOW.CO.NZ

The stardome experience is the best way to trip balls without affecting your health or criminal record.

Surrealistic environments project onto the fulldome arena while to the sounds of Led Zeppelin transport viewers to another dimension. Heavy man. Take a ride on the wild side.

SATURDAY 13 DOUGLAS WRIGHT: BODY OF WORK

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WED 10 OCT - SAT 20 OCT

I’m loving the pun in the headline here. Not only is this choreographer Douglas Wright’s body of work in the sense that it’s a collection of more than 40 dance-theatre works in pictures over the last 30 years, but his work is also about bodies. Nice. See what they did there.

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MAISEY RIKA WHITIORA

World-class creative comedy – made right here, right now.

12-29 Oct

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The Weekend Comedy Cocktail

Vance Fontaine - Command Performance

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Miss Fletcher Sings the Blues

Experience the iconic musical through live performances, immersive animation and special effects in the planetarium dome.

1 NOV − 16 DEC 2012

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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.

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FILM OF THE WEEK

THURSDAY 11 THE WORDS

DREDD 3D

GENERAL RELEASE

97 MINS

Why do Hollywood executives continually want us to believe that Bradley Cooper is a really good writer?

Why can’t he just take his shirt off? Anyhow, The Words is about a struggling writer who steals another man’s work only to pay a serious price.

directed by PETE TRAVIS Starring KARL URBAN, OLIVIA THIRLBY AND LENA HEADEY

SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN GENERAL RELEASE

86 MINS

A documentary following two South Africans as they set out to discover what happened to their musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock ‘n’ roller, Rodriguez: a Mexican-American folk musician cultivated a solid fan base in Australia, South Africa and even here.

SATURDAY 13 RANGO SKY MOVIES, 4.45PM

When he’s not being quirky and confusing in anything Tim Burton has done, Johnny Depp is voicing an odd and confused chameleon in this animated flick. Faced with a major identity crisis, Rango accidently leaves his easy life as a pet and ends up in the wild west town of Dirt, an outlaw post in the desert.

MONDAY 15

Extinguishing any residual memories of Sylvester Stallone and Rob Schneider’s 1995 foray into Mega-City One within moments, the new Dredd is a down-and-dirty hardcore action fest with style and thrills to burn.

As Judge Dredd, Kiwi Karl Urban distills a leading man performance down to its most essential elements and projects them through his permanently – and appropriately – downturned mouth. An actor without the use of his eyes can be a muted thing indeed (see Jemaine Clement in Men In Black III), but Urban gets his point across with gusto.

While the presence of Olivia Thirlby’s rookie Judge Anderson provides the film’s central Training Day-like character dynamic, this is more concerned with being a straight-up action movie than delving into Dredd’s head. Lena Headey’s scarred-up villain Ma-Ma is suitably detestable and Wood Harris (The Wire) adds something as a low-level criminal.

An independent production, it’s clear Dredd doesn’t have a Michael Bay-sized budget, but the scope never feels compromised and the future world it establishes feels lived-in. Any accusations of “smallness” are instantly offset by the film’s razor-sharp focus and distinctly non-studio-like brutality.

Indeed, a nice sense of Paul Verhoeven-esque over-the-topness permeates the proceedings here, with a little hint of the Dutch madman’s satirical leanings sneaking in too.

Dredd benefits greatly from not trying to be all things to all people – it’s tailor-made for fans of old school brutal action who are under-served by today’s blockbuster landscape.

And the whole enterprise rests ably on Urban’s broad shoulders.

Local boy done good. Local boy done real good.

WRITTEN BY DOMINIC CORRY, FLICKS.CO.NZ

TUESDAY 16 FAMILY GUY - SEASON 10

SOUTH PARK - SEASON 16

COMEDY CENTRAL, 7.40 PM

COMEDY CENTRAL, 10.10PM

Oh man, freakin’ sweet. Family Guy season 10 is back with more cutaways, celebrity in-jokes and awkward conversations than you can poke an Evil Monkey finger at. This season kicks off with the Griffin family winning the Lottery, before predictably blowing it in the most ridiculous ways that only they would know how.

Always current, always satirically cruel, South Park’s New Zealand premiere of season 16 is here. This time, the creators are tackling the big issues such as the Kony 2012 viral video, the tantrum throwing Honey Boo Boo and a whole lot of insults thrown at Jews. Join your favourite characters on more bizarre journeys.

PRIME ROCKS: POISON

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Poison were the MTV staple of the late 1980s, known for songs such as ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’ and then Bret Michaels much later “career” in the trashiest reality TV show Rock of Love. This documentary compiles never-before-seen footage and interviews with the glam metal band.

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LITTLE AND FRIDAY MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

If the name is familiar, it might be because Little & Friday’s baked goods are something to be a) marveled at and then b) scoffed before anyone else can get their greedy paws on them. Baker and owner Kim Evans’ treats are so delicious she’s shared her secrets with the world in a little cookbook.

SUGAR BOWL 150 MAEROA RD

Fortuna

Located out in suburbia, The Sugar Bowl Café is hidden away from the bustle and grind of the CBD. Their food is top quality, with tapas and tasters to whet your appetite and coffee to die for. And if it is takeaway you are after, grab a chocolate brownie to go!

Level 3, SKYCITY, Corner Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland

Enjoy the vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean at Fortuna from 5 – 21 October in their themed buffet. From sun-kissed tomatoes and gourmet pastas to fragrant herbs and spices. Enjoy a fresh aubergine, feta and mint salad, bucatini amatriciana pasta, thyme, honey and clove glazed ham and spinach gnocchi in a grape tomato and olive sauce. There’s also piping hot traditional pizza, cinnamon and oregano roast chicken and dukkah roast vegetables. As well as the Mediterranean buffet, enjoy fresh, delicious dishes including live cooking and seafood. If that doesn’t get you going then the freshly baked breads, succulent pork belly and fantastic range of fresh salads and vegetarian dishes will. Still not convinced? Did we mention the extensive selection of desserts and ice cream... Plus get an entry into the draw to win a stylish retro Lambretta scooter with every adult buffet lunch or dinner meal purchased from 5 October to 21 October 2012.

