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Tickets for Bruno Mars’ Moonshine Jungle New Zealand tour, with special guest Miguel went on sale last week leading the way into a second Auckland show Bruno will now perform a second show at Auckland’s Vector Arena on Sun 16 Mar 2014.

Tickets for this new show are on sale now through ticketmaster.co.nz.

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Deep Purple are set to release their first studio album since 2005, NOW What?! Produced by Bob ‘The Wall’ Ezrin (Pink Floyd, Alice Cooper, Kiss), NOW What?! finds Deep Purple sounding as close to the spirit of the 70s as they have done over the past 20 years. To celebrate the release of this special album, Deep Purple will release a limited edition NOW What?! digi pack which includes a bonus DVD with special audio content including the single ‘All The Time In The World’ in an alternative radio mix, plus live versions of ‘Perfect Stranger’ and ‘Rapture Of The Deep’.

ANOTHER DOOR OPENS

Editors return with word of their fourth studio album The Weight of Your Love. Last week they debuted a new single from the album, ‘A Ton of Love’ on UK’s Radio One as Zane Lowe’s “Hottest Record in the World”.

This is the first album to feature the new line-up with Justin Lockey and Elliott Williams following the departure of founding member Chris Urbanowicz. The Weight Of Your Love is out Fri 05 Jul.

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The Doors are back with an app that brings the band’s story to life with a multimedia experience that delves deeply into every aspect of The Doors’ career with interactive content, unpublished band images and artwork, rare videos and music.

The Doors app was conceived and produced

by Elektra Records founder Jac Holzman, who signed The Doors to the label, and Robin Hurley along with the participation of drummer John Densmore, guitarist Robby Krieger and keyboardist Ray Manzarek, and the estate of the late Jim Morrison.

The Doors app is available from the App Store on iPad.

IMMORTAL

In partnership with The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Te Papa is presenting Warhol: Immortal an exhibition of the lifework of Andy Warhol in the Visa Platinum Gallery.

The collection includes portraits of friends, celebrities, socialites, politicians, and rock stars across multiple media – paintings, MTV videos, experimental films, screen prints, drawings and magazine covers. The exhibition also features his work as a commercial artist, a selection of black and white film portraits and screen tests created in the mid-sixties

OVERGROWN GRASS

UK’s classically trained pianist, singer-songwriter and electronic producer James Blake will be playing a show at the Auckland Town Hall in August. Just prior to the release of his highly anticipated sophomore album, Overgrown, Blake will travel to New Zealand for one special show this August after playing Australia’s Splendour in the Grass festival in July.

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FANCY NEW BANDS

The 95bFM Fancy New Band Showcase returns once again to The Kings Arms, ready to fill your earholes with the freshest of the fresh up-and-coming bands: Doprah, Salad Boys, Lttle Phnx, Bloodbags, Muirs, Trust Punks. The Showcase lineup, handpicked by bFM Programme Director Pennie Black, is comprised of bands that bFM believes are the best of the current underground crop from around New Zealand. Past Fancy New Band Showcases have included Loui The ZU, Tom Lark, The Drab Doo-Riffs, Lisa Crawley, Popstrangers, Kidz In Space, Rackets, Ghost Wave, Tono & the Finance Company, Sherpa, Tiny Ruins, Teacups, Autumn Splendour, and plenty more.

THE PREACHERS

Manic Street Preachers will be performing in New Zealand for the first time ever at the Vector Arena on Tue 02 Jul. The band are particularly pleased to be on their way here this time round saying “We can’t wait to play a selection of our greatest hits to our loyal and very patient Kiwi fans.”

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“One of the best things about Manic Street Preachers is that, for a band with one of the most dedicated, obsessive fan bases in history, they are always excited by the idea of playing to people not in it” (NME)

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PLAYING GEORGIE PIE FAVourites

As of early next month Georgie Pie will return, but not as a standalone restaurant.

11 McDonald’s restaurants in the Auckland and Waikato will be selling the Steak Mince ‘N’ Cheese pies for $4.50.

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Simon Kenny, McDonald’s Head of Communications said this was a pilot project but the return of stand-alone Georgie Pie restaraunts was possible.

“To set up a McDonald’s restaurant costs typically between four and five million dollars and a standalone Georgie Pie restaurant would be a similar cost,” Kenny said. “So to jump in and build a standalone restaurant in a trial wouldn’t make sense, but you never say never.”

The pies will be made as close as possible to the original recipe, the only change made was the removal of MSG. Additionally the pies will be made at the original pie production plant in Manukau

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Your house is on fire, what do save?

My wife and kids, and my laptop. I then take time to throw all my loan agreements, tax and late payment letters into the heart of the fire.

Save the insurance docs though... Obviously.

Favourite ‘90s TV show?

The X-Files and Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Dream job as a kid?

A Navy Seal.

First album?

The soundtrack to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film, featuring MC Hammer and a track called ‘Spin that Wheel.’ Classics?

If you weren’t a comedian, what would you be?

Depressed OR a Navy Seal.

Ultimate festival line-up?

Headliner: Michael Jackson. Support from: The Killers, The Rapture, MF Doom and Rodriguez.

Who would play you in a film?

Jack Black or The Rock. Depends which version of me they do. The dream or the truth.

How do you discover new comedians?

I work with them. I host a lot of new act finals in the UK. I’ve hosted the RAW final in New Zealand and met some great new Kiwi comics.

Pies will be launched at McDonald’s Queen Street and Greenlane, and the rollout will further to St Lukes Mall, Mangere, Ti Rakau Drive, Kelston and Hamilton’s Frankton, 5 Crossroads, The Base and Te Awamutu.

McDonald’s says the pies may become available nationwide with the potential of more flavours being added to the menu.

McDonald’s Managing Director, Patrick Wilson said, “We understand the passion Georgie Pie evokes for New Zealanders,” Wilson said. “It’s part of our popular culture and bringing it back is a big responsibility.

We’re committed to delivering to the original recipe and treating the Georgie Pie brand with the respect it deserves.”

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BOBBY WOMACK THE CIVIC

8PM, $67.50, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

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We were always taught as children to be afraid of giants, but never fear – these guys have no intention of grinding down your bones to make bread. The Two Johns – John Linnell on keyboards and accordion, and John Flansburgh on guitar – formed in Brooklyn, New York. Their catchy melodies are delivered with a knowing wink and a sly bit of humor.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Bobby Womack is a fighter. He’s overcome drug addiction, heart failure and even Alzheimer’s (apparently). Just to see this living legend in the flesh is an honour. He wrote The Rolling Stone’s hit ‘It’s All Over Now’, helped struggling artists and he’s a pioneer of R&B and soul.

