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NEWS Last Drop of True Blood
Fans will be disappointed to hear HBO’s smash hit TV series True Blood will draw to an end after airing its seventh and final season in 2014. HBO Programming President, Michael Lombardo commented in a statement, “Brian Buckner, who led our fantastic writers and crew in crafting a spectacular sixth season, and he will lead us through the seventh and final season of this amazing show. Together with its legions of fans, it will be hard to say goodbye to the residents of Bon Temps, but I look forward to what promises to be a fantastic final chapter of this incredible show.”
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British actor Sacha Baron Cohen has quit the leading role in a biopic about Freddie Mercury’s life. Sacha, Brian May’s first choice to play the late singer, departed the project in July following alleged clashes with the members of Queen over the films direction. The actor reportedly wanted to make a ‘gritty, tell all’ movie about the singer while the surviving members of Queen wanted a family friendly outlook of the singers life. In spite of this the makers have told BBC the film is “still very much alive” despite writer Peter Morgan’s comment of saying it was “probably not going to happen.”
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Bret McKenzie has been announced the 2013 ambassador of The New Zealand Ukulele Trust. The trust is dedicated to improving young people’s access and participation in music by providing instruments, workshops, competitions and resources at no cost to families. Bret McKenzie wholeheartedly supports this vision, “I’m really excited to be the 2013 Ambassador for the NZ Ukulele Trust. Not only because it’s a ridiculously long title but also because I want to help bring music to more young people in New Zealand.”
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The five original members of Split Enz will be reuniting in a brand new, live production headed up by the Split Enz keyboardist, Eddie Rayner. ENZO Stranger Than Fiction will see Split Enz band together with Eddie’s 15 piece ‘Enzemble’ dance band and six carefully chosen contemporary vocalists with fresh interpretations of the original songs composed by the Finn Brothers, Phil Judd and Eddie Rayner. SEE THEM LIVE: SPLIT ENZ SAT 02 NOV HOLY TRINITY, AUCKLAND
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Late last week Columbia Tri-Star debuted the first trailer for the remake of 1987 action film, Robocop. The film will see Joel Kinnaman take the role of Alex Murphy (Robocop) with appearances from Hollywood heavyweights Samuel L. Jackson and Gary Oldman. Little was said in their comments other than “Coming in 2014” but one thing can be safely assumed, with a PG-13 rating it will not be as gory as the 1980’s, R rated original.
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Rhythm & Vines have made the second line-up announcement for the iconic New Year’s festival. Rudimental (DJ set) Wiz Khalifa Empire of the Sun Shapeshifter Flux Pavilion Camo & Krooked High Contrast Danny Byrd Metrik Dynamite MC Kill the Noise Julio Bashmore Hermitude Chet Faker Stanton Warriors Ayah Marar (Live) Wilkinson DJ Zinc Mightyfools Dusky Soul Clap Rustie Wolf + Lamb Kode9 The Phoenix Foundation David Dallas @Peace Concord Dawn P-Money Tahuna Breaks Tomorrow People Louis Baker Weird Together PleasePlease Benny Tipene The Remains RHYTHM & VINES SUN 29 DEC - TUE 31 DEC WAIOHIKA ESTATE, GISBORNE
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Now to You Your house is on fire, what do save? My hands Favourite ‘90s TV show? The Larry Sanders Show Dream job as a kid? Musician, ridiculously... First album? Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band by Meco (disco single) If you weren’t a musician, what would you be? Wine and whisky taster Ultimate festival line-up? Ornette Coleman, Bad Brains, Tool, Valery Gergiev, Radiohead, Mikhail Pletnev, Dresden Staaskapelle.
Beach Babe American singer-songwriter Jack Johnson will be kicking off the Australasian leg of his world tour with the first stop being at Auckland’s ASB Theatre. Jack’s world tour is in support of his sixth studio album, ‘From Here to Now to You’ which is due to release Friday 13th September. Joining Jack Johnson on tour as support will be Oahu based musician friends Paula Fuga and John Cruz.
profits of his tours to charity and the 2013 tour will be no different with 100% of profits going to charity. Another initiative will see Jack Johnson and his crew minimalise the effects of their tour on local environments through composting, recycling, carbon offsets and eco-friendly merchandise. Visit http://allatonce.org to find out more about All At Once, Jack Johnson’s social action network dedicated to making a positive chance in the world and see how you can help make a difference. Tue 03 Dec ASB Theatre, Auckland
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How do you discover new music? Usually accidentally Worst job you’ve had? For those people who know Derek and Clive, it didn’t involve Jane Mansfield and lobsters…just stacking shelves in some London supermarket somewhere. Which song do you wish you wrote? Sex Farm First gig in attendance? Christchurch Symphony Orchestra in the ‘70’s, my dad played in it. Any vices? Just booze, drugs and meat. Plug whatever you have coming up... The Soldier’s Tale, theatre show by Igor Stravinsky. Genius music for selling your soul to the devil…
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7PM, $55, TICKETEK.CO.NZ
As the brainchild of maestro Barnaby Weir (frontman of the Black Seeds) and industry veteran Mikee Tucker (Loop Recordings), Fly My Pretties sets the standard for live music in Aotearoa. Boasting names such as Fat Freddy’s, Phoenix Foundation and artists like Flip Grater on stage, this is one you don’t want to miss.
LAUREL HALO
8PM, $35, UTR.CO.NZ
Sola Rosa are once again back on the road, replete with a new lineup and set of tunes. As Andrew Spraggon’s brainchild, this musical collective serves up a tantalising blend of hip hop, reggae, jazz, Latin, soul and funk. Armed with nascent beats fresh out the studio door, here’s your chance to be the first to hear ‘em.
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GOLDEN DAWN 9PM, $17-20, UTR.CO.NZ 8PM
Laurel’s been making waves in the world of electronic music, blurring the lines between techno, ambient, pop concrete, dub and synthetic psychedelia. With rave reviews from Pitchfork and The New York Times, getting the thumbs up from these hard-ass critics means she’s doing something right. Oh, did we mention that Quarantine was Wire magazine’s #1 album of the year? Yeah. She’s good.
I’ve had many a good time at this particular establishment. Even on the most flaccid of nights, a trek to Golden Dawn will bring it around, and you’ll have a tale or two to show for it. Just open up and see where the night takes you. Tropical Bass Nation is a good place to start.
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The Datsuns are something along the lines of Kiwi rock royalty. With their fifth album Death Rattle Boogie out late last year, these axe-slingers have a fair few strong tunes to add to their already powerful repertoire. Expect one hell of a show.
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Calexico are returning to New Zealand! It’s been two years since Joey Burns and John Covertino last decided to grace our shores. This is a rare treat, combining elements of Portuguese fado, 50’s jazz, gypsy music, 60’s surf & country twang, spaghetti western epics and dark and moody indie rock – all under the banner of ‘desert noir.’
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Refuel’s hosting an array of exciting tunes on the night, with Freaky Meat at the forefront. Expect eclectic neo-jazz and beat poetry with contemporary sensibilities, and an enticing array of wordsmithery. Their performance will capture you with mesmerising narratives of life, travels, experiences and people, with premiere Auckland beat-poet Shane Hollands drawing from his most diverse, exciting and personal adventures.