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For more information and promotion terms and conditions, visit skycityauckland.co.nz. Bookings recommended, phone (09) 363 6000.

DAYTIME

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CASUAL DINING

NEW KID

CHEAP AND CHEERFUL

HIPSTER FRIENDLY

TAKEAWAY

OUTDOOR

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auckland EATERIES AGENTS & MERCHANTS

6-10 Roukai Lane (09) 309-5854 Seasonal lunch meals and latenight tapas served in a small cobblestone alleyway.

BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUB

31 Galway St (09) 303-2541 Gourmet pizzas, tapas and a famous high tea service

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.

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.

170 Jervois Rd 376-5367

THAI ME UP MOOCHOWCHOW

JAM ORGANIC CAFE

CHAPEL

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.

147 Ponsonby Rd (09) 360-4528

LA ZEPPA KITCHEN & BAR

86 Federal St (09) 363-7048

7 Sale St (09) 307-8148 Bistro dining, award-winning microbrewery celebrated garden bar and very private Velvet Room!

HERNE BAY LOCAL

33-35 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 4861-600

DEPOT

SALE ST

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.

PINXTOS (Opening October)

244 Ponsonby Rd (09) 376-9909

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.

128c Ponsonby Rd Bar*Cafe*Tapas

THE WINDSOR CASTLE District Dining

50 Customs St East (09)368-5315 Fresh, affordable bistro dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Designed to share.

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LIBERTINE

37 Drake St (09) 929-2790 Taking its cue from the Americas, but with an Antipodean twist.

ORVIETO CAFE

935A Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden

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.

GIG GUIDE

SHIT WORTH DOING

WELLINGTON gig guide Wed 10 Bewm Babiez, Kotenshu

10PM, Mighty Mighty, $5

Hydra’s Talent Quest 8PM, Medusa, $10

Kroon For Your Kai 7PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

The Medicine Standup Comedy Night 8PM, Meow, $5

Thu 11 2 FOR 1 THURSDAYS w/ DJs Micah, B-Lo, Gus 9PM, Betty’s Function House & Bar

Bandeoke

8PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

The Blue Onesies, Nostalgiaphopes, Big Rick 10PM, Mighty Mighty, $5

The Nothing 8PM, Shed 6, $35

CHRISTCHURCH gig guide David Greenberg & Rennie Pearson Meow

FFD Presents Just Friends Burgundy Room

Heather Leigh w/ Omit Bar Medusa

Kittentank, Caves & Double Ya D Mighty Mighty

Rocktober: Tribute 7PM, San Francisco Bath House, $20

Roseneath Centennial Ragtime Band of Wellington New Zealand 10PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

State Of Mind Sandwiches

The Bemsha Swing - Against Friends & Lovers Tour Bodega

THE EGGS LIVE AT MATTERHORN 8PM, Matterhorn

The Nothing 8PM, Shed 6, $35

Fri 12 Coolies, Octopus, Cutss 10PM, Mighty Mighty

DJ Marek

9PM, Betty’s Function house & Bar

The Wellington Sea Shanty Society 4PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

Kick Club w/ DJ Speedy 9PM, Betty’s Function House & Bar

Wed 10

Kate Anastasiou

Dr Sanchez

Lamb & Hayward Masterworks Revolution

8.30PM, The Monday Room

Marlon Williams (Unfaithful Ways) 8PM, Porthole Bar

RDU 98.5FM Jagermeister Decknology 2012 - Hears 8PM, Dux Live

Thu 11 DJ Nacoa & Natalie Slade

9PM, The Monday Room

I Am You With Mantis, The Laon & Brannyman 8PM, Wunderbar, $5 6PM, Brickworks

The Lizard Kings Doors Experience

Ferrymead Speights Ale House

Hennessy Love Machine

Max Whitehouse

8PM, Shed 6, $35

Sat 13 Billy Bragg

The Opera House

Tue 16 Acoustic Open Mic The Fringe Bar

Live Music The Library

Sun 14 Bodies w/ Batpiss

7.30PM, The Brewery The Astro Lounge

Laura Hunter

5PM, The Astro Lounge

CubanFusion 7th Birthday Party

The Nothing

8PM, The Venue, $10

Kate Anastasiou

8PM, Matterhorn

3PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

These Four Walls w/ Ashei and House of Mountain

Mon 15

7PM, The Woolston Club

9PM, Burgundy Room, $5

8PM, Hornby Worker Men’s Club, $35

10PM, The Brewery

Kelburn Village Pub

The Recovery Sessions Feat. Clube de Choro

The Big Fat Living Dolls Show! Chch

Lloyd

9.30PM, The Monday Room

Back Porch Sunday

Roy Irwin, The Boxcar Rattle, The Poison Hearts

8PM, The Bedford, $20

DJ Dan

Lisa Tomlins

3PM, Matterhorn

9PM, Sandridge Hotel, $15

Chris Dabinett

Bodega

LATIN AOTEAROA

Oceania Storm

Fri 12

Sun 14

10PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

9PM, Wunderbar, $10

5PM, Dux Live

Living Dust

6PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

Lupus Lunar Album Release Party w/ Delaney Davidson

Kate Anastasiou

Green For The Pink

Niko Ne Zna

7.30PM, Aurora Centre

Tahuna Breaks

8.30PM, Wunderbar

The Innkeeper

7PM, Black Betty

8PM, The Monday Room

Quiz Night

6.30PM, Pierside Cafe

Ollie

Plastic Paco w/ Aldous Harding 9AM, Darkroom

Sol Latino

8PM, Alvarados

Thingymagig

8PM, Winnies Ferrymead

Sat 13 Delicious Music Present K-Lab - Organik Ismness w/ Soulware TWeq & JB Naste 8PM, Dux Live, $20

