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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’.
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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life with a multimedia experience that delves deeply into every aspect of The Doors’ career with interactive content, unpublished band images and artwork, rare videos and music.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
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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. TICKETS ON SALE NOW. THE-EDGE.CO.NZ
Tickets go on sale Sat 18 May for the exhibit running June.
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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.
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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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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 by Goodman Fielder.
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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Which joke do you wish you wrote? The one about Superman banging Wonder Woman without realising it was a three way with the Invisible Man. Biggest fear? Giving shit answers in a Q&A. Oh shit, that was a shit answer. Oh man, I’m starting to sweat. Ahhh, this answer is shit.... think of another one... c’mon think... Spiders... no wait... Snakes... ah fuck it... Failure.
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BOBBY WOMACK THE CIVIC
8PM, $67.50, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
8PM, $72.40-120, THE-EDGE.CO.NZ
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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THE PADDINGTON LIVE 9PM, $15, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ
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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8PM, $10-15, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ
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.
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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
VAMPIRE WEEKEND MODERN VAMPIRES OF THE CITY
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. WRITTEN BY JUSTIN FOWLER
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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? SEE HER PERFORM: JUSTIN CORMACK NZ TRIO: OLD WORLD - NEW WORLD WED 15 MAY TOWN HALL, WELLNGTON THU 16 MAY GALLAGHER ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS, HAMILTON
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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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Whoever said the replacement Carisbrook wasn’t going to be a worthwhile investment, think again! An indoor market is held at the Eastern end of the Forsyth Barr Stadium during the colder months. The Market is a mix of everything and included cooked food, jewellery, meats, vegetables.
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9.30AM-10PM, $25, THE-EDGE.CO.NZ WED 15 MAY - SUN 19 MAY
New Zealand’s largest literary and ideas festival presenting over 100 Kiwi and international writers in hour-long sessions and panel discussions. Including Kate Atkinson, one of the world’s most popular fiction writers and Dr. Ben Goldacre, an epidemiologist and Guardian columnist known for the book Bad Science.
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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. WRITTEN BY STEVE NEWALL, FLICKS.CO.NZ
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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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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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SHED 1, CITYWORKS DEPOT, 90 WELLESLEY ST
DAYTIME
DATE night
OPEN LATE
CASUAL DINING
NEW KID
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HIPSTER FRIENDLY
TAKEAWAY
OUTDOOR
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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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8PM, Dux Live
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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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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Thursday 16th
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Saturday 18th
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Wednesday
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shit worth Drinking
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
TAYLOR SWIFT (US)
Fri 29 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland
Fri 17 May - Sat 18 May The Donner House, Auckland
TINY RUINS
Sat 11 May Matakana Hall, Matakana Wed 15 May The Dome Cinema, Gisborne Fri 17 May Space Monster, Whanganui Sat 18 May Puppies, Wellington Wed 22 May Porthole Bar, Lyttelton Thu 23 May The Grainstore, Oamaru Fri 24 May Taste Merchants, Dunedin Sat 25 May Darkroom, Christchurch Fri 31 May Venue TBC, Raglan Sat 01 Jun The Wine Cellar, 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. WRITTEN BY LAURA WEASER SEE THEM LIVE: TENACIOUS D MON 20 MAY TOWN HALL, AUCKLAND TUE 21 MAY OPERA HOUSE, WELLINGTON WED 22 MAY THE BEDFORD MARQUEE, CHRISTCHURCH
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This alone is one of the reasons I enjoyed using the Microsoft Surface RT and would petition our office to change to them. It’s touch screen makes it easy to flick between programmes, documents, web pages, games and type – all without a single click! Using the usual desktop utilities, such as Excel and PowerPoint, took a little getting used to with the touch screen, but it was a breeze when using the keyboard attachment. 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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Think about it… really listen… You’re in a shared office space trying to concentrate on work/ playing-that-all-too-important-game-that-oncecompleted-means-you-can-get-back-to-work-for -real and there is the continual *click click click*, *tap tap tap* of mice and keys. Bring in the Microsoft Surface RT and with it comes silence – and if the boss is lucky a little more productivity!
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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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Set 20 years after a pandemic has infected humans who now run wild and the survivors are killing each other for food and weapons. Joel, a violent survivor, is hired to smuggle a 14 year-old girl, Ellie, out of an oppressive military quarantine zone, resulting in a brutal journey across the U.S.
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! Do I recommend it? Yes! Absolutely! In something that weighs less than a bag of sugar, it combines all you could want for leisure and office use which I think hasn’t quite been mastered yet by other products.
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What’s the must-have look this season? I’m very much a fan of a good, clean, classic look. You gotta hit that perfect balance between dressing to impress and keeping it a bit casual. Basically follow your heart as closely as you can without looking like a complete twat is a good rule to live by.
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Colours/patterns big this season? Some nice subtle stripes always go down a treat. Subtle anything really. Subtle floral patterns are something that I wish I could pull off cause there’s a lot of that kinda thing floating around. Blue is my favourite colour at the moment, though I’m not sure why.
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What are the essentials for a man’s wardrobe? A healthy stock of collared shirts and a nice big coat and maybe a nice bow tie for the swankier occasions. Also you best get your scarfs, gloves, etc. ready for winter’s immanent onslaught!
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LEMON ZIP ONESIE By Boohoo
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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.
What are the essentials for a lady’s wardrobe? A lot of ladies have been donning nice warm beanies lately. Pretty spot on for those with short hair. Apart from that, generally similar sort of wintery things… coats, etc. Everyone should own at least one good… Conscience. Hyphenate three words to describe your style: Square-and-Sensible. ezrawhittakerpowley.tumblr.com
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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
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