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NEWS Best in the TOOL Shed

Last week the return of Californian prog-rockers Tool was announced. Taking time from recording their fifth studio album, vocalist Maynard James Keenan, guitarist Adam Jones, drummer Danny Carey and bassist Justin Chancellor will be performing a series of headline shows across Australia and New Zealand this April / May.

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SEE THEM LIVE: TOOL WED 08 MAY VECTOR ARENA, AUCKLAND TICKETS ON SALE: TUE 19 FEB

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Apple has announced that music fans have purchased and downloaded more than 25 billion songs from the iTunes Store. “We are grateful to our users whose passion for music over the past 10 years has made iTunes the number one music retailer in the world,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services. The 25 billionth song, ‘Monkey Drums’ (Goksel Vancin Remix) by Chase Buch, was purchased by Phillip Lüpke from Germany.

As the downloader of the 25 billionth song, Phillip will receive a €10,000 iTunes gift card.

MAXIMUM Capacity PARTY

New Zealand’s one off Bloc Party show has been announced and sold out all in one week. It was announced last week the band would return to Auckland and had a “real treat is in store”. They have decided to do something a bit special and perform their arena size songs in the relatively intimate club setting of The Powerstation. This was music to fan’s ears, who then snapped up tickets as soon as they became available.

SEE THEM LIVE: BLOC PARTY THU 07 MAR THE POWERSTATION, AUCKLAND

COHEED AND CAMBRIA

New York’s Coheed and Cambria return to New Zealand after a five-year absence, during which dynamic prog-punk fusion has become some of the most acclaimed music of this era.

SEE THEM LIVE: COHEED & CAMBRIA WED 17 APR THE POWERSTATION, AUCKLAND

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A STAPLE Diet

Alt-country superstars Wilco and soul/gospel powerhouse Mavis Staples are teaming up for what promises to be one of the most essential shows of 2013. As a live unit, Wilco are unmissable and the addition of Mavis Staples adds an extra frisson to an already highly anticipated show.

SEE THEM LIVE: WILCO W/ MAVIS STAPLES FRI 05 APR TOWN HALL, WELLINGTON SAT 06 APR TOWN HALL, AUCKLAND TICKETS ON SALE NOW

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Fall Out Boy have put an end to years of rumors and speculation, with the official announcement that the band has returned with a new single ‘My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)’. The single is the first from Fall Out Boy’s new album, Save Rock And Roll that will be released May 06, 2013, the 10th anniversary of Fall Out Boy’s first full-length studio album in 2003, Take This To Your Grave.

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The Movement Festival is coming to New Zealand. Nas, 2 Chainz, Chiddy Bang, Joey Bada$$, Angel Haze with local support from Home Brew, David Dallas and DJ Sir-Vere will be heading to NZ to play the festival.

The Movement Festival places Grammy award winning Hip Hop heavyweights, with mixtape kings and local heroes in what’s destined to takeover as the Hip Hop and Urban event in New Zealand.

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The Devil We know

Rickie Lee Jones has announced one New Zealand show set for this March. Bruce Mason Centre in Auckland will hold the show on Fri 15 Mar as part of her The Devil You Know tour. Her 1979 self-titled album spent 11 weeks in the Top 10 of the New Zealand Albums Chart that year, and contained the hit single ‘Chuck E’s In Love’.

MONOPOLY MEow Meows

Say goodbye to the 1930’s iron in the family favourite board game Monopoly. Fans have voted to make a cat the newest token, replacing the not-so-hot iron. After an online vote the iron was ousted by the cat after winning 31 percent of the vote. With just 8 percent of the vote, the iron was the least popular of the eight tokens that also include the racecar, top hat, wheelbarrow, battleship, shoe, thimble and Scottie dog.

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groove file MAREE SHEEHAN SINGER SONGWRITER/LECTURER AT AUT

GRAMMY GOSSIP

The glamist and glitziest night in the music industry is over for another year. Below is a list of some of 2013 Grammy Award winners:

Record of the Year: ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’ – Gotye, ft. Kimbra Album of the Year: Babel – Mumford & Sons Song of the Year: ‘We Are Young’ – Fun. ft. Janelle Monáe Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Dan Auerbach Best New Artist: Fun. Best Pop Vocal Album: Stronger – Kelly Clarkson Best Pop Solo Performance: ‘Set Fire to the Rain’ ­– Adele Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’ – Gotye, ft. Kimbra

Your house is on fire, what do save?

My partner and my cat, not sure what order.

Best Rock Album: El Camino – The Black Keys

Best Rap Album: Take Care – Drake

Favourite ‘90s TV show?

That music show with Robert Rakete, so long ago I can’t remember.

Best Rock Song: ‘Lonely Boy’ – The Black Keys

Best Rap Song: ‘Niggas In Paris’ –Jay-Z & Kanye West

Dream job as a kid?

Always wanted to be a singer, now I get to live my dream.

Best Alternative Music Album: Making Mirrors – Gotye

First album?

LP of Solid Gold Hits.

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

A marine biologist.

Ultimate festival line-up?

If I had a time machine my ultimate line up would be Bob Marley, Prince, Elvis Presley, Anita Baker, Sade, Bees Gees, Alicia Keys, Johnny Cash, The Supremes, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Nina Simone and Grace Jones.

Who would play you in a film?

Wanda Sykes.

Best Rock Performance: ‘Lonely Boy’ – The Black Keys

Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance: ‘Love Bites (So Do I)’ – Halestorm

Best Urban Contemporary Album: Channel Orange – Frank Ocean

Best Country Album: Uncaged – Zac Brown Band

Best Dance/Electronica Album: Bangarang – Skrillex

Best Country Song: ‘Blown Away’ – Carrie Underwood

Best World Music Album: The Living Room Sessions, Part 1 – Ravi Shankar

Best Country Solo Performance: ‘Blown Away’ – Carrie Underwood

Best Blues Album: Locked Down – Dr. John Best Americana Album: Slipstream – Bonnie Raitt

Best R&B Album: Black Radio – Robert Glasper Experiment Best R&B Song: ‘Adorn’ – Miguel

Worst job you’ve had?

Postie round on the Mt Roskill hills, but I had great legs.

Best Reggae Album: Rebirth – Jimmy Cliff Best Comedy Album: Blow Your Pants Off – Jimmy Fallon

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Which song do you wish you wrote?

‘I will Always Love You’ by Dolly Parton.

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Biggest fear?

I would freak out if there were a snake in my room.

First gig in attendance?

Pink Floyd.

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: ‘No Church In The Wild’ – Jay-Z & Kanye West, ft. Frank Ocean & The Dream

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Any vices?

Any kind of beer especially Moritz and cigars.

Favourite lyric?

“Emancipate yourself from mental slavery none, but ourselves can free our minds” – ‘Redemption Song’ by Bob Marley.

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AUCKLAND 99FM. WELLINGTON 93.3FM. CHRISTCHURCH 106.5FM. BLENHEIM 94.5FM. DUNEDIN 106.2FM.

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THU 14 FEB ANDREW KEOGHAN

NICKODEMUS & DJ TAMENPI

SAN FRAN BATH HOUSE

SAWMILL CAFÉ, LEIGH

8PM, $15

9.30PM, $20

He’s not just a pretty face – Andrew Keoghan is also an insanely talented multi-instrumentalist. Having returning from a recent Europe and North American tour – so what’s the first thing he wants to do? Play for his Kiwi fans. Andrew will preview a selection of new songs, as well as material from his 2011 debut.

Balada Entertainment and Grape Vinyl presents Nickodemus. From the early days of Giant Step, to today’s Turntables on the Hudson parties, Nickodemus has been a key element in the NYC dance music scene for over 10 years. He’s joined by Dj Tamenpi, with support from Bobby Brazuka and Zane Tee.