Dr Sanchez

6PM, The Astro Lounge

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auckland gig guide Wed 10

General Lee

Acetones

Imagine This

9PM, Verona

Altmusic presents Heather Leigh (Scotland) w/ Rosy Parlane and Greg Malcolm / Chris O’Connor duo 9AM, Audio Foundation, $9

Conch Records At BCC

5PM, The Britomart Country Club

Dirty Diana 7PM, Chapel Bar

Fresh Cuts

6AM, Q Theatre, $25

Grant Marshall and Nigel Love 5PM, Sale St

7PM, Chapel Bar

8PM, Snapdragon

Jason Eli

6PM, Commons

Old School DJs 6PM, Racket

RESONANCE A NIGHT OF DnB w/ Mixed crate n Ginger Minx

Huffey Street Sound System, Danno 6PM, Racket

Jason Eli

6PM, Commons

Jason Smith Duo 7PM, Merchant Bar

John Holmes

8PM, Ginger Minx

6PM, Nuffield St.

Root Down with Dean Campbell

Lee Gray Duo

6PM, Tyler Street Garage

Shake, Stir and Sing

8PM, Elephant Wrestler

Magik Sessions w/ Dick johnson

7PM, The Windsor Castle

9PM, Ginger Minx

The Wax Works: T-Rice

Marty Bones,Chewie Lewis

5PM, The Britomart Country Club

6PM, Libertine

The Friday Blender 8PM, Chapel Bar

Tido

5PM, The Britomart Country Club

TSG Live with Aroha, Frank Booker ft Lewis McCallum 5PM, Tyler Street Garage

VanguardRed Magazine Launch 8PM, Hard Luck Cafe, $10

Viper Tour: Matrix 10PM, 4:20

Y Chromozone 8PM, Q Theatre

Zane - T

6PM, Commons

Sat 13

Tido

Nekromantix

Trakman

7PM, Artworks Community Theatre, $10

Racket Book Swap

Xiu Xiu

Nigel Love , Jordan Momentus

1OUTS, New Zealand’s first MC Battle League

6PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar

8PM, Ginger Minx, $10

Tuakana

Y Chromozone

Page3 and Vincent Hanna

A Ponsonby Institution

5PM, Sale St

8PM, Chapel Bar

Rice, Soane

5PM, Neighbourhood

Altmusic presents Heather Leigh w/ Omit

Fri 12

Rival State Album Launch

Beat Fix

9PM, Rising Sun

9PM, Snapdragon

The Johnnys

Rob Thorne Toi Puoro performance

Brett Polley

8PM, The Kings Arms 6PM, Racket

8PM, Q Theatre

6PM, Everybodys 7PM, Libertine 8PM, The Kings Arms 8PM, Q Theatre

Zaine Griff

Thu 11 Acoustic Thursday Ft. Hugh McCarroll 5PM, Northern SteamShip

Acoustic Thursday w/ Eli

9PM, Paddington Live

9PM, The Kings Arms

Matthew Pickering

2 a.m. Orchestra

7AM, Audio Foundation, $5

Aroha

Royal Falcon, Drop Dead Redhead

7PM, Nuffield St.

8PM, 1885 Basement

8PM, Leigh Sawmill Cafe, $10

Alex Richards

Ben Wah, Normski

Rudsits Brothers

6PM, Northern SteamShip

9PM, The Patriot

Billy Bragg Instore

Billy Bragg

Shimo Kita Rock Vol. 02

5.30PM, Real Groovy

Auckland Town Hall

7PM, Galatos Live, $10

Business Casual

Brett Polley

Solly

9PM, Cassette Nine

9PM, Florries

6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen

DeeWhy and Selecta Sam

Danno, Will Styles

TDK, Dylan C

8PM, 1885 Britomart

9PM, Snapdragon

David Shanhun

Tertiary Colours

8PM, Moretons Bar

6PM, Q Theatre

Dean Te Paa

The Classic Hits Acoustic Church Tour 2012: Anika, Boh & Hollie

7PM, Neighbourhood

Acoustic Thursdays with Waylon

6PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar

6PM, Sale St

Fire at Will, Silence the City 8PM, The Whiskey, $10

Fresh Cuts 6PM, Q Theatre

Funk Me All Night Long!

8PM, The Corner Store

10PM, Whammy Bar

9PM, Basalt

Double Dutch 5PM, Chapel Bar

Eddie Manukau 8PM, Glen Eden RSA

Frank Booker 5PM, Everybodys

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8AM, Golden Dawn Tavern of Power, $5

Karaoke

8PM, QF Tavern

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7PM, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell, Auckland, $67.50

The DT

8PM, Glen Eden RSA

1814

Tainui Tavern, St Johns

9PM, Audio Foundation, $9

8PM, Glen Eden RSA

Brother Love CD Release

UFO Live Music Venue

Clouds and Shampoo 8PM, Kings Arms, $10

David Shanhun Duo 8PM, Rickshaw Eddys

Deadlights Entertainment presents THE GREAT CONJUNCTION feat.