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Raiza Biza is a young rapper based in Auckland.

His lyrics are reflective and introspective, and his music is accompanied by soulful jazz-influenced instrumentals. His latest release, the Dream Something LP, was produced by some of New Zealand’s finest beatmakers, including Crime Heat, S.F.T and SouldChef.

All hail, noble knights. The Knights of the Dub Table bring an extremely high-energy live experience that gets crowds going every time they perform. With a distinctive sound encapsulating a mixture of genres that flow seamlessly, these boys are striking a chord with crowds all over Aotearoa. So stand proud and support your Knights.

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7.30PM, $35, NZTIX.CO.NZ

Wellington heavy metal band Beastwars are making real tracks since they exploded onto the scene with their self-titled debut album. They’ve just released their second album Blood Becomes Fire and it’s already receiving critical acclaim internationally, being called “the metal album of the year”. It’s a big call, but to get on the hype, head to their gig and find out what they’re about.

Call me ‘Loyal’ – are you loyal too? Ol’ Dobbyn is celebrating music month with a twist. He’s invited a mix of established and emerging songwriters to join him onstage to perform their favourite tracks of his. In return he performs with his guests on their own songs. It should make for some interesting collaborations and interpretations.

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Christchurch loves New Zealand music and the Dux has been home to some killer live acts. Tommy Ill, a Wellington rapper, is stopping by on his third album release tour and there’s no doubt he’ll win the crowd. He’s owned it at sold-out venues across the country and internationally too. Identifying with indie/electronic acts beyond the rapping genre, he’s a unique act.

FIRE AT WILL & SONIC ALTAR

8PM, $10, DOOR SALES ONLY

The independent record company is making a move from the big smoke and taking the capital head on with family and friends – namely, their musicians. It comes before their big Year 4 show in Auckland and it’s sure to be a stunner. Featuring Wilberforces, Girls Pissing On Girls Pissing, The Bemsha Swing, Mean Girls, Society and Caroles.

BETH ORTON HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL

BAR MEDUSA 7.30PM, $83.50, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ $10-15

Fire at Will is on tour to celebrate the release of their debut album, The Way Out. So what do you do postrelease? Play live! They are bringing friends Sonic Altar along for the ride, who have just released a new single ‘Blood Betrayal’, from their soon to be release new album. Get ready some in-your-face rock ‘n’ roll!

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The Brit folk act loved our English-like countryside and heritage so much she’s come back for two church venue shows this May. Her delicate nature and ethereal voice are perfect for the acoustic setting.

The award winner has been at the forefront of the “folktronica” scene. Wellington alt-country group Eb & Sparrow are supporting.

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SUN 19 MAY THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE BRUCE MASON CENTRE

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8PM, $93, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

As March marks the 40th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s masterpiece Dark Side of the Moon, the Pink Floyd Experience decided to pays homage to the band’s great work. The Experience reproduces the intricate detail, all those classic Floyd sounds, from “in your face” guitar solos to the organ sounds and the astonishing vocals.

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Tiny Ruins recently released a six-tracker titled Haunts and is set to play a number of shows. Some of these places she’s never played; some she hasn’t been to in a while. Haunts was recorded live over three days, featuring Hollie Fullbrook on guitar and vocals, Cass Basil on double bass and Alex Freer on drums.

ANTHONIE TONNON FREIDA MARGLOIS

6PM, $12, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

If you believe music can take you to another time and place, you need to experience the sounds of Anthonie Tonnon. To celebrate the release of his new live cassette, the Auckland-based muso is holding a special, unamplified show, playing two sets between 6 and 9pm of new material and old favourites on guitar and the bar’s Challen piano.

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Don’t expect these guys to f*** or rock you gently – the quirky, out-spoken, larger-than-life duo are rocking our Kiwi stages until they break. They’re getting a bit older, making them perhaps a bit wiser, but certainly with the same gusto for rock ‘n’ roll they have always had. A concert not to miss.

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Expectation runs high in anticipation of Vampire Weekend’s third studio album. The New York indie rockers rise to fame since their self-titled debut in 2008 has been swift, built on the backs of two artfully raucous experimental albums and their laborious perfectionism.

The first thing that pops out in album three, Modern Vampires Of The, City is the comparatively mellowed approach their direction in song writing has taken. The new set of 12 tracks are subtle and none of them really have that same kind of boomstomp face-slap about them that tracks like ‘Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa’ and ‘Cousins’ emitted.

It’s not horrible though, no. It’s just a wee bit different and it feels all grown up. It’s tempting to pull the concept album stamp out and press it firmly onto the eerie mist draped black and white New York City standing forebodingly in the album cover.

Lyrically MVOTC deconstructs NYC and plays out a bit like an exploration of American literature (conveniently timed for F. Scott’s movie adaption one wonders?). There’s the usual poetic voice but where the album really shines is underneath its musicianship.

Incredibly controlled yet impassionedly layered, put simply; there’s a whole lot of shit going down in there. The variety of instrumental layers incorporated makes you wonder if an epic multi-instrumentalist like Regine Chassagne or Sufjan Stevens was thrown into the recording studio at gunpoint.

Piano’s, organs, violins, a stray flute and drummer Chris Tomson had a field day with percussion. You’d expect something to go wrong really easily with layered intensity however the restraint shown is impeccable.

Lead tracks ‘Dianne Young’ and ‘Step’ are already lurking about but there are plenty of treasures hiding within. ‘Hannah Hunt’ builds into something of a rolling skank; Ezra Koenig tumbles about with it singing beautifully without his effect box.

‘Everlasting Arms’ keeps in pattern though the bass is a bit stronger and there are poignant violins.

One of the best songs is ‘Hudson’; creeping in as almost spoken word it builds intensely with a pernicious bearing and layers in a very Gregorian feeling choir. Hudson and the album alike spend a lot of time building tension that never really amounts to anything. Deconstructed MVOTC is great but left to play out it in the background it just passes by – it will never be a Contra.

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WED 15 MAY

JUSTINE CORMACK

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The best TV show around at the moment is…

Well, I am waiting for the next series of Homeland, but I am really getting into Top of the Lake – so nice to see my favourite part of New Zealand on the TV.

7.30PM, $10-65, TICKETEK.CO.NZ

Korngold’s first piano trio and a brand new work from New Zealand composer Claire Cowan feature in the programme for NZTrio’s Wellington concert in May as part of a 10 centre Chamber Music New Zealand tour. It’s been described as intense, playful, exotic and even romantic. Pianist Sarah Watkins says the music chosen showcases the musicians’ talents.

