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NEWS SEASICK ON THE ROAD
Californian blues musician, Seasick Steve, has been announced to play a one off New Zealand show in late December. The heavily bearded, seventy-something Steve will grace the stage at the Mangawhai Tavern with his personalised guitars and dungarees. A show described by reviewers as a “wonderfully sincere and surprisingly intimate performance that might just as well have taken place in a stomping bourbon soaked roadhouse’, and Seasick Steve as ‘a man, a band, an idea, an ideal, a truth, a poet, a master storyteller.” Scan the QR code with your smartphone to go to Groove Guide’s mobile website for breaking news, reviews, interviews and more features.
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May the Force be with you
The Walt Disney Co. announced last Tuesday that it was buying Lucasfilm Ltd. for $4.05 billion and is planning to create a new Star Wars trilogy. The seventh movie is set for release in 2015. Episodes 8 and 9 will follow. The new trilogy will carry the story of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia beyond Return of the Jedi. “For the past 35 years, one of my greatest pleasures has been to see Star Wars passed from one generation to the next,” said Lucas, chairman and CEO of Lucasfilm Ltd. “It’s now time for me to pass Star Wars on to a new generation of filmmakers. I’ve always believed that Star Wars could live beyond me, and I thought it was important to set up the transition during my lifetime.”
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JOURNEY DEEP
Chugg Entertainment have today announced that Deep Purple and Journey are set to tour New Zealand in February next year. Michael Chugg said, “To have two of the world’s greatest ever rock bands on stage together is something we’re so proud to be involved with. These shows are going to tear the house down!” SEE THEM LIVE: DEEP PURPLE & JOURNEY SUN 24 FEB VECTOR ARENA, AUCKLAND TICKETS ON SALE: MON 12 NOV TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
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The full line up for WOMAD 2013 has been revealed. With over 200 acts, international and local, next years festival will be a goody. Some of the acts include Salif Keita, Hugh Masekela, Jimmy Cliff, Goran Bregovic, Jordi Savall, Vieux Farka Touré, Aotearoa National Maori Choir, The Yoots, Fly My Pretties and David Kilgour. WOMAD’s New Zealand Artistic Director, Drew James says, “WOMAD 2013 once again traverses the world of music to bring a rich line-up of diverse and unique artists. A festival that truly has something for everyone, from the sublime chants of Tibet, to the power of one of the greats of Jamaican reggae, through to the frenetic energy of a Balkan dance band, WOMAD takes you on a journey of discovery and celebration.”
CIVIL STAND OFF
Civic Events regrets to advise the cancellation of The Civil Wars’ upcoming tour of New Zealand. The band has cancelled their 2013 tour dates worldwide, including dates scheduled to run in Australia & New Zealand. People who have purchased their tickets either online or over the phone will receive an automatic refund back to the credit card used to make the original purchase. People who have purchased their tickets over the counter should go back to their original point of purchase to obtain a refund. I.D and credit card used to purchase in hand to obtain your refund. Reason for the cancelation was said to be for “personal reasons.”
LANEWAY LEAKS
Over the next 5 weeks, Laneway Festival will announce six more acts to their already super-exciting artist line-up. Each Monday at 9am, a new artist will be announced. In total there are 5 more International artists and one local to be announced –and all fantastic live. First out of the bag is Kings Of Convenience. The band is a folk duo from Norway. Their music is known for their delicate tunes, calming voices, and intricate and subtle guitar melodies. SEE THEM LIVE: LANEWAY FESTIVAL MON 28 JAN SILO PARK, AUCKLAND TICKETS ON SALE NOW: LANEWAYFESTIVAL.CO.NZ
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Last week saw the big night for New Zealand musicians. Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards 2012 was held at Vector Arena in Auckland and below is a list of some of the winners from the night.
Album of The Year Winner: Kimbra - Vows Other finalists: Home Brew - Home Brew, Opossom - Electric Hawaii, Six60 - Six60 and The Adults - The Adults. Vodafone Single of The Year Winner: Six60 - ‘Don’t Forget Your Roots’ Other finalists: Annah Mac - ‘Girl in Stilettos ‘, Gin Wigmore - ‘Black Sheep’, Kimbra - ‘Warrior ‘ and The Adults - ‘Nothing To Lose’. FOUR Best Group Winner: Six60 - Six60 Other finalists: Home Brew - Home Brew and Opossom - Electric Hawaii.
What are you working on right now? Promoting our new album 11811. That and recovering after Creepshow Halloween Festival in Melbourne – that show hurt so good. Who was an inspiration or idol to you growing up? Kurt Cobain was one. I used to play In Utero front to back on a cheap guitar and practice amp in my bedroom when I was younger.
Best Male Solo Artist Winner: Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Unknown Mortal Orchestra Other finalists: Bulletproof - Dub Me Crazy and Seth Haapu - Seth Haapu. Best Female Solo Artist Winner: Kimbra – Vows Other finalists: Gin Wigmore - Gravel & Wine and Ladyhawke – Anxiety. Westpac Hotpoints Breakthrough Artist of The Year Winner: Kimbra – Vows Other finalists: Annah Mac - Little Stranger and Home Brew - Home Brew.
What’s your favourite venue in the country? Of the ones I’ve played in, Vector Arena purely for the catering. That’s a rare treat for a local band.
Rockshop Best Rock Album Winner: The Checks - Deadly Summer Sway Other finalists: Clap Clap Riot - Counting Spins and Head Like a Hole - Blood Will Out.
Where was the last place you went out for dinner? Mentatz on Lorne St, Auckland – cheap and easy ramen and donburi in the CBD.
The Edge Best Pop Album Winner: Kimbra – Vows Other finalists: Bic Runga – Belle and Gin Wigmore Gravel & Wine.
What show are you most anticipating this year? Radiohead. Let me know if something comes up and you can sell me your ticket.
Best Alternative Album Winner: Opossom - Electric Hawaii Other finalists: Ladyhawke – Anxiety and Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Unknown Mortal Orchestra.
Best Urban / Hip Hop Album Winner: Home Brew - Home Brew Other finalists: Adeaze - Rise & Shine and Savage Mayhem & Miracles. Best Roots Album Winner: The Black Seeds - Dust And Dirt Other finalists: Hollie Smith - Hollie Smith & Mara TK Band of Brothers Vol.1 and Tomorrow People – ONE. Best Electronica Album Winner: Concord Dawn - Air Chrysalis Other finalists: Bulletproof - Dub Me Crazy and Six60 - Six60. NZ On Air Best Music Video Winner: Special Problems - ‘The Sun’ (The Naked and Famous) Other finalists: Special Problems - ‘Take a Picture’ (David Dallas) and Special Problems - ‘My Calculator’ (Zowie). Vodafone People’s Choice Award Winner: Six60 Other finalists: Gin Wigmore, Kimbra, Home Brew and Stan Walker. Highest Selling NZ Single & album Six60 - ‘Don’t Forget Your Roots’ NZ on Air Radio Airplay Record of the Year Six60 - ‘Don’t Forget Your Roots’ International Achievement Awards Kimbra and The Naked and Famous New Zealand Herald Legacy Award Toy Love
What’s your guilty pleasure? Tears for Fears. A usual Wednesday night for you is... There’s almost no such thing for me: the weekdays are crazy for life, work and band. That’s cool by me. The biggest success you’ve had is... Keeping career, music and relationships in balance such that I can still have them all in my life. It’s not easy.
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SATURDAY 10
WEDNESDAY 07 THE SESSION 1ST BIRTHDAY
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THE MATTERHORN
ZEAL WEST
10PM
7PM, $10, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ
Wellington’s only weekly jam night celebrates its first birthday with special guests and surprises from 10pm. Hosted by Myele Manzanza and The Session House band, the floor opens up to musicians in attendance after the first set. All welcome to have a jam. Just bring your instruments!
If this was possible, these guys bring a new aggressive approach to death metal. Does that just mean more screaming and low devil-like growls into the mic? Well, whatever it is, they have been making a mark on the New Zealand scene, with their crushing sound and passionate live performances.
BERNIE GRIFFEN
FUYUKOS FABLES
WINE CELLAR
GOLDEN DAWN
8PM, $10, DOOR SALES ONLY
9PM, $5, DOOR SALES ONLY
APRA award-winning Matt Langley hosts a night of live music, featuring Bernie Griffen & The Grifters, The Gunslingers Ball, The Blue Valentines and Matt himself, who will be playing a selection from his Featherbone album and his upcoming release.
Melbourne’s folk five-piece are bringing their EP release to Auckland. Everybody is Weird is the second EP and brings electric, heavier, noisier and sometimes darker songs to the table. With five vocalists, the band has rich full harmonies and multi-layered arrangements. Watch out Mumford and Sons.
GETTING WORSE: PUNX STILL ANGRY
COLDPLAY
SAN FRAN BATH HOUSE
MT SMART STADIUM
9PM
As part of the Up The Punks 2012 exhibition, San Fran Bathhouse is holding a mid-week show with four of Wellington’s so-called angriest punk rock bands. The brutal beats of Numbskull, the inflammatory stench of Influence, the seductive stalking prowess of The DILFs, and the righteous retribution of The Jo Ho’s.
