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Shit worth doing music MON 02 MAR

THIS MONTH’S TEN MUST SEE MUSIC EVENTS IN NEW ZEALAND

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TOUR

INT’L

CULT CLASSIC

TUE 03 MAR

CONOR OBERST

NENEH CHERRY

THE POWERSTATION

JAMES CABARET

AUCKLAND

WELLINGTON

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In support of his celebrated solo album Upside Down Mountain, indie-sincereernest-core swinger Conor Oberst performs in Kiwiland for the first time in a decade. Expect to hear songs from across his fabled career - including Bright Eyes and Monsters of Folk – which have been hailed as veritable American masterpieces. Burning like fire, baby.

Arriving off the back of her triumphant return to music and newish album Blank Project, Neneh Cherry plays two shows. Blank Project was skeletal, nononsense electronic music with buckets of soul, complimenting her earlier creative peaks of Raw Like Sushi and Man. Apparently, she won’t play ‘Seven Days’, my favourite song of 1996.

Essential gigging.

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WESTFEST 2015

MOGWAI

PARQUET COURTS

ALEXANDER PARK

THE POWERSTATION

CHICKS HOTEL

AUCKLAND

AUCKLAND

DUNEDIN

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Bogans, bourbies, boots, body odour, and bloody good Tuesday times. These things are guaranteed at Auckland’s Westfest rock festival. Soundgarden and Faith No More headline, with 50 Shades of Grey-forefathers Judas Priest and a Patrick-stumping appearance from Fall Out Boy. Lamb of God will satiate the headbangers.

Mogwai have brought the noise for eight LPs of Scottish beauty-riffic talent, and to experience their show is to witness a spiral staircase (or glass case) of emotion. If you’ve slept on the band, this is the opportunity for their bottom heavy crawl to creep into your earhole.

Start with 2013’s Rave Tapes then their debut.

Shit-hot, smarmy, from Texas and currently as hot as an overdone burrito, Parquet Courts are here for four shows to prove that guitar music is, basically, just music. Self-proclaimed fans of NZ’s Gordons and general badasses, Parquet Courts or Parkay Quartz are here to fuck with your subconscious and make the rest of you dance.

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THU 26 MAR

EAGLES

CHARLES BRADLEY

SHARON VAN ETTEN

MT SMART STADIUM

THE POWERSTATION

THE KINGS ARMS

AUCKLAND

AUCKLAND

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8PM, $54, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

Pioneers of pub rock and the proto man-bun (also known as a ponytail), the Eagles will show you how ‘Hotel California’ goes and make you all wistful and stuff. Billed as ‘History of The Eagles’, the set spans their illustrious career over three hours – including songs they don’t usually play. I hundy bet on Hotel California.

Indie critical darling Sharon Van Etten embarks on a must-see debut tour of Aotearoa, with none other than Robert Scott of The Clean/Bats as support.

That is one hell of a melodious bill. With five star reviews for both her recorded output and current shows, Van Etten is top of the list for 2015 gigs.

8PM, $78, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

The thing about Charles Bradley is he really is the luckiest man in the universe.

Picked up by a record exec whilst performing a James Brown tribute, Bradley has gone on to international prominence and a Rodruigez-stlye rediscovery campaign that will have you warbling like Al Green in a grits-filled bathtub.

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TUE 31 MAR

JIMMY CLIFF MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD

THE POWERSTATION

GARY CLARK JR.

AUCKLAND

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8PM, $69, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

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If one is to experience true reggae on vinyl, one has to look no further than the The Harder They Come soundtrack – a movie that starred Jimmy Cliff and turned him into the original reggae superstar (yes, before Bob). One of the last remaining links to the original reggae movement, catch the living legend live.

8PM, $60, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

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Michael Franti is one of those names that’s always sort of there. But actually get hip to his records, and you’ll realise he was part of The Disposable Heroes of HipHoprisy – a classic 90s conscious rap group, and now makes amazing soulful music.

Much can be said about the blues from the past, but what about 2015? Enter Gary Clark Jr, a lanky axeman that rubs shoulders with the best in the business.

Sounding like The Black Keys jamming with Howlin’ Wolf on a hot riverboat, Clark will electrify you with selections from Blak and Blu and beyond.