Advocates, Fuelset, Day3, Fire For Glory 7PM, Coda Lounge, $10

DeeWhy, Sample Gee and Vincent Hanna 7PM, Sale St

DJ Sister Act 4PM, Chapel Bar

Douglas Wright - Body of Work 1PM, Gus Fisher Gallery

Dylan C

10PM, 1885 Basement

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auckland gig guide Farah Loux Album Release w/ MaliMali & Tattletale Saints The Basement

Frank Booker 7PM, Commons

Goody 2 Shoes 7PM, Merchant Bar

In Flagrante

8PM, Q Theatre, $54

Lee Gray Duo 9PM, The Patriot

Lily

6PM, Q Theatre

Manic Baby Dolls with Jackal, Poast, The Echo Oh’s & Layzerbeek 7PM, The Grand Central Bar

Mark Tronson 9PM, Florries

Master Jams with Recloose 9PM, Tyler Street Garage

Matthew Pickering w/ Bond Street Bridge 7PM, Wine Cellar, $10

Mole Music presents 8PM, The Kings Arms, $10

Native Soul Lounge The Nathan Club

Selecta Sam

8PM, La Zeppa Kitchen

Sick Disco presents North Shore Pony Club, Tommy Flowers, Aroha, Dirty Bastards 6PM, Cassette Nine, $10

Southside Gig

TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre

Spooky

7PM, Everybodys

Spring Salsa Ball

Blend

Music Quiz

Britomart Sunday Service

Morning Melodies David Selfe, Piano Man

Craig Anthony

Student Jazz Large Ensemble Concerts

2PM, Merchant Bar

2PM, The Britomart Country Club 2PM, De Post

Letters to the Future Album Release Party

8PM, Q Theatre

Nectar

Stinky Jm, Furry Salmon

Lily

7PM, Libertine

Tertiary Colours

6PM, Q Theatre

Mime Workshop w/ Sir Jon Trimmer

8PM, Q Theatre

11AM, Q Theatre

The Peter Urlich Swingin’ Sextet

Pirata Fiesta

Tido

Sunday Session with the Sentimental Sound System

Paddington Live 8PM, Racket

Tido, Amiee Rensford 5PM, Neighbourhood

We Own The Night 10PM, 1885 Britomart, $10

Zane - T , Alex Richards 8PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar

Sun 14 An Audience w/ Sir Jon Trimmer 4PM, Q Theatre

6PM, Juice Bar, $10

3PM, Chapel Bar

The Kids Show 2PM, Q Theatre

Vincent Hanna and DeeWhy 2PM, Sale St

9PM, The Kings Arms

Bruce Mason Centre

6PM, Studio One, Kenneth Myers Centre

Tue 16 Music Of The Heart Hopetoun Alpha

open mic night

8PM, The Windsor Castle

Paul Ubana Jones & Tony Majdalani

Blockhouse Bay Boat Club 3BC

Quiz Night

7PM, The Kings Arms

Student Jazz Large Ensemble Concerts 7PM, Studio One, Kenneth Myers Centre

Tuesday Live QF Tavern

Mon 15

Ben Fernandez

Spencer on Byron Hotel

Club Connoisseurs 6PM, Chapel Bar

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REGIONAL gig guide Wed 10 The Classic Hits Acoustic Church Tour 2012 : Anika, Boh & Hollie

7PM, St Andrew’s On Liardet, New Plymouth, $67.50

Thu 11 Matthew Pickering ‘Up at the Bunkers’ Tour 8PM, The Mayfair, New Plymouth

The Classic Hits Acoustic Church Tour 2012: Anika, Boh & Hollie

7PM, Chapel of Christ The King, Hamilton, $67.50

These Four Walls w/Ashei and House of Mountain

8PM, Players Entertainment Centre, Invercargill, $10

Fri 12 Amped Presents Gig 3

DEVILSKIN

Tempist Fujit

Sat 13

The Classic Hits Acoustic Church Tour 2012: Anika, Boh & Hollie

8PM, Basement Bar, New Plymouth, $10

7PM, Dunedin Muso’s Club

Bulletholes 4: Exploring The Unknown YOT Club, Raglan

Oceania Storm NZ Tour - Sweet Music Album Release Sammy’s, Dunedin

Paul Ubana Jones & Tony Majdalani

Northburn Station, Cromwell

Phoney Dog EP Release Tour

The Blue Duck, Milford Sound

Slavetrader

Static Bar, Hamilton

The Sam & Eric Show Seismic Gastrobar, Rotorua

These Four Walls w/Ashei and House of Mountain

8PM, Chicks Hotel, Dunedin, $10

DEVILSKIN

9PM, The Royal, Palmerston North, $10

9PM, Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai, $5

7PM, Holy Trinity, Tauranga, $67.50

Elaine Paige

Claudelands Arena, Hamilton

KingSnake Rhythm & Blues Band Colonial Tavern, Rotorua

Sun 14 KingSnake Rhythm & Blues Band

Midge McCleary 10PM, Saints, Nelson

Biddy Mulligans Irish Pub, Hamilton

Phoney Dog EP Release Tour

Paul Ubana Jones & Tony Majdalani

The Long Room, Riverton

Rival State Album Launch

The Mayfair, New Plymouth

TastyBrown Album Tour

The Flying Dutchman, Gisborne

Butlers Reef Hotel, New Plymouth

The Classic Hits Acoustic Church Tour 2012: Anika, Boh & Hollie 7PM, Civic Theatre, Rotorua, $67.50

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BARS

Shit worth dRINKING

CHICKS HOTEL

GROOVE GULPS

2 MOUNT STREET

Adam Neal BAR MANAGER: Racket Bar, 6-10 Rouaki Lane, Britomart

Feel like a salty sea traveler in Port Chalmers’ premiere gig venue, pub and hotel. Hosting some of the best live music from around the country and beyond, the Chicks Hotel has the rustic feel of an 1800s pub, complete with dingy interior and retro couches. The owners are inviting and the atmosphere goes off.

AVIDA BAR 132 FEATHERSON STREET

Wisdom: Even if you have never worked in a bar before, as long as you show that you are willing to learn and have a good work ethic. There will always be someone that will hire you.

This Mediterranean specialist is a bar, a bistro and a world-wide tasting tray of the familiar, the nostalgic and the totally unexpected.Like its patrons it can be piquant and subtle or bold and brilliant. Go on a trip from the North African Coast to Europe and back again.