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PCP Eagles, Shitripper, Gravemind and Scum Hammer are all on the bill for this magical night of mayhem. As part of the headliner’s ‘I Hate The Mall’ 2013 tour, this stop at Dunedin’s Musician’s Club will more than likely fulfil your craving for circle pits, hardcore dancing and a general brawl over some fuckin’ heavy tunes.
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The fact that it’s a night at Whammy should already be an ipso facto selling point. With Goon’s raw, punchy and all-out unadulterated musical offerings being the highlight, you’ll be bobbing your head and swinging your fists to the energetic sounds of their catchy guitar riffs before you can say “Bob’s your uncle.”
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CHVRCHES THE BONES OF WHAT YOU BELIEVE
8.30PM, $67.50, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
This is a band that needs no introduction. Having graced us with Summer anthems such as ‘Wandering Eye’ that define Kiwiana, when you hear that Fat Freddy’s Drop is playing, you grab your ticket, grab your friends, and you go watch the show.
PROWLER THE KINGS ARMS
8PM, $10, DOOR SALES ONLY
I’m going to let the band’s self-fashioned description speak for itself: “Blending ragged fury with roaring power, Prowler produces a tsunami wall of overdriven guitars, thick- heavy bass, explosive drums and lashings of hoarse vocals.” Hardcore/Punk enthusiasts, this is basically all you can ask for.
STAN WALKER MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE
8PM
As one of NZ’s most popular artists, Stan Walker made his rise to fame on that cult phenomenon known as Australian Idol. With boyishly good looks and a powerful voice to match, he’s been all over the airwaves and isn’t seeing any signs of slowing. Michael Buble said Stan was the best vocalist he had ever seen on a series of Idol, worldwide. Personally, I trust the triple Grammy-winner’s judgment.
URBANTRAMPER DARKROOM
8.30PM
Urbantramper are currently experimenting with ElectricUTOPIA. What’s that, you ask? “ElectricUTOPIA is an aural representation of unrealised dreams. It’s the soundtrack to the future we forgot Urbantramper still holds a hope for that future.” There’s only one way to find out how that sounds – and the show’s free to boot.
ANNA CODDINGTON LEIGH SAWMILL
9.30PM
It’s been a fair while since Anna’s last tour, and there’s no doubt that her fans have been starved. With Mike Hall in tow, this musical experience will premiere some unreleased material alongside old favourites. There won’t be a central Auckland show for the Make You Mine tour, so the trip to Leigh Sawmill will be well worth it.
Chvrches came together spontaneously in late 2011, when Iain Cook and Martin Doherty asked vocalist Lauren Mayberry to add vox to tracks they’d been producing and were “pleasantly surprised” with the results. Mayberry used to sing in a folkindie band Blue Sky Archives, whilst Cook played with muted post-rockers Aereogramme, and Doherty toured with Glaswegian rockers the Twilight Sad. Despite their gloomy pedigrees, Chvrches’ first EP Recover (which features in the new album along with its companion singles) showed a coming together to explore synth pop’s artificial sunlight. Now if you’ve been reading the English press lately the then Chvrches will be quietly percolating away in your subconscious. As any band worthy of the ‘Darling Touch’ from the music illuminati these guys have been truly blessed. Yet, in a sea of Euro-pop homogeneousness their opener ‘The Mother We Share’ almost sinks beyond trace. Fortunately, stronger edger efforts emerge, albeit slowly from the bottom of the
creation pool (‘We Sink’, ‘Gun’, ‘Science/Visions’). It’s true this album is swamped (pun intended) in the 80’s lush, velvet curtain. Chvrches sound is at times is not unlike Alison Goldfrapp’s midcareer efforts, albeit without her twisted and provocative prowess. And there’s the real difference. With music that still follows the Ministry of Sounds anthematic build-and-drop you really need some point of difference. So, it’s only at the very end that we see any real promise with ‘You Caught The Light’, chords and bass to fill a stadium contrasted by Sigur Rósstyle ethereal haunting. Finally, some darkness returns. Perhaps a little gloom is not a bad thing after all. WRITTEN BY TIM GRUAR
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The folks up at Stardome really hit the nail on the head with this one. Here you can take the time out to listen to the legendary psychedelic tunes of Pink Floyd whilst gazing at the infinite wonders of the universe.
Your fantasy spirit animal is… Has to be a Leprechaun with an otter head. Your signature “I’m an amazing cook” dish is… ‘Fancy’ beans (baked beans with added veges and spices)
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BLACK ASTERISK
Black Asterisk has been known to feature some of Auckland’s most innovative art displays as of late. To celebrate their ongoing success, this second birthday marks yet another year of august talent and vision. What’s new and in vogue will be on display alongside a catalogue of exhibitions to date.
KISS THE FISH Q THEATRE 8PM, $25-55, Q THEATRE TUE 10 SEP - SAT 05 OCT
Kiss The Fish as anchanting mix of talented actors weaving the tale of Sidu’s plight on Karukam Island. There’s trouble in paradise as the tropical apotheosis proves too slow for our humorous protagonist. After all, his dreams reach much further: He yearns to be the next Freddie Mercury.
You’d get arrested if the police knew that you… I don’t think this is a sensible thing to disclose in an interview.
Who’s in the dead supergroup for your dream hologram show? Ella Fitzgerald singing, Levon Helm drums and Speedy West pedal steel playing jazz tunes with a freaky country feel. What’s an upcoming film you’re jazzed about? I love zombie films and I hear World War Z is having a sequel. Yeaaah! Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend? I typically spend my weekends in the Hamptons.
People say you look like… The whispering wind the moment it runs out of things to say Kittens or puppies? Puppies! What generic current affair has your blood boiled? ‘Kiwis care more about snapper than GCSB’ Plug whatever it is that’s coming up for you. The Tauranga Arts fest on the 28th October! Our first show after a wee break so will be heaps of fun.
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This modern adaptation of Kafka’s ‘The Trial,’ you’re is dark and absurd, the original text is fueled by confusion and chaos in a legal system with the same amount of direction as a compass in the Bermuda Triangle. Want to know the scariest part? It’s not all that far off the mark with the modern judicial process. Hilarious and scarily believable.
Led by Canadian conductor Bernard Labadie, Voices New Zealand and the orchestra perform Mozart’s most infamous magnum opus – his very own death knell. Enjoy a musical aperitif by Alban Gerhardt as he plays Haydn’s Concerto in C Major before the main dish is served.
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Featuring a modern day freak show highlight, the Lizardman is known worldwide for his body mods, full body of green tattooed scales and sharpened teeth. Side by side with Kiwi funny man Gish, this will take the prize for the “What did you get up to last night?” conversation by the water cooler.
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Blue Jasmine directed by Woody Allen Starring Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin, sally hawkins
We know you’ve witnessed this story in some shape or form a handful of times over the years, but it seems like every generation’s entitled to give it a crack. Tim van Dammen’s rendition brings together the tale of the Montagues and Capulets for the YouTube generation.
RIDDICK GENERAL RELEASE
Vin Diesel as Riddick certainly embodies a memorable character who wormed his way into the heart of many a sci-fi enthusiast. While they’ve taken on a whole different storytelling angle since Pitch Black, this dark and twisted universe still ticks off all of the boxes for a good sci-fi thriller.