RHYMESTONE COWBOY

FLIP GRATER

MANGAWHAI TAVERN

THE WHISKEY

9PM, DOOR SALES ONLY

I see what he did there – that’s a catchy title, but to be honest I also expect to see some rhinestones because they are cool and shinny. For one night only, the rapping sensation Daniel Urquhart – whose selfproclaimed passion in life is hip-hop and horses – will be galloping all the way from the South Island to bring his cheeky rhymes.

Flip, real name Clare, Grater is back from France to celebrate the Kiwi summer (cleverly escaping the cold).

The Christchurch singer-songwriter is touring through some of her favourite local spots, taking her indie-folk sound to new places as well as familiar ones, debuting hot tracks from her fourth album (out this year).

FRI 15 FEB

REGROOVED GOLDFINCH

MORE FM VINEYARD TOUR MILLS REEF WINERY, TAURANGA

10PM, $10, DOOR SALES ONLY

Break out the jump rope; lay down some vinyl and crack open a fire hydrant because the Regrooved Welcome to Summer Block Party is here! Featuring some of Kiwiland’s top hip-hop, funk, glitch hop, breakbeat and ghettofunk talent – which includes King Kapisi and Kolab – plus two top internationals, across three rooms indoor and outdoor at the basement theatre.

Every man and his dog loves a good vineyard tour.

Why? Booze and music, why else? Of course you can’t actually bring your dog into the concert, but you can bring your friends or family. The Tauranga sun will keep you going all through the night as you listen to Kiwi act Opshop and Che-Fu and Aaradhna, as well as Aussie Missy Higgins.

TUBORG SOUNDS OF SUMMER

WELLINGTON UKULELE ORCHESTRA

MASONIC TAVERN

Q THEATRE 1PM, R20, $30-85, ITICKET.CO.NZ 8PM, $59, QTHEATRE.CO.NZ

Make a day of it on the Shore, starting with the Devonport Wine & Food Festival and ending with one of the top parties of summer! Presented by Highlife Entertainment, The Tuborg Sounds of Summer is back at the Masonic Tavern with a power packed international and local line-up including Argentinianborn Space Ibiza resident DJ Paul Darey!

This stellar event pairs the homegrown spectacular that is the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra with “the best ukulele soloist in the world” James Hill in a summer double bill of ukulele magic. Look out for ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’, surely one of the most popular songs on the ukulele, thanks to 50 First Dates.

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It’s not some satanic ritual disguised in the middle of the Garden City, so leave your crazy at home. New Zealand’s hottest up and coming band Devilskin are taking the rock scene by storm and riding high on their recent success. The Hamilton rockers are proud to announce their South Island debut in Christchurch by popular demand.

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7PM, $25, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

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10 SONGS NOT TO PLAY ON A DATE

SUN 17 FEB CLASSIC HITS WINERY TOUR

CHOSEN BY THE GROOVE TEAM

FORSYTH BARR STADIUM

6PM, $65-75, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

Possibly the biggest Winery Tour line-up to date, this staple summer show has become an iconic event since its inception seven years ago. This year’s headline act is Fat Freddy’s Drop, joined by the sensational Anika (Moa), Boh (Runga) & Hollie (Smith) collaboration, and to top it off is The Adults, featuring Jon Toogood, Julia Deans and Shayne Carter.

PAT BENATAR, AMERICA AND MORE…

‘Sex On Fire’ Kings of Leon

‘Satisfaction’ The Rolling Stones

‘Smack My Bitch Up’ The Prodigy

‘Who Are You’ The Who

‘Easy’ Commodores

‘Highway to Hell’ AC/DC

‘Sweet Transvestite’ Rocky Horror Picture Show

‘I Want To Break Free’ Queen

‘Dude Looks Like a Lady’ Aerosmith

‘Tainted Love’ Soft Cell

MATAKANA COUNTRY PARK, MATAKANA

1PM-7PM, $85-95, TICKETEK.CO.NZ

Ohemgee. I don’t want to get you excited but Pat Benatar!

Possibly one of the greatest ‘80s rock icons ever (depending how you look at it). She’s joined by fellow performers Neil Giraldo, giants of rock ‘n’ roll Bachman & Tuner and America. Pat’s a four time Grammy winner and not to mention, and more importantly, she sung the karaoke classic Love Is a Battlefield.

GARETH THOMAS COCKLE BAY RESERVE

3PM-5PM

G Thomas is best known for writing the pop hits of Kiwi band Goodshirt, and has also worked with a range of recording artists including Bic Runga, Golden Horse, Future Cut, Sarah Brown, Steve Abel and Dave Yetton.

Everyone will love the acoustic/alternative sound of the Gareth Thomas Band. It’s the perfect sound to lull you into a middle-afternoon coma of delight.

TUE 19 FEB GARBAGE MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE

gig OF THE WEEK

7PM, $86, TICKETEK.CO.NZ

For their first New Zealand tour in 10 years, who is to say Garbage is a has beens? If their latest tour will be anything like the last, they will show why they are a premium live band. Shirley’s a bit old and perhaps a bit wiser, but she’s still got her Scottish bite.

REECE MASTIN REGENT ON BROADWAY, PALMERSTON NORTH

7PM, $66.50, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

For all you tweens out there, get ready to make your big fluro signs the night before and lube up your vocal chords for a good hour or whatever of screaming –it’s Reece! The guy that young girls seem to find hot, but I seriously can’t figure out what is going on there.

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ARTIST Q&A

FRI 15 FEB NZ FRINGE FESTIVAL HUB

BRONWYN BROWN FRINGE FESTIVAL

CIVIC SQUARE 12PM - 2PM SEASON: FRI 15 FEB - SAT 09 MAR

Wellington, the cultural and alternative hipster city of New Zealand (all stereotypes applied here), is getting a huge dollop of the weird and wonderful in the Fringe Festival. The Civic Square is being transformed from the ordinary to the extraordinary with show previews, whole lunch shows, buskers and more.

TAN DUN MARTIAL ARTS TRILOGY TOWN HALL

7.30PM, $57-140, THE-EDGE.CO.NZ

You know the kick-ass titles; now hear the awardwinning music as played by the New Zealand Symphonic Orchestra. The concert features composer Tan Dun’s scores from three classic martial arts films – The Banquet, Hero, and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. And to remind you of their big screen ka-pow, scenes from the films will play in the background.

SAT 16 FEB

Who’s in the dead supergroup for your dream hologram show?

Miles Davis. That’s all.

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

Seeing the illegal footage from behind the scenes of the Watersider’s Strike in the 1950s as part of our film evening!

Your fantasy spirit animal is…

Lone wolf, obviously. Isn’t that everyone’s fantasy spirit animal?

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

Soba noodles with mango, eggplant and tofu. It’s really good, and almost impossible to fuck up.

The best TV show around at the moment is…

Definitely, Parks and Recreation.

FRINGE IN THE PARK MYERS PARK

12PM - 4PM

Myers Park, upper Queen Street, is transforming itself into the gateway for the Auckland Fringe event. Step through the magical gates (so to speak) and be prepared for all the unconventional content you can shake your finger at. Auckland Fringe is an open access arts festival, providing a platform for performers to present innovative work in an environment of artistic freedom.

Public spaces will be taken over by cinema, theatre and dancing, and purposebuilt areas (theatres, halls swimming pools) will house alternative content in all forms. Myers Park has activities for the kids, grins, eye-openings, lost islands and 40-plus Fringe acts sharing their spoils. Bring the family for a live Instagram of the Fringe to come.