THURSDAY 08
gig OF THE WEEK
5.30PM, $99-249, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
It’s unconfirmed if he is bringing the missus with him (ie Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow), but what they are bringing is a shit-load of lights and lasers with an impressive outdoor show that with light up the sky. Hanging out for an awesome acoustic version of ‘Clocks’ and less of Rihanna’s contribution.
RIVAL STATE BODEGA
PSYCHIC MAPS 8PM, $20, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
MIGHTY MIGHTY
10PM
Psychic Maps and the Sum Tram Tigers play the final show of their outstanding tour. Psychic Maps had a former life in Dunedin in 2011, releasing a fairly outthere tape cassette called Hello, I’m Charlie Sheen on Full On Idle tapes. Now, they are a three-piece band based in Wellington, playing alternate tuned sounds aligned with the punk, pop, thrash and noise.
OLD SCHOOL DJS RACKET BAR
6PM
Kick it old school, bust out the kicks, your retro T-shirts with cool slogans such as ‘radical’, and get down to the funky sounds. Featuring Murray Cammick, Manuel Bundy and guests, be prepared to take a time-travelling journey back to the good old days of DJs before they just stood in front of iTunes and held earphones up to their ears.
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This is the official album launch party for their debut album Apollo Me. This is going to be an epic event from the rock-grunge-punk band. They’re loud, edgy and catchy. Having formed in 2002, the debut has been a long time coming. After a four-year hiatus, they are back with more force and determination than ever.
BEACH PIGS + GUESTS THE KINGS ARMS
8PM, $10, DOOR SALES ONLY
No one wants pigs at the beach. They would be all smelly and salty. These Beach Pigs, however, are perfectly acceptable and are joined by Sal Valentine & The Babyshakes, Poor You Poor Me, High Society & DJ Mound Of Sound. They were one of the nominees for this year’s Critic’s Choice Award at the VNZMA’s.
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ALBUM OF THE WEEK
SUNDAY 11 JO LITTLE & JARED SMITH LUGGATE HOTEL
DELANEY DAVIDSON & MARLON WILLIAMS SAD BUT TRUE
WANAKA, 3PM
Since March this year the pair has been touring around promoting their solo debut albums and this summer is no different – except they’ll also new songs for their soon-to-be recorded duo album The Journey Home. Blazing guitar solos and Smith’s gritty cowboy vocals interwoven with Little’s velvety voice and heartfelt lyrics create a blissful combination
BRITOMART SUNDAY SERVICE BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUB
2PM
It’s not the kind of Sunday service you need to dress up for or confess your sins. This service includes $10 steaks and $20 jugs of Sangria. Grapevine DJs will be spinning the tracks from 2pm, keeping it low key and funky fresh for those post-Saturday night recoveries.
CONCH SUNDAY GRILL PONSONBY SOCIAL CLUB
The teams behind the groovy-tastic Conch Records are putting some sizzle on your steak. While you sit down to enjoy a hearty Sunday night grill, let the crew drop some velvety vinyl beats on you from their extensive crate collection. It’ll put some groove into your night.
TUESDAY 13 TOUCHÉ AMORÉ ZEAL
6PM, $20, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
Key
The post-hardcore band is crossing over our way after their Australian tour. Touché Amoré are noted for their honest and confessional lyrics, for fusing influences from Converge, Raein, La Quiete and Pg.99 and for being a part of screamo revival. The shows are hosted in small venues so be sure to get in and get cosy.
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Sad But True (aka The Secret History of Country Music Songwriting, Volume 1) is the story of two men. The first is Delaney Davidson – one of our country’s best and hardest to define songwriters, who flits between raspy country and harrowing blues at the drop of a hat. The other is Marlon Williams, a relatively newcomer to the New Zealand music scene. These two have made the brilliant, but unpopular choice of shining a light on one of music’s more maligned avenues: country. If the word itself conjures images of straw-chewing cowboys strumming their “gee-tars” and mewing out a campfire story then you are not alone. Fortunately, that means this is the very album for you – one that shatters clichés and breathes new life into a very old form of musical expression Opening song ‘Traveling Creature’ certainly lives up to the promise of the album’s title with its mournful melody and banjo picking. This is genuine, heartfelt country music without any of the genre’s infamous shortcomings: I’m talking about rhinestones, polyester suits, perms or flag-waving hyper-patriotism that sends modern music fans running for the proverbial hills. These two gentlemen cut straight to the heart of the music without any of the trappings that have given it such a bad name for the past 50 years. The crafty duo also touch on country’s less well-known dark side – more Hank Williams Jr than Kenny Rogers. With song titles such as ‘Bloodletter’, ‘Cold and Blind’, and ‘Demons Claws’,
what exactly did you expect? Puppies and posies? Dolly Parton? Williams and Davidson are an inspired double act playing the sweet and sour routine with the right degree of grit and charm. Davidson is grimmer and forceful in his delivery, while Williams’ plaintive croon evokes the wild landscapes better than any lyrics could. The two are evenly spread across the album, from lead vocal duties to writing credits. Davidson and Williams are an inspired partnership that certainly makes me hope for a Secret History of Country Songwriting Volume 2. Sad But True also marks the first release from Lyttelton Records, who can boast their own 24-track analog recording studio and a hot tub. They are also an outfit that firmly declares the age of the CD is dead and gone. You will not find this album at your local music shop on a small round piece of plastic. Instead, head online for a digital copy or (even better) seek out a copy on classic vinyl. WRITTEN BY RICARDO KERR
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WEDNESDAY 07 WATTIES CANS FILM FESTIVAL
ERIC RENICK AUCKLAND PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA PRINCIPAL PERCUSSION
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
It’ll be the cheapest night out at the movies you’ve had since the 1980’s and it’s also benefiting those in need. It’s a win-win really. The idea is simple: a can for a ticket. Give generously and don’t just bring in a Budget brand can. Splash out a whole $2 for a Watties one and help the Salvation Army’s food bank.
SO GIVE ME THE NIGHT PAPAKURA ART GALLERY
As part of the Southside Arts Festival, this exhibit shows the work of talent multimedia artist Richard Orjis who is well-known for his hot-housed floral montages and series of hand-painted mud portraits. There will also be an informative talk from Ron Bronson, senior curator of New Zealand and Pacific Art at Toi o Tamaki.
Thursday 08 AUT ROOKIE FASHION SHOW SHED 15 LOWER DECK
6.30PM, $40, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
AUT’s up-and-coming fashion design students showcase their year of blood, sweat and tears with models pounding the concrete at Shed 15 Lower Deck in Auckland’s CBD. It’s a rite of passage for any student and who knows? You might just discover tomorrow’s next big name right now.
Who’s in the dead supergroup for your dream hologram show? Jimi Hendrix on guitar, Jaco Pastorius on bass, Buddy Rich on drums. What’s an upcoming film you’re jazzed about? I heard they were making another Anchorman! I normally love deep films, but c’mon, this is amazing. Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend? I love to escape to the beaches around Auckland, West Coast would be my favourite. Then, typically back in time to barbecue in my back yard. What happens when you mix CocaCola with Pepsi? I don’t drink soda unless it’s mixed with bourbon. Your fantasy spirit animal is… Wow, no idea…umm a pterodactyl would be pretty cool Your signature “I’m an amazing cook” dish is… Pizza! Been really working out my
dough as of late and I might be on the brink of the best pie in Auckland! The best TV show around at the moment is… Really only watch American sports, but I did catch Jono and Ben At Ten one night…those guys are hilarious. I really want to be on their show. The best place for a date night is… Coco’s Cantina, then a show at the Basement. People say you look like… Brad Pitt…no seriously, I get Rivers Cuomo (the guy from Weezer) a lot. Kittens or puppies? Puppies… chubby little bulldog puppies. What generic current affair has your blood boiled? Romney/Ryan SEE HIM PERFORM: ERIC RENICK IN SETTLING THE SCORE – LIVE! THU 15 NOV TOWN HALL, AUCKLAND
SATURDAY 10
HEATH FRANKLIN’S CHOPPER THE (S)HITLIST
NZSO - MAHLER 7
TSB SHOWPLACE, NEW PLYMOUTH
MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE
7.30PM, $37-39, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ SEE TOURS & EVENT FOR MORE DATES
He’s taken one of Australia’s most notorious hardened criminals and turned him into a comedy icon that calls life exactly how he sees it. From pretentious douchebags to the people that have annoying habits and drive you crazy, “Chopper” is nailing them all on the (s)hitlist for disposal of if an apocalypse should arise.
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hamilton
PLAY/TheatRE
wellington
MUSICAL
8PM, $15-115, TICKETEK.CO.NZ
Gustav Mahler’s Seventh Symphony is complex and continues to fascinate musicians and audiences. The magical score is the perfect companion for Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins. This concert is also a rare opportunity to see NZSO music director Pietari Inkinen take on the role of violin soloist.