The best place for a date night is…

THE BOY WITH TAPE ON HIS FACE Q THEATRE 7PM, $33.50-38.50, QTHEATRE.CO.NZ WED 15 MAY - SAT 18 MAY

He’s back, More Tape and once again miming his way through all kinds of shenanigans. If you haven’t been to one of his shows, be prepared for audience participation – it’s what makes the shows so funny! He will move, twist and command you to his will without a single word with some pretty hilarious results.

SAT 18 MAY SPIN CITY: BACK WITH A VENGEANCE YMCA, PITT ST

7PM, $20, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

Ladies, stand by your skates! Pirate City Rollers presents Spin City: Back with a Vengeance the second game in the home team season. Dead Wreckoning is back and with a new line up, while The BlackHeart Bruisers winning streak was brought to an end in the first game of the season and they’re eager to prove they still have what it takes.

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

I’m looking forward to seeing Zero Dark Thirty.

Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend?

Apart from heading out for my Saturday morning yoga class, I love hanging out at home – Saturday night, you will most likely find me watching a movie on the coach with my cats on my lap…bliss!

Your fantasy spirit animal is…

Gorgeous, elegant and strong black horse.

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

Hmmmm – actually I leave the “amazing cook” bit to my husband who really is an amazing cook! But I do make a mean roast chicken. Yum!

A fabulous restaurant… Attica restaurant in Melbourne. Recently I made a special trip there to celebrate my husband’s 50th birthday. It was possibly the best meal we have ever had.

Closer to home, we just love The Engine Room and Depot – both restaurants nail every detail and we always have a wonderful time.

People say you look like…

My big sister… and the total combination of my parents.

Kittens or puppies?

I am totally in love with my two kittens Coco and Cassy – they make me very happy!

What generic current affair has your blood boiled?

Hmmm – this one has me stumped…I do swear at inconsiderate drivers… does that count?

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2012 Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee bound to set a fresh pace at the 2013 NZ International Comedy Festival. James is part of a new breed of British standup comedy, offering a fresh change of pace covering off-beat topics such as bread research (it’s a thing), the Kettering football chant, the Loch Ness Monster and stealing wooden ducks...

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FILM OF THE WEEK

WED 15 MAY TWIN PEAKS - SEASON ONE

SPRING BREAKERS

JONES!, 8.30PM

From the auteur who brought you Mulholland Dr, Blue Velvet and Eraserhead comes his equally as disturbing and disjointed masterpiece TV series. The murdermystery exposes the grimy underbelly of suburban life when a detective comes to town to investigate the death of homecoming queen Laura Palmer. directed by HARMONY KORINE

THU 16 MAY

Starring SELENA GOMEZ, VANESSA HUDGENS, ASHLEY BENSON, james franco

BROKEN GENERAL RELEASE

Heavily inspired by To Kill A Mockingbird, and based on the novel of the same name, this British flick is a film festival favourite. A coming-of-age drama, the movie centres on Skunk, an eight-year-old diabetic girl, who forms an unusual friendship with a young man called Rick. But there’s something not quite right.

SNITCH GENERAL RELEASE

It’s the year of The Rock – with GI Joe, Fast and Furious…whatever we are up to now…and now Snitch, this guy is everywhere. This is possibly the most serious flick of the three, focusing on a father who goes undercover for the DEA in order to free his son who was imprisoned after being set up in drug deal.

Part indie festival fare and part T&A exploitation flick, Spring Breakers is going to attract aficionados of either genre – as well as an inevitable wave of barely legal thrill seekers – but Harmony Korine’s oddly emotionally distant blend of styles isn’t likely to completely satisfy either camp’s initial expectations. There’s perhaps too true a depiction of young ‘uns (in all their annoying naïve dumbass glory) as well as too excessive a use of dubstep for the arthouse crowd. And those seeking to revel in those exact elements may be thrown by the film’s often-slow pace and predilection for repetition and dreamy meandering when what they’re really after is more nudity, gunplay and bass.

Perhaps this confounding of expectations is what Korine had in mind, or maybe the film simply evolved that way as the 40-year-old finally indulged in a spring break of his own. Either way, Spring Breakers is

its own beast, a simultaneous celebration and criticism of youth and narcissism that posits the pursuit of selfishness and hedonism as the American Dream while not being entirely clear on whether this is an amazing or terrible thing.

Further challenging preconceptions, the chronically overexposed James Franco turns in one of his best performances as gangster and rapper Alien, which on form alone should’ve been unwatchable.

The quartet of youngsters at the film’s core also impress, the film reminiscent of Kids - Korine’s breakout as a screenwriter – in its depiction of youth seemingly far more truthful in spirit than Hollywood’s, and also when Korine approaches Larry Clark levels of lecherousness as the camera lingers on their scantily-clad frames.

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FRI 17 MAY I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER

BREAKING BAD – SEASON 5 SOHO, 8.30PM

MGM, 8.30PM

The mother of all teenage horror flicks ,presented in all its ‘90s glory. Or should that be gory. Jennifer Love Hewitt and Sarah Michelle Gellar – two of the biggest stars back then – find themselves at the mercy of a mysterious serial killer who is hell bent on extracting revenge for his “death” on them. Creepy.

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One of the most critically lauded shows on television comes to SoHo. Breaking Bad follows high school chemistry teacher Walter White (Emmy winner Bryan Cranston), who upon being diagnosed with Stage III cancer, begins to manufacture methamphetamine to secure his family’s financial security, and is drawn into the dangerous world of drug dealing.

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In 2010, Rachael McMahon developed her blog as a personal collection of treasures to be kept in one sweet place – an online journal of baking creations, recipes and inspiration in the lead up to her wedding day. It’s now become a trove of simple, delicious home baking which you can learn at one of her awesome classes.

MONSOON POON 12 BLAIR ST

FOOD TRUCK GARAGE

As dirty as the name sounds (for those with the mind of a 15-year-old), Monsoon Poon is a vibrant restaurant that offers choices from the exotic flavours of India, South China, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia.