You’d get arrested if the police knew that you…

Once I stole a sticker from the butcher’s shop when I was four years old, but my mum engaged in some restorative justice and made me take it back and confront my victim, so that probably doesn’t count, does it?

People say you look like…

Once Honor Blackman (a.k.a Pussy Galore) told me I looked a bit like “that other Australian actress, what’s her name, Toni someone?” I am not Australian or an actor, and nor do I look anything like Toni Collette, but I took it anyway.

Five celebs on your f**klist?

I prefer to have a “handholding list” because that seems way less intimidating than a fucklist. So, people I would like to hold hands with: David Byrne (smart), Stephen Merchant (funny), Pamela Adlon (sassy), James Murphy (endearing) and Louis C.K (poignant).

What generic current affair has your blood boiled?

The constant and relentless focus on beneficiary bashing whilst corporate welfarism runs on unabated and encouraged.

Four Nights at the Fale ­­– WED 20 FEB SAT 23 FEB SAMOA HOUSE FALE, AUCKLAND

SUN 17 FEB HAMILTON GARDENS ARTS FESTIVAL HAMILTON GARDENS 10AM-11PM, DASHTICKETS.CO.NZ SEASON: FRI 15 FEB - THU 28 FEB

Hamilton Gardens, an iconic attraction for the more civilised folk, is transformed for 14 days every February for the Garden Festival. Marquees spring up, car parks overflow, people are everywhere, music and laughter spill from every corner. Take your grandmother, go for a picnic, or go for the range of live entertainment.

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The Auckland Art Gallery’s exhibit Who Shot Rock & Roll is nearly over – and this is one special showing you don’t want to miss! Music and images combine at the last Open Later night; with DJ Leonie Hayden gets the evening started at 6pm, before guest speaker Otis Frizzell (hip-hop artist, TV/radio personality) discusses his fave pic. Legendary Kiwi musician SJD performs live to end the show.

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For some kick-ass bubblegum rhythm and blues and the hottest performers in town…

FINAL open late Tue 19 Feb – 6 – 9pm Band, talk and DJ – join us for our final Who Shot Rock & Roll open late with:

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FILM OF THE WEEK

THU 14 FEB VALENTINE’S DAY TOP 100

MT ZION

MTV CLASSIC, 9AM

Savage Garden, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey. What do these artists all have in common except all having hits pre-1990s? Love songs. This Valentine’s Day, MTV Classic is your home of love as we bring you the 100 mushiest, feel good, lovey- dovey songs of all time.

Get your significant other around for some loving.

directed by TEAREPA KAHI Starring STAN WALKER AND TEMUERA MORRISON

ONCE UPON A TIME TV2, 8.30PM

The world of fantasy and reality collide in a brand new season of the hit show. In season two, the fairytale characters awaken from the curse and remember who they truly are. To their dismay, they aren’t transported back to fairytale land. To make matters worse, Rumpelstiltskin introduces magic into the town.

THIS IS 40 GENERAL RELEASE

Billed as the spin off from Knocked Up, we reunite with Leslie Mann’s character and her husband, played

by Paul Rudd as she turns 40 (well, 38 in her eyes).

As she struggles to come to terms with her age, she slips into a mid-life crisis, with some very funny – yet heartwarming – results.

SUN 17 FEB

With an ear for music and an eye for the landscape Mt Zion starts New Zealand’s filmmaking year on a good note. It’s not going to boil up the country in the way Boy did, but this is a homegrown muso drama to be proud of.

Stan Walker does well portraying the daftly naïve Turei, a potato picker with a stupendous voice who dreams of being the opening act for Bob Marley & the Wailers’ Auckland concert. Though Walker’s range is limited (re: his acting, not his singing), his game is lifted significantly when onscreen with his superb bro-counsel co-stars – musician Troy Kingi, Shortland Streeter David Wikaira-Paul and ghost chips internaliser Darcy Ray Flavell-Hudson – whose group chemistry throbs with a naturally humorous vibrancy that pulsates throughout the film. Temuera Morrison is perfectly nuanced as Turei’s father, a “man of the land” who uses his whanau-heavy morals

to level his son’s increasingly selfindulgent aspirations.

The film delights in recreating 1979 Pukekohe, from the intimate low-income neighbourhoods to the terrible facial hair styling on the record producers’ faces. Managing to romanticise the era without shamelessly over-glorifying it, writer-director Tearepa Kahi uses the beauty of the land as a contrast to a cultural lifestyle hit by the effects of urbanisation.

I wish the big confrontation near the end carried more weight, for it resolves in a way that feels far too subdued. Nevertheless, I commend Mt Zion for how it filters its by-thenumbers themes through the values of traditional Maori communities, producing something fresh and wholesome. And be prepared to hum those tunes days after you’ve left the cinema.

WRITTEN BY LIAM MAGUREN

MON 18 FEB FAMILY GUY

CONEHEADS

TV3, 8PM

MGM, 8.30PM

The new season of Family Guy is here, and continues on with more celebrity guest stars and controversy than you can shake a stick at. This latest episode is looking at the birth of Jesus. Ryan Reynolds lends his voice as the Son of God and the story is populated with all your favourite characters in various roles.

Based on Saturday Night Live sketches, the iconic Dan Aykroyd and Jane Curtin star in Coneheads as aliens with cone-shaped craniums who come to Earth to observe everyday life and pursue the immigrant’s American dream. They raise their teenage daughter Connie and live with secret identities while being tracked incessantly by an INS agent.

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MY KITCHEN RULES

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Who has the hots in the kitchen to win the judges over? Manu Feildel and Pete Evans return to host and judge the ultimate home-cooking battle as they accept dinner party invites in each state across Australia. The “chefs” are bitchy, the food is hot and the competition is steamy. It’s one wild, spicy ride.

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TRIBECA 8 GEORGE ST

Located in the historic Foundation Building in Parnell, TriBeCa looks and feels like a movie set from a period flick. From the stone casting outside and the cobbled path, to the brick and garden terraces, it’s the perfect place to indulge in gourmet cuisine – with options for a set menu for a group to tastings and a la carte.

MARTIN BOSLEY 103 ORIENTAL PARADE

Whether it is good old-fashion fish and chips or a grand helping of kai moana, everything is fresh and local, so you know it is good. The chefs go the extra mile to make everything look beautiful and what’s pleasing for the eye has to be awesome for the stomach.

A DECO

If ever a name was a good indication of what to expect A Deco would be it. Named Cuisine magazines Best Regional Restaurant (Runner-up) and Best Chef, A Deco brings a sense of 1920s glamour and class to their restaurant in every way – from the food to the décor, nothing looks out of place. The house also boasts delightful subtropical gardens, making it a real summer stop if you are heading northwards.

Using Northland’s wonderfully fresh and diverse produce, and working closely with local suppliers and growers to create menus which follows the seasons is something A Deco prides themselves on.

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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*

LIBERTINE

37 Drake St, 929-2790 Taking its cue from the Americas, but with an Antipodean twist.

ORVIETO CAFE

935A Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden

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

Malt Bar

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

SALE ST

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

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.

Sals Pizza

277 Broadway, Newmarket, 524 7257 Legendary pizza maker’s secret family recipe and are proud to serve you authentic NY Pizza.