WHO SHOT ROCK N ROLL
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COMEDY
christchurch
DANCE
10AM, $0-94, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ SEASON: SAT 10 NOV - SUN 03 MAR
This photographic exhibit presents a graphic history of some of rock ‘n’ roll’s most influential artists. More than 100 photographs from iconic names such as Dennis Hopper, Annie Leibovitz and Linda McCartney. Many of these are never-before-seen pictures and a picture says a thousand words…
Open late Tue 13 Nov – 6 – 9pm Band, talk and DJ – join us late and live for Who Shot Rock & Roll with: WATERCOLOURS TIM FINN THANE KIRBY
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10 Nov WELLINGTON 17 Nov AUCKLAND 22 Nov CHRISTCHURCH BACH Concerto for Two Violins in D minor MAHLER Symphony No. 7 Pietari Inkinen Conductor and Violin Vesa-Matti Leppänen Violin
”HigHly Amusing, utterly rewArding and a totally unmissAble experience...” darren Bevan, tvnZ
get to know her... then meet her. New Zealand Symphony Orchestra presents
The Radio Network Concerts
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FILM OF THE WEEK
THURSDAY 08
ARBITRAGE
ELECTRICK CHILDEN GENERAL RELEASE
96 MINS
This debut feature film by writer-director Rebecca Thomas focuses on the drama surrounding a young Mormon girl. Rachel (Julia Garner) suddenly discovers she is pregnant. The problem? She claims she got knocked up because of a cassette tape. Her news rocks the fundamentalist Utah community. directed by NICHOLAS JARECKI
FRIDAY 09
Starring RICHARD GERE, SUSAN SARANDON AND BRIT MARLING
THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW –SEASON 12 TV3, 8.30PM
BAFTA award-winner Graham Norton returns with his unique talk show, digging up anything and everything about your favourite celebrities. It’s always a good night to see how his three very different guests interact with each other to give hilarious results.
SATURDAY 10 GLOSS – SEASON 1 TVNZ HEARTLAND 8.30PM
The 1980s in New Zealand TV was filled with the glamour, big hair and shoulder padsepitomised by Gloss, a drama focusing on the high-fashion magazine business and on the Redferns – a wealthy family juggling love and life in the fast-paced industry.
SUNDAY 11
Affection for professionally assembled films about rich New Yorkers may be necessary to really get into this mild thriller, but I was ably carried along by its authentic portrayal of a rarefied world. Richard Gere is very comfortable as a rich businessman who comes across as the midpoint between Michael Douglas’ character from Wall Street and Michael Douglas’ character from The Game. Richard Gere seems to irritate some people, so if you’re one of those, stay far away from this as he’s practically in every shot. I enjoyed watching his power monger squirm when the going got tough, and he also convinced in the family scenes. It’s a tough ask trying to make a fraudulent hedge fund manager sympathetic these days, but Gere manages to seem genuinely conflicted at times. Susan Sarandon
is fantastic as his wife, but she should’ve been in it more. Newly-minted indie queen Brit Marling (Another Earth and The Sound of My Voice) proves herself very much at home among the heavyweights as their daughter. And Whit Stillman fans will get a kick out of seeing Chris Eigeman as Gere’s right hand man, although he too is underutilised. Plus there’s a weirdly appropriate cameo from Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter as a fellow captain of industry. There isn’t much in Arbitrage we haven’t seen before, but it contains the kind of conventions that are fun to revisit with a skilled director and a game cast. BY DOMINIC CORRY, FLICKS.CO.NZ
MONDAY 12 ADVENTURE TIME
NOW AND THEN
CARTOON NETWORK, 5.30PM
VIBE, 9.30PM
100 MINS
This was the film of my teenage years that taught me many superficial life lessons about relationships and friendship. Now and Then is a touching tale of teenage life from the point of view of four friends told across two decades.
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Finn – the human boy with the awesome hat– and Jake the wise dog embark on a series of bizarre and unique adventures as they explore the kooky land of Ooo. Whether it’s rescuing a princess from an Ice King, or de-corpsenating dead candy people, one thing’s for sure: it’s always adventure time.
NURSE JACKIE – SEASON 4
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TV3, 9.30PM
Everyone’s loveable health care professional is back, confronting her pill-popping addictions and finally entering rehab to treat her habit. She’s not the most likeable patient, but she does strike a unique bond with a green-hair teen called Charlie. Prepare for Jackie to confront her demons.
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HANDMADE BURGERS 455 NEW NORTH RD
This café has clearly spelt it out that they made their burgers. Using their hands. They’ve been voted “Best Burgers” in Auckland by Metro and Viva magazines for their light-weight, value for money creations. They have a drive through like certain chain takeaways but don’t be fooled: your pattie will be fresh.
CAFÉ STRATA 13 THACKERAY ST
With a beautiful outdoor dining area, Cafe Strata is close to workplaces in the city but has the feeling of being out of the city. With a range of gluten-free and vegetarian fare, they can accommodate your needs and deliver big flavour for everyone.
BIAN SUSHI & DONBURI
Who doesn’t love sushi? It’s healthy, easy to eat on the go and a light meal. But not all sushi is created equal and when you tuck into your roll you want to know the ingredients are authentic and made fresh. Bian prides themselves on carrying on this tradition, while offering a new approach to sushi and donburi (translated as rice bowl dish). They have a wide range so you can opt for the standard teriyaki chicken, or take your mouth on an adventure with a sashimi bento box filled with goodies or even an una don (teriyaki eel on rice).
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183 SYMONDS ST
DAYTIME
DATE night
OPEN LATE
CASUAL DINING
NEW KID
CHEAP AND CHEERFUL
HIPSTER FRIENDLY
TAKEAWAY
OUTDOOR
SHARE
auckland EATERIES AGENTS & MERCHANTS
6-10 Roukai Lane (09) 309-5854 Seasonal lunch meals and latenight tapas served in a small cobblestone alleyway.
DEPOT
86 Federal St (09) 363-7048
LIBERTINE
37 Drake St (09) 929-2790 Taking its cue from the Americas, but with an Antipodean twist.
District Dining BIG J’S
1 Melton Road - Mt Wellington 5790340 Weekly changing specials. Rated top burger in Auckland via concreteplayground.co.nz “Gourmet Burgers is Jason’s speciality take home heat and eat meals, plus huge range of cabinet food, everything cooked to serve”.
BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUB
50 Customs St East (09)368-5315 Fresh, affordable bistro dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Designed to share.
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.
HERNE BAY LOCAL
170 Jervois Rd 376-5367
31 Galway St (09) 303-2541 Gourmet pizzas, tapas and a famous high tea service 33-35 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 4861-600
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.
MOOCHOWCHOW 23 Ponsonby Rd (09) 360-6262 Like a stroll through the fragrant night markets & food stalls of Bangkok, MooChowChow is a boost to the senses.
PINXTOS
128c Ponsonby Rd Bar*Cafe*Tapas
147 Ponsonby Rd (09) 360-4528
ORVIETO CAFE
935A Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden
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244 Ponsonby Rd (09) 376-9909
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7 Sale St (09) 307-8148 Bistro dining, award-winning microbrewery celebrated garden bar and very private Velvet Room!
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.