No doubt you have seen the hit TV show where chef Michael Van de Elzen goes around, parking up his truck, and cooks healthy alternatives to popular fast foods. He’s been doing it for a while and produced some pretty informative (and delicious) cookbooks. Then, he had this great idea – what if the truck parked up, in a garage so to speak, and continued to serve the same great food from the show all week round? So that’s exactly what he did. The Food Truck Garage is open seven days a week with a comprehensive menu of takeaway delights, such as hot dogs, burgers, fries – but with no added fat or gross stuff. It’s pretty hip, so check out to be part of the social revolution. Visit foodtruckgarage.co.nz

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

DEPOT

86 Federal St, 363-7048

DE POST Atico Cocina

Victoria Park Market 19 Drake St Freemans Bay, 354-4030 Inspired Caribbean food and cocktails in the Old Stables & Roof Terrace of the Vic Park Market.

466 Mt Eden Rd, 630-9330 Your local in the heart of Mt. Eden with over 100 beers available.

BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUB

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

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23 Ponsonby Rd, 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 Open now. Bar*Cafe*Tapas* 37 Drake St, 929-2790 Taking its cue from the Americas, but with an Antipodean twist.

Malt Bar

442 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn A must have stop between Ponsonby and Kingsland, with Monteiths beers and great food.

MEXICO

23 Britomart Place, 366-1759 The Strand Takapuna, 280-1487 Vibrant Mexican street food served with margaritas, tequila and beer. Arrive early for a table.

VERONA

169 K’Rd, 307-0508 Celebrating 20 years on K’Rd. Open 10am till late seven days with intimate booths, live music, gourmet food, cocktails & organic tap beer.

THE WINDSOR CASTLE

935A Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden

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

Revelry

QUAY STREET CAFE

LIBERTINE

BIG J’S

1 Melton Road - Mt Wellington, 5790340 Gourmet Burgers are Jason’s speciality take home heat and eat meals, plus a huge range of cabinet food, everything cooked to serve.

MOOCHOWCHOW

ORVIETO CAFE

106 Ponsonby Road, 376-8663 Asian fusion style eatery set in a bohemian parlour.

SALE ST

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

130 Quay Street, Britomart, 337 0088 This cheerful, busy inner-city cafe is a fantastic place for weekday breakfast, a leisurely weekend brunch, informal lunch meetings – and great coffee any time.

GIG GUIDE

SHIT WORTH DOING

AUCKLAND gig guide Wed 15 Art & Music 6PM, Racket Bar

Battle of the Bands 2013 National Championship Semi Final 2

Guilty in Salem & Layzerbeek

Little Lapin with special guest Ed Waaka

Hedluv + Passman Two Cornish Rappers and A Casiotone

Magic Roundabout

The Wine Cellar

8PM, The Lucha Lounge 5PM, Verona

DIVINE

SKYCITY Casino

DJ BenWah

9PM, Northern Steam Ship

DJ Frank Booker

8PM, The Kings Arms, $10

Hunters & Selectors

More Tape - The Boy With Tape On His Face (Return Season) 7PM, Q Auckland

6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen

Becks & Vice present Port Authority

KFM presents Massive

DJ Spooky

9PM, Verona

Marina Katerina

7PM, Tyler Street Garage

5pm, Chapel Bar & Bistro

7PM, The Commons

Bitchin’ Bingo

Music & People - Banglade$h

Nigel Love & Momentus

DJ Submariner & DJ Hudge

Cassette Nine

Comedy Festival Late & Live

9:30PM, Cassette Number Nine 5.30PM, Racket Bar

9PM, 1885

Richie Rich & Nyntee

10PM, The Classic Comedy & Bar

7PM, Longroom

Conch Records at BCC

Rock n Roll DJs

5PM, Britomart Country Club

Ding Dong Lounge

Groove Revue

Resonance Full Spectrum D&B

6PM, Sale St

Red Cup Night & Josh Leys

7.30PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Royal Falcon, New Natives, Rose & The Wooden Hearts 8PM, Ding Dong Lounge

THE NARK COLLECTIVE PRESENTS: RAIZA BIZA (LIVE) 8PM, 1885

Titty Bar Ha Ha - A Late Night Comedy Festival Treat

8PM, Ginger Minx

The Thursday Night Double Feature 6PM, Sale St

The Wax Works: T-Rice & Hudge

5PM, Britomart Country Club

Fri 17 3-2-1 & Anri Sala’s A Long Sorrow

11AM, Gus Fisher Gallery

6PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar

Nyntee & Cuffy 6PM, Longroom

Open Mic The Empire

R&V at 1885 10PM, 1885

The Original Art Sale 2013

10AM, Vodafone Events Centre, $15

The Pink Floyd Experience

7PM, Everybody`s

DJ Selecta Sam

8PM, Neighbourhood

DJ TCK & DJ Jason Kyle 9PM, Snapdragon

DPTR CLB x High Hoops 10PM, 1885

Fly By Night w/ DJ Katana 9PM, Revelry

Knights of the Dub Table & Diaz Grimm 10PM, Juice Bar, $15

LAX, NYC, AKL

8PM, Bruce Mason Centre

10PM, Racket Bar

Tido & Flex

Localize

5.30PM, Britomart Country Club

Mangawhai Tavern

Tommy Flowers & Friends

Maree Sheehan

6PM, Racket Bar

The Empire

Propa Jacks,

Becks Wright & Co

Trakman & Tina Turntables

10PM, The Basement

SKYCITY Casino

7PM, Libertine

Thu 16

Dean Campbell

Urban Drift

5PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

The Empire

Saturdays at Sale St

@Peace

DJ Frank Booker & DJ R.I.A

Sat 18

Scratchy & Nyntee

7:30PM, Tyler Street Garage

Acoustic Thursdays with Eli 7.30PM, Neighbourhood

AuSM Battle of the Bands 2013 7PM, Vesbar

Bigga Tingz!

Cassette Number Nine

DJ Dylan C

6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen

DJ Imagine This 8PM, Snapdragon

DJ Jason Eli

6PM, The Commons

General Lee

7.30PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Glengarry Glen Ross

by David Mamet Theatreworks Theatre

5.30PM, Everybody`s

DJ Grant Marshall & DJ Benwah 10PM, Goldfinch

DJ Imagine This & DJ ExMixKid 9PM, Snapdragon

DJ Jason Kyle & Dj Normski

6PM, Northern Steam Ship

DJ Lo Key

6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen

DJ T-Rice

8PM, Neighbourhood

Down The Hatch featuring The Beat Council 6PM, Sale St

Fridays at Revelry 5PM, Revelry

A Ponsonby Institution with Arash 8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Africa Centre 9PM, Verona

Beth Orton

7:30PM, Holy Trinity Cathedral

Bobby Womack With 15 Piece Band 8PM, The EDGE

Class Comedians Showcase 2013 3PM, Q Auckland

Collude presents - Propa Jacks 10PM, Ink

Dave Dobbyn Stories Old & New 7.30PM, Paddington Live

Dirty Dirty Disco Derby 10PM, Coherent

10PM, Ink Bar

SASSY

9.30PM, Leigh Sawmill 7PM, Sale St

8PM, Longroom

Sick Disco Presents: Animals 3rd Tropical Birthday!