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

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

QUAY STREET CAFE

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

CHRISTCHURCH gig guide Wed 13 Vorn South Island Tour 2013 8pm, Dux Live, $10

Doc Sanchez & MC Tali 8:30pm, The Monday Room

Kate Anastasiou 6pm, The Brick Works

Thu 14

Valentines Night at Pallet Pavilion 7:30pm, Pallet Pavillion

Seismicks

8:30pm, The Brewery

Bond Street Bridge Explorers Club Tour 9pm, The Kimbell Garage Gallery, $10

Matiu Te Huki South Island Summer Tour

Shanalee & Ryan DJ Thanks (Guest Melbourne DJ) 5pm, Revival Bar

Assembly Required 4pm, The Brewery

Reckless Duo 9pm, Trevinos

Sat 16

8pm, Wunderbar, $10

Club Cam & DJ RIA

Ollie

6pm, Astro Lounge

Fri 15

Dr Sanchez

Delicious Thursdays - That Ruse Kid

Bond Street Bridge Explorers Club Tour

9pm, Delicious Thursdays

Dr Sanchez Latin Guitar

7:30pm, Clink Restaurant & Bar

Ghost Daddy’s AntiValentines Day 2013 8:30pm, Dux Live, $15

dj Nacoa & Natalie Slade

8:30pm, The Monday Room

9pm, Wunderbar, $10

Kate Anastasiou 5pm, Astro Lounge

Plastic Paco & X-ray Charles 9pm, Darkroom

Beach Breaks with djDmand

9pm, The Monday Room 6:30pm, Astro Lounge

The New Zealand Playhouse

12PM, Cashel Mall Re:Start

Seth Hamilton The Get Down 9pm, CBD Bar

Node presents Estere + DJ Thanks 9pm, Dux Live

Sons Of Reggae Merchant Of Flow / One Drop Nation / One Waka 10pm, The Brewery

Sun 17 Diamond Harbour Presents Devilish Mary 1pm, Godley House Cafe

Dr Sanchez

7:30pm, The Brewery

Kate Anastasiou 4pm, Kate Anastasiou

Natalie Elms

4pm, Astro Lounge

Vorn South Island Tour 2013 8pm, Wunderbar, $10

Mon 18 Hera and Jed

8:30pm, Pierside Cafe

Ollie - DJ Andy Humm

8:30pm, The Monday Room

DJ Julian Dyne

Cut Lunch with Sweetpants

Flip Grater

5pm, Revival Bar

AUCKLAND gig guide Wed 13 Creative Jazz Club

6:30pm, Everybody’s

DJ Andy Jv

12PM, Takutai Square

9:30pm, Leigh Sawmill Cafe

DJ Rebecca Maxine & DJ Chewie Lewis

DJ Alex Richards

DJ Jason Eli

6pm, The Commons

6pm, Libertine

Dj Tido

Fri 15

Graveyard Love & Lost Rockets

5pm, The Britomart Country Club

DJ Snarlos & The Bridge

Eddie Numbers Album Release Party

The Audio Justice

Jackal, Manic Baby Dolls, Layzerbeek & Boy Zayng

8pm, 1885 Basement, $10

TNC Present; DJ Katana, Angela Fisken, Dirty Uncool & More 9pm, 1885 Britomart

Conch Records at BCC

8pm, The Kings Arms, $5

Tom Rodwell Acoustic Set

6pm, Meola Kitchen

The Circling Sun plus DJ Nathan Haines 9pm, Ponsonby Social Club

9pm, Goldfinch Bar 9pm, Hurstmere Brew Bar 6pm, DJ Tido 6pm, Libertine

8pm, The Lucha Lounge

The Get Down ft Hipstamatics 7pm, Nectar Bar

8pm, 1885 Britomart, $10

Adam Piggott and Jayne Freeman

7:30pm, Artworks Theatre, $15

Music in Parks 2013: Midge Marsden, The Alibis 6pm, Blockhouse Bay Beach Reserve

9pm, The Lucha Lounge, $5

Delicatessen 3pm, Marvel Grill

Brett Polley

8pm, Moretons Bar & Restaurant

DJ Jason Kyle & DJ Normski

Northern Steamship Trading Co.

DJ Rose Alice

6pm, Nuffield St. Brewbar

Racket Book Swap

Acoustic Thursdays with Waylon 7:30pm, Nuffield St. Brewbar

DJ Issac Aesili & DJ Long Boss 5:30pm, Everybody’s

Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra & James Hill

Grant Marshall and Nigel Love

Occupational Therapy feat Bobby Brazuka & Friends

DJ Recloose & DJ GRant Marshall

Dylan C & Tido

9pm, Ponsonby Social Club

7pm, Goldfinch Bar

6pm, Racket Bar

Vivacious Vaudeville - A Fringe Special!

DJ Nigel Love & DJ Tony Phoneix

DJ Dirty Diana

9pm, Q Theatre, $35

6pm, Hurstmere Brew Bar

DJ Paul Hannon

The DeSotos & Nigel Gavin

6pm, Racket Bar

5pm, Sale St

Industry Night 9:30pm, Twentyone

Thu 14 The Wax Works: T-Rice & DJ Hudge

5pm, The Britomart Country Club

9pm, Twentyone

DJ Imagine This 8pm, Snapdragon

7:30pm, Juice Bar, $20

DJ Lo Key

6pm, La Zeppa

8pm, Q Theatre, $59

8pm, Red Hummingbird

Dee Why, Sample Gee andUltan Burke 5pm, Sale St

Shae Snell

4:45pm, Shakespeare Tavern Basement Bar

SHIT WORTH DOING

auckland gig guide DJ Leza Lee

DJ Tido

DJ Karn Hall

DJ Flex Webster & DJ Lyrakill

6:30pm, The Deck Skycity 8:30pm, Twentyone

DJ Adam o & DJ ExMixKid 8pm, Snapdragon

DJ Julian Dyne 6pm, The Commons

VHF Duo

9pm, The Merchant Bar & Kitchen

Lion Rockers Hi-Fi

10pm, Toto Montecristo Room, $10

The Legendary Hellbilly Circus 8:30pm, Whammy Bar & Wine Cellar, $10

Sat 16 Spit it Out

6pm, 1885 Basement

Fame w/ Karn Hall & Sambro

10pm, 1885 Britomart, $10

Bad Habits feat State of Mind, Teknik 10:30pm, Bacco Room

Sick Disco presents DJ Yoda (UK)

10pm, Cassette Number Nine, $15

David Shanhun

8:30pm, De Post Belgian Beer Cafe

7:30pm, Everybodys

8pm, Hurstmere Brew Bar

DJ Linley Latu

7:30pm, The Deck Skycity

DJ Grant Marshall 9pm, Twentyone

DJ TDK & DJ Dylan C Snapdragon

DJ Spooky

The Commons

Emma G Duo

9pm, The Merchant Bar & Kitchen

Free Thinkin’ 10pm, Ink, $10

DJ Selecta Sam 6pm, La Zeppa

Nickodemus

9:30pm, Leigh Sawmill Cafe, $20

DJ Johnny Holmes & DJ Tony Tunes 6pm, Libertine

DJ Ben Wah

Northern Steamship Trading Co.