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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 07 Chris Simmons 8PM, Bodega
GETTIN WORSE: PUNX STILL ANGRY
9PM, San Francisco Bath House
JP Young & El Fua 9PM, Mighty Mighty
The Mighty Mighty Quiz
7PM, Mighty Mighty
The Session Matterhorn
CHRISTCHURCH gig guide Stone Candy, Triplets, Mangle & Gruff
Wed 07
The Heavy Crooners
Adam McGrath of The Eastern
Meow
The Parrot & Jigger
Charlotte & Simon Darkroom
Sat 10
Dr Sanchez
Brownhill’s “Thank You” Party
9PM, San Francisco Bath House
Cape Tribulation & Red Sky Blues 9PM, Mighty Mighty
Acoustic Music The Cheeky Pipi
DJ’s Micah, B-Lo, Gus & Kev Fresh
Betty’s Function House & Bar
Psychic Maps & Sum Tram Tigers Mighty Mighty
Spring Break Boat Cruise 4PM, Evil Genius
Fri 09 Craig Terris Band w/ Sam Scott & Rod Farnsham
9PM, San Francisco Bath House
DJ Marek, B-Lo & Kev Fresh
Betty’s Function House & Bar
Fish n Chip friday with Blue Onecies Evil Genius
General Lee - Famous Summer Warm Up Sandwiches
Jazz Event
8.30PM, The Monday Room
Hannah Harding 7PM, Porthole Bar
Jane Wishart
7PM, The Brick Works
The Lido Cafe
Keith (Fullerton) Whitman w/ Tiaotion & Foxtrot 8PM, Puppies
Thu 08 Amiria Grenell
Kirsten Te Rito & James Illingworth
8.30PM, Clink Restaurant Bar
Kieron Cooper
8PM, Hilltop Tavern
Hashigo Zake
Evil Genuis Records
Delaney Davidson & Marlon Williams DJ Ria
9PM, The Monday Room
No Wave Spacktackular
Dr Sanchez
Thistle Hall
6PM, Astro Lounge
Rival State Album Launch Bodega
Forgotten Generation w/ Mantis & Smoke 8PM, Wunderbar
The Big Fat Living Dolls Show! Wellington 8PM, Chicago Bar
Mark Mckenzie, Brendan Gregg
The Doubtful Sounds & Strung Out
Ollie
8.30PM, The Brewery
Aro Valley Community Centre
7PM, Pomeroys
TwEQ & Dr Dee
Sun 11 Maori Music to the World
7PM, Meow
Italian on Cuba
Halcyon Drift w/ Joe Blossom & What Noisy Cats
Street Chant, The Transistors, Teen Fortress Darkroom
The Atarmies
7PM, Sandridge Hotel
The Brothers Grimm 9PM, Becks Alehouse
Sat 10 Delaney Davidson & Marlon Williams 9PM, Wunderbar, $20
Hauswerk
9PM, The Monday Room
Insane Jane
9PM, Becks Alehouse
Kate Anastasiou 7PM, Black Betty’s
Lamb & Hayward Masterworks Fantastique
7.30PM, Aurora Centre, $40
Orkid
Darkroom
Seth Hamilton The Get Down 9PM, CBD Bar
Smooth Talk
7.30PM, The Woolston Club
9PM, CBD Bar
Sun 11
Zero, Teen Haters, David Khan
Dr Sanchez
9PM, Darkroom
1PM, Winnies Ferrymead
Kate Anastasiou
PATAKA Art & Museum, Porirua
The Troubles
8PM, Dux Live
8.30PM, The Brewery
Kate Anastasiou
Hot Cafe
Thu 08
Wunderbar
RDU 98.5FM Jagermeister Decknology 2012 - Grand Final
Fri 09
4PM, No. 4
Delaney Davidson & Marlon Williams
Mon 12
9PM, Wunderbar, $20
In The Night Kitchen
Hera & Jed
8.30PM, The Monday Room
9PM, Mighty Mighty
10PM, The Brewery
Have An Instrumental Night With....
Kate Anastasiou
7PM, Casino - Valley Bar
Kids of 88 - Modern Love w/ Loui The Zu
Tue 13
Meow!
PUPS007 - Orchestra of Spheres, Alphabethead, Mongo Skato 8PM, Puppies
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5PM, Astro Lounge
8PM, The Bedford
Lindon Puffin 8PM, Pomeroy’s
Eastern Family 6.30PM, Pomeroy’s
Lisa Lashes
10PM, Winnies Ferrymead, $35
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auckland gig guide Wed 07
Nyntee & Sam Hill
Selecta Sam
Kiwipong Tournament
Conch @ BCC
Old School DJs
Sene, Nyntee & Cuffy
Racket Bar
Longroom
Lisa Lashes
Plastic Paco w Governor Grey
Steve Rachmand - Secret Life of Machines Album Tour
Pat For President
Submariner & Kilamnraro Neighbourhood
Ritual first birthday featuring DJ Madd (UK/EU)
Sugar The Mofo EP Release
Sam Hill
5PM, Britomart Country Club
Cult 45
9PM, Ginger Minx
Ed Gaiger
8PM, McCarthy’s Irish Bar
FryBread Dinner Set Rakino’s
Heath Franklins Chopper - The (S)hit List 7PM, All Saints Anglican Church
Racket Book Swap 6PM, Racket Bar
Petra Rijnbeek & Paul Voight Sugar Bar
The Burgundy Brothers
7PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro
Thu 08 Acoustic Thursday w/ Waylon
7PM, Nuffield Street Trading Co.
Alex Richard & Lyrakill Hurstmere Brew Bar
AUT Rookie Fashion Show 6PM, Shed 15
Boat Cruise 7PM, Globe Bar
Cape Tribulation w/ Feral Breed 10PM, Whammy Bar
Foxtrot, lttle phnx and Polarnaut 8PM, The Audio Foundation
Imagine This 8PM, Snapdragon
Incarnium, Blackleaf Garden, Nailed Shit & Idyllic Foe 8PM, The Kings Arms
Jason Eli Commons
Potroast Issue 10 Launch
Auckland Central Library
R&B Jam Nights 9PM, Juice Bar
Septicide & guests
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La Zeppa Kitchen & Bar
9PM, Rakinos
8PM, The Kings Arms
Fri 09
Tido
Submariner
Art in the Dark
Will Styles
Western Park
6PM, Racket Bar
DJ Pups
Neighbourhood
8.30PM, Britomart Country Club
Sat 10
Dylancherry , Ricky Rile
1st New Zealand Salsa Nationals Fiesta
10PM, 1885 Basement
5PM, Britomart Country Club
Commons
8.30PM, Britomart Country Club
T-Rice & Hudge Uptown Boogie Tom Bates
Shane Hand , Lyrakill
Libertine
9PM, Te Whau John Davies Performing Arts Centre
Flight Lounge’s 6th Birthday Party
Adam O’Connor
Sheesha Club 747
Are you coming?
Sound of Silver
9PM, Flight Lounge
For Love Not Money - Movember 10PM, 1885 Britomart, $10
Funkee Monkee Fridays Verona
Ladies Night feat. BeauZ & Billdon Staxx Stampede Bar
Latin Acoustic Guitar Composer Ricky De Mediros 7PM, Alp Ice Cafe
Matt Langley, Bernie Griffen & The Blue Valentines 7PM, Wine Cellar
9PM, The Kings Arms
Nigel Love & Scott Latham
7PM, Jarks Cafe
11.45PM, Racket
The Wax Works
Kutcorners
Midge McCleary
10PM, Rising Sun, $25
Third3ye Earth Raps Release Party
9PM, Golden Dawn
9PM, Cosh Bar
8PM, Father Ted’s Original Irish Pub
Selecta Sam
9PM, Rakinos
Mezcolanza Beats
9PM, 4:20
8PM, The Studio
One 2 One Cafe
7PM, The Windsor Castle
New Telepathics
Union Post Brewbar
9PM, InkCoherent
Globe Bar
The AGM
Keep Calm & Listen to Hip Hop
Lisa Crawley
5PM, Britomart Country Club
Shake, Stir & Sing w/ Dan & Chris
Sugar Bar
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Mothra, Lord Of Tigers & Mice on Stilts
Jazzmetazzz
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9PM, 1885 Basement Verona
Hurstmere Brew Bar 8PM, Toby Jug Inn Flight Lounge
Auckland Carnival 2012
Spooky
10AM, Glen Innes Town Centre
Commons
Beach Pigs & Guests
U2 and Green Day Tribute Show
9PM, The Kings Arms
Bevan Keys & Nyntee Longroom
Coldplay
7PM, Mt Smart Stadium
8PM, The Kingslander
Vessel & Bunnyjack 9PM, The Lucha Lounge
Cosh Jukebox
Sun 11
Departure Club
Blues in The Boat House - Acoustic Blues
Cosh Bar
10PM, 1885 Britomart
Fat Man, The Nowhere Effect & Soul Station 9PM, Juice Bar
Fuyuko’s Fables EP Release Show w/ Urbantramper 9PM, Golden Dawn
Frank Booker 8PM, Everybody’s
The Riverhead
Britomart Sunday Service
2PM, Britomart Country Club
Conch Sunday Grill Ponsonby Social Club
Così fanTutte
7PM, The Mercury Theatre
Gene Rivers
John Rowles - Acoustic & Hits Up Close
Jax Munster Inn
John Baker, Tony Tunes
MUSIC SHOWCASE w/ MATA KANTATA CHOIR
Plum Green w/ Bond St Bridge, Outside In & Die Manix
Junior
Hurstmere Brew Bar
Pat for President
9PM, The Lucha Lounge
8PM, Racket Libertine
5PM, Britomart Country Club
9PM, Skycity Casino
5PM, Leigh Sawmill
Sam Hunt and Gary McCormick 2PM, The Kings Arms, $25
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REGIONAL gig guide
Sunday Sessions @ Beer O’Clock
Wed 07
The Paddington Club
tHot Lakes Rotorua Ukelele Lunchtime Concert
Malt Bar, Grey Lynn
The Paddington Parnell
Vent Wind Quintet Ellerslie Masonic Centre
Mon 12 MAINZ Tour 2012 8PM, The Kings Arms
Tue 13 Ak Jazz & Blues Club presents Sisters of Swing Pt Chevalier RSA
open mic at Windsor Castle 8PM, Windsor Castle
Touche` Amore` (U.S.A.) Zeal Henderson
Rotorua Public Library, Rotovegas
Thu 08 Beyondsemble NZ Tour Marahau Park Cafe, Motueka
Fuyuko’s Fables & Urbantramper 8PM, YOT Club, Raglan
MAINZ Tour 2012 Static Bar, Hamilton
Midge McCleary CD Release Tour
Marbecks, Palmerston North
Fri 09 Jo Little & Jared Smith NZ Summer Tour
Urban Grind Cafe & Bar, Wanaka
Laura Collins & The Back PorchBand
Nick Raven, Cheats & Swim
Smashbox IV Bassment Edition
Upper Hutt Posse - Declaration Of Resistance Album Tour 2012
TastyBrown Album Tour
9PM, YOT Club, Raglan
Uno Bar, Palmerston North
8PM, Ballroom Billiards, Whangarei
Altitude Bar, Hamilton
Upper Hutt Posse - Declaration Of Resistance Album Tour 2012
The Hewson Project Shippeys, Paihia
Three Houses Down w/ Sweet Echo
Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui
Trees Tavern, Tokoroa
Sun 11
Sat 10
Dylan Wade & Special Guests
Connect Four
The Junction Hotel, Thames
Roaring Megs Bar, Cromwell
Midge McCleary CD Release Tour
Jo Little & Jared Smith NZ Summer Tour
Jarks Cafe, Havelock North
Luggate Hotel, Wanaka
Mt Tali & Sunshine Sound System Crash Palace, Rotovegas
Nick Raven, Cheats & Swim
8PM, Mama Gin’s, Thames
The Boathouse, Nelson
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THE GOLDEN DAWN 134 PONSONBY ROAD
So they share the name of a right-wing political organisation in Greece, but that’s not what they are about. What they are about is providing wines that are exemplary, inspiring and even controversial. Located from all over Europe, there are some real gems.