10PM, Cassette Nine, $10

The Original Art Sale 2013

10AM, Vodafone Events Centre, $15

The Pink Floyd Experience

8PM, Bruce Mason Centre

Tido & Klassix From Paris

5.30PM, Britomart Country Club

Watching Cars feat Hopetoun Brown, the Graphone Band & Kutcurners 7PM, Libertine

SHIT WORTH DOING

auckland gig guide Sun 19

CHRISTCHURCH gig guide Trainer & Co

Wed 15

Sat 18

2PM, Britomart Country Club

Trusted Friends

Rachel Hamilton,

Madness

Acoustic Sunday Session w Eli Guttenbiel

Mon 20

Thu 16

DJ BenWah

Assembly Required

100% Vinyl DJs

3PM, La Zeppa Kitchen

BONNIE & THE OOSH 4.30PM, Leigh Sawmill

SKYCITY Casino 3PM, Revelry

9PM, Northern Steam Ship

Tenacious D

Medway Roots and Soul Manor

8:30PM, Pierside Cafe and Bar

New Zealand Air Guitar Championships - Regional Heats

8PM, The EDGE

Fri 17

The Kings Arms Music Quiz

Beach Breaks and the NZ Music Feast

Soulsystem, One Waka, Messenjah and Niels_C

In A Jam Hosted by Marika Hodgson

7PM, Kings Arms

8:30PM, Pierside Cafe and Bar

9PM, Dux Live

3PM, Sale St

Tue 21

Last Laughs

Quiz Night

CHARTFest 2013 with Ashei, Phantom Empire, The Haze and Where We Stood

The Upbeats - Primitive Technique Album Release Party

7PM, SkyCity Theatre

Platinum Duo SKYCITY Casino

Sunday Session with the Sentimental Sound System 3pm, Chapel Bar & Bistro

7PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Terror Planet - A Scifi Dance Thriller 8PM, The Basement

The Fugg You Show - King Kapisi 4PM, Base FM

The Original Art Sale 2013

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Tiny Ruins

The Dome Cinema, Gisborne

Thu 16 Ballads & Badlands Tour - Nadia Reid & Luckless

BEASTWARS Blood Becomes Fire Tour Static, Hamilton

Shakedown

The YOT Club, Hamilton

Tiny Ruins w/ Fuyuko’s Fables at Space Monster, Whanganui

Barrytown Hall, Barrytown

Space Monster, Wanganui

Thu 16 The Pink Floyd Experience, Dark Side of the Moon 40th Anniversary Tour

Sat 18

Rotorua Civic Theatre, Bay Of Plenty

Fri 17

BEASTWARS Blood Becomes Fire Tour

The Royal, Palmerston North

Fire at Will, Sonic Altar, Decortica, New Way Home & Amachine

Ballads & Badlands Tour - Nadia Reid & Luckless

The Mayfair, New Plymouth

Battle of the Bands 2013 National Championship - Heat 3

Sun 19

The BoatHouse, Nelson

The Outback Inn, Hamilton, $10

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10PM, The Bedford at CPSA

7PM, Zebeedees

Mike T

Sun 19

NZ Music Tribute

Jed & Hera Live at York St Album Release

9PM, CBD Bar 9PM, Churchills

7:30PM, Dux Live

The Laon Single Release

WELLINGTON gig guide Wed 15

Thu 16

Alexander Sparrow: One Night Stand

Accidental Romance: A Totally Well Planned Comedy Show

8PM, Kitty O’Shea’s Irish Bar

Ballads & Badlands Tour - Nadia Reid & Luckless Donovan’s Store, Okarito

9:30PM, Fox & Ferret The Palms

The Irishman, $5

10AM, Vodafone Events Centre, $15

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10PM, Winnie Bagoes

DJ Jason Kyle & Dj Normski

6PM, Northern Steam Ship

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Klezmer Rebs

Bent Horseshoe Cafe, Tokomaru

Tiny Ruins

Major Toms, Mt Maunganui

Fergus Aitken: Don’t You Know Who I Almost Was?

9:15pm, Kitty O’Shea’s Irish Bar

Fighting the Shakes 9PM, Mighty Mighty

Kroon For Your Kai

The Southern Cross Garden Bar

Mighty Quiz!

6:30PM, Mighty Mighty

The Bad Taste Hour - NZ International Comedy Festival 2013 11PM, The Cavern Club

The Documentary Edge International Film Festival 12PM, Reading Cinema

8PM, Kitty O’Shea’s Irish Bar

Battle of the Bands 2013 National Championship - SemiFinal 1 8PM, Bodega

Eden Mulholland Puppies

Get Nice

Matterhorn

Michele A’Court Stuff I Forgot To Tell My Daughter

7PM, San Francisco Bath House

The Documentary Edge International Film Festival 12PM, Reading Cinema

The Jam

Thursday Showcase Feat. The Dickens

8PM, Meow

The Southern Cross Garden Bar

The Medicine Stand Up Comedy

Vance Fontaine for Lovers

8pm, The Cavern Club, $8

Vance Fontaine for Lovers

7PM, Foxglove Bar and Kitchen

7PM, Foxglove Bar and Kitchen

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WELLINGTON gig guide William John Hooker & the Psychedelic Cigar Band with Cookie Brooklyn & the Crumbs Mighty Mighty

Fri 17 A One Night Stand: Laugh You Long Time

The Documentary Edge International Film Festival 12PM, Reading Cinema

Tiny Ruins w/ French For Rabbits at Puppies, Wellington Puppies

9:15PM, Kitty O’Shea’s Irish Bar

Sun 19

Agitator

Puppetry of The Penis

Battle of the Bastards - NZ International Comedy Festival

The Documentary Edge International Film Festival

BIG RIVER CHAIN & THE SOMMERS

The Troubles,

Fire at Will & Sonic Altar

Mon 20

The Southern Cross Garden Bar

9:30PM, BATS Theatre

9PM, The Opera House

12PM, Reading Cinema 8PM, Meow

9PM, Mighty Mighty, $5

8PM, Medusa

Late Laughs

11:30PM, San Francisco Bath House

The Upbeats Primitive Technique Release Party James Smith Basement

They Might Be Giants 8PM, Bodega

Vance Fontaine for Lovers

7PM, Foxglove Bar and Kitchen

Sat 18 BLOODBAGS, SHEIT GEIST & BAD MEDICINE 9PM, Mighty Mighty, $5

Class Comedians Showcase 2013

35 Shots of Rum - Wellington Film Society

6:15PM, The Paramount Theatre

Ballads & Badlands Tour NZ Music Month Potluck - Nadia Reid & Luckless Evil Genius