PRIME ROCKS: THE WHO PRIME, 9.40PM
I think it’s a pretty safe assumption to say that we don’t actually need to tell you who The Who is. Beset by money problems, a studio in construction, herointaking managers, a lunatic drummer and a culture of heavy drinking, this is the story of their ‘last great album’: Quadrophenia.
“I fell in love with the name Jasmine,” declares Alec Baldwin’s Hal at a glittery Park Avenue dinner party. Jasmine (Cate Blanchett), whose real name is actually Jeanette, is the ultimate wisteria girl, a beautiful social climber who has fashioned herself into a diamond-dripping society wife. Her name isn’t the only fabrication. Hal’s fortune is built on lies and crumbles Bernie Madoff-style into ruin, leaving Hal in jail and Jasmine in hell, seeking shelter in San Francisco with her adopted sister (Sally Hawkins). This is Woody Allen in peak form. He has stripped out that jabbering New York paranoia and gleefully poked a big stick at America’s ruling class. That doesn’t mean the working class characters escape unscathed. They’re all in Jasmine’s big mess together. Blanchett as snobby Jasmine – a role that clearly takes cues from Tennessee Williams’ Blanche DuBois – holds on to her Chanel and Hermès as tightly as she grips the vodka bottle. Even when at her most despicable and broken
she looks amazing and triumphs at making cruel, selfish Jasmine impossible to hate. You can’t help but sympathise as you watch the seeds of mental illness and drug dependency take root. It’s an extraordinarily layered performance – no wonder Oscar rumours are swarming already. The film’s success is not all credit to Blanchett. There’s great support from the rest of the cast. Special mentions: Peter Sarsgaard who does slithery so well and ’80s comedian Andrew Dice Clay making the best acting comeback since Travolta in Pulp Fiction. Allen’s beloved New York still features splendidly in periodic flashbacks that unpick Jasmine’s downfall – just how much she knew about hubby’s fraudulent activities is the central question. Allen’s trademark fast-talking humour is entertainingly intact, it’s the darker tone underpinning this film that sets it apart and lingers long after leaving the cinema. By Frances Morton, Flicks.co.nz
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PRIME FLICKS: SHARKNADO PRIME, 8.30PM This cult Danish series is back on screen for an all-new season. Award-winning show The Killing, the plot revolves around what television addicts love best: drama, crime, and thrills aplenty. Kick back and enjoy another season as Detective Inspector Sarah Lund solves the grittiest of murder cases.
Arguably the best Z-rated movie since Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus, this is one of those flicks so ridiculous that it just comes out on the other side of the spectrum of awesomeness. The title honestly says it all. Featuring the lowest point in Tara Reid’s acting career.
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This George Lucas comedy is about high school and cars, girls and parties, innocence lost and time passing. It’s 1962 and the film takes a look at a group of teenagers celebrating their last night of summer together before going their separate ways after graduating.
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MEMPHIS BELLE COFFEE HOUSE 38 Dixon St, Te Aro
Do you like coffee? Of course you do. Hell, just about anyone who lives in the modern age swears by it. So do yourself a favour, and make sure it’s a good one. Memphis Belle Coffee House boasts some highlyskilled artisans of caffeine – of the self-acclaimed ‘attractive coffee nerd’ variety, at that.
THE LIDO CAFE 85 Victoria St, Wellington
Anyone can tell you that good food is one thing – but atmosphere can make or break the experience. With a charming appeal, this particular café has stood the test of time – having fed, caffeinated and entertained the denizens of its city for over twenty famous years.
WINDSOR CASTLE
As the definitive Parnell haunt, the Windsor Castle has been ingrained into part of Auckland’s culture. Having hosted a vast array of acts, in tandem with Juice Bar right next door, if these walls could talk... you’d fill more than enough pages to rival any Dostoyevsky novel. With some of the finest beverages on tap, and a top-notch selection of edibles to boot, heading anywhere else when you’re in the area would be tantamount to robbing yourself of a fresh set of adventures.
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Gold Medal Famous, Slutopia, Michael Nein, Dan Untitled
7PM, Circa Theatre
9PM, Understudy @ Bats Theatre
MON 16
Joseph K
Raw Meat Comedy
8PM, Bats Theatre
8PM, The Fringe Bar, $10
KEV BROWN (USA)
Ruggles of Red Gap - Wellington Film Society
8PM, Bats Theatre
8PM, The Cavern Club
The Young and the WITless 7 - Improvised Soap Opera 8PM, The Fringe, $15
THEE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FREE-SHOW! with Bad Edison 9:30PM, Mighty Mighty
10PM, Bootleg Bar
10PM, Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
Joseph K
8PM, Bats Theatre
PlayShop
10:15PM, The Paramount Theatre
THU 12
Poppy Dust
Acoustic Monthly
Soup & A Seat
San Francisco Bath House
DOUBLEDIPP & TRIP PONY 9:30PM, Mighty Mighty, $5
Emma Wall & The Urban Folk 7:30PM, Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
Get Nice at Matterhorn Matterhorn
Joseph K
8PM, Bats Theatre
The Datsuns 8PM, Bodega
8PM, Bodega
12:15PM, The Film Archive, $8
The Dominion Post Season of No Naughty Bits 8PM, Circa Theatre
Uncle Silverback & Phoebe Hurst 10PM, Matterhorn
SAT 14 Altmusic presents Laurel Halo (US) w/ Mouth Erect
Diamond Doll/ Generation Dead - Wellington 9PM, Bar Medusa, $10
9PM, Bodega
Los Banditos and Alda Rezende
SUN 15 The Dominion Post Season of No Naughty Bits 4PM, Circa Theatre
Theatresports Freestyle
6:15PM, The Paramount Theatre
11PM, Matterhorn, $5
TUE 17
NZ Opera presents The Flying Dutchman
Meeting Places
7:30PM, St James Theatre
12:30PM, 30 Upstairs
Razorwyre
NZ Opera presents The Flying Dutchman
San Francisco Bath House
Tequila Sunset
6PM, St James Theatre
4:30PM, Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
NZIF presents: #Divas
The Dickens
NZIF presents: An Opening Crumpet
10PM, Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
9:30PM, Bats Theatre
6:30PM, Bats Theatre
NZIF presents: Spark
9:30PM, Puppies, $20
8PM, Bats Theatre
auckland gig guide WED 11
THU 12
Big Wednesday Fresh Comedy
Dan, Grunter and Friends
8PM, The Classic Comedy Club
Dirty Diana
7:30PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro
DJ Charlie
9PM, Twentyone SKY CITY
Edwina Thorne plus special guests 9PM, Verona