LIBERTY LOUNGE 101 GREAT KING STREET
Oh man, way back in time before it was the Liberty Lounge, it was the Outback. Many a great 21st, underage sneaky night out and stage dance was enjoyed at this great pub. This place has all your top 20 hits and a few misses too. Shots necessary.
SUITE BAR
Part of suite is the word suit, as in what you’ll need to enjoy the quality boutique spirits, wines and beers in this chic Lower Hobson Street bar. No, really, but in all seriousness this cocktail and lounge bar is packed full of God’s Own drinks and the owners have done all the hard work compiling the top-notch drink menu. But if smooth, silky spirits aren’t your thing, why not try Manhattan-style cocktails, reclining in the comfy leather couches and soak up the sweet sultry sounds of funk and soul. You’ll be classier than Ron Burgundy.
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2 HOBSON STREET, CBD
DAYTIME
SPORTS BAR
OPEN LATE
DANCE FLOOR
FOOD
ONE NIGHT STAND
HIPSTER FRIENDLY
LIVE MUSIC
AFTER WORK
CRAFT BEERS
shit worth Drinking
auckland GROOVE GULPS PONSONBY PONSONBY Bonita Bar
242 Ponsonby Road 3765670 The ponsonby local on the corner of summer st, that brings the beauty of fine and inexpensive wines together with a real appreciation of tapas and craft beers, and an interesting selection of cocktails”
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.
Q Theatre
305 Queen Street For lunch and a glass of wine. Or grab a snack, enjoy a Supreme coffee and power up at our WIFI hotspot. A range of hotpressed or old school doorstop sandwiches, serious salads, biscuits, tarts, cakes and an ultracheap Artists’ Pot of the Day.
RACKET BAR
6-10 Roukai Lane (09) 309-5854 Serves everything from singlemalt whisky to cans of Double Brown.
WINE CELLAR
183 K’Rd 377-8293
Chapel
147 Ponsonby Rd (09) 360-4528 For a quiet afternoon drink with friends in the sun, a light bite, a la carte dining or a great night out.
GOLDEN DAWN
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.
Crossroads of Ponsonby & Richmond Rds Ph (09) 376-9929
NEWMARKET NEWMARKET 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.
PINXTOS
128c Ponsonby Rd Bar*Cafe*Tapas
THE CLADDAGH
372-376 Broadway (09) 522-4410 The Claddagh Irish Pub - A slice of Ireland in the heart of Newmarket.
CENTRAL& K’RD & Krd CENTRAL DOC BAR
352 K’Rd (09) 365-1800 Tues-Sat
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...
BRITOMART BRITOMART 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.
The Portland Public House
463 New North Rd The newest port of call in Kingsland.... rustic and raring to serve this evolving part of town.
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.
Rakinos- Beats, Bar, Kitchen
Level 1/35 High Street (09) 358-3535 ‘The Joint since 91’
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.
PARNELL PARNELL
QUAY ST CLUBROOMS
204 Quay St (09) 357-6147 Watch the game while your girlfriend goes dancing.
VICTORIAPARK PARK VICTORIA SALE STREET
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!
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.
KINGS ARMS
59 France St (09) 373-3240
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.
THE WINDSOR CASTLE FATHER TED’S ORIGINAL IRISH PUB
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.
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 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.
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
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tours & events
Upcoming tours & events 95BFM XMAS PARTY
Fri 07 Dec Cassette Nine, Auckland
ACTION BRONSON (US) Thu 10 Jan Galatos, Auckland
ALABAMA SHAKES (US)
Tue 15 Jan The Powerstation, Auckland
ALAN DAVIES (UK)
Fri 01 Feb Town Hall, Auckland Sat 02 Feb Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland Sun 03 Feb, Capitaine Bougainville Theatre, Whangarei Tue 05 Feb Founders Theatre, Hamilton Wed 06 Feb Aurora Centre, Christchurch Thu 07 Feb TSB Theatre, New Plymouth Fri 08 Feb Opera House, Wellington
ALESTORM (UK)
Thu 24 Jan The Kings Arms, Auckland
AMANDA PALMER (US)
Sun 27 Jan Q Theatre, Auckland Wed 30 Jan San Fran Bath House, Wellington
ANIMAL COLLECTIVE (US) Mon 14 Jan The Powerstation, Auckland
ART IN THE DARK 2012
BOYZ II MEN (US)
Sun 02 Dec The Opera House, Wellington Tue 04 Dec Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland Wed 05 Dec Claudelands Arena, Hamilton
BRYAN ADAMS (CA)
Mon 22 Apr Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Tue 23 Apr The Civic, Auckland
CLASSIC HITS WINERY TOUR 2013
Sat 02 Feb Ascension Wine Estate, Matakana Sun 03 Feb Marina Reserve, Tutukaka Tue 05 Feb Brunton Road, Gisborne Wed 06 Feb Church Road, Napier Fri 08 Feb Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North Sat 09 Feb Alana Estate, Martinborough Sun 10 Feb Tui Brewery, Mangatainoka Tue 12 Feb Sentry Hill Estate, New Plymouth Sat 16 Feb The Mud House Winery & Café, Waipara Sun 17 Feb Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Tue 19 Feb Waitiri Creek, Gibbston Fri 22 Feb Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Moutere Sat 23 Feb Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Moutere Sun 24 Feb Villa Maria Winery, Blenheim Fri 01 Mar Wharepai Domain, Tauranga Sat 02 Mar Villa Maria Winery, Auckland Sun 03 Mar Mystery Creek, Hamilton
CLIFF RICHARD (UK)
Sat 10 Nov Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
COROMANDEL GOLD 2012 Sun 30 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Ohuka Farm, Whitianga
BATHS (US)
Sun 24 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland
GRIZZLY BEAR (US)
Tue 20 Nov Opera House, Wellington Wed 21 Nov Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland
DEPTHS
Wed 07 Nov Bar Medusa, Wellington Thu 08 Nov Zeal, Wellington Fri 09 Nov Void, Hamilton Sat 10 Nov Zeal, Auckland Sun 11 Nov Legionnaires Hall, Tauranga
DELANEY DAVIDSON & MARLON WILLIAMS
Fri 09 Nov Wunderbar, Lyttelton Sat 10 Nov Wunderbar, Lyttelton Thu 15 Nov Wine Cellar, Auckland Fri 16 Nov Wine Cellar, Auckland Sat 17 Nov Waiheke Island, Waiheke Sun 18 Nov Leigh Sawmill, Leigh Fri 30 Nov Mighty Mighty, Wellington Sat 01 Dec Mighty Mighty, Wellington Sun 02 Dec Aratoi Museum, Masterton
DEVO, SIMPLE MINDS & THE CHURCH
Sat 15 Dec Villa Maria Estate, Auckland
DIRTY PROJECTORS (US)
Wed 23 Jan The Kings Arms, Auckland Thu 24 Jan San Fran Bath House, Wellington
ED SHEERAN (UK)
Fri 08 Mar TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Sat 09 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland
ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS (UK)
Sat 19 Jan Villa Maria Estate, Auckland
EMMYLOU HARRIS (UK) Sat 31 Dec Te Tumu Kaituna Reserve, Papamoa Beach
Fri 23 Nov Bar Medusa, Wellington Fri 30 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland
FRED WESLEY (US)
Thu 21 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland
BLONDIE & THE STRANGLERS Thu 29 Nov Trusts Stadium, Auckland
CHRONOPHONIUM 2013 Fri 11 Jan - Sat 12 Jan Tangihua Forest, Northland
Wed 14 Nov Meteor Theatre, Hamilton Thu 15 Nov Victoria Theatre, Auckland Fri 16 Nov Mayfair, New Plymouth Sat 17 Nov Paddington Live, 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
Thu 13 Dec San Fran Bath House, Wellington Fri 14 Dec The Powerstation, Auckland
EXODUS
BLEEDERS
GREG JOHNSON
GRIMES (CA)
Sun 18 Nov Vector Arena (Theatre Mode), Auckland
Wed 14 Nov Whammy Bar, Auckland Thu 15 Nov San Fran Bath House, Wellington
Fri 05 Apr The NZ International Jazz & Blues Festival, Christchurch
DEEP PURPLE & JOURNEY
Fri 30 Nov ASB Showgrounds, Auckland
COLDPLAY (UK)