Big Band Night 8PM, Meow

Tue 21 Latin Club, 8:30PM, Meow

My Kitchen Kills 8PM, BATS Theatre

Tenacious D

8PM, The Opera House

3PM, BATS Theatre

Comfort Snail with Brent McGuinness and Paul London 8PM, Kitty O’Shea’s Irish Bar

Go Go - Burlesque Night 6PM, Daddy O’s

Late Laughs

11:30PM, San Francisco Bath House

My Golden Soul

The Southern Cross Garden Bar

Steve Hughes - Big Issues

8:30PM, San Francisco Bath House

The Bad Taste Hour - NZ International Comedy Festival 2013 11PM, The Cavern Club

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BARS

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AVIDA 132 FEATHERSTON ST

A little bit of Mediterranean hospitality in the heart of Wellington, Avida Bar is all about tapas. They are also all about Kiwi and imported beers and wine, and a premium selection of spirits. If it’s a casual affair, or you’re out to impress your boss at a business-style setting, it can definitely cater to all kinds of groups.

PORTHOLE BAR 42 LONDON ST, LYTTELTON

Part of the container culture, Porthole is a “temporary” bar located where the iconic Volcano Cafe and Lava Bar used to stand. Serving local craft beers, espressos and from the menu toasties, platters and burritos, Porthole is another fine example of Kiwi ingenuity.

FUKUKO

Sake may be to Japan what vodka is to Russia, but at Fukuko it’s all about shochu. This traditional Japanese spirit lends itself to gorgeously-flavoured infusions, taking on and enhancing whatever flavours you marry it to: Earl Grey or juniper, chargrilled pineapple or cucumber, raisin or berry. Fukuko’s cocktail list offers its own take on the classics, such as a Japanese gimlet using a triple citrus infusion or the Pimm’s-chanelling Fukuko No. 1 Cup, infused with orange and sweet vermouth. But never fear sake lovers, they’ve also got it good to go and the biggest range of Japanese whiskies in New Zealand.

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48 TYLER ST

DAYTIME

SPORTS BAR

OPEN LATE

DANCE FLOOR

FOOD

ONE NIGHT STAND

HIPSTER FRIENDLY

LIVE MUSIC

AFTER WORK

CRAFT BEERS

Tuesday 14th

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auckland GROOVE GULPS PONSONBY & other 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.

GRAND CENTRAL

126 Ponsonby Rd, 360-1260 Ponsonby’s longest serving bar with live music/DJ 7 nights. 2 for 1 happy hour & licensed to 5am.

GOLDEN DAWN

Cnr Ponsonby & Richmond Rds, 376-9929

BREW ON QUAY

102 Quay Street Over 102 different beers from around NZ and the world.

THE BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUB

31 Galway St, 303-2541 A garden bar in the middle of the city. Comes with a mini golf lawn, cocktail jugs and vinyl-only DJs.

FIDDLER IRISH BAR

71 Victoria St West A small, but perfectly formed, authentic Irish bar with some of Aucklands friendliest bar staff..

Auckland University, L3, 34 Princes St, 366 0544 Everybody is welcome. Party action every night of the week.

DJ’s, Pool tables, Movies, Quiz, Karaoke, Happy Hours galore.

VERONA

169 K’Rd, 307-0508 Celebrating 20 years on K’Rd. With intimate booths, live music, gourmet food, cocktails & organic tap beer.

MEXICO IPANEMA BAR & RESTAURANT

2 Ponsonby Road Brazilian cuisine and bar mixed with classic & contemporary Brazilian music & culture.

Malt Bar

442 Richmond Road Grey Lynn A must have stop between Ponsonby and Kingsland, with Monteiths beers and great food.

pintxos

128c Ponsonby Rd Open now. Bar*Cafe*Tapas*

23 Britomart Place, 366-1759 Drink in the eclectic front bar or settle into the cosy dining area to explore the short but compelling menu.

NEWMARKET NEWMARKET

CENTRAL& K’RD & Krd CENTRAL DING DONG LOUNGE

REVELRY

106 Ponsonby Road, 376- 8663 19th Century bohemian parlour meets opium den chic.

Q Theatre

305 Queen Street Early morning coffee, scones and cool spaces for socialising and sharing ideas. Range of lunch options. Excellent wine list and a stylish selection of tapas, pizzas, platters and dinner options.

THE CLADDAGH

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

26 Wyndham Street New York’s premier rock and roll bar has come to town.

BRITOMART BRITOMART 1885

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

AGENTS & MERCHANTS

48 Customs St East, 309-5854 Seasonal lunch meals and latenight tapas served in a small cobblestone alleyway.

GRACE BAR

103 Victoria St West, 300-6352 21st Birthdays, Hen/Stag Parties, Corporate Events, Dance Parties, CD Release Parties, Live Music.

FATHER TED’S ORIGINAL IRISH PUB

1 Wellesley St West, 377-3142 Entertainment seven nights a week, with three big screens, pool table, competitions & prizes, quiz, karaoke and live music.

SHOOTER SALOON BAR

330 New North Rd Not your ‘typical central bar’ Their no bull policy means what you see is what you get.

VIADUCT VIADUCT SNAPDRAGON

204 Quay St, 357-6147 A blend of 1930s vintage glamour and West Hollywood lounge with a healthy shot of private gentlemen’s club.

VICTORIAPARKPARK VICTORIA SALE ST

7 Sale St, 307-8148 A unique collection of spaces award-winning microbrewery, bistro dining, with a celebrated garden bar and very private Velvet Room!