Fly My Pretties Mercury Theatre, Auckland The Mercury Theatre
Gwen in Purgatory
Occupational Therapy with Bobby Brazuka & Dj PG (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
Beat Farm The Slaughter House Launch Party
Party at Lucha
Bow Messiah National Tour
9PM, Twentyone SKY CITY
Rain by Seung Yul Oh
Classic Late & Live Comedy
Few Chur Lab featuring KXVGXN and guest Djs
Sarah Frances Johnston
8:30PM, The Windsor Castle
DJ Misty G & DJ Gabriella
Verona
Gwen in Purgatory TAPAC - The Auckland Performing Arts Centre
Marina Katerina
7:30PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro
TAPAC - The Auckland Performing Arts Centre
Mozart Requiem
Pirates of Penzance
NO DREAMERS debut show! feat. Shana Llorando, Lilo Peaks, Megan Sidwell
8PM, Bruce Mason Centre
Rain by Seung Yul Oh 7:30AM, Aotea Centre
Speaking In Tongues 8PM, Herald Theatre
8PM, The EDGE
8:30PM, Tabac
9PM, Ponsonby Social Club 8:30PM, The Lucha Lounge 7:30AM, Aotea Centre
6:30PM, Sale St
Speaking In Tongues 8PM, Herald Theatre
The Birds: CHRISTOPH EL TRUENTO & MISO SHIRU 7PM, Tyler Street Garage
10PM, The Pony Club
9PM, Barkode
10:30PM, The Classic Comedy Club
Cosmic s 16th Birthday Tour
10PM, Studio The Venue
Dean Campbell
8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro
DJ General Lee
12:30PM, Twentyone SKY CITY
Thursday Pro Night
DJ Karn Hall
WINTER QUIZ NIGHT
DJ Paul Chankay
FRI 13
Dopamine Presents KEV BROWN l LOW BUDGET l WASHINGTON DC l Auckland show
8PM, The Classic Comedy Club 8PM, Leigh Sawmill, $5
Arash
5PM, Tyler Street Garage
9PM, Twentyone SKY CITY 6:30PM, The Deck
8PM, Galatos Live
SHIT WORTH DOING
auckland gig guide Down The Hatch featuring The Beat Council
The CVE
Ian Beatmaster
Ink Bar s 13th Birthday
Fat Freddy’s Drop Live at The Powerstation
The Jazz Age Live @ The Vic Theatre Victoria Theatre
The Tabac Lounge
Killing Yourself for Profit, Broken Season, Puppeteer & Heart of a Servant
6PM, Sale St
8PM, The Powerstation
Fridays at Revelry with Riki K, Deewhy and Ryuzo 6PM, Revelry
Goon
Whammy Bar
Gwen in Purgatory TAPAC - The Auckland Performing Arts Centre
Magic Roundabout with Stinky Jim, Dubhead & Mr Big Stuff Verona
Magik Session w/ Dick Johnson & Aroha Ginger Minx
Mucho Aroha Music presents DJ PG ( Brazil ) with support from Latinaotearoa 9PM, Ponsonby Social Club
Rain by Seung Yul Oh 7:30AM, Aotea Centre
Scarlett Lashes presents...Randa, GeeGee, Ralph and Bright Child
9PM, The Lucha Lounge, $5
Speaking In Tongues 8PM, Herald Theatre
Spookers Friday 13th - 13 Serial Killers 8PM, Spookers
9PM, The Empire
7PM, Tabac
Tropical Bass Station The Golden Dawn
Uptown Boogie Orchestra
8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro 10PM, Ink Bar
8:30PM, Shadows Bar, $10
KINETIC THE BEGINNING 10PM, Deluxe Nightclub
Weekend Comedy Showcase
8PM, The Classic Comedy Club
SUN 15 Light & Shade Band 2:30PM, Sale St
Gwen in Purgatory TAPAC - The Auckland Performing Arts Centre
SAT 14
Mr Big Stuff
Jagermeister Sunday Session with the Sentimental Sound System
ANNA CODDINGTON + guests
Prowler - Album Release
MUSIC TRIVIA QUIZ fundraiser for Spinning Sun Dance Co
10PM, Ink Bar
Kiss The Fish 8PM, Q Theatre
9:30PM, Leigh Sawmill
Chic’ at The Roxy 9PM, Roxy, $10
Verona
Galatos Live
The 39 Steps
Saturdays at Revelry with Dean Campbell and Dirty Diana
MON 16
Dance Yrself Clean with Aroha & Dean Campbell DEATH WAVE DISCO (DWD)
9PM, Revelry
7PM, James, $10
DJ Grant Marshall 9PM, Twentyone SKY CITY
5PM, Leigh Sawmill, $10
Rock Lobster presents Retro Strikes Back The Hangar
8PM, Tyler Street Garage
8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro
Saturdays at Sale St 9PM, Sale St
ShadowBat, Trip Pony & Thirsty
4PM, TheatreWorks
Kiss The Fish 7PM, Q Theatre
Quiz Night
7PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro
DJ Karn Hall
Wine Cellar
Raw Comedy Night The Winter Season
DJ Linley Latu
Si Res & Tyra Hammond Live with support from dj Jerm
TUE 17
12:30PM, Twentyone SKY CITY 7:30PM, The Deck
Dust Up At Dawn ‘Come Hell or High Water’ Album Release Backbeat Bar
Gwen in Purgatory
9PM, Ponsonby Social Club
Speaking In Tongues 8PM, Herald Theatre
The 39 Steps
8PM, TheatreWorks
8PM, The Classic Comedy Club
Kiss The Fish 7PM, Q Theatre
Rain by Seung Yul Oh 7:30AM, Aotea Centre
Soulyric Dj set
TAPAC - The Auckland Performing Arts Centre
Verona
REGIONAL gig guide Wed 11 Hunting Bears w/ The Fu King & Cult Disney Re:Fuel, Dunedin
Thu 12 Fly My Pretties
Founders Theatre, Hamilton
Freaky Meat, Ignite The Helix, The Amoeba Re:Fuel, Dunedin
Fri 13 Fly My Pretties
Devon Hotel, New Plymouth
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Freaky Meat, Two Buck Titties, People of the Land Tillermans Music Lounge, Invercargill
Sat 14 Bow Messiah
9PM, The Crown Hotel, Dunedin
Laurel Halo w/ Murderbike & DJ Aaron Hawkins
Dunedin Craft Beer & Food Festival
9PM, Queens, Dunedin
12PM, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
PCP Eagles
Fly My Pretties
Dunedin Muso’s Club, Dunedin
The Burton High Fives After Party
Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka
Two Cartoons: Get Happy Black Friday 9PM, Re:Fuel, Dunedin
jGeeks Eggs Factor Tour
Rotorua Civic Theatre, Rotorua
Little Black Book 7.30PM, Copthorne Hotel & Resort, Bay Of Islands
Sun 15
Royal Wanganui Opera House, Wanganui
Fly My Pretties
Freaky Meat - Jazz at the Penguin
Tue 17
The Penguin Club, Oamaru
Hawkes Bay Opera House
Open Mic/Open Decks Night Re:Fuel, Dunedin
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CHRISTCHURCH gig guide THU 12
SAT 14
Altmusic presents Laurel Halo (US) w/ Occasionals
Ghost Daddy
9PM, Third Door Down
PCP Eagles @ Dux Live, Christchurch 12/9 8:30PM, Dux Live
FRI 13 Bitches Love Electro: feat: The EuroPenas 8PM, The Club, $10
Ladies Choice presents MC Tali: The Encore 10PM, Winnie Bagoes Ferrymead
Mr Sterile Assembly, Regressor, The Bullitts
9PM, Churchills, $10
The Club Saturdays 8PM, The Club, $10
The Food Show Christchurch
10AM, CBS Canterbury Arena
Urbantramper Your Lung Meridian Video Release Tour 9PM, Darkroom
SUN 15 The Food Show Christchurch
10AM, CBS Canterbury Arena
9PM, Darkroom
Sola Rosa 8PM, Dux Live
The Datsuns
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The Food Show Christchurch
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PONSONBY SOCIAL CLUB 152 Ponsonby Rd
Highly-acclaimed as one of the best bars in the city, Ponsonby Social Club is a great spot not only to visit, but return to time and time again. With smooth beats in the background, canvassing an assortment of suave décor, this establishment earned its reputation with great attention to detail and service.