BONNIE RAITT (US)
Sat 22 Dec Bodega, Wellington Sun 23 Dec Galatos, Auckland
CALVIN HARRIS, MAJOR LAZER & BASSNECTAR
BAND OF HORSES (US)
Sat 23 Feb Mission Estate, Hawkes Bay
THE DATSUNS
Thu 22 Nov Dux Live, Christchurch Fri 23 Nov Mighty Mighty, Wellington Sat 24 Nov Thirsty Dog, Auckland
Fri 09 Nov - Sat 10 Nov Western Park, Auckland
BARRY GIBB & CAROLE KING
Tue 15 Jan Studio, Auckland
CAIRO KNIFE FIGHT
Sat 26 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland Mon 28 Jan TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Thu 31 Jan CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch
Tue 15 Jan Town Hall, Wellington Wed 16 Jan Town Hall, Auckland
CRYSTAL CASTLES (CA)
GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR (CA)
Fri 08 Feb The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 09 Feb San Fran Bath House, Wellington
HEATH FRANKLIN IN CHOPPER’S (S)HITLIST (AU) Tue 06 Nov Great Lake Centre, Taupo Wed 07 Nov Rotorua Convention Centre, Rotorua Thu 08 Nov TSB Theatre, New Plymouth Fri 09 Nov Skycity Theatre, Auckland Sat 10 Nov Founders Theatre, Hamilton Tue 13 Nov Nelson School of Music, Nelson Wed 14 Nov Marlborough Civic Theatre, Blenheim Thu 15 Nov Aurora Centre for Performing Arts, Christchurch Fri 16 Nov Aurora Centre for Performing Arts, Christchurch Sat 17 Nov Regent Theatre, Dunedin Sun 18 Nov Civic Theatre, Invercargill Tue 20 Nov Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall, Arrowtown Wed 21 Nov Oamaru Opera House, Oamaru Thu 22 Nov Theatre Royal, Timaru Fri 23 Nov Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North Sat 24 Nov Opera House, Wellington
HILLTOP HOODS (AU)
Thu 15 Nov World Bar, Queenstown Fri 16 Nov 519 Club, Auckland Sat 17 Nov Bodega, Wellington
HOMEGROWN 2013
Sat 02 Mar Waterfront, Wellington
JORDIE LANE (AU)
Wed 05 Dec Wine Cellar, Auckland Thu 06 Dec Plato, Dunedin Fri 07 Dec Nor’wester Cafe, Amberley Sat 08 Dec The Freehouse, Nelson Sun 09 Dec San Fran Bath House, Wellington
KATCHAFIRE & LADI6
Wed 26 Dec Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai Thu 27 Dec Opononi Hotel, Opononi Wed 2 Jan Riwaka Hotel, Riwaka Fri 4 Jan Station Village, Lower Hutt Sat 5 Jan Butlers Reef, Oakura
KENDRICK LAMAR (US) Wed 12 Dec The Powerstation, Auckland
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Upcoming tours & events KIDS OF 88
Fri 09 Nov Bedford, Christchurch Sat 17 Nov The Powerstation, Auckland
LAGWAGON (US)
Wed 12 Dec San Fran Bathhouse, Wellington Thu 13 Dec The Kings Arms, Auckland
LA DE DA FESTIVAL 2012
THE NZ INTERNATIONAL JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL
RHYTHM & ALPS 2012
SMOKE DZA (US)
OMAR RODRIGUEZ LOPEZ GROUP (US)
RHYTHM & VINES 2012
SOUTHSIDE ARTS FESTIVAL 2012
Wed 03 Apr - Sun 07 Apr Christchurch
Tue 27 Nov San Fran Bath House, Wellington Wed 28 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland
Sun 30 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Daisybank Farm, Martinborough
Fri 28 Dec - Sat 29 Dec Terrace Downs, Christchurch
Sat 29 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Waiohika Estate, Gisborne
RINGO STARR AND THE ALL STARRS (UK) Thu 07 Feb CBS Arena, Christchurch Sat 09 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland
LANEWAY FESTIVAL 2013
RIVAL STATE
Mon 28 Jan Silo Park, Auckland
Sat 02 Nov Bodega, Wellington
LINKIN PARK (US)
MINISTRY OF SALSA Sat 24 Nov Studio
Mon 26 Nov Founders Theatre, Hamilton Wed 28 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Thu 13 Dec TSB Arena, Wellington
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MOUNT EERIE (US)
Fri 01 Feb Wine Cellar, Auckland Sat 02 Feb Puppies, Wellington Mon 04 Feb Barrytown Hall, Barrytown Tue 05 Feb Tim’s Place, Marahau Wed 06 Feb Wunderbar, Lyttelton Thu 07 Feb Chicks Hotel, Dunedin Fri 08 Feb Public Art Gallery, Dunedin
MORRISSEY (UK)
Fri 14 Dec Town Hall, Wellington Sat 15 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland
OPOSSOM
Sat 01 Dec The Kings Arms, Auckland
OWL CITY (US)
Fri 16 Nov The Powerstation, 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 Wed 20 Feb Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Sat 23 Feb Gibbston Valley Winery, Queenstown
Fri 07 Dec Bodega, Wellington Sat 08 Dec The Kings Arms, Auckland
PRETTY LIGHTS (US) Thu 31 Jan San Fran Bath House, Wellington Fri 01 Feb Studio, Auckland
Tue 06 Nov CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch
THE PRETTY THINGS (UK)
NICKELBACK (US)
Fri 30 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland
RADIOHEAD (UK)
NICKI MINAJ (US)
RAGGAMUFFIN 2013
Sat 24 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland
NIGHTWISH (FI)
Tue 08 Jan Studio, Auckland
NORTHERN BASS FESTIVAL 2012
Sun 30 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Mangawhai
STEPHEN MERCHANT (UK)
Mon 17 Dec Opera House, Wellington Wed 19 Dec Town Hall, Auckland
STONERFEST 2012
Sat 01 Dec Whammy Bar & Wine Cellar, Auckland
Fri 12 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland
PAUL DI’ANNO & BLAZE BAYLEY (UK)
MUMFORD & SONS (UK)
Tue 06 Oct - Sun 11 Nov Auckland
RUSSELL BRAND (UK)
Thu 21 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland
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
Thu 15 Nov Hard Luck Cafe, Auckland Fri 16 Nov Bodega, Wellington
Tue 11 Dec The Powerstation, Auckland
Tue 06 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland
Fri 01 Feb - Sat 02 Feb Rotorua International Stadium
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS (US) Sun 13 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland
REGINA SPEKTOR (US)
Mon 03 Dec Town Hall, Auckland
SEASICK STEVE (US) Sat 29 Dec Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai
SHIHAD
Wed 26 Dec Station Village, Lower Hutt Sat 29 Dec Brewers In The Park, Mt Maunganui Mon 31 Dec Riwaka Hotel, Riwaka Wed 02 Jan Butlers Reef, Oakura Thu 03 Jan Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai Sat 05 Jan Matakana Country Park, Matakana
STREET CHANT
Fri 02 Nov Major Toms, Mt Maunganui Sat 03 Nov Puppies, Wellington Fri 09 Nov The Darkroom, Christchurch Sat 10 Nov The Crown Hotel, Dunedin Fri 16 Nov NO. 4 Cross St, Auckland
THE UKULELE FESTIVAL 2012 Sat 01 Dec Trusts Stadium, Auckland
SHOTOVER SUNSHINE FESTIVAL 2013
UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA
SHOW ME SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL
THE WAR OF THE WORLD
Sat 09 Feb Littles Road, Queenstown
Tue 06 Nov - Sun 11 Nov Capitol Cinema, Auckland Tue 06 Nov - Sun 11 Nov Pukekohe Cinema, Auckland Tue 06 Nov - Sun 11 Nov Matakana Cinema, Auckland Tue 06 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 Jan - Sun 13 Jan The Monkey House, Whitianga
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Sat 17 Nov ASB Theatre, Auckland Thu 27 Dec Butlers Reef, Oakura Sat 29 Dec Station Village Complex, Lower Hutt Sun 30 Dec Riwaka Hotel, Riwaka Wed 02 Jan Coroglen Tavern, Coroglen Fri 04 Jan Brewers In The Park, Mount Maunganui Sat 05 Jan Matakana Country Park, Matakana Sun 06 Jan Opononi Hotel, Opononi
Fri 04 Jan Bodega, Wellington Thu 10 Jan Cassette, Auckland
Tue 06 Nov - Sun 16 Dec The Stardome, Auckland
WEEZER (US)
Fri 11 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland
WHO SHOT ROCK & ROLL: A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY Sat 10 Nov - Sun 03 Mar Auckland Art Gallery
WILCO (US)
Fri 05 Apr Town Hall, Wellington Sat 06 Apr Town Hall, Auckland
WHO DUNNIT? credit for the crowd: Mosh Pit at Endfest, Kitsap County, Washington, 1991 Charles Peterson inkjet print