Rakinos- Beats, Bar, Kitchen

Level 1/35 High Street 358-3535 ‘The Joint since 91’

PARNELL PARNELL THE PADDINGTON

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

DOC BAR

352 K’Rd, 365-1800 Open Tues-Sat

463 New North Rd The newest port of call in Kingsland.... rustic and raring to serve this evolving part of town.

Shadows Student Bar

RACKET BAR

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

The Portland Public House

LA ZEPPA KITCHEN & BAR

37 Drake St, 379-8167 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.

LIBERTINE

37 Drake St, 929-2790 This bar and eatery takes its cue from the Americas, but with an Antipodean twist.

THE WINDSOR CASTLE

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

THE OAKROOM 17 Drake, 300 6313

KINGSLAND KINGSLAND Neighbourhood Brewbar

498 New North Rd, 846-3773 Nestled in the site of an old garage and engineering shop.

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tours & events

Upcoming tours & events A$AP ROCKY (US)

Tue 25 Jun Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

FANFICTION COMEDY

MANIC STREET PREACHERS (UK)

FOALS (UK)

MARKUS BIRDMAN (UK)

Sat 18 May The Classic, Auckland

Sat 05 Oct Town Hall, Auckland

HEDLUV + PASSMAN (UK)

Tue 02 Jul Vector Arena, Auckland

Tue 14 May - Sat 18 May The Classic, Auckland

Thu 16 May - Sat 18 May Cassette Nine, Auckland

HOLLYWOODFUN DOWNSTAIRS

TENACIOUS D (US)

Wed 05 Jun Puppies, Wellington Thu 06 Jun Biddy Mulligans, Hamilton Fri 07 Jun Lucha Lounge, Auckland Sat 08 Jun Major Toms, Mount Maunganui

AMANDA PALMER (US)

Sat 28 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland Mon 30 Sep San Fran Bath House, Wellington

BEASTWARS

Fri 17 May Static, Hamilton Sat 18 May The Royal, Palmerston North Fri 24 May Churchills, Christchurch Sat 25 May Barkode, Timaru Fri 31 May ReFuel, Dunedin Sat 01 Jun Beach Bar, Invercargill

Tue 30 Jul The Powerstation, Auckland

JAMES ACASTER (UK) Tue 14 May - Sat 18 May The Classic, Auckland

BOBBY WOMACK (US)

Sat 18 May Civic Theatre, Auckland

NZ INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2013 Tue 14 May - Sun 19 May Various Locations, Auckland & Wellington

NZSO PRESENTS HEAR & FAR Sat 25 May Town Hall, Auckland

ONE DIRECTION (UK) JAMES BLAKE (UK)

Thu 02 Aug Town Hall, Auckland

Thu 10 Oct CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch Sat 12 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 13 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland

THE JAPANDROIDS (CA)

THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE

Thu 05 Sep Refuel, Dunedin Fri 06 Sep Bodega, Wellington Sat 07 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland

KILLING JOKE (UK)

Thu 13 Jun Studio, Auckland Fri 14 Jun Bodega, Wellington

KIRIN J. CALLINAN (AU)

Wed 10 Jul Darkroom, Christchurch Thu 11 Jul Queens, Dunedin Fri 12 Jul Whammy Bar, Auckland Sat 13 Jul Puppies, Wellington

THE BOY WITH TAPE ON HIS FACE

LAST LAUGHS

Sun 19 May Skycity Theatre, Auckland

Tue 14 May - Sat 18 May Rangatira at Q, Auckland

Fri 31 May - Sat 01 Jun Aotea Centre, Auckland

STEVE HUGHES (AU)

Sat 18 May Rangatira at Q, Auckland Sat 18 May BATS Theatre, Wellington

Tue 14 May - Sat 18 May San Fran Bath House, Wellington

DAN NIGHTINGALE (UK) LATINAOTEAROA

Sat 25 May Aroha & Friends, Napier

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Tue 14 May - Sat 18 May Skycity Theatre, Auckland Sun 19 May The Opera House, Wellington

SEMI-PERMANENT

CLASS COMEDIANS SHOWCASE

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Thu 06 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland Fri 07 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland

Sat 15 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 16 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

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Wed 15 May Baycourt, Tauranga Thu 16 May Civic Theatre, Rotorua Fri 17 May Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland Sat 18 May Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland Sun 19 May Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland Thu 23 May Municipal Theatre, Napier Fri 24 May Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North Sat 25 May TSB Bank Arena, Wellington

RIHANNA (BB)

BRUNO MARS (US)

Tue 14 May - Sat 18 May Vault At Q, Auckland

MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL VIOLIN COMPETITION FINALS Sat 08 Jun Town Hall, Auckland

Tue 14 May - Sat 18 May Rangatira At Q, Auckland

Tue 14 May - Sat 18 May Comedy Chamber, Auckland

TIM “ROSSO” ROSS (AU)

JAKE BUGG

BEN HURLEY & STEVE WRIGLEY THE BIG SHOW

Mon 20 May Town Hall, Auckland Tue 21 May Opera House, Wellington Wed 22 May The Bedford Marquee, Christchurch

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Fri 29 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland

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“What’s grooving?” A familiar tone drawls on the other end of the phone. It’s in a manner that is both highly self-reflexive (given the title of the magazine) and almost borderline sarcastic, like a test.

It’s the kind of attitude one would expect from rocker and comedian Jack Black.

The ying to Black’s yang, Kyle Gass – or KG as he is referred to throughout the interview – is far more forthcoming, but never shies away from giving into Black’s jokes. The interview begins with a tête-àtête between the two musicians about Gass’ beard.

“Today I went and bought some soil and flowers, and a beard trimmer.

I’m gonna start working on my beard. I needed a project,” says Kyle with all seriousness in his voice.

“You just doing a little face gardening? Some manscaping?” Black plays along.

“It’s been going a while, I feel like I look like a grizzled homeless dude,” Gass retorts.

“You gotta listen to all your friends who say let it grow,” Black emphatically pleading his case. “Let it grow wild. You’ve got to trust in the Gandalf the Grey. I think it’ll morph into a distinguished, very sexy beast.”

Never sure whether they are taking the piss or giving you a straight answer, both Black and Gass know to play the game and understand that with the persona of Tenacious D comes a certain kind of je ne sais quoi that gives them their identity. This identity being to never take anything too seriously. Except music.

The boys are touring as an acoustic duo on their first tour of New Zealand since their last run supporting the Foo Fighters in 2011. It’s their first trip here since the release of their Grammy-nominated third album, Rize Of The Fenix, which they have been touring for the last year “all across the great land” of the US. “The audiences have welcomed us with open arms with a fire in their belly and a scream in their heart,” Black says, putting emphasis for dramatic effect. “All but Miami. For some reason they have turned their back on the rock, all they’re into is house music.”

“They like the disco beats,” Gass clarifies.

“It’s been a rousing success,” Black goes on. “Me and KG look at each other and we just have a slow nod and meaningful eye contact of

understanding. I think what we’re trying to communicate to each other is we’ve still got it. We’re special and we deserve this.”