Signature Cocktail:

Negroni

DAYTIME

SPORTS BAR

Glass: Rocks

OPEN LATE

DANCE FLOOR

FOOD

ONE NIGHT STAND

HIPSTER FRIENDLY

LIVE MUSIC

AFTER WORK

CRAFT BEERS

Ingredients: 30ml Beefeater Gin 30ml Campari 30ml Cinzano Rosso Method: Build Garnish: Orange Zest

ILLEGAL IN NINE COUNTRIES, THESE SEX PANTHERS OF SAN DIEGAN SLOW JAM ARE WELL RECEIVED BY AUDIENCES 60% OF THE TIME... ALL OF THE TIME. EVERY WED NIGHT FROM 8PM, CHAPEL - 147 PONSONBY RD

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About me: I have worked in hospitality for seven years now. Over the years I have worked in every type of venue you can think of, from dark pubs to 5 star boutique hotels. I started in this industry when I was 18 and since then I have never looked back. I have travelled the world using my skills as a bartender to pay the way. It’s been a great seven years and I look forward to the next challenges that come my way.

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AUCKLAND BARS PONSONBY PONSONBY Chapel

147 Ponsonby Rd (09) 360-4528 For a quiet afternoon drink with friends in the sun, a light bite, a la carte dining or a great night out.

RACKET BAR

6-10 Roukai Lane (09) 309-5854 Serves everything from singlemalt whisky to cans of Double Brown.

Mt MTEDEN EDEN 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.

GOLDEN DAWN

Crossroads of Ponsonby & Richmond Rds Ph (09) 376-9929

GRAND CENTRAL

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.

NEWMARKET NEWMARKET THE CLADDAGH

372-376 Broadway (09) 522-4410 The Claddagh Irish Pub - A slice of Ireland in the heart of Newmarket.

PARNELL PARNELL THE PADDINGTON

117 St Georges Bay Rd (09) 309-3586 A Parnell institution for sports events, craft beers and superb food with the recent addition of top-notch live gigs.

SHANGHAI LIL’S

311 Parnell Rd 358 0868

JULEP

152 Ponsonby Rd (09) 378-8186

CENTRAL& K’RD & Krd CENTRAL PINXTOS (Opening Oct)

DOC BAR

128c Ponsonby Rd Bar*Cafe*Tapas

352 K’Rd (09) 365-1800 Tues-Sat

THE PONSONBY (Belgian Beer Cafe)

KINGS ARMS

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...

BRITOMART BRITOMART

1 Wellesley St West (09) 377-3144 Entertainment seven nights a week, with three big screens, pool table, competitions & prizes, quiz, karaoke and live music.

1885 - Britomart

27 Galway St (09) 551 3100 Nightclub upstairs. Cocktail lounge downstairs. Home to Auckland’s biggest club nights.

AGENTS & MERCHANTS

6-10 Roukai Lane (09) 309-5854 Seasonal lunch meals and latenight tapas served in a small cobblestone alleyway.

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 Focuses on the fact that people want to enjoy each other’s company with a great glass of wine and tasty plates, without the constraints of having to book or have a meal at a certain time.

144 Parnell Rd (09) 356-3650 Established in 1847, one of Auckland’s earliest surviving hotels serves gastro pub food in a comfortable, unpretentious environment.

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 after work drinks or a Sunday session on the sun drenched outdoor courtyard.

THE OAKROOM 17 Drake 300 6313

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.

WHAMMY BAR

179 Karangahape Road

THE BRITOMART COUNTRY 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.

SALE ST

THE WINDSOR CASTLE

59 France St (09) 373-3240

FATHER TED’S ORIGINAL IRISH PUB

204 Quay St (09) 357-6147 Watch the game while your girlfriend goes dancing.

VICTORIA VICTORIAPARK PARK

MEXICO

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.

QUAY ST CLUBROOMS

WINE CELLAR

183 K’Rd 377-8293

VIADUCT VIADUCT SNAPDRAGON

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.

GTION WELLINOMING BARS C SOON

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tours & events

Upcoming tours & events ALABAMA SHAKES (US)

GRIMES (CA)

Tue 15 Jan The Powerstation, Auckland

Thu 13 Dec San Fran Bath House, Wellington Fri 14 Dec The Powerstation, Auckland

ALESTORM (UK)

Thu 24 Jan The Kings Arms, Auckland

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

BILLY BRAGG (UK)

Thu 11 Oct Real Groovy, Auckland (Instore Q&A) 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

AMANDA PALMER (US)

THE BLACK KEYS (US)

Sun 27 Jan Q Theatre, Auckland Wed 30 Jan San Fran Bath House, Wellington

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

ANIMAL COLLECTIVE (US)

BLEEDERS

Mon 14 Jan The Powerstation, Auckland

Fri 23 Nov Bar Medusa, Wellington Fri 30 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland

ANIKA MOA, BOH RUNGA & HOLLIE SMITH

BLONDIE & THE STRANGLERS

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

Thu 29 Nov Trusts Stadium, Auckland

BOYZ II MEN (US)

Sun 02 Dec The Opera House, Wellington Mon 03 Dec Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier Tue 04 Dec Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland Wed 05 Dec Claudelands Arena, Hamilton

CRYSTAL CASTLES (CA) Tue 15 Jan Studio, Auckland

DEATH OF A SALESMAN Thu 11 Oct - Sun 27 Oct Maidment Theatre, Auckland

DEVO, SIMPLE MINDS & THE CHURCH

Sat 15 Dec Villa Maria Estate, Auckland

ED SHEERAN (UK)