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki’s upcoming exhibition, Who Shot Rock & Roll, features over 100 photographers and many rare or unseen images. Groove Guide takes a look at what it ’s all about. Famously, 14 year-old lead singer Annabella Lwin was implicated in scandal when she posed nude for the cover work of Malcolm McLaren’s manufactured 80’s tribal punk creation Bow Wow Wow. Just as the original painting did in 1863, the shot caused quite a stir. For the location, photographer Andy Earl spent one Sunday morning driving up and down English riverbanks trying to find a location before glancing upon a pond in Surrey that appeared to him to be very similar to that in Manet’s The Luncheon on the Grass (Le déjeuner sur l’herbe). However, Lwin’s mother did not see the artistic parallels quite the same way and alleged exploitation of a minor for immoral purposes, instigating a Scotland Yard investigation. McClaren was accused of promoting Lwin as a “sex kitten”. With the event spiralling sales in the US well out of control, he was well impressed. McLaren knew the power of the image in Rock’n’Roll. That saucy number is one of over 173 images that feature in Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki’s upcoming Who Shot Rock & Roll, which travels to Auckland this month. Featuring over 100 photographers and many rare or unshown images, this landmark exhibition includes photographers like Diane Arbus, Henry Diltz, Dennis Hopper, David LaChappelle, Annie Leibovitz, Linda McCartney and Albert Watson. Compiled by the Brooklyn Museum and curated by photo historian/author Gail Buckland, Who Shot Rock & Roll could well be the first museum exhibition to recognise the role of photographers as collaborators, conspirators and creative forces in the history of popular music - possibly even unofficial band members. Here, we’re reminded that, in addition to the lyrics, the music, the perpetrators, the popularity of rock ’n’ roll (be it Pop, Punk, No Wave or Hip-Hop) owes a huge debt to photography. Mapping out a rich terrain in which photographers, photojournalists and artists overlap this collection captures the magic of music and of the musicians, in all their glory, in all their excess, and maybe even in all their embarrassment - Jimi Hendrix in full trance; a belligerent Johnny Cash saluting his audience; the intense drug addled stare of Amy Winehouse; Bjork in the leafy altogether; the Ramones tearing up a ragged stage; Jagger superimposed as a wild cat.
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Focusing on individual photographers, their works, their agendas, lives and worldviews, Buckland illuminates a complex cultural history that is both manipulated by corporate and social conformity, yet intentionally subverts it at every opportunity. But the best thing about this exhibition is the mix between publicity, illusion and vulnerability. Her dream was to blur those lines and peel off the layers whilst maintaining that the airbrush is still in overdrive. Her book, which accompanies the exhibition, is a deeper dive, with comments alongside the luscious layout of plates and images. It includes the most poignant of shots: Presley in his early days sitting in grungy train carriage en route to Chattanooga listening to the acetates of ‘Hound Dog’ and ‘Don’t Be Cruel’ and ‘Anyway You Want Me’, just as his fans would on a cheap mono record player. Even the King knows which peg to hang his hat on. But this exhibition is far more than just a collection of photos. Throughout the Who Shot Rock & Roll season the Gallery will hold a series of five Open Lates. These feature artists as diverse as Goth savant Dear Time’s Waste, VNZMA Critics Choice Award 2012 winner Watercolours (aka Chelsea Jade), Sean Donelly (SJD) and The Eversons. At the first Open Late on Tue 13 Nov, visitors to the exhibition will enjoy a Watercolours performance and New Zealand music legend Tim Finn will reveal which of the Who Shot Rock & Roll photographs rocks his boat. The Who Shot Rock & Roll visitor programme offers free talks by local music experts such as Josh Easby and writer broadcaster Nick Bollinger. Graham Reid discusses Shooting the Beatles and Creating the Sixties; Misha Kavka looks at Women in Rock; and local snappers Bruce Jarvis and Josh Easby will no doubt spill the beans on crashing the stage during those rock royalty visits in the 70’s and 80’s. Plus you can catch a number of great Rockumentries including the ultimate comment on the creation of the lie and the truth behind it – Julian Temple’s The Filth and The Fury. It’s a shame McLaren’s no longer with us for this exhibition – he’d be laughing all the way to bank! WRITTEN BY Tim Gruar WHO SHOT ROCK SEASON: SAT 10 NOV - SUN 03 MAR
AND THE WINNER IS... GROOVE GUIDE LOOKS AT THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE ANNUAL EVENT. The Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards. A night of glitz and glamour, where musos across the country make an appearance – and sometimes a lasting impression – at the industry’s biggest event for the night. But behind the beautiful people in their well-dressed suits and dresses, there are always lashings of scandal, catfights and mud wrestling. No no, I’m kidding. Everyone (minus Home Brew) was very well-behaved. We look at some of the highlights and lowlights of the 2012 awards. HOME BREW’S ANTICS: When the hip-hop group showed up with one members dressed as an Arab and carrying around a goat on a piece of rope, red carpet host comedian Guy Williams made a very good point when he said, “Aren’t you guys a little too underground to be doing stuff like this?” He was probably right. They were also partaking in animal cruelty as rumour has it they left the goat tied to the front post of Vector Arena, with organisers extremely baffled. With the group nominated for five awards and winning Best Hip Hop Album, they gave (in my opinion) a questionably good performance at the show which saw them busting out of portaloos at the side of the stage before bouncing their way up to perform. Their acceptance speech also seemed like a contest to drop in as many F and C bombs as possible in an attempt to shock, before texting at the podium and referring to many people as bitches. GIRL-ON-GIRL RIVALRY: I’m sure the media made this out to me more of a drama than it was, but when our two stunning leading ladies of music were pitted against each other in the awards, it was a battle of the beauties. Unfortunately, it was pretty clear who was going to win. Gin opened the awards with a rendition of ‘Man Like That’, her big hit at the moment as it plays in a Heineken ad featuring James Bond Daniel Craig. Her lack of stage presence was certainly noticeable as soon as Kimbra took to the stage later. Although she may have been wearing an outfit that looked like she’d raided Big Bird’s wardrobe, her electric, animated, high-energy showed why she took out five Tuis as her international experience right from day one was noticeable. CELEBRITY GUESTS: I don’t think the VNZMA has ever been exposed to so many famous faces. Kudos to a) the artists and b) the organisers for swinging not one, but several big names. Mumford and Sons, looking a little worse for wears, refuted that thy had hit the mini-bar on their flight over, but spared no delay tucking into the Steinlager Pures at both the pre-party, the awards and the after party. Their presence also gave people the opportunity to finally remark in person who similar lead singer Marcus Mumford looks to lead singer of Six60 Matiu Walters.