Killamanraro & Friends w support from Chip Matthews 9pm, Ponsonby Social Club

Mac Miller @ The Powerstation in Feb 2013

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Bachman & Turner and America

Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra and the amazing James Hill

Conch Sunday Grill

8pm, Q Theatre, $59

2pm, Sale St

Gene Rivers & Sweet Mix Kids

Sunday Sessions with In-Session

8pm, Racket Bar

2pm, The Commons

DJ Trash

Emma G

8pm, Red Hummingbird

1pm, The Marina

Rudsits Brothers

Jonny Woods

9pm, Rickshaw Eddy’s

2pm, The Merchant Bar & Kitchen

Booty Mash

Monica and the Explosion (Sweden)

8pm, Powerstation

7pm, Sale St

Sun 17

1pm, Matakana Country Park, $95 6pm, Ponsonby Social Club

Cider Co-Op

9pm, Verona

Adam Piggott and Jayne Freeman

Shae Duo

5pm, Windsor Castle

DJ Sweetpants

Mon 18

3pm, Degree

3pm, Hurstmere Brew Bar

Flying Nun and Arch Hill Recordings Afternoon Grill 2pm, The Kings Arms, $20

Acoustic Sunday Session w Eli Guttenbiel 3pm, La Zeppa

Hospo Night

6pm, The Britomart Country Club

Tue 19 Mixed Messages

6pm, The Britomart Country Club

Open Mic Night

8:30pm, Windsor Castle

REGIONAL gig guide Wed 13 Bond Street Bridge Explorers Club Tour The Blue Duck, Milford Sound

Fosset and Badger & Sixtyniner NZ Tour Mussel Inn, Golden Bay

The Eastern

Oamaru Opera House, Oamaru

Thu 14 Adam Piggott & Jayne Freeman

Katikati Bowling Club, Katikati

DJ Yoda w/ support from Stubacca

The World Bar, Queenstown

Flip Grater & The Automatics

Old Library Building Arts Centre, Whangarei

Fosset and Badger & Sixtyniner NZ Tour The Free House, Nelson

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Mihirangi - Somebody Shake The Tree Album Tour

Mihirangi - Somebody Shake The Tree Album Tour

Sonic Delusion Album Release Tour

More FM Summer Vineyard Tour

Vorn South Island Tour 2013

The Bollands

Fri 15

The Eastern

Delgirl w/ Vorn

Sat 16

The Church, Dunedin

East Street Cafe & Bar, Nelson

Chicks Hotel, Dunedin

Maori Hill Coronation Hall, Dunedin

Faster Pussycat Kill Kill & Sixtyniner NZ Tour Space Monster, Wanganui

Mara & The Bushkas - To The Sea Sessions Aotearoa Tour Golden Bear Brewing Company, Waimea

Tillermans, Invercargill

Mills Reef Winery, Tauranga Pioneer Restaurant & Bar, Kerikeri Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall, Arrowtown

Delgirl w/ Vorn

The Fork & Tap Alehouse, Arrowtown

More FM Summer Vineyard Tour 2013 Sileni Estates, Hastings

Pat Benatar, Bachman & Turner and America Riverside Park & Unison Ampitheatre, Taupo

Sonic Delusion Album Release Tour

Le Cafe, Marlborough Sounds

The Bitches Box & Mel Parsons

Parklee Farm, Kimbolton

The Bollands

Revas on The Waterfront, Whangarei

The Eastern

Riverton Arts Centre, Riverton

Fornax Chemica Tour The Royal, Palmerston North

Mara & The Bushkas - To The Sea Sessions Aotearoa Tour Mussel Inn, Golden Bay

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REGIONAL gig guide

WELLiNGTON gig guide

Sun 17

Mon 18

Classic Hits Winery Tour 2013: Fat Freddys, AB&H & The Adults

The Eastern

Mihirangi - Somebody Shake the Tree Album Tour

Tue 19

Stewart Island Community Centre, Stewart Island

Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

Lake Hawea Hotel, Wanaka

Raglan Sunday Sessions

Classic Hits Winery Tour 2013: Fat Freddys, AB&H & The Adults

YOT Club, Raglan

Waitiri Creek Winery, Queenstown

Sounds on the Sand 2013 - The Blues Buffet

More FM Summer Vineyard Tour 2013

Opunake Beach, Opunake

Wellington International Ukelele Orchestra & James Hill

Trafalgar Park, Nelson

The Eastern

Ettrick Hall, Alexandra

Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton

100 Seasons Weekender: Myele Manzanza’s Birthday Party! Day 1

Music at Home

10pm, Havana

The Malthouse

The X-Ray Catz Rockabilly

The Boptet

The Noodles

The Troubles

The Official Bowl-arama After Party

MORE FM SUMMER VINEAYRD TOUR 2013 ft.

OPSHOP, Missy Higgins, Che Fu & Aaradhna

8:30pm, The Lido Hotel Bristol

Sandwiches

Trubie & Abby are just a bit worried 7pm, Meow

Xuri Xruz & No Aloha 10:30pm, Mighty Mighty, $5

Bond Street Bridge Explorers Club Tour 9pm, The Moorings, $10

WELLiNGTON gig guide

The X-Ray Catz The Lido Cafe

Wed 13

Fornax Chemica Tour

Sun 17

Duck Duck Chop

Keep Relatively Calm & Carry On

100 Seasons Weekender: Myele Manzanza’s Birthday Party! Day 2

9:30pm, Mighty Mighty

Flosstradamus Sandwiches

Matt Enright Daddy O’s

THE jam

8pm, Bodega

Molly Malones

Mark & Tala

9pm, The Zoo Bar

The Wagtails - album release party 8pm, Eva Street Studio, $10

8pm, Meow

Don Luchito

Thu 14

Adam Page and the Counts

2 for 1 Thursdays w Micah, B-Lo, Gus & Kev Fresh 9pm, Bettys

Andrew Keoghan 8pm, San Francisco Bath House, $15

Dr Phil

Hotel Bristol

Girls Pissing on Girls Pissing

9:30pm, Mighty Mighty, $5

Jesse Rivest & The Rec Devs Daddy O’s

Tan Dun Martial Arts Trilogy Michael Fowler Centre

Wellington Mingus Ensemble 8pm, Meow

Fri 15 Brooklyn Hustle II 9pm, Bettys

9pm, Matterhorn

9pm, Meow

Killing Bear & About The Deadlines 10:30pm, Mighty Mighty, $10

Sly Hand Blues Band Daddy O’s

Snapper

8pm, Puppies, $15

SoundBites Roseneath Centennial Ragtime Band Dowse Square

The Beat Girls Public Bar & Eatery

Sat 16 ‘Kick Club’ w/ DJ Speedy and guests 10pm, Bettys

Strikemaster 7pm, Bodega, $20

Beautiful Land by Bus Tour - Hannah Howes w/ Ariana Tikao & French for Rabbits 8pm, Eva Street Studio,

6pm, Days Bay Pavilion

Colonial Cottage Museum

Nigel Parry

7pm, The Lido 8pm, Meow

Te Kairanga Winery

Wellington Jazz Club 4pm, Chicago Sports Cafe, $15

Tue 19 Adam Page Fringe 2013 7pm, Studio 9 & Meow, $18

Garbage

Michael Fowler Centre

BARS

Shit worth dRINKING

BACCHUS WINE BAR LVL 1/12 THE OCTAGON

Set in grandeur of one of Dunedin’s historic buildings, Bacchus has become one of Dunedin’s leading restaurants and number-one places for New Zealand and imported wines. It’s the atmosphere as much as anything, with views of the Octagon as the sun sets and a warm, inviting feeling inside.

THE HAMPTONS 41 SHORTLAND ST

This quirky little pop-up embodies what’s important at the real Hamptons in Long Island – beach life. The restaurant’s blue beach shacks and sun umbrella’s are a dramatic contrast to the grey concrete of Auckland’s central business district, and brings the seaside to the working world. The Hamptons will be around until May.

TOAST

Are you a fiend for sweet sugary alcoholic treats? What if rums and bourbons are more your style? You name the flavours you like and Toast’s expert cocktail craftsman will whip them up in a flurry of fresh ingredients and premium spirits. Toast has developed a longstanding reputation for awesome cocktails, local Djs and some crazy bartending. Their staff have won a couple awards for their cocktails too, including the Suntory Cup, Trans Tasman Cocktail Competition and De Kuyper Best Bar Team. But in true Dunedin fashion, it’s a cocktail bar without the pomp and pretense – just a fun, friendly atmosphere with people who are passionate about what they do.

