Benee, Wellington NZ, 2020
Benee 8th October 2020 Shed 6, Wellington, New Zealand. Review by Tim Gruar. Photography by Stella Gardiner. “It seems a lifetime since I’ve been to a concert”, exclaimed the woman in front of me, as we casually chatted over pre-gigContinue Reading
Album Review: The Julie Lamb Outfit – How Humans Think
The Julie Lamb Outfit – How Humans Think (Independent) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. ‘How Humans Think’ is the fifth album from Wellington Accountant-slash-Jazz-slash-blues-pub pop stalwart Julie Lamb. Its a pleasant and witty offering that demands multiple listens. If you manageContinue Reading
SIX60 Saturdays are back in 2021
Carrying on the latest summer tour craze SIX60 are playing across Aotearoa over six weekends in January and February 2021! This is set to be another groundbreaking tour for the multi-platinum selling band who recently sold over 130,000 tickets toContinue Reading
Auckland Folk Festival 2021 first lineup announcement
New Zealand’s largest folk festival returns with a proudly homegrown lineup to welcome in 2021. The Auckland Folk Festival arrives at Kumeu Showgrounds for its 48th annual festival with an inclusive array of music and dance – spread across itsContinue Reading
Reb Fountain tour supports and new shows added
With one sold out show, and the second selling fast, Reb Fountain has announced a third and final Auckland show at the historic Mercury Theatre, for Monday, November 16th. The highly-anticipated tour has been selling strongly nationwide since its announcementContinue Reading
Anna Coddington, Hawkes Bay NZ, 2020
Anna Coddington 3rd October 2020 Tasting Room Haumoana, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by assorted audience members. A number of column inches have already been devoted to describing the unique atmosphere of the Sitting Room Sessions,Continue Reading
Album Review: Throwing Muses – Sun Racket
Throwing Muses – Sun Racket (Fire Records) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. Alt-rock heroes Throwing Muses prove they just keep getting better and better. On ‘Sun Racket’ Kristen Hersh (vocals, guitar), Bernard Georges (bass) and David Narcizo (drums) serve up theirContinue Reading
Margot Pierard & Wil Sargisson, Hawkes Bay NZ, 2020
Margot Pierard & Wil Sargisson 26th September 2020 Tasting Room Haumoana, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Olivia Robertson. It’s been said that it’s an ill wind that blows no-one any good, meaning that out ofContinue Reading
Album Review: Troy Kingi – The Ghost Of Freddie Cesar
Troye Kingi – The Ghost Of Freddie Cesar (Allgood Absolute Alternative Records Ltd) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. When I caught up with actor/musician Troy Kingi at WOMAD in March, he was in the middle of wrapping up performances of hisContinue Reading