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THIS MONTH’S FIVE MUST SEE CULTURAL EVENTS IN NEW ZEALAND

WED 04 MAR

SOL3 MIO DUNEDIN TOWN HALL DUNEDIN 8PM, $65-85, TICKETDIRECT.CO.NZ

MON 16 MAR

RUSSELL PETERS VECTOR ARENA AUCKLAND 8PM, $90-130, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

MON 01 MAR - SUN 08 MAR

NEW WORK

BY LIAM GERRARD SANDERSON CONTEMPORY ART AUCKLAND/FRE 10AM-6PM

You get what’s on the tin – new work

by Liam Gerrard, a stellar artist whom was once The Veils’ keyboardist and responsible for the amazing artwork on that second Checks record. With the subtitle” flowers ‘n shit,” the work takes on a self-proclaimed “floral bent” peppered with Gerrard’s signature style. Witness the blossoming sylvan revolution now.

Setting attendance records, interacting with audience members on the fly, being a general GC – they’re all things mega-comedian Russel Peters does well. Starting in 2008, Peters’ fan base has grown in leaps and bounds, with 300,000 fans attending his latest tour.

Building his set and proceeding to go ape shit, Peters is an absolute must-see.

Who knew that one of 2014’s biggest successes would be a slightly cheeky trio of Samon family members? I could see it from the start. Sol3 Mio are an anomaly – not just for Kiwi music but the entire industry. Performing new songs along with material from their best-selling debut album, catch these entertaining Kiwi sensations.

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VARIOUS TIMES, $15-65, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

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Presented in the beautiful confines of The Civic, Blam! is part The Office, part Die Hard. A worldless rumination on general disdain in the workplace, this bizarre masterpiece sees the otherwisemundane office workers imagining themselves as famed superheroes behind their sociopathic boss. Designed to blow your own office nightmares to pieces, Blam! is fine escapism.

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A celebration of people, art, culture and amazing talent, the Auckland Arts Festival is an outlet for artists daring enough to bring their creations to life.

Offering an unrepeated experience, the festival runs for a few weeks in March. Current shows include Fela! The Concert, the Tony award-winning story of Fela Kuti, and always-good Macbeth.

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MULTIPLE VENUES

FREDDY KEMPF’S BEETHOVEN

DUNEDIN

HORNCASTLE ARENA

BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH MUST DIE

THU 12 MAR – SUN 22 MAR

CHRISTCHURCH

PLAYHOUSE THEATRE

Attracting artists from around the world, Dunedin Fringe is an opportunity for southern folks to experience that special blend of experimental art goodness. Over 9000 people showed up for 2014’s festival and it’s only looking to get bigger. Providing an outlet for emerging artists too, this is a welcome injection of creativity into Dunners.

7PM, $15-99, TICKETEK.CO.NZ

DUNEDIN

Witness the Beethoven fitness with fearless piano star Freddy Kempf being accompanied by the NZSO. Channelling big daddy Ludwig through bucketloads of charm and charisma, Kempf launches the ivories into life performing two Beethoven concertos – Egmont and Emperor. And get this – the guy conducts the orchestra too.

I can hear them corsets gettin’ loose

9PM, $12-16, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

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Sounding less like a name and more like a freak vegetarian breakfast, Benedict Cumberbatch is the object of affection for four very different people in an imaginative comedy. Upon hearing the bashful hunk is making his way to New Zealand, they put together a show in a plan to woo the Cumber-god with crazy consequences.

THU 26 MAR - SUN 05

JAMES ACASTER

LET IT BE

THE CLASSIC

THE CIVIC

AUCKLAND

AUCKLAND

BUDDY

8.30PM, $25, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

VARIOUS TIMES $65-95, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

VECTOR ARENA

“As soon as I bought the ready-to-eat apricots, I was ready to eat apricots.”

That’s James Acaster. No one is tackling the “art of stand-up” headon except for a small few, Acaster included. For Classic regulars aching for something different, a bit strange, wonderfully smart and well-constructed, Acaster is a familiar face challenging familiar conventions.

What can be said about The Beatles that hasn’t already? Maybe Kanye West knows. But for fans of the band, which is everyone, this is being described as the best Fab Four show yet. With energetic performances of classics, complete with costume changes, witness the magical mystery tour from the Cavern Club to Abbey Road.

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FRI 27 MAR

8PM, $85-100, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

One of the first tragedies in pop music, Buddy tells the story of Buddy Holly’s meteoric rise to fame and untimely demise in an ill-fated plane crash. With hits like ‘Peggy Sue’ and ‘Not Fade Away’, Holly sent a huge wave through the industry that only Elvis and Chuck could surf. Rave on, good sir.