US musician Ben Harper looked sufficiently uncomfortable on stage when presented two awards seemed to miss his cue for the second and there was an awkwardly long pause. He also wore the most enormous fedora I have ever seen. Our honorary Kiwi looked like he was having a good time, but kept a low profile. Hollywood star Karl Urban, sans helmet, presented the award for Best Music Video. Lacking any real comic value or character, he was pretty straight laced about it, but he’s got a beautiful jaw so it’s okay. To round the list out, Boy director Taika Waititi took to the stage in an odd presentation that was either an attempt at awkward comedy or he was legitimately drunk. He forgot what he was presenting, gave the worst introduction of the People’s Choice VIP co-host (a poor high school student name Rory…never got his last name, and apparently neither did Taika). The warbling lead up included comments such as, “Tonight’s a real who’s who of people I have never heard of”, “Thanks mum for lending me your jacket”, “Kimbra’s hot…nah, she’s alright”. LIVE SHOWS: Performances by The Black Seeds proved why they are still one of summer’s best live acts. If it had been summer inside Vector, it would have been the perfect setting for some brews and barbecue. Newcomer Annah Mac did exceptionally well for her first awards, failing to take home any Tuis, but gave a solid performance of her huge hit single ‘Girl in Stilettos’. She gets the award for best set and back up dancers, bringing bowling club members along to shimmy and shake in the background a la her video. Ironically she wasn’t wearing stilettos. HOSTS WITH THE MOST? Hosts Ben Boyce and Shannon Ryan made some perfectly fine jokes to link everything together including getting Six60 up on stage before they burn the furniture and the world’s oldest Nickelback joke about playing their CD forwards is worse than backwards. They were undoubtedly funnier than ex-Shorty star Kimberley Crossman trying to rip herself off and reality TV star Jaime Ridge following suit, but coming off like a commercial for a watch company. Both failed. It’s another year done and dusted, with some happier than others after their awards collection. WRITTEN BY Laura Weaser PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF GRANT STANTIALL VODAFONE NZ MUSIC AWARDS 2012 VECTOR ARENA, AUCKLAND THU 01 NOV
A WHOLE LOTTA LOVE FOR LED GROOVE GUIDE’S MARK KELLIHER SPENDS A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM WITH LED
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is renowned for housing some of the most modern Western masterpieces on the planet. This iconic home of art sees thousands of eager tourists and enthusiasts pour in every day to view classics from van Gogh, Picasso, Salvador Dali and Frida Kahlo. However, on this occasion, MoMA played host to the advanced screening of Celebration Day, a two-hour film featuring the live extravaganza that was Led Zeppelin’s reunion show in London’s O2 Arena on December 10, 2007. I had the privilege of being one of the first in the world to witness the tribute dedicated to their dear friend and Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun. The blues-infused rock ‘n’ roll show saw founding members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant joined by Jason Bonham, son of the late drummer John Bonham to perform 16 tracks carefully selected from their impressive catalogue. This was Led Zeppelin’s first headline show in 27 years– a moment many of us thought would never happen - making it one of the most anticipated concerts of the 2000s – no pressure lads! Venue size was always going to be an issue and sure enough over 20 million fans applied for tickets. With odds only slightly better than winning lotto only 18,000 people were blessed with the honor of seeing the final hurrah by The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and soon-to-be recipients of the Kennedy Centre Awards. Led Zeppelin had to produce a performance that added to their legacy and their ability to execute a live set decades after their heyday turned out to be a well calculated risk. ‘Good Times, Bad Times’ launches the concert and film you couldn’t help but share that sense that you were part of something special – but when doesn’t a Led Zep opening riff have that affect on your soul and on this occasion the band were in the room with you. Page was mesmerizing and stole many moments – now a refined elder statesman but still playing grueling guitar solos. Plant looked on with admiration and at times it seemed that even the front man couldn’t quite believe Page’s ability at the ripe old age of 68. With impressive but straight-ahead production values, they ripped through classics such as ‘Whole Lotta Love’, ‘Rock And Roll’, ‘Kashmir’, and ‘Stairway to Heaven’. It was obvious that Jason Bonham was ecstatic and emotional to be playing in honor of his father and while there’s only one John Bonham - having a direct descendant on the sticks adds an endearing authenticity. After two hours of mind-blowing rock ‘n’ roll and an unusually vocal ovation from the gathered press – it was time to pop downstairs for a royal audience with the band. I was pretty surprised what good nick they were in considering the Over the Hills and Far Away Good Times that occupied at least two decades of their lives.
To say they were excited to be there would be an exaggeration but hey it’s Led Zeppelin and the show was 5 years before which is a lifetime ago in Rock n Roll and yet they still graced us with their presence. He’s sung about fools before and when he was questioned by one about another possible reunion Page abruptly responded, “In December it will have been five years since the O2 show… so it seems unlikely that there wouldn’t have been a whisper or hint if we were to get together again. It seems pretty unlikely doesn’t it?” Plant then proceeded to back his band mate, calling out a member of the press as a “schmuck”, which filled the room with laughter, but certainly ruined one fool’s day. Bonham on the other hand certainly used the media opportunity to express his appreciation of being able to perform with his father’s former band mates and good friends. “This really is something special,” he said. “It’s something I’ve dreamed about for a long time. It was a huge huge honour.” The drums and bass combination has always been the engine room for Led Zeppelin and when Jones expressed that playing with Bonham was “just as exciting as it always was” you could feel a welcome sense of belonging that Jason now shared with his Dad’s old chums. Jimmy Page had the last say, summing up the bands complete respect for one another and their musical legacy. Responding to the point that the band was never critically well received - due to their album-orientated rock genre and continued resistance to releasing singles or radio edits. “All I can say is that they never got the joy of playing a three hour show with these guys.” Translated – “What the fucks your point” Well put Jimmy!
Celebration Day is a narrative from the band’s point of view whilst on stage and on stage only. Those looking for an insight similar to that of the late Peter Grant’s (Led Zeppelin’s manager) in The Song Remains The Same – where he used numerous F and C bombs – might be disappointed. However, if you were one of the nearly 20 million fans who entered the ticket ballot to go to the show and the 100 million who didn’t but wished they had – Celebration Day is the perfect addition to your collection. WRITTEN BY Mark Kelliher CELEBRATION DAY AVALIABLE ON ALL FORMATS: FRI 16 NOV
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Unlike any Resident Evil before it, Resident Evil 6 gives you the option of three different campaigns, each with its own start, story arc and ending. While Resident Evil 2 had something similar, what you really got back then was the same story told from a slightly different angle. This time you have three stories each with their own unique characters, enemies, boss fights, and plot twists. Capcom have gone all out to make each campaign feel different from the others and have gone as far as giving new HUD designs to each one. While that may seem like a small change, mixed with the varied gameplay it’s enough to make every campaign feel like a separate game. Let’s get one thing out of the way now: fans of the old Resident Evil games need to accept that the franchise has changed. It’s hard to watch something you love change from what it started out as, but when you’re finished with RE6 you’ll be hard pressed to call the experience anything but superb.
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Variation is the key to RE6 and it’s shown in every aspect of the game. There’s a large selection of guns to find/unlock along your way and there’s plenty of variety in the characters you can play as – and in the places you’ll go. It just wouldn’t be Resident Evil without hulking boss fights and some kind of weird mutation causing the infected people to become even more worrying. Resident Evil 6 nails this, with each campaign focusing on a specific subset of enemy – some will be easier than others and some will have you dreading their appearance. What really sets this Resident Evil apart from the previous ones is the presentation. Resident Evil has always had a cinematic feel to it, but this takes the series to a whole new level. The sound quality is perfect and the cinematics are downright amazing, helping keep the game feeling like a playable Hollywood blockbuster.
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If you were left wanting in RE5 there’s a good chance RE6 will satisfy you. There’s a reason you’re being fired at, there are plenty of tense moments and stress, the storytelling is superb, and “zombies” make a return. Resident Evil 6 isn’t perfect, but it’s still a game that everyone should own. WRITTEN BY REAGAN MORRIS
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ASSASSIN’S CREED III Assassin’s Creed 3 is a monster franchise, with multiple titles and spinoffs - including books and an animated series. This time around, our main protagonist - Connor, a wannabe Assassin - is right on hand to witness the birth of America (and its labour pains too), as the redcoats try to maintain England’s steely hold upon the rich new land - by force. The story moves along a fair pace, although, after an exciting first chapter, it does seem to be a little light on any actual... assassining for quite a while. But this is a big big story, with multiple characters, woven in with actual events from history, and these things take time. Variety is the key to the game. You get to play as a few different characters, and in vastly varied environments - from cities to wild frontier, with snow and wild animals. You truly haven’t lived until you’ve been trotting along, minding your own business in the serenity of the woods, when an entire wolf pack has leapt snarling out at you, causing you to gasp out loud, and nearly drop the controller. Gameplay includes things like free running through trees and up and down cliff faces, sailing the Caribbean seas with all guns blazing, and weaving in and out of alleys and trotting across the rooftops of early Boston and New York (the cities are extremely detailed and were designed based upon historic maps of the time.) This is a really, really big game, enormous, even! The scale of the maps alone is quite staggering, and there are just so many things to do. There are so many main story missions, side missions you can do for people you meet along the way, and things to collect. There’s hunting, naval missions, doing up the homestead, people to help, quick tunnels to find and open up, assassins to recruit, etc, etc, etc. And that’s just what’s going on inside the Animus. As usual, Desmond’s got a few present-day things of his own going on as well...
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The scenery is, at times, absolutely spectacular. The frontier is a particular masterpiece: as you make it to the top of a cliff, and look out over the endless untouched forests and fields, it’s breathtaking. The battle scenes are tense and gripping, using the new game engine to its best advantage. Connor brings a few new weapons to the party, including a bow, a rope dart, and a tomahawk - amongst others. His flashy fighting style is quite different to the other characters you control, especially with the tomahawk. And the new naval battles are a welcome addition to the franchise. Set upon rolling seas, ships crash into each other, avoid rocks, scramble with sails to get out of firing range of enemies, and duck for cover. It’s fast paced, riggin’ good fun. And the story, of course, is what keeps you playing an AC title. Sure, collecting all the eagle feathers, or paintings, and rescuing all the citizens may send you into completionist ecstasy, but finding out what the Sam Hill is going on is what you really keep playing for. The twists and turns will keep you guessing, and in this respect, AC is as fresh and new as when Desmond first lay down in the Animus. WRITTEN BY FIONA O’KANE ASSASSIN’S CREED GAME OUT NOW: XBOX 360, PS3 PC & WII U COMING SOON
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