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

ELLIE GOULDING (UK) Thu 25 Oct Studio, Auckland Fri 26 Oct Studio, Auckland

EMMYLOU HARRIS (UK) Sun 18 Nov Vector Arena (Theatre Mode), Auckland

Wed 12 Dec San Fran Bathhouse, Wellington Thu 13 Dec Kings Arms, Auckland

Fri 30 Nov ASB Showgrounds, Auckland

Tue 15 Jan Town Hall, Wellington Wed 16 Jan Town Hall, Auckland

BATHS (US)

CLIFF RICHARD (UK)

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

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THE CIVIL WARS (US) Tue 19 Mar St James Theatre, Wellington Thu 21 Mar Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland

BEN HARPER (US)

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HOT CHELLE RAE (US)

LAGWAGON (US)

CALVIN HARRIS, MAJOR LAZER & BASSNECTAR

Fri 02 Nov Leigh Sawmill Café, Leigh Sat 03 Nov Bodega, Wellington

Sat 02 Mar Waterfront, Wellington

Sun 21 Oct Telstra Clear Pacific Events Centre, Auckland

EVERMORE

THE BATS

HOMEGROWN

JAY SEAN (UK)

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

Wed 14 Nov Whammy Bar, Auckland Thu 15 Nov San Fran Bath House, Wellington

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

EVERCLEAR (US)

BAND OF HORSES (US)

THE GUNSLINGER’S BALL

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

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

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

LA DE DA FESTIVAL 2012

Sun 30 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Daisybank Farm, Martinborough

LINKIN PARK (US)

Thu 21 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland

MINISTRY OF SALSA Sat 24 Nov Studio

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

MUSIC AT MOJO

Thu 11 Oct Mojo Invincible, Wellington (Saxess)

NEKROMANTIX (DEN)

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

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City Cinemas, Tauranga Thu 15 Nov - Sun 25 Nov The Regal Cinema, Twizel Thu 03 Nov - Sun 13 Jan The Monkey House, Whitianga

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Tue 11 Dec The Powerstation, Auckland

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Tue 06 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland

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Tue 27 Nov San Fran Bath House, Wellington Wed 28 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland

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Fri 16 Nov The Powerstation, Auckland

PARACHUTE FESTIVAL 2013 Fri 25 Jan - Sun 27 Jan Mystery Creek, Hamilton

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Fri 12 Oct Rising Sun Auckland Sat 13 Oct The Mayfair, New Plymouth Sat 02 Nov Bodega, Wellington

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

PAUL DI’ANNO & BLAZE BAYLEY (UK)

Fri 07 Dec Bodega, Wellington Sat 08 Dec The Kings Arms, Auckland

RUSSELL BRAND (UK)

Wed 28 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland

RYAN KERSHAW BAND

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SMASH MOUTH (US)

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NZ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

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Thu 15 Nov Hard Luck Cafe, Auckland Fri 16 Nov Bodega, Wellington

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Sat 01 Dec Trusts Stadium, Auckland

VODAFONE NEW ZEALAND MUSIC AWARDS

Thu 01 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland

THE WAR OF THE WORLD Thu 01 Nov - Sun 16 Dec The Stardome, Auckland

WHO SHOT ROCK & ROLL: A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY Sat 10 Nov - Sun 03 Feb Auckland Art Gallery

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LISTEN TO ME CAREFULLY TAKEN 2 BRINGS LIAM NEESON’S OLD SET OF SKILLS TO SOME NEW BAD GUYS. In my eyes, Liam Neeson was always a gentle man. A soft-spoken Irish man who knew what true love was in Love Actually, who knew the ways of the force in Star Wars and saved thousands of Jews in Schindler’s List. Then Taken (2008) happened, and it was clear this man took no prisoners as he uttered those immortal words in husky tones that would make Christian Bale blush.

Gritty, limb-crunching, and downright ugly, Taken was one man’s fight to save his daughter against the seedy underworld of France’s prostitution ring. It was a box-office hit, earning $224 million, and a critical hit for its relentless pace and the way our usually demure leading man transformed into a bad guy killing machine.

So where to go from here? Like Transporter, the Bourne films and Die Hard, some things are best left untouched, to bask in its awesome glory for one time only. But with dollar signs in their eyes, Taken 2 seemed the next logical step.

Director Olivier Megaton (Yes, that is his real name) felt the same. After being brought on board for the sequel after working on such projects as Columbiana and Transporter 3, he too thought all was done that could be done in round one of the fight. But he realised therein lies the challenge.

“When the story arrived, I realised that it was clever because it wasn’t what everyone might expect,” he explains. “It was a good idea to change things around and make it a kind of tale of revenge. It’s a little more adult today, even if Taken was a really big success all over the world. So first it was Liam [Neeson that drew him to the project], and then it was the challenge of taking the franchise into a new direction.”

Round two of the epic battle sees Neeson return as Bryan Mills, the retired CIA agent who stopped at nothing to save his abducted daughter in Taken. But he left a lot of unhappy bad guys in his wake, with a lot of bodies to be accounted for. When he is targeted by a mysterious figure seeking vengeance, Bryan must employ his “particular set of skills” to protect his family against an army out to kill them.

Neeson admits he was excited to come back for another Taken, having filmed more physically demanding roles in The A-Team and The Grey since the first film.

Megaton says she’s “becoming like [Bryan]” “Suddenly Kim becomes something different – a real action character. At the end of the first movie she’s trying to rebuild her life, but she has been impacted by what’s happened to her. These dark memories arrive suddenly and it makes her different, allowing her to become an action hero like her father. That was the real trick of Taken 2.”

Under the tutelage of her father, Kim has developed some of his instincts and is much better equipped to cope with the crisis that develops during their family reunion in Istanbul. “She’s her father’s daughter, and she’s finding out what she’s capable of,” says Grace. “In the first film, Kim was young and naive and didn’t know much about the real world. But something incredible happened to her, and she reconstructed herself. She doesn’t want to be passive again.”