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Shit worth doing screen

THE BEST IN TV AND FILM THIS MONTH

THU 12 MAR

KIDNAPPING MR. HEINEKEN CINEMA RELEASE

In the 1930s, Freddie Heineken was the billionaire head of Heineken breweries. Such was the envy of the common folk of Amsterdam that two plotting crooks decided to kidnap him in broad daylight. This resulted in the largest ransom ever paid for one man. Great with a Heineken or Stella if you hate rich people.

THU 06 MAR

MOTIVE

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TV3, 9.30PM

AMERICAN CRIME

It’s been said that “every moment of Motive is a Rubik’s Cube,” and unless you’re Feliks Zemdegs, Rubik’s Cube world champ, then this is going to be mighty entertaining television. Shaking up the format of the mystery genre, the killer is revealed in the opening sequence. So it’s not a “who” but a “why”.

Innnteresting.

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Put “American” in front of anything and it sounds like an awards-ready vanity reel complete with a fake baby. Luckily, American Crime is set to deliver us the dramatic goods.

Starring Felicity Huffman and Timothy Hutton, the series is based around the murder of a young war vet which sends shockwaves through the stunned community.

WED 18 MAR

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER: THE FINAL SEASON

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COMEDY CENTRAL, 12.55PM

LES GIRLS

And it’s finally done. The endless story of how Danny Tanner got his mojo back and decided to tell his kids a nine season-long dad joke. This series really did birth some great characters, keeping Alison Hannigan’s pie warm, Neil Patrick Harris heterosexual and Jason Segel funny post-Sarah Marshall. Plus, Josh Radnor as Ted Mosby!

TCM, 8.30PM

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Starring Gene Kelly and Mitzi Gaynor, Les Girls is told in flashback style from a courtroom. A dancing girl trio embark on a raunchy trip through Europe, and one of them wants to pen a tell-all memoir. The two others don’t agree – but it turns out none of them have the same story anyway! Saucy.

MON 09 MAR

THU 06 MAR

THE BREAKFAST CLUB SKY MOVIES CLASSICS, 8.30PM

I’ve never had my own locker, spent a Saturday in detention or liked Simple Minds, but still feel at home when The Breakfast Club comes on. A John Hughes classic and one of the great high school films, don’t you forget about this one. If you’ve watched Not Another Teen Movie, this is the source.

KEVIN HART: LAUGH AT MY PAIN Kevin Hart is the white guy’s funny black guy, so much that he stars in a new movie with Will Ferrell, the white guy’s funny white guy. He is so short that you hardly notice how funny he is, but Laugh at My Pain is a 90-minute testament to his astute hilarity. Safe word: Pineapple.

THU 12 MAR WED 11 MAR

A LITTLE CHAOS CINEMA RELEASE

THU 12 MAR

BATES MOTEL (S3)

PROJECT RUNWAY (S11) VIBE, 9.30PM

I don’t remember Project Runway season one, nor do I season ten. But alas, the hit show returns for an eleventh season – with a twist. Season 11 throws 16 eager designers into the pressurised design cooker as awkward teams. Feel the friction, taste the tears, don’t you dare touch my shiny plastic vest, you whore!

SOHO, 9.30PM

Focusing on the startling evolution of the psychotic Bates family, this gripping series returns for a third season filled with strife, murder and most importantly, mystery. Honing in on Norman Bates’ slowly derailing psyche, we see the consequences unravel around him and his attempt to keep things under control, especially around his manipulative mother, Norma.

Kate Winslet stars in this period drama as a landscaper enlisted to construct the grand gardens at Versailles – and for whom? Just the Sun King, Louis XIV. No big. Stock up on your Earl Grey for this one. Also starring (and directed by) Alan Rickman, I reckon Snape would fit right in to the 1600s.

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100 YEAR OLD DRIVERS

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I once saw an old man wearing an army helmet whilst driving.

I always wanted to ask him, “why?” Did he not know of the airbag? Flashback to the tanks in ‘Nam? I’ll never know.

But 100 Year Old Drivers sheds light on the elderly motorist conundrum, told by elderly motorists. A lovely, character-led documentary.

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NARENTINE’S PIZZA AND COFFEE

EMERSON’S BREWERY

3/12 CORBAN AVE, HENDERSON

14 WICKLIFFE ST

AUCKLAND

DUNEDIN

Describing themselves as the Pizza Pirates, Narentine’s are the Western saviours of an amazing cup of joe and an even amazing-er slice. Trudging through daily setbacks and delays, the hardworking crew have eventually become the hidden gem of Henderson’s pizza scene. They serve Brazilian Santos coffee, which provides the perfect pick-me-up, and pizza slices are super affordable, with all the classic flavours you’ve grown to love – except with the added benefit of Narentine’s fresh ingredients and passion for good kai. Hunt them down on their app and order to go, or stay and chat with the friendly Narentine’s team.