HOUSE 27 Hood St, Hamilton
Indulge in the best Kiwi craft beers, delectable victuals and memorable times over at House. Whether you’re in need of that mid-week solace that only a good drink can bring, or out for an adventure and a half at the end of the week, this is your House.
LIBRARY BAR
Nothing exudes class and sophistication quite the way Library Bar does. Compensate for the blur in cognitive ability with a vast array of literature at your fingertips, surrounding the establishment with knowledge and all the charms of literacy. Embrace the fact that you’re the epitome of sophistication in a genteel establishment, where sartorial expertise and respectable manners are never out of place. Top it off with skilled staff and a plethora of exquisite cocktails, and you’ll be spending your night in style.
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auckland BARS AND EATERIES 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.
BIG J’S
1 Melton Road - Mt Wellington, 5790340 Big J’s - Gourmet burgers rated no.1 via Concrete Play Ground and The Corporate Lunch Box websites. Home of Auckland’s best burgers.
THE CLADDAGH
Malt Bar
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THE PADDINGTON
372-376 Broadway, 522-4410 The Claddagh Irish Pub - A slice of Ireland in the heart of Newmarket.
466 Mt Eden Rd, 630-9330 Your local in the heart of Mt. Eden with over 100 beers available.
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.
DING DONG LOUNGE
26 Wyndham Street New York’s premier rock and roll bar has come to town.
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.
442 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn A must have stop between Ponsonby and Kingsland, with Monteiths beers and great food.
PINXTOS
Shadows Student Bar 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 Iconic K Rd hangout with cosy booths, delicious wholesome food, late night Djs & live music, cocktails, freshly squeezed juice & organic tap beer. Open 7 days 7am (9am weekends) till late.
128c Ponsonby Rd Open now. Bar*Cafe*Tapas*
Q Theatre 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.
The Portland Public House
463 New North Rd The newest port of call in Kingsland.... rustic and raring to serve this evolving part of town.
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.
BREW ON QUAY
102 Quay Street Over 102 different beers from around NZ and the world.
Citizen ParK
424 New North Rd, 846-4964 SoCal inspired garden bar with great food and a social-friendly atmosphere. Relaxed place to come eat, drink, and mingle.
FIDDLER IRISH BAR
71 Victoria St West A small, but perfectly formed, authentic Irish bar with some of Aucklands friendliest bar staff.
IPANEMA BAR & RESTAURANT
2 Ponsonby Road Brazilian cuisine and bar mixed with classic & contemporary Brazilian music & culture.
REVELRY
106 Ponsonby Road, 376- 8663 19th Century bohemian parlour meets opium den chic. 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!
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.
tours & events
Upcoming tours & events AKON AND T.I. (US)
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN (US)
Amiria Grenell & Into the East
BRUNO MARS (US)
Wed 09 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland
Thu 19 Sep The Wine Cellar, Auckland Fri 20 Se The Old Stone Butter Factory, Whangarei Sat 21 Sep Valente’s Entertainment Cantina, Raglan Sun 22 Sep Taupo Museum, Taupo Mon 23 Sep House Concert, Napier Thu 26 Sep Puppies, Wellington
Sat 01 Mar Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland Sun 02 Mar Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Sat 15 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 16 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland
THE DATSUNS
Thu 12 Sep Bodega, Wellington Fri 13 Sep The Bedford at CPSA, Christchurch Sat 14 Sep Refuel, Dunedin
DEVILSKIN
Fri 25 Oct - Sun 28 Oct ASB Showgrounds, Auckland
Thu 19 Sep The Royal, Palmerston North Fri 20 Sep King Street Live, Masterton Sat 21 Sep James Cabaret, Wellington Thu 26 Sep Churchills Tavern, Christchurch Fri 27 Sep Paddy Barry’s Irish Bar, Blenheim Sat 28 Sep Rattle & Hum Bar, Nelson Thu 03 Oct Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 05 Oct Altitude Bar, Hamilton
BEACH FOSSILS (US)
DISCLOSURE (UK)
ARMAGEDDON
CALEXICO (US)
Thu 12 Sep The Powerstation, Auckland Fri 13 Sep Opera House, Wellington Sat 14 Sep Christchurch Arts Festival Sun 15 Sep Christchurch Arts Festival
Fri 27 Sep Town Hall, Auckland
Mon 23 Sep Bodega, Wellington Tue 24 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland
BEYONCE (US)
BIG DAY OUT 2014
Fri 17 Jan Western Springs Park, Auckland
CALIFORNIA DESIGN 1930 - 1965 Tue 10 Sep - Sun 29 Sep Art Gallery, Auckland
CAMP A LOW HUM 2014
Fri 07 Feb - Sun 09 Feb Wainuiomata
CHRISTCHURCH ARTS FESTIVAL Tue 10 Sep - Sun 22 Sep
Sat 28 Sep Zeal, Auckland Thu 03 Oct ReFuel, Dunedin Fri 04 Oct The Bedford Big Top, Christchurch Sat 05 Oct Riwaka Hotel, Nelson Thu 10 Oct Parthenon, Wellington Fri 11 Oct Cossie Club, Upper Hutt Sat 12 Oct The Mayfair, New Plymouth Thu 17 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland Fri 18 Oct Altitude, Hamilton Sat 19 Oct Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai Thu 24 Oct Stampede Bar, Papakura Sat 26 Oct Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui
BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB (US)
Tue 19 Nov The Powerstation, Auckland Wed 20 Nov Bodega, Wellington
BRAVE
Thu 24 Oct - Fri 25 Oct Tauranga Arts Festival
BRING ME THE HORIZON (UK) Wed 02 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland
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THE DRONES (AU)
FOALS (UK)
DUNEDIN CRAFT BEER & FOOD FESTIVAL
HOLLYWOODFUN DOWNSTAIRS
Sat 14 Sep Forsyth Bar Stadium, Dunedin
Fri 27 Sep San Fran Bath House, Wellington Sat 28 Sep Space Monster, Whanganui
FAT FREDDY’S DROP
HIGHLIFE NYE EXPERIENCE
Fri 04 Oct The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 05 Oct Bodega, Wellington
Wed 16 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland Thu 17 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland Fri 18 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland Sat 19 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland
BLACKLISTT
Thu 26 Sep The Union Hall, Dunedin Sat 28 Sep Wanaka Events Centre, Wanaka Sun 29 Sep Queenstown Memorial Hall, Queenstown Wed 02 Oct The Civic Theatre, Invercargill
CITY & COLOUR (CA)
Fri 13 Sep The Powerstation, Auckland Sat 14 Sep The Powerstation, Auckland Sun 15 Sep The Powerstation, Auckland Fri 20 Sep Opera House, Wellington
FLEETWOOD MAC (UK/US)
Wed 04 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland Thu 05 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland Fri 06 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland
FLUME (AU)
Wed 09 Oct Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland Fri 11 Oct James Smith Basement, Wellington Sat 12 Oct Union Hall, Dunedin
Mon 16 Dec The Civic, Auckland Wed 18 Dec St James Theatre, Wellington
CLANNAD (IE)
Wed 23 Oct ASB Theatre, Auckland Thu 24 Oct Opera House, Wellington
COMMON KINGS
Wed 23 Oct Altitude, Hamilton Thu 24 Oct Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier Fri 25 Oct Hutt Indoor SportsHutt Park, Wellington Sat 26 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland Sun 27 Oct Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui
Tue 31 Dec Stonybridge Vineyard, Waiheke Island
IMAGINE DRAGONS (US)
Tue 15 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland
JUSTIN BIEBER (CA)