It wasn’t always a rousing success for the group however – their last effort, The Pick of Destiny, was met with critical and commercial failure.

The 2006 movie fell short of its estimated US$40 million marketing costs, with Black admitting at the time that it “bombed”.

“We couldn’t crack the code on the trailer,” Black explains with deadpan seriousness as to why the movie didn’t succeed. “You shouldn’t make a movie until you have made the trailer. You should really start with the trailer. No, I don’t fucking know, it’s a strange alchemy the industry, but I’m very proud of the movie, I don’t think anything went wrong, it went exactly right. It went how we wanted it to go.”

Ending on a high point, as they say, they band bowed out, took some time out and – like a phoenix from the ashes – emerged with the new, more powerful album in 2012. Although their critical hiccup is addressed on the title and opening track, the rest of the album is classic Tenacious D, covering everything from love, sex and food. And although their previous work covered a lot of drug use, it’s not the secret to their comedic lyrics – or so they say.

“We don’t partake in the libations when writing. We never booze it up,” says Black.

“I’m really into my E-cigarette right now,” Gass interjects.

“What do we do?” Black adds. “We just go into the office, we check in, we punch the clock, we nose to the grindstone, once again, lots of meaningful eye contact, some heated exchanges, some looking into each other souls saying ‘Is there anything in there, hello?’ We’ll just sit there for days and weeks. Many times we have come to the edge, and then we have come back. You can’t kill it.”

So with a refreshed energy and a “can’t-hold-us-down” vibe, Black concludes that Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch should be in for “the greatest concert experience of your lives” – if they do say so themselves.

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It’s very light and compact so easy to fit into a regular-sized handbag/satchel and not need to haul around an awkward (and unattractive) laptop bag. The charger is the size of a phone charger with a handy clip to keep it wrapped up instead of the usual tangled mess.

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There are few things that could be improved in the future. One is the sensitivity of the screen as at times it stalls a little with typing quickly, makes copying and pasting text a little difficult, and sometimes the drop down menus on web pages can’t be used correctly as “clicking” it doesn’t allow the menu to remain down.

The other is the angle that it can be tilted at. The stand allows it to be adjusted to a suitable degree when using the removable keyboard or laid flat to use the touch screen, but I think being able to raise it up just a few centimetres from a flat surface would allow the screen keyboard be used a more comfortably.

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I would also like to see the back of the Surface RT have a non-slip coating/a removable cover as not all of us like watching movies sitting upright at a table – some prefer to be slumped on a couch or chair balancing a laptop on our stomachs and suffering from heat rash from overheating batteries. No heat rash from the Surface RT, but it does tend to slip and slide!

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What muso/celebrity has style up the wazoo?

Janelle Monae is about the classiest person I can think of. In an age where female pop stars are encouraged to dress as scandalous and provocative as possible, Janelle refuses to rock out in anything other than a Tuxedo.

Society’s biggest fashion faux-pas?

Girls’ cut-off denim shorts that are so short that the pockets visibly hang down. I don’t understand it, nor do I like it.

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Which historical figure had some wicked style?

Salvador Dali, based on his moustache alone. He combined the right amount of swankiness with a healthy dose of crazy weirdness, which earns him a lot of respect in my book. He also tried his hand at a bit of surreal fashion design over the years, which is pretty cool.

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Do YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC? MAGICIAN JINGER LEIGH EXPLAINS HER CRAFT AHEAD OF HER PERFORMANCE WITH THE ILLUSIONISTS.

“Broomsticks and potions… no. Secrets and spells…Yes! That’s why they call me ‘The Enchantress’,” Jinger Leigh says with a smile.

Described as a “modern day witch”, the performer has redefined the role a magician, removing the ancient stereotypes of burning women at the cross and turning it into an art of wonder and entertainment.

Growing up an only child in southern Connecticut – which she describes as a suburban area an hour outside of New York – she was your typical spoilt child (with love, that is), but was also painfully shy as a young girl, turning to performance to come out of her shell.

“I was driven to only express myself on stage through dance and acting since the age of four. I grew up on the stage and it’s where I feel most powerful.”

She began taking dancing lessons and started her professional career when she was just 15 years old, touring around the US with Disney.

While she says she has “always had a fascination with what small bits of illusion that I saw through television”, Jinger didn’t realise it was going to be her calling until she “saw some live, that it inspired me”. Little did she known the man behind the magic tricks was her future husband, Mark Kalin. She was instantly impressed with not only his abilities, but his rapport with the audience.

As it would happen, fate brought the two together: “We were working in the same production show on the island of Guam,” she says of their meeting. “I offered to fill into his act for a while and never left!”

But this was no magicians assistance role – Jinger became much more than the woman in the box.

“We had to find a special combination that made the most of our performances and created our own sort of magic,” Mark was previously quoted as saying.

“When choosing new material, you have to consider many things at once,” Jinger says. “What will be new for the audiences, what inspires, yet challenges ourselves and them? Once the idea is chosen it’s all in the development and execution. It’s a fairly long, but exciting process. It takes lots of planning, rehearsal, and tweaking to make something look great.”

The signature tricks include the ‘Fire Spiker’, ‘Circle of Fire’ and ‘Sawing in Half ‘– all of which sound like a dicey encounter with death around every corner.

“Yes, I have a few scars to prove it!” she says with a laugh. “It’s sort of essential that there be real danger involved in certain types of illusion. Just enough to make the spectators feel comfortable and uncomfortable at the same time!”

Their routine also includes the mother of tricks: Levitation. Beginning in a seated position, poised on her throne, The Enchantress elevates herself to unbelievable heights using two large poles, but before you can take it all in, the poles are removed, leaving her hovering above her throne.

“I am very proud of my levitation,” Jinger explains, trying hard not to give away her trade secrets. “I really believe in it… and I think that’s why it is so strongly believed by the audiences. I am sharing something impossible with them and they are right there with me… Literally!”

Belief or disbelief aside, you’ll have the chance to see Jinger and Kalin as part of The Illusionists – a show which brings together seven internationally renowned grand master magicians performing a stunning mix of the most outrageous and unbelievable optical illusions.

“I think, as with all good entertainment, whenever you can make someone feel something with a true emotion it is addictive!” Jinger says of the show’s popularity. “Magic has that wide appeal. It’s not all the same emotion and not the same demographic either. A child of nine will look at illusion and feel a completely different emotion than a child of 89.”

WRITTEN BY LAURA WEASER

SEE IT LIVE: THE ILLUSIONISTS WED 22 MAY - SUN 02 JUN THE CIVIC, AUCKLAND

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