Combining style, fidelity, passion, aroma and finish, Emerson’s Brewing Company aim to provide that standard of excellence that can drop with the rise of the craft beer market. A naturally carbonated beer with real flavour is what I’m after, and Emerson’s are internationally renowned for their quality. Based in Dunedin, Richard Emerson’s first local brew was in 1993 and the company has steadily grown since then. A small, dedicated team that offers an inimitable drop, I have heard astounding things about their Hoppy Pale Ale – a thirst quenching, restorative brewski for the ages. Winner of multiple awards in New Zealand.

RAMS 171 CUBA ST WELLINGTON

Wa sei! Just looking at the selection on the Rams website has me checking Grabaseats down to the capital. Vietnamese chicken fillet, salt and pepper prawn, sweet and sour pork – this is three of 38 choices.

I’ll give you two more – dumplings and spare ribs.

Oosh. So head into Rams and get your Chinese fix now.

BONZ CAJUN KITCHEN BONZ CAJUN ELLIOTT STABLES

From the heart of Cajun territory comes Bonz Cajun Kitchen at Elliott Stables.

A moderately-priced menu boasting a number of Cajun staples (like Jambalaya and spiced chicken), Bonz is open all week, you know, in case you suddenly get the craves for a full BBQ rack.

Mix and match, come with a group. Mouth-watering.

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Nestled in the little-known suburb of Ponsonby, Harry is the ever-accommodating wine bar that welcomes you with open arms, double parked. The staff love creative types and every now and then, offer specials for coinciding events (eg.

24.9% off for media industry types during the Fringe Festival). Talk it all out over at Harry.

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Smack in the middle of the Hurstmere Rd bar precinct, Takapuna’s Belgian Beer Cafe is a prime location for some Leffe Blond banter accompanied by the NZfamous creamy mussel pot.

With occasional live music and a charming, well-lit atmosphere, the BBC is the closest you’ll get to feasting on some big ol’ mussels in Brussels.

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Academy Awards 87TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS Birdman and The Grand Budapest Hotel were the big winners at the 87th Annual Academy Awards.

GIRL IN A BAND KIM GORDON BOOK

If you’re thinking of spinning that worn-out copy of Goo or Daydream Nation, then hail this as your accompanying scroll. Hailed as a welcome change from the rote rock bio, Kim Gordon, former member of Sonic Youth and ex-wife of Thurston Moore, shares her amazing story.

Around for many of rock’s major moments of the last thirty years, Gordon is a strong influence on today’s female talent.

Taking us back to the identity crisis of New York in the 80’s and beyond, she ruminates on relationships, family and her time as a member one of the great guitar bands.

Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu’s comedy drama about an ageing film star trying to reinvent himself as a Broadway actor, which starred Golden Globe winner Michael Keaton, took home the Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography and Best Original Screenplay prizes at the 2015 Oscars ceremony at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.

The film fought off stiff competition from Richard Linklater’s Boyhood - which was filmed over a twelveyear period - to win Best Picture and Best Director at the prestigious event and saw Iñárritu dedicate his accolade to his fellow Mexicans in both Mexico and the US who deserve “dignity and respect”.

The full winners list is as follows:

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One of my rotating favourites for music news, Stereogum is your fork-tongued critic, appreciative collector and record store geek all in one. Lists being one of their specialities, a current look on their website has a huge piece on 20 Years of Britpop, followed by Where’s the Beef (presumably about beefs). I’m busy now.

Author Heather McAllister has penned the perfect guide to life after school, an issue that is definitely in need of a closer look. With experience in corporate recruitment, McAllister dishes out worthy info and useful steps for teens.

Shake the confusion of post-college blues and pick this as your first step in a bright career.