Sat 23 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 24 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland
KAIKOURA SUMMERSOUNDS Sat 11 Jan - Sun 12 Jan Cnr Harnetts & Old Beach Rd, Kaikoura
KATCHAFIRE
Fri 20 Sep The Altitude, Hamilton Sat 21 Sep Waihi Beach Hotel, Waihi Beach Fri 27 Sep The Bedford at CPSA, Christchurch Sat 28 Sep The Powerstation, Auckland
LA DE DA
Mon 30 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Daisybank Farm, Martinborough Vineyards
CLASSIC HITS ACOUSTIC CHURCH TOUR
Thu 26 Sep Chapel of Christ The King, Hamilton Fri 27 Sep Holy Trinity, Tauranga Sat 28 Sep Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland Mon 30 Sep St John’s Cathedral, Napier Tue 01 Oct Old St Paul’s, Wellington Thu 03 Oct Cardboard Cathedral, Christchurch Sat 05 Oct Knox Church, Dunedin
Sat 05 Oct Town Hall, Auckland
FLY MY PRETTIES
Tue 10 Sep Mercury Theatre, Auckland Wed 11 Sep Mercury Theatre, Auckland Thu 12 Sep Founders Theatre, Hamilton Fri 13 Sep The Devon Hotel, New Plymouth Sat 14 Sep The Royal Wanganui Opera House, Wanganui Sun 15 Sep Hawke’s Bay Opera House, Hastings Wed 18 Sep The Opera House, Wellington Fri 20 Sep Nelson School of Music, Nelson Sat 21 Sep NBS Theatre, Westport Sun 22 Sep The Fletcher Building Festival Club, Christchurch Wed 25 Sep Ashburton Events Centre, Ashburton
LAUREL HALO (US)
Thu 12 Sep Third Door, Christchurch Fri 13 Sep Queens, Dunedin Sat 14 Sep Puppies, Wellington Wed 18 Sep Whammy Bar, Auckland
LEONARD COHEN (CA)
Sat 14 Dec CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch Tue 17 Dec TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Wed 18 Dec TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Sat 21 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland
LIGHTNING BOLT (US)
Mon 21 Oct Puppies, Wellington Tue 22 Oct Puppies, Wellington Wed 23 Oct Whammy Bar, Auckland Thu 24 Oct Whammy Bar, Auckland
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Upcoming tours & events LUMINATE 2015
Wed 28 Jan - Wed 04 Feb Golden Bay, Nelson
RHYTHM & ALPS 2013 Mon 30 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Cardrona Valley, Wanaka
TAYLOR SWIFT (US)
Fri 29 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Sat 30 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 01 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland
RIHANNA (BB)
Thu 06 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland Fri 07 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland
RIPPON FESTIVAL
Sat 01 Feb Rippon Vineyard, Wanaka
TOMMY TIERNAN (IE)
MOZART’S REQUIEM
Mon 04 Nov Skycity Theatre, Auckland Wed 06 Nov St James Theatre, Wellington Fri 08 Nov Aurora Centre, Christchurch
Thu 12 Sep Town Hall, Auckland
MATT CORBY (AU)
Wed 29 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland Wed 30 Oct Opera House, Wellington
THE NATIONAL (US)
TELEVISION (US) ROB SCHNEIDER (US)
Tue 04 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland
Sat 12 Oct Opera House, Wellington Sun 13 Oct Skycity Theatre, Auckland
NEUTRAL MILK HOTEL (US)
SALT N PEPA (US)
Wed 20 Nov Sammy’s, Dunedin Fri 22 Nov Parthenon, Wellington Sat 23 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland Sun 24 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland
NORTHERN BASS
Mon 30 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Worsfords Farm, Mangawhai
Fri 15 Nov ASB Theatre, Auckland
SHAHRUKH KHAN (IN)
Fri 04 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland
SPLORE 2014
Fri 14 Feb - Sun 16 Feb Tapapakanga Regional Park
OLLY MURS (UK)
Thu 07 Nov ASB Theatre, Auckland
ONE DIRECTION (UK)
Thu 10 Oct CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch Sat 12 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 13 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland
PASSENGER (UK)
Thu 28 Nov Opera House, Wellington Fri 29 Nov The Powerstation, Auckland
PCP EAGLES
Thu 12 Sep Dux Live, Christchurch Fri 13 Sep Musos Club, Dunedin Sat 14 Sep Malbas, Timaru
REGURGITATOR (AU)
Fri 20 Sep Bodega, Wellington Sat 21 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland
RHIAN SHEEHAN Sat 02 Nov The Opera House, Wellington
RHYTHM & VINES 2014
Sun 29 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Waiohika Estate Vineyard, Gisborne
STAN WALKER
Tue 10 Sep War Memorial Hall, Edgecumbe Wed 11 Sep Waitomo Cultural Centre, Te Kuiti Thu 12 Sep TSB Arena, New Plymouth Fri 13 Sep Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North Sat 14 Sep Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Mon 16 Sep Royal Wanganui Opera House, Wanganui Tue 17 Sep Town Hall, Masterton Thu 19 Sep Air Force Museum Wigram, Christchurch Fri 20 Sep Regent Theatre, Dunedin Sat 21 Sep Civic Theatre, Invercargill Sun 22 Sep Athenaeum Hall, Arrowtown Tue 24 Sep Wigram Airforce Museum, Christchurch Wed 25 Sep Regent Theatre, Greymouth Thu 26 Sep NBS Theatre, Westport Fri 27 Sep Nelson College School Hall, Nelson Mon 30 Sep Town Hall, Dannevirke Tue 01 Oct Hawke’s Bay Opera House, Hastings Wed 02 Oct Great Lakes Centre, Taupo Thu 03 Oct Town Hall, Pukekohe Fri 04 Oct Forum North, Whangarei
Thu 24 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland
THOMAS OLIVER
Sat 21 Sep St Peter’s Hall, Paekakariki Sun 22 Sep Moorings, Wellington Wed 25 Sep Snug, New Plymouth Thu 26 Sep Biddy Mulligans, Hamilton Fri 27 Sep House Session, Auckland Sat 28 Sep Wine Cellar, Auckland Sun 29 Sep Leigh Sawmill, Leigh Wed 02 Oct Major Toms, Tauranga Thu 03 Oct Blackbarn Bistro, Havelock North
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BLACKLISTT Guitarist for Nu-Metal band Blacklistt, Marcus Powell, is taking a break when the phone rings. “A bit of a relief” he tells me. It’s good to do an interview right now. Take the heat off. He’s in the middle of getting ink done. What could be more rock’n’roll? “Im getting a hawk, holding a heart and inside that is a compass. It’s right across my chest. For me the ‘the hawk’ is the all-seeing eyes. It can only see what’s in front of it. And its holding the heart because, to me, what ever direction you’re going, that’s your compass - so follow your heart!” True that. And he reminds me that only with pain is there the gain, a message portrayed on the cover of Blacklistt’s new self-titled album, which is due to release on Friday the 13th. The art is a blended slash of a skull, fantail and a blood rose. “Damien (Alexander, vocals) came up with the idea. But it’s a collaborative thing – we’re four highly creative, highly opinionated perfectionists so it’s no wonder it’s taken us so long. When know we’ve got a good product when we all finally agree!” For Blacklistt, it’s also a kind of phoenix moment, the band rising from the legal ashes of a bitter feud between them and former drummer Shelton Woolright over the legal use of their former name. “A lot of the reason why it took so long was that battle. We wanted to get Blindspott back. We are Blindspott. We asked Shelton if he wanted to be part of it (when we reformed) and he never replied then we got offered Homegrown (in that same year), we offered him to come in but then out of the blue we get a Court order to shut down.” And we thought “oh well! Let’s sort this out but it didn’t and we thought if we keep on fighting it will never get sorted.” Powell’s referring to Blindspott’s reunion in 2009. Two years before, after 10 years together and many publicized band fallouts along the way, Blindspott had disbanded to focus on solo efforts. But in 2009 the band announced they were reuniting for a one off at the all-Kiwi Vodafone Homegrown Music Festival in the Capital. The gig went well, albeit without Woolright. Encouraged, they decided to write new material, reforming with its earliest, original members: Damian Alexander (vocals), Marcus Powell (guitar, backing vocals), Gareth Fleming (bass) and Karl Vilisini (turntables, keyboards). Then suddenly on 26 September 2010 Woolwright pulled their Facebook page down, the same day they were confirmed for the line up in the following year’s Homegrown. The next day a photo was posted by a band member showing Tristan Reilly as the new drummer for the band. Just prior to the 2011 Homegrown gig Woolright had the band’s Facebook page pulled down again and this time he sent in sent the legal eagles. “But you know”, Powell surmises “the best thing that could of happened is us saying F***k it! Keep it [the ‘Blindspott’ name]. “And it was amazing as soon as we let go of that, all these other doors opened up.” Ironically, appropriately the band headed at Homegrown 2012 again before