For both the lead actors and the filmmakers, the decision to return for a sequel was not taken lightly. Taken had captured something special, and everyone was determined to find a fresh angle on Bryan tale. “When I read Luc [Besson] script,” Megaton explains, “I found the openings to do something new. It’s not just another Bryan Mills story; it’s about family and a father determined to save it.”

Much of the action unfolds in Istanbul, a locale rarely seen on screen.

Megaton spent much of his prep time scouting locations and walking around the city for hours at a time. When principal photography commenced, he knew Istanbul’s streets and passageways better than some of the local crew.

Neeson says shooting in Istanbul was like nothing he has experienced. “Istanbul is where east meets west – a beautiful city full of wonderful people,” notes the actor, who has filmed on locations around the globe but remains most impressed with Istanbul’s singular sights and sounds.

Everywhere the crewmembers turned, they were faced with a landmark.

Key locales included the front of the Süleymaniye Mosque, one of the city’s grandest buildings; the Grand Bazaar, a 15th Century Istanbul landmark that takes up an entire city block and welcomes more than a quarter of a million visitors every day; and a traditional hamam, or Turkish bath, home to the film’s explosive finale.

“It’s great to do that stuff and we have a terrific stunt team,” he enthuses. “I have a wonderful stunt double, Mark Vanselow, who’s my buddy, and he’s been in my life, professionally, for 12 or 13 years. He does all the hard stuff!

Returning to the character of Bryan was a chance to get with Mark again and do all the fight training.”

With an old set of skills but a new set of bad guys, Taken 2 sets out to be more than just a number at the end of a successful first film. While initially skeptical, I recommend you go just to see Neeson arse-kick his way through a city, leaving a trail of bodies in his wake.

Another aspect of difference that appealed to Megaton was the role of Bryan’s daughter, Kim (played by actress Maggie Grace). In the first film, she is bloodied, beaten and taken hostage. Emerging stronger than ever,

WRITTEN BY LAURA WEASER IN CINEMAS NATIONWIDE: THU 11 OCT

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Clearing the HAZE So much for the sparkle, fade and invisible stars.

“I’ve been clean for 23 years, but you know if Joe Biden was to call up and suggest we go on a bender to Las Vegas I’d do it, man. We’d do like the The Hangover, drink like fish and take in a couple of ‘shows’ (and I don’t mean Cirque de Soleil). It would be worth it. It would cause a few divorces, but you know…”

Talking to front man Art Alexakis about “his band, Everclear” two things became pretty obvious: he’s a responsible adult, with two lovely daughters and a beautiful wife; and he’s in a rock band and he likes to party like he’s nigh-nini-nineteen! It was the responsible adult that picked up the phone in his Pasadenca, CA, home to talk to me. “I’m glad you called now, cos I’m gonna head out soon, pick up my wife and daughter and head over to a friends to watch the electoral debate between Romney and Obama’. So who are you rooting for? “Well, I’ve always been a Democrat. And Romney is just stupid. I think he’s actually more stupid that (his predecessor) George Bush. Those comments about the 40% (of Americans who are freeloaders) are just stupid, crazy and dumb! Everyone in my part of the world likes Obama. But you know I wouldn’t party with him. (Vice President) Joe Biden, on the other hand…”

And that led to the story about partying in Vegas. He also reminded me “Hey, I’m fifty and I’m in a rock band still – what’s cooler than travelling the world, playing and partying!”

Indeed the band, so named for a particularly potent brand of grain liquor and originally formed in Portland, Oregon, has been ‘partying’ pretty much since its inception in 1992. Alexakis (guitars, vocals) originally formed the band with bassist Craig Montoya and Drummer Greg Eklund. Through various ‘incarnations’ (he hates the word but concedes it the best description) the band made a number of late grunge masterpieces including their classic debut on Capitol records Sparkle and Fade. That album dropped everyone’s mix tape favourite ‘Heroin Girl’ and Alt radio choice cut ‘Santa Monica’. Subsequent albums failed to maintain the pole position of their debut, which was racing, at the

time, in the company of Nirvana’s Nevermind and various hits from Sonic Youth, Bush and Counting Crows. However, with a steady fan base Alexakis’ rocky grunge pop has built up a big following over the years.

With constant touring and seven albums in the can and a new one Invisible Stars freshly minted. There’s a sense of déjà vu as the band has re-recruited lead guitarist Dave French and keys man Josh Crawley. The new album has the same bump and grind of the earlier works, but with a bit of a conscience, says Alexakis. ‘Jackie Robinson’ is about America’s first Black sports icon – “a post WWII baseball player who played them (white bigots) at their own game and won them over. Just like Obama. I’m a big baseball fan, and I can see the comparisons, too.”

He also reveals that he’s a big fan of the American dream and way of life – when everything is in balance. Which might be the moral behind the single: ‘Be careful what you wish for.’ There’s also a sense of déjà vu here, too. The video for ‘Heroin Girl’ was recorded with an overbearing crowd of kids in a Portland skate park. ‘Be Careful…’ is recorded in a lavish car park style studio in LA with a similar crowd, only at the end of a song, they all blow up! “That was the director’s idea – he wanted the crowd to be like an explosive dream, a fantasy with a violent end”. Like disloyal fans, fickle consumers maybe? “Maybe. Being big shoppers. He blew my wife up twice and my oldest daughter, too.” You can’t always choose your family but if you’re a rock star you can explode them occasionally, I guess.

SEE THEM LIVE: EVERCLEAR WED 17 OCT JUICE BAR, AUCKLAND THU 18 OCT STUDIO, AUCKLAND

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Assassin’s Creed III releases at the end of the month, but it’s not one new game; it’s two.

A companion game, called Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation, is releasing for the PlayStation Vita alongside Assassin’s Creed III on consoles.

We played both games recently, and had the chance to talk with Philippe Bergeron, the mission director on the title, about what we should expect and why the game is set during the American revolution.