Best Picture: Birdman Best Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu – Birdman Best Actor: Eddie Redmayne - The Theory of

Everything Best Actres: Julianne Moore - Still Alice Best Supporting Actor: J.K. Simmons – Whiplash Best Supporting Actress: Patricia Arquette – Boyhood Best Cinematography: Birdman - Emmanuel Lubezki Best Foreign Language Film: Ida Best Adapted Screenplay: The Imitation Game Best Original Screenplay: Birdman Best Makeup and Hairstyling: The Grand Budapest Hotel Best Original Score: The Grand Budapest Hotel Best Original Song: ‘Glory’ – Selma Best Animated Feature: Big Hero 6 Best Documentary (Short): Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1 Best Film Editing: Whiplash Best Production Design: The Grand Budapest Hotel Best Animated Short: Feast Best Live Action Short: The Phone Call Best Sound Editing: American Sniper Best Sound Mixing: Whiplash Best Visual Effects: Interstellar Best Documentary (Feature): Citizenfour Best Costume Design: The Grand Budapest Hotel

Charles Bradley The last time I talked to old skool soul singer Charles Bradley he was on a dodgy cell phone, calling from Australia, promoting his debut album and getting ready to perform International Festival of the Arts, Wellington.

His mother, one of the anchor points of his tumultuous life, had just passed on, and although he was talking it up, it was clear he was moved by the event.

He’d only just released his debut album No Time For Dreaming (2011) at the ripe ‘ol age of 62.

He’d moved back to his mother’s house after confronting her about abandoning him as a baby to be raised by his grandparent. He was climbing out of poverty, having been discovered by Daptones Records and was building his reputation as a singer bigger that James Brown. That was the closest we’d ever get to the Godfather. After all he’d spent most of his life walking in James’ shoes - and jumpsuit.

Before being “discovered” Bradley had performed in a JB tribute band.

And now Bradley’s back down under, performing a New Zealand Bluesfest sideshow at Auckland’s Powerstation on Thursday 26 March. He’ll be performing on the back of his second album, Victim of Love and an acclaimed documentary, Charles Bradley: Soul of America.

The film is a tale of a man that beats the odds. Canteen cook, homeless man, handyman, journeyman, street kid..

He had bouts of depression and was financially destitute at various points.

He may have started late but he finally found his place. And following his recruitment to Brooklyn’s Daptone label, he’s also cuttin’ his own groove.

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His new life as a headlining entertainer has brought fame and fortune. So what’s changed in the last while? How has this new career changed Charles Bradley?

“It ain’t,” he says, “I’m still Charles.

There’s still love in my heart. I’m still bringin’ love to the people.”

“I’ve plenty more to say. I’ve done album two and I’m working on album three. I gotta keep myself busy, focus away from the negatives like losing my mom. Focus on the positive, let that positive energy out in the world (through my music). I need to find the music to go with my lyrics, get my expression out to the people.”

Energy is Bradley’s watchword. I can still remember him telling me about getting electrocuted on stage in Texas.

“Thousands of people were waiting for me, standing in the rain. So I said ‘Well, I’m gonna go perform for them.’

I jumped off the stage, in my white suit.

Nothing but mud all over! I got back on stage, grabbed the microphone and I got me an electric shock like I never felt before!”

Has he had anymore of those crazy moments? “I had one in SXSW, Texas.

There was about 10,000 people, I was on an old stage and I did the splits and a splinter went right up into my knee.

I was bleedin’ but I didn’t know I was bleedin’. I thought I was sweatin’ till one of the band members said ‘Charles, You bleedin’. You wanna stop?’ I said ‘No! I’m enjoying myself. They’re enjoying themselves. We gotta keep goin’!’ And we did, even though blood’s pouring down the leg of my jumpsuit. I reached down and pulled that splinter right out. People wanted to take me to

the doctor. But I wanted to go on. I felt all the love of everyone helping me - it was all the love that kept going!”

Way back in ‘62, Bradley witnessed a life-changing performance by James Brown at Harlem’s Apollo.

“I knew then I was gonna sing,” and not just any music but Soul! It’s the music that really defines you… honest…it’s about love and tragedy. It’s real!”

It was his sister who took him along to see James at a time when he was out on the street, living rough on the streets, sleeping on trains. Faith is very important and it was tested continuously. It was then that salvation came calling.

“It changed me. I remember everything, every lick, every tune. The whole picture stuck in my mind.”

Recently Bradley played that very same theatre, with Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings.

“Boy was that a show! Hell, I was home. I said ‘the more I can let my spirit free... the more I can do here.’ It was full circle. I was giving back to the place and the people that saved me! That’s it, all I want to give back. But I also feel that I can find a little space in my heart for myself, too. So I can carry on! I look at this world and think what can I do to make this world better! That’s my gift to the world! Make the people feel better!”

Amen to that.

TIM GRUAR

SEE HIM LIVE: CHARLES BRADLEY THU 26 MAR: THE POWERSTATION, AUCKLAND

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