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touring the new From the Blind Spot show, which sold out virtually everywhere. The fan base was still with them, despite the name change. “They are pretty hardcore,” says Powell. “Seeing the numbers that turned up was phenomenal, it built pressure to release an album.” The new work is, he suggests, a stark contrast to recording the second Blindspott album, End the Silence. Previously there was a lot of pressure to produce three-minute radio friendlies. “But we thought we’re not Blindspott” so F***K that. We’ll jam it the way we wanted. A six minute track is just fine, eh? No boundaries.” Freeing up the creative ‘juices’, even meant turntablist Karl Vilisini’s “weird fruity stuff” got a look in, at least on the surface. A “writer’s weekend” on Waiheke Island last year produced many of the album’s key music “Productive but good to just hang out, chill as mates, and it definitely brought a vibe back.” The new single ‘Home’ written there, renamed from ‘Waiheke Dub’, featuring Albert Cook (Three Houses Down) on drums. It recalls the poignancy of earlier singles like ‘Phlex’ whilst showcasing a very different side to Blacklistt’s sound. In the summer months Blacklistt hit Parnell’s York Street studios with engineer Hayden Taylor following hard-out ‘perfection’ rehearsals at their space, the Killing Room. Overall this album brings back the assault of Blindspott’s first album and the original energy of a group of fifth formers, circa 1997. As for their hopes for Blacklistt Powell’d love go #1. “Blindspott were only local act in history to have two consecutive albums debut at the top! That’d be cool! But no matter – making music is n our DNA. Our fans want it, we want it. So there you are!” Following its release on 13.09.2013 the band hit the road, “taking this album to our fans will be like delivering on a promise.” Pledge allegiance! WRITTEN BY TIM GRUAR SEE THEM LIVE: BLACKLISTT SAT 28 SEP ZEAL - HENDERSON, AUCKLAND THU 03 OCT REFUEL, DUNEDIN FRI 04 OCT THE BEDFORD BIG TOP, CHRISTCHURCH SAT 05 OCT RIWAKA HOTEL, NELSON THU 10 OCT JAMES CABARET, WELLINGTON FRI 11 OCT COSSIE CLUB, UPPER HUTT SAT 12 OCT THE MAYFAIR, NEW PLYMOUTH THU 17 OCT POWERSTATION, AUCKLAND FRI 18 OCT ALTITUDE, HAMILTON SAT 19 OCT MANGAWHAI TAVERN, MANGAWHAI THU 24 OCT STAMPEDE BAR, PAPAKURA SAT 26 OCT BREWERS BAR FIELD, MT MAUNGANUI NEW ALBUM: FRI 13 SEP
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EA Sports UFC Preview Announced at E3 in 2012, EA Sports UFC immediately caused quite a stir in the gaming community. The first part of a multi-year, multi-product partnership with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, UFC - when it releases next year - will bring Fight Night sensibilities to an all-new sporting code for the first time, making it an interesting prospect for a whole range of gamers - even those who aren’t familiar with the sport itself. “Feel the fight” is the slogan EA are using to sum up the very core of UFC; the technologies that will combine in order to create a simulated fight experience designed to draw players in far more than previous games have so far. Examples shown include the way in which fighters actually express their feelings in their faces, showing emotion and actually tracking their competitor in a realistic manner as the fight progresses. It sure looks the part already, anyway. The build we were able to play in Germany recently was limited - a reflection of the game’s early stage of development - but you could perform a wide variety of kicking and punching attacks (including some of the more spectacular, like one where you run up the wall of the octagon and kick your opponent in the face), all of which were authentic and had a realistic weight to them. We were also shown a video of the ground-based grappling UFC fans will recognise, which toggled between having the new body deformation technology enabled and disabled. With it switched off, the fighters appeared much as you might imagine; grappling together like action figures. But then they showed it with deformation switched on. All of a sudden, I understood what a big deal this technology is and just how much it’s going to change the way all sports games (not just fighting games) look from this point onward. It’s far too soon to make a call on how good UFC will turn out to be, but what we’ve seen so far is painting a very impressive picture indeed. It’s got the Fight Night development pedigree, a solid license, fun (albeit basic - for now) gameplay, and technology that might just raise the bar for all sports games. If you like to fight, keep an eye out for UFC sometime toward the middle of 2014. Written by Alan Bell
Battlefield 4 Preview Battlefield 4 takes the series’ basic formula, as brought to near perfection in 2011’s Battlefield 3, and adds in a bunch of extra stuff like dynamic water, largescale destruction, and new multiplayer modes, while quietly dropping some of the less successful stuff like the co-op campaign mode. Where things get particularly interesting is in the console space; next-gen is right around the corner and DICE are promising some big improvements to the Battlefield experience players have in their living rooms. Chief among these changes are the fact that the game will be rendered in 1080P while allowing for wait for it - 64 players in a match, a first for consoles. With all this stuff front of mind, I was eager to see what the game felt like on PlayStation 4 - an opportunity EA were only too eager to afford me at an event in Germany recently. The map we played on, called Paracel Storm, is set on a small archipelago that features inclement weather and loads of vehicles to play with. I’ve played through the level multiple times now, on both PC and PS4, and can honestly say that I didn’t ever have the same experience twice. There are so many variables in play now - from the weapons to the players to the destruction and the enhanced levolution features - that it seems reasonable to expect continuous variety for as long as you play the game; a statement few other shooters can truly lay claim to. What lies beneath the hype, it seems, is another iteration of Battlefield; if you’re a fan of the series, you’ll not be surprised to hear that and you have my official permission to get excited. If you’re not, well, you should probably still check out the open beta when it launches in October. Battlefield’s multiplayer deserves its plaudits and Battlefield 4 seems likely to push the franchise meaningfully forward - I, for one, can’t wait. Look for our full review in October, with a next-gen review once those versions are available in November. Written by Alan Bell
Nintendo 2DS Announced Game on!