MONDAYS 10pM-11pM

VIBE Key

59 PRINCES ST

DAYTIME

SPORTS BAR

OPEN LATE

DANCE FLOOR

FOOD

ONE NIGHT STAND

HIPSTER FRIENDLY

LIVE MUSIC

AFTER WORK

CRAFT BEERS

shit worth Drinking

auckland GROOVE GULPS PONSONBY & 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.

AGENTS & MERCHANTS

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

GOLDEN DAWN

Cnr Ponsonby & Richmond Rds, 376-9929

IPANEMA BAR & RESTAURANT

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

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

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

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*

THE PONSONBY (Belgian Beer Cafe)

1-3 St Mary’s Rd, 376-6092 A little piece of Europe in the heart of Ponsonby. The perfect spot to kick start the weekend.

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 vinylonly DJs.

RACKET BAR

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

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

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

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

305 Queen Street Enjoy a Supreme coffee and power up at our WIFI hotspot. A range of hot-pressed or old school doorstop sandwiches, serious salads, biscuits, tarts, cakes and an ultracheap Artists’ Pot of the Day.

Rakinos- Beats, Bar, Kitchen

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

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

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.

DE POST

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

PARNELL PARNELL

VICTORIAPARK PARK VICTORIA SALE STREET

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!

THE PADDINGTON

CENTRAL& K’RD & Krd CENTRAL

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.

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

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.

THE WINDSOR CASTLE

352 K’Rd, 365-1800 Open Tues-Sat

1885 - Britomart

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

The Portland Public House

MTEDEN EDEN Mt

THE CLADDAGH

DOC BAR

BRITOMART BRITOMART

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

Q Theatre

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

DING DONG LOUNGE REVELRY

Neighbourhood Brewbar

VERONA

MEXICO Malt Bar

KINGSLAND KINGSLAND

BREW ON QUAY

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.

FATHER TED’S ORIGINAL IRISH PUB

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

LIBERTINE

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

GRACE BAR

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

THE OAKROOM 17 Drake, 300 6313

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tours & events

Upcoming tours & events AMANDA PALMER (US)

COHEED AND CAMBRIA (US)

ANDREW KEOGHAN

COUNTING CROWS (US)

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

Thu 14 Feb San Fran Bath House, Wellington Sat 16 Feb Darkroom, Christchurch

Wed 17 Apr The Powerstation, Auckland

HOMEGROWN 2013

MOON DUO (US)

THE JACKSONS (US)

MORE FM VINEYARD TOUR

Sat 02 Mar Waterfront, Wellington

Tue 26 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

Mon 25 Mar Civic Theatre, Auckland

BACK TO THE FUTURE W/ DIZZEE RASCAL, AZEALIA BANKS + MORE

Fri 01 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

Fri 01 Mar The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 02 Mar Bodega, Wellington

Fri 15 Feb Mills Reef Winery, Tauranga Sat 16 Feb Sileni Estates Winery, Hawkes Bay Sun 17 Feb Te Kairanga Vineyard, Martinborough Tue 19 Feb Trafalgar Park, Nelson Fri 22 Feb The Groynes, Christchurch Sat 23 Feb Turanga Creek Vineyard, Auckland

MULATU ASTATKE (ET)

BARRY GIBB & CAROLE KING

Sat 23 Feb Mission Estate, Hawkes Bay

Sat 16 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

BLACK SABBATH (UK)

NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE

Sat 20 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland Mon 22 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland

Tue 19 Mar TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Thu 21 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

DEEP PURPLE & JOURNEY Sun 24 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland

DINOSAUR JR. (US)

Tue 05 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

ED SHEERAN (UK)

Fri 08 Mar TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Sat 09 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

JOAN JETT & THE DARKNESS Tue 09 Apr Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

NICKODEMUS & DJ TAMENPI Sat 16 Feb Sawmill Cafe, Leigh

THE JON SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION (US)

Mon 04 Mar The Kings Arms, Auckland Tue 05 Mar Bodega, Wellington

JOSH GROBAN (US)

Sat 13 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland

BLOC PARTY (UK)

Thu 07 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

BONNIE RAITT (US)

Fri 05 Apr The NZ International Jazz & Blues Festival, Christchurch

NZ HERALD PREMIER SERIES: ZARATHUSTRA

BRYAN ADAMS (CA)

Mon 22 Apr Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Tue 23 Apr The Civic, Auckland

CAT POWER (US)

Fri 22 Feb Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland Sat 23 Feb Town Hall, Wellington

CATLINS RIVER FESTIVAL Fri 29 Mar - Mon 01 Apr River Ridge Retreat, Purakaunui

CHICKS ON SPEED (DE)

Fri 28 Feb Cassette Nine, Auckland Sat 01 Mar Puppies, Wellington

CLASSIC HITS WINERY TOUR 2013

Tue 12 Feb Sentry Hill Estate, New Plymouth Sat 16 Feb The Mud House Winery & Café, Waipara Sun 17 Feb Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Tue 19 Feb Waitiri Creek, Gibbston Fri 22 Feb Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Moutere Sat 23 Feb Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Moutere Sun 24 Feb Villa Maria Winery, Blenheim Fri 01 Mar Wharepai Domain, Tauranga Sat 02 Mar Villa Maria Winery, Auckland Sun 03 Mar Mystery Creek, Hamilton

Thu 21 Feb Town Hall, Auckland

FLIP GRATER

Thu 14 Feb The Old Library, Whangarei Fri 15 Feb Leigh Sawmill Cafe, Leigh Sat 16 Feb The Whiskey, Auckland

THE NZ INTERNATIONAL JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL

Wed 03 Apr - Sun 07 Apr Christchurch

FRANK TURNER (UK)

Sat 06 Apr The Kings Arms, Auckland Sun 07 Apr Bodega, Wellington

FRED WESLEY (US)

Thu 21 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

FUN. (US)

Wed 13 Mar Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

GARBAGE (US)

Tue 19 Feb Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Wed 20 Feb Civic Theatre, Auckland

GIRLS PISSING ON GIRLS PISSING

Wed 13 Feb Paganhouse, Christchurch Thu 14 Feb Mighty Mighty, Wellington Sat 16 Feb Audio Foundation, Auckland

GLENN FREY (US)

Fri 08 Mar CBS Arena, Christchurch Sun 10 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

KITTY, DAISY & LEWIS (UK)

Thu 04 Apr The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 06 Apr Bodega, Wellington

LINKIN PARK (US)

Thu 21 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland

LUNICE (CA)

Wed 20 Feb Ivy, Wellington Thu 21 Feb Secret Location, Auckland

MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS (US)

Wed 20 Feb UCSA Ilam Gardens, Christchurch Thu 21 Feb Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Fri 22 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland Sat 23 Feb Opera House, Wellington

MICHAEL KIWANUKA (UK) Thu 04 Apr Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland Fri 05 Apr Old St Pauls, Wellington

THE OFFSPRING (US)

Wed 27 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland

ONE DIRECTION (UK)

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

PAT BENATAR, AMERICA AND MORE…

Sat 16 Feb The Amphitheatre, Taupo Sun 17 Feb Matakana Country Park, Matakana, North Auckland Wed 20 Feb Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Sat 23 Feb Gibbston Valley Winery, Queenstown

PAUL KELLY (AU)

Wed 20 Mar Knox Church, Dunedin Thu 21 Mar The Bedford, Christchurch Fri 22 Mar Old St Paul’s, Wellington Sat 23 Mar Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland Sun 24 Mar Old St Paul’s, Wellington

tours & events

Upcoming tours & events WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL UKELELE ORCHESTRA