Surprisingly the title – which is a third-person action-heavy adventure – also features naval combat. You literally control a “tall ship” and go toe-to-toe with other vessels, jockeying for superior position on the waves and using your various cannon types to blow your enemies out of the water.

“Ubisoft gave a lot of liberties to the development team,” Philippe explained. “They always want to out-do themselves. If you do one thing on one AC game, the next time you’re going to try to out-do yourself, do something bigger and better.”

The game engine for Assassin’s Creed III was rebuilt after Assassin’s Creed II. The iteration of the team’s technology that we’ll see at the end of the month has been some three years in the making, with core systems – including combat and the way in which your character gets around the world – rebuilt almost from scratch to better support the radical new era in which the game is set.

The revolution was an important part of American history and featured some very prominent figures. As is the Assassin’s Creed tradition, many of these have made the transition into the game.

“This time around you’ll get to meet George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson.

There are more historical characters than in previous games, just because everything is so well documented, we had so many characters to choose from.”

A character that’s featured in every Assassin’s Creed game is Desmond: the modern-day player character whose lineage provides the window back to his ancestor’s memories. “Assassin’s Creed III doesn’t necessarily conclude Desmond’s story, but it does close a chapter. We wanted to spend more time with Desmond than we had in the past.”

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AIN’T NOBODY CAN TALK LIKE HIM OUTSPOKEN, UPFRONT AND ALWAYS KEEN TO TALK ABOUT POLITICS: IT’S BILLY BRAGG.

SEE HIM LIVE: BILLY BRAGG FRI 12 OCT TOWN HALL, AUCKLAND SAT 13 OCT THE OPERA HOUSE, WELLINGTON

“Well, I’ve given up on politics now that the British Nationalist Party has been defeated,” claims UK’s greatest socialist national treasure Billy Bragg, referring to the demise of his local BNP candidate in his home town of Barking. “I think I’ll concentrate on writing love songs and songs with a message about connecting people.”

[At the Olympic Games] in London we saw real British heroes on the running track, three examples of how the UK has benefited from multiculturalism, free education, health care. Jessica Ennis, Greg Rutherford and Mo Farah became the embodiment of a new diverse Britain of the 21st century.

One we can feel we should be proud of again.”

And connecting is what Bragg is good at. For instance, his guitars in prisons (Jail Guitar Doors ) charitable trust has helped thousands of inmates, and his involvement with electoral reform is also working to bring the message of self-empowerment back to the people.

Recently Bragg’s been exploring other cultures too, including the Dust Bowl politics of one of the US’s greatest sons – Woody Guthrie, who passed away in 1967. In the mid 1990’s, his daughter Nora found a large box of unpublished lyrics. She decided to call up Bragg to write the music for these disembodied words.

Of course, no conversation with Bragg would go far without talking politics. Tonight over the phone, he tells me he’s packing for a “Woody 100” concert in New York. These are a series of concerts and events organized

by Woody Guthrie’s daughter Nora, which are occurring all over the world for the centennial anniversary of his birthday. “I said I’d do it – Steve Earle, Andy Irvine and Arlo Guthrie are also playing.”

The Big Apple is light years from where the Bard of Barking first fronted up with just a guitar and a “loud as f***K” amp and a whole lot of attitude – delivering songs such as ‘Between the Wars’, inspired by the 1984-85 miner’s strike. At that time Britain was buried deep in the proverbial excrement of Thatcherism.

This was the backdrop to Bragg’s one man crusade to save England from itself. Material such as ‘A New England’ was a search some kind of positive identity and became the template for a career in defence of the underdog.

“Britain was a dismal self-parody of hate, destruction,” Bragg says. “It was all about the war, the empire, the royals, the Union Jack, but no-one was looking to the future. We were dwelling in the past [almost as if] we were afraid to let go.”

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“I guess she contacted me because I didn’t have much idea of him. I’d never sung ‘This land is your land’. She wanted someone who could look at the music with a fresh head.”

The huge collection was written between about 1939 and 1955. Guthrie had once offered Bob Dylan the songs from his hospital bed, during the mid1960s, but he was turned down. The first challenge was understanding the rhyme and metre of each piece.

Guthrie kept the tunes in his head, never writing music. Starting in 1996, 29 years after Guthrie’s death, Bragg, fairly early into composing new material, realised he needed help.

“I did a few secret shows – web invites – and it became clear that the new Guthrie songs all sounded like they were Billy Bragg songs. I knew Jeff Tweedy from his days with uncle Tupelo and I showed him the stuff and the band was really enthusiastic. Working with them was an eye opener.

I’m used to working (composing) with such an efficient band.”

And that included those involved in the feud between the left and the Tories. Bragg recently wrote that, “The long tradition of internationalism has resulted in the left having a blind spot when confronted with expressions of national identity.”

The resulting Mermaid Avenue, named after Guthrie’s Coney Island home, first appeared in 1997. Tweedy and Jay Bennett (also from Wilco) began looking through the songs searching for those that spoke to them, needed to be heard. Success with the first album opened up the world to Guthrie’s music again. Mermaid Avenue Vol. II, released in 2000, followed and then and a Vol. III, collecting 18 tracks not heard before.

“It was sad you know, we were beating ourselves up about being ourselves,” he says. “You know, Tim, socialism, and I know you think I’m one, I am, comes in many varieties, close up individual identity is a manylayered thing. We define ourselves by those things that make us proud to be part of in an imagined community.

And finally the whole collection has been released as a three CD box set with accompanying DVD and Bragg tells me he’s out on the road to promote it. Suddenly Bragg hesitates to check the time. “Sorry, mate,” he tells me, “I’m off to the bank. The plane to New York’s in a couple of hours.

Anyway we’ll see you soon down under!”

“So many kids are looking at reality TV and saying ‘I want to be famous for being famous’, like the Kardashians, not for some long invested talent.

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