The Xbox One has been given an official release date of Friday 22nd November. Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft’s President of marketing, strategy and business for Xbox broke the news, “November 22 is a special day in Xbox history – on this day, we first launched Xbox 360 in 2005. Our next chapter begins in 79 days, when Xbox One becomes available. We built Xbox One to bring you the best games, unrivalled multiplayer and more entertainment than ever before. It’s nearly time to say “Xbox On” and open a new world of games and entertainment.”
Nintendo recently announced the newest member of the 3DS family of handheld consoles, the 2DS. The 2DS is targetted as an entry level console for younger gamers with a much lower price tag and more robust design. While the new handheld has no 3D capabilities the 2DS functions exactly the same as its bigger sibbling and is able to play both DS and 3DS games. The console comes in red and black or blue and black with a carry matching case, stylus and a 4GB SDHC memory card.
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Calexico It’s good to catch up again. The last time I talked to Joey Burns, lead singer and one of the founders of alt country outfit Calexico, he and I were chillin’ in the warm Taranaki sun, after a stompin’ gig at the WOMAD festival. That was over two year’s ago. “I love that festival, set amongs the bush, and I really loved the Wellington, too. The compactness the people and how even in a city, everyone is so laid back.” Indeed the Bowl of Brooklands is a setting in extreme contracts from where the Calexican duo of Burns and John Convertino have set up their base, near the Sonoran desert and still live doors away from each other and their friend Howe Gelb, from their days in his rhythm section of the band Giant Sand, where they originally met. Calexico’s music blends the influences of desert living, near the Mexican border, with Latin rhythms, swelling mariachi horns and swooning pedal steel, an aural wide-screen vistas experience. But also implicit in Calexico’s vision is a belief beyond borders of any kind: cultural, musical, or political. In a fine nostalgic mood Burns is relaxed, on the phone from Tuscon, where he’s just got back from a European tour. “It was a mixed affair, a combination of festivals and headline shows - Roskilde, Sziget Festival and Glastonbury - although tere we were booked way to close to the Stone’s show. But that’s festivals for you.” Of all the dates, Burns remembers a show in Portugal as the best. “Just the crowd and the vibe, but what an electric feeling! Although we do this weird Arizona thing the Latin countries really love it. Our guitarist is from Madrid, we have a German instrumentalist and others in the band are from al over, so that helps the international flavour and respect, I guess.” That comment leads to a conversation about unique cultural diversity, a popular topic with Burns. He talks about his respect for local producers. “One advantage of attending festivals is that you get to come in contact with small local producers and you can appreciate what they are doing. People have an opportunity to support them at a personal level. That’s great.” As we talk the subject of unique local Kiwi cuisine comes up. I suggest he try Feijoa vodka whilst he’s here. I’d love to try different wines, support local products. There’s a special pride in that.” Calexico proudly sell alternative versions of their album, covers and concerts at their ‘merch’ stands. “I think it’s important to offer something individual and untainted to our audience, so they can go away with more that just a souvenir or the show. They get more of a back story about us, too.” One example of this is Spiritso, a collaboration with RadioSymphonieorchester Wien and Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg, which was made at the suggestion of their German based label, and will be packaged with Algiers when sold on tour. “We took three songs from the Algiers plus seven others and went in to a studio in Potsdam, where they made the soundtrack (for the film) Metropolis. It was amazing. We’ve only worked with an orchestra once before, in Louisville, Kentucky. The place is old world elegance. The label is great, they really care about artist development, so they arranged the orchestra, the space and the opportunity. We’re grateful for that.” WRITTEN BY TIM GRUAR
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MARK LANEGAN Mark Lanegan is a bit gruff on the phone. Talking to me from his LA home, where he’s “waiting for my Tour to start”, he’s a short and concise with his answers. Something he’s well known for. Lanegan doesn’t suffer journalists easily. But no matter. His music speaks volumes for him. As king of the collaborators, he’s led a creative musical career spanning the years, from early 80’s alt band, The Screaming Trees, an incarnation of the Queens of the Stone Age (of which he’s still a touring member, on and off ), and was once their main vocalist to the Gutter Twins (with Greg Duli), The Twilight Singers and a partner in crime dueting with Belle and Sebastian’s female vocalist Isobel Campbell. Musically, Lanegan’s drifted between harder alt rock into re-interpreted blues and Folk/Americana of late, especially in his work with Campbell. Another constant force has been long-term friend and former Afghan Whigs frontman Greg Dulli, who he tours with on occasion under the brand ‘the Gutter Twins’. “Greg’s a sort of alter ego, I suppose,” he conjectures in a growly baritone voice, reminiscent of a more youthful Tom Waits. “But he’s a great friend. I was honoured to receive a song from him, (‘Deepest Shade’), which he wrote for his (current) band The Twilight Singers.” It’s a sweet tune with a brooding undercurrent, completely in step with Lanegan’s lifetime of recurring themes of exjunkie transcendence, religious mysticism and melancholic desperation. In his earliest days, Lanegan was a heavy drug user, became a petty thief and was heading on a rail to nowhere, saved, it is written, by Van Conner, whom he would eventually form the band the Screaming Trees with. The band was a psychedelic rock effort that created the blueprint for Seatle’s grunge scene. And fittingly Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell later produced their 1991 album Uncle Anaesthesia. It’s long been reported that Lanegan’s family life growing up was ‘dysfunctional’, contributing to his youthful waywardness. So it was surprising to find out that the inspiration for his new covers album, Imitations, was in part inspired nostalgically, by his parent’s record collection and that very same home life. Tracks like “You Only Live Twice”, which Lanegan does as a stripped back to simple guitar/blues based rendition, and an oddly dark assimilation of Hall and Oate’s originally vaseline smooth “She’s Gone” show Lanegan in his element. He denied the family dysfunction, abruptly, but was quick to change the subject hinting that this was off limits. Instead Lanegan’s rationale for recording the older tunes, including Andy Williams, Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin was about “creating the sound of those old records the way they felt when I was growing up in the 60’s and 70’s. And I was always impressed with the orchestrations and lushness of them. The way they somehow sounded sad, even if they weren’t.”
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