POPSTRANGERS

Fri 22 Feb Flagship Studios, Auckland Sat 23 Feb Puppies Bar, Wellington Thu 28 Feb Dux Live, Christchurch Fri 01 Mar ReFuel, Dunedin

THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (US) Mon 18 Mar Studio, Auckland

RICE & BEANS FESTIVAL Sat 23 Feb Silo Park, Auckland

RICKIE LEE JONES (US) Fri 15 Mar Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland

TAMI NEILSON, DELANEY DAVIDSON & MARLON WILLIAMS

Fri 15 Feb Q Theatre, Auckland Sat 16 Feb Q Theatre, Auckland Sun 17 Feb Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton Thu 21 Feb Royal Wanganui Opera House, Wanganui Fri 22 Feb Hawkes Bay Opera House, Hastings Sun 24 Feb The Hunter Lounge, Wellington Tue 05 Mar Aurora Centre, Christchurch Thu 07 Mar Memorial Centre, Queenstown Fri 08 Mar Civic, Invercargill Sat 09 Mar Regent Theatre, Dunedin Sun 10 Mar Opera House, Oamaru

WILCO (US)

Fri 05 Apr Town Hall, Wellington Sat 06 Apr Town Hall, Auckland

WILD FOOD FESTIVAL Sat 09 Mar Hokitika

Sat 16 Mar Victoria Palace Theatre, Devonport Fri 22 Mar Geraldine Cinema, Geraldine Sat 23 Mar Wunderbar, Lyttelton Sun 24 Mar The Grain Store, Oamaru Wed 27 Mar The Wine Cellar, Auckland Thu 28 Mar Yot Club, Raglan Fri 29 Mar Artworks Theatre, Waiheke Sat 30 Mar Leigh Sawmill, Leigh

TOOL (US)

Wed 8 May Vector Arena, Auckland

Sat 23 Mar The Oval, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland

APPLY NOW!

RODRIGUEZ (US)

Sat 16 Mar Town Hall, Wellington Sun 17 Mar Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

PROGRAMMES START

FEBRUARY 18

RONAN KEATING & BRIAN MCFADDEN (IE) Wed 27 Feb Trusts Stadium Arena, Auckland

RUSSELL PETERS (CA)

Wed 13 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

SANTANA & STEVE MILLER BAND

Sun 17 Mar AMI Stadium, Christchurch Tue 19 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

THE SCRIPT (IR)

Fri 12 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland

SOJA (US)

Tue 09 Apr The Powerstation, Auckland

THE STONE ROSES (UK)

Tue 26 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland

SUNDAISE FESTIVAL 2013 Sat 09 Mar - Sun 10 Mar Dickey Flat, Waihi

TAJ MAHAL TRIO (US) Mon 18 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

VILLANY

Thu 14 Mar Brewers Bar, Tauranga Fri Mar 15 The Mayfair, New Plymouth Sat 16 Mar The Royal Hotel, Palmerston North Fri 22 Mar The Bedford, Christchurch Sat 23 Mar Refuel, Dunedin Thu 04 Apr Gravity Bar, Hamilton Fri 05 Apr The Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland Sat 06 Apr San Fran Bath House, Wellington

THE VINTAGE DAY OUT

Sat 13 Apr Alexandra Park, Auckland

WAIHEKE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL Fri 29 Mar - Sun 31 Mar Multiple venues, Waiheke

THE WAYANS BROTHERS (US) Fri 03 May Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland

NMIT Creative Industries

Tue 09 Apr TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Thu 11 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland

Tue 12 Feb - Sun 03 Mar Auckland Art Gallery

artwork by KATY SINNOTT Bachelor Arts and Media student,

ROBERT PLANT (UK)

TUBORG SOUNDS ON

WHO SHOT ROCK & ROLL: A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY

2013 CONTEMPORARY MUSIC WRITING FOR CREATIVE INDUSTRIES GRAPHIC DESIGN VISUAL ARTS & DESIGN

PAT BENATAR AND HER HUSBAND AND BAND MATE NEIL GIRALDO ARE COMING TO NZ FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS WEEK AND ARE BRINGING WITH THEM SOME OF THE GIANTS OF ROCK ’N’ ROLL, BACHMAN & TURNER AND AMERICA.

W E I T M T HI R BES H T U Y O SHOT Benatar, the four-time Grammy winner, alongside her producer/ guitarist husband, Giraldo, have 10 platinum selling albums and 19 Top 40 singles to their name. Not to mention writing some of the 80’s most memorable hits, ‘Hit Me With Your Best Shot’, ‘Love Is A Battle Field’, ‘We Belong’ and ‘Heartbreaker’ among many others.

Benatar, who has been singing since the age of eight, has a 13 disc back catalogue which she began working on when she quit her bank teller job in 1973. A Liza Minnelli concert would be the event that gave her the inspiration to start singing full time.

From singing in the school choir, to a one year stint in university studying health education, to bank teller, to singing waitress, Benatar has almost done it all on her long road to success.

In The Heat Of The Night, Benatar’s first album with Giraldo, put out an unfortunately unsuccessful first and second single. However single three ‘If You Think You Know How To Love Me’ was an immediate success.

The album, produced by Mike Chapman, cemented Benatar as a new force in rock and caused Chapman to break his vow of never taking on a new artist again after hearing the original demo tapes. In The Heat Of The Night would be the first in a long line of many successes for Benatar and Giraldo.

Giraldo, arguably one of the finest and most underrated guitarists of the 80’s arena rock genre, landed a guitarist gig with Rick Derringer not long after bars. However the band wasn’t to last, with Derringer become intimidated by Giraldo’s growing stage presence and ability. After having his role in the band cut down and other such politics, Giraldo left the band and relocated to New York City. After the move, it would soon be suggested to Giraldo that he joined forces with an up and coming singer by the name of Pat Benatar. As Benatar gained greater fame, Giraldo’s part in the band grew accordingly.

It wasn’t long before Giraldo and Benatar gelled and after a string of hit albums and singles, alongside Giraldo’s talent, Benatar was quickly established one of the greatest female rock voices of the 80s. With Giraldo writing alongside Benatar and producing the albums, his talent 22

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was quickly known. He began to lend them out to other recording artists, something he continues to do to this day.

Benatar and Giraldo were married in 1982 and even though the hits started to dry up, they continued to release albums and the kept touring regularly as well as raising a family.

All in all the duo have been making music together for 34 years and have been equally successful in other musical ventures. Outside of the composer and producer role on Benatar’s album’s Giraldo has back catalogue consists of an array of hits he’s helped pen for the likes of John Waite, Rick Spring Field. Giraldo has seen success with songs co-written for Kenny Loggins, Beth Hart, and The Del-Lords, to only scratch the surface.

Their support acts, Bachman & Turner and America, have legacies of their own. Bachman found success with The Guess Who when their single ‘American Woman’ shot to number one on the billboard charts - a first for a Canadian act. While America quickly became a global household name following their single ‘A Horse With No Name’ and a string of other hits.

It is no surprise then that their original itinerary wasn’t satisfactory for fans. Due to intense demand the pair added another show, this one at Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre, to what was originally only three shows across the North Island (Taupo, Matakana and Queenstown).

With 34 years of back catalogue choosing a set list wouldn’t have been an easy task, but the duo are slated to play their aforementioned mega hits, while Bachman & Turner will playing some of theirs including the much loved ‘Taking Care Of Business.’

WRITTEN BY SEBASTIAN MACKAY SEE HER LIVE: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Bachman & Turner and America SAT 16 FEB THE AMPHITHEATRE, TAUPO SUN 17 FEB MATAKANA COUNTRY PARK, MATAKANA, NORTH AUCKLAND WED 20 FEB MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE, WELLINGTON SAT 23 FEB GIBBSTON VALLEY WINERY, QUEENSTOWN

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SCOTTISH ROCK BAND GARBAGE HEAD BACK DOWN UNDER TO THE PLACE THAT MADE THEM FAMOUS – NEW ZEALAND.

Shirley Manson doesn’t want to talk about break-ups. Nor does she want to talk about that infamous moment walking offstage in Perth in 2005, or that time she took a shit in an ex-boyfriends cornflakes.

But the Garbage front woman is very open about relationships – in terms of Garbage and their tour down under to promote their latest album Not Your Kind of People­.

The rock band – pre hiatus – was known for their live shows. When they last came to New Zealand on their Beautiful Garbage tour 10 years ago, they were welcomed with open arms, despite the tour being plagued by problems elsewhere – from Shirley’s sore throat to drummer Butch Vig’s two rounds of sickness.

Shirley is excited to be back on the road and heading to New Zealand and Australia – the place where Garbage initially found fame in the 1990s.

“We are in an incredible privileged position. Not many bands can go away for seven years and come back to this incredible welcome. We feel this is our ‘lightning in the bowl moment’. This isn’t going to come around for us again, so we are just trying to ride the waves and hope for the best!” she laughs.

The two shows in Auckland and Wellington will be the first time Kiwi fans can hear songs from the band’s latest album Not Your Kind of People played live. The album also marks a first for Garbage – it is their only record produced solely under their own label Stun Volume.

It was a relationship breakdown, Shirley explains with a pause, when asked why the band separated from their previous label. Describing themselves as the band that “didn’t fit in”, Garbage had finally become at loggerheads with their record company and eventually, each other. But for Shirley, walking off tour in 2005 wasn’t the end of Garbage – it was the beginning of a beautiful and more harmonious relationship.

“It was more than just our frustration with our record company,” she explains. “It was also our role in the relationship. We were at odds with them in certain parts of the world because the label just didn’t see eye-toeye with us.”

For Shirley, this meant the most “easy and natural thing to do” was to start their own label, have a good time and start out the way they want.

And it shows. The new album sounds like a return to form, a return to the sound that made Garbage who they were –‘Stupid Girl’, ‘Supervixen’ – a blend of pop, rock and Shirley’s distinctive growl that makes Garbage indefinable.

“It makes me happy when people say that [this album is like the first],” she says. “I know the first record we made really connected to people and I feel like people are responding in a similar way to this one, even though the records.

Learning form the mistakes made in their earlier relationship, this album also represents a truly collaborative effort between Shirley and fellow band members Duke Erikson, Steve Marker and Butch Vig. “I think we realised in order to have a happy band, you need to have everyone really invested in it,” Shirley says with a laugh. “We didn’t write separately like we have in the past. This time round for the most part everyone wrote songs in the same room as one, and it made for a happier family.”

WRITTEN BY LAURA WEASER SEE THEM LIVE: GARBAGE TUE 19 FEB MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE, WELLINGTON WED 20 FEB CIVIC THEATRE, AUCKLAND

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Star gazing seems to be a common theme on Valentine’s Day. Is it like the new jewellery? If you do enjoy a good gaze at the universe, sit back this Valentine’s night at Carter Observatory. Treat your loved one to a starry, romantic planetarium show, bubbles, a sweet treat and stargazing through the historic Cooke telescope (weather-dependent).

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ENCORE

TO BE LEFT No Scars T O BE LEF T MISSY HIGGINS HAS BRANCH ED OUT, TAKEN A BREAK AND IS BACK WITH A SENSE OF MATURI TY AND UNDERS TAND IN HER NEW ALBUM.

Like Bic Runga, Anika Moa and Amiria Grenell in Aotearoa, Missy Higgins is Australia’s answer to girl with a guitar and brain exploding with ideas and creativity. It’s a shame that we don’t hear more of her and her compatriots because what she does is slick, clever and down right brilliant.

But that’s all about to be rectified when she joins Che Fu and Aaradhna on the MoreFM Summer Vineyard Tour, which is set to head out from Mills Reef Winery Tauranga on Fri 15 Feb . Higgins told me she’s quite “stoked at gigging in the wine country”. “I love my job,” she cooed down the phone.

Back over the ditch she’s racked up wax time with a bunch of Australian number-one albums: The Sound of White (2004), On a Clear Night (2007) and her latest The Ol’ Razzle Dazzle (2012) plus a pile of nominations at the ARIA awards, including seven for the latter.

Her latest shows a real maturity and spark, a sign that she’s really arrived.

‘Set Me on Fire’ is pure unadulterated pop with heart. ‘Unashamed Desire’ is a hook laden driver, whilst the almost a cappella ‘Everyone’s waiting’ has the soul of Gospel and the narration of a good soundtrack.

With a presence that is smoky and universal – without a hint of the gawd-awful Aussie twang we all twinge at – her music has a universal maturity that should go well with her Chardonnay and Sauvignon audiences during the upcoming shows. But …Razzle Dazzle has an underlying narrative, too, tucked away and I was keen to find out about the driver behind it.

To answer that, Higgins took me back to when she started writing music for her third album in 2009.

“I also wanted to try film and did my debut as Annie in [the 2010 film] Bran Nue Dae [directed by Rachel Perkins]”.

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The film’s an adaptation of the 1990 musical of the same name and “possibly Australia’s first Aboriginal musical,” she chimes in. “I think I needed a break to understand things and myself from a different perspective.”

Higgin’s freely admits to political activism on behalf of first nation peoples, animals, climate change and gay rights. “In Australia I often stand out on these things. People still ask why I support Aboriginal rights. It’s not as accepted as it is over there [in New Zealand].”

In July 2010, she reluctantly took up an earlier commitment to play several dates of at Sarah McLachlan’s Lilith Fair tour through the US. But then she met fellow Aussie musician Butterfly Boucher. They hit it off and decided to collaborate at Boucher’s place in Nashville and to record a few numbers.

That led to a snowball’s momentum, crashing though her musical apathy and the writer’s block she’d amassed over the years. It also led to a wonderful moment when she got to duet with WOMAD artist Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu.

“You don’t get that many honors, even in music – so that was really special”.

Here’s hoping her time in Aotearoa will be special, too.

WRITTEN BY TIM GRUAR SEE THEM LIVE: MORE FM VINEYARD TOUR FRI 15 FEB MILLS REEF WINERY, TAURANGA SAT 16 FEB SILENI ESTATES WINERY, HAWKES BAY SUN 17 FEB TE KAIRANGA VINEYARD, MARTINBOROUGH TUE 19 FEB TRAFALGAR PARK, NELSON FRI 22 FEB THE GROYNES, CHRISTCHURCH SAT 23 FEB TURANGA CREEK VINEYARD, AUCKLAND

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The plot thickens.â&#x20AC;?

...pulled up a chair, and began enthusiastically devouring a big bowl of strawberry ice cream.

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1.

ANOTHER ORIGINAL FRINGE SHOW

...picked up the ball. With a cry of â&#x20AC;&#x153;go long!â&#x20AC;? the ball was hurled about halfway up the ŕŹ&#x2DC;HOG ZKHUH LW ZDV FDXJKW by a bashful streaker LQ D ŕŹ&#x2122;HVK FRORXUHG bodysuit. The players barely had time to react when...

Blue 1.

Blue 3.

...the music stopped, the curtains drew to a close. The orchestra packed up their trombones and oboes. No more bows, no encores. Showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s over everyone. Please pick up a programme on your way out.

...grabbed the keys, and went for a road trip with a few friends. Along the way they discovered more about each other than they thought possible. Friendships were broken and mended, new bonds were formed, and when they got back...