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grooveguide.co.nz NEWS MORNING GLORY 95bFM has announce the new host of Morning Glory, Esther MacIntyre. Esther began her tenure at bFM as a volunteer on the News team in 2010 and has honed her experience across new music & current affairs as 95bFM Breakfast Producer, Wire host, and Wednesday 1-4 host. Esther has been a regular fill-in on Morning Glory since 2011 and is looking forward to bringing you the show’s upbeat and topical vibe every weekday. The daily format of Morning Glory will continue to deliver a mix of arts, culture, interviews & features, and music. Fashion to food, book reviews to Scan the QR code with your international artists. Esther will begin hosting full- smartphone to go to Groove Guide’s time on Mon 18 Mar. mobile website for breaking news, reviews, interviews and more features. MORNING GLORY IS 9AM-12PM WEEKDAYS ON 95BFM. Formerly known as Snoop Lion, formerly known THNKS FR TH MMRS as Snoop Dogg, will release his As we mentioned a few weeks ago Fall Out Boy are highly anticipated new album, back from their hiatus with a new single and an up Reincarnated, in April. The coming album. They have just announced one New forthcoming reggae and dancehall Zealand dates as apart of their ‘come back’ world tour. influenced album is executive We also do this cool social media stuff . produced by Diplo and the Major @GrooveGuide The four-piece will of course play the hits, as well as facebook.com/grooveguide new tracks from their yet to be released fifth studio Lazer production team. Mr. Lion album Save Rock And Roll. recently premiered the new video and single for ‘Lighters Up’ – a peace “This isn’t a reunion because we never broke up. We anthem both figuratively and literally. Groove Guide is New Zealand’s leading weekly needed to plug back in and make some music that The album features Drake, Chris music and entertainment publication. 10,000 matters to us. The future of Fall Out Boy starts now. Brown and T.I., Busta Rhymes, Akon, free copies are available every week at music Save Rock And Roll...” the band says. Rita Ora, Popcaan and Mavado and stores, cafes, fast food outlets, nightclubs, Our bars, restaurants, cinemas and retail stores SEE THE LIVE: FALL OUT BOY more. “We were searching for true throughout New Zealand. If you would like to pick reggae music and the message of FRI 29 MAR THE POWERSTATION, AUCKLAND stock Groove Guide please contact jaime@ peace and hope it reflects,” says TICKETS ON SALE: MON 18 MAR grooveguide.co.nz or call (09) 3664616. Snoop Lion on Reincarnated.

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EDITOR Forty Years later Grant Hislop [email protected] Ten Years After guitarist Alvin Lee has died, aged 68. “With great sadness we have to announce that Editorial Manager Alvin unexpectedly passed away early this morning Tyler Hislop [email protected] after unforeseen complications following a routine surgical procedure,” the family said in a statement. SUB Editor Laura Weaser [email protected] Lee formed Ten Years After in 1966 but left the band in 1973 to focus on a solo career only to reform the Designer group in 1988. Ten Years After released 11 studio Greta Gotlieb [email protected] albums between 1966 and 2008. Lee put out 14 solo Intern: Shirlee Xue albums; the most recent was Still on the Road to Advertising Freedom in 2012. [email protected] Accounts Burning ears Gail Hislop [email protected] The Flaming Lips have announced the long-awaited release of The Terror, their thirteenth studio album GEAR at the end of March. The album comprised of nine Bronte Taylor [email protected] original compositions that reflect a darker-hued Contributors spectrum than previous works, along with a more Tim Gruar, Jake Ebdale, Alan Bell, Paul Hannon, inward-looking lyrical perspective than one might Sebastian Mackay. expect. Wayne Coyne explains, “Why would we make cuties ON ICE this music that is The Terror — this bleak, disturbing print Disney On Ice is set to return to record? I don’t really want to know the answer that New Zealand. Get ready to enter the PMP Maxum I think is coming. Maybe this is the beginning of the world of wonder with the Princesses answer.” & Heroes tour. The ice production

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CUTTING TIES Director Sam Mendes has said he will not direct the next James Bond film and wants to focus on theatre projects in the future. The most recent groove file Bond film Skyfall had major success at the box office, grossing more than US$1.1 billion globally, but that hasn’t swayed Mendes to stick with NEILL FRASER the franchise. “Directing Skyfall was one of the best experiences of my professional life, but I SINGER OF SONGS IN VILLAINY have theatre and other commitments, including productions of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory and King Lear, that need my complete focus over the next year and beyond.”

DUDE, I’M JONESIN SKY have announced JONES!, a new channel that will be available to all SKY’s domestic customers with the basic package at no extra charge. The channel will offer “an affectionate homage to television’s finest moments with an eclectic mix of programming favourites from a time where innocent first screen crushes were made and friendships lasted a lifetime.” The name is also a nod to 70’s slang for being extremely fond of something and was chosen to reflect the content. Your house is on fire, what do save? JONES! programming features British and American Anyone in it, then my Telecaster. content including Cheers, Columbo, The Wonder Years, Thunderbirds, Mork & Mindy, Minder, the Favourite ‘90s TV show? Star Trek franchises, It Ain’t Half Hot Mum, The Twin Peaks. Bionic Woman, Kojak, Happy Days, Charlie’s Angels, Dream job as a kid? TJ Hooker. A cosmonaut. JONES! WILL LAUNCH ON MON 13 MAY AT 1PM ON SKY CHANNEL 13. First album? Queen – Greatest Hits II.

If you weren’t a musician, what would you be? A street worker. shit worth Ultimate festival line-up? Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins (‘95 version), Queens of the Stone Age, The Mars Volta, At the Drive In, Sigur Ros, The National, Arcade Fire and Dredg. winning Who would play you in a film? Go to grooveguide.co.nz and enter the draw to win these prizes Alex from A Clockwork Orange.

How do you discover new music? Blogs, gigs, friends.

Worst job you’ve had? Glass packer.

Which song do you wish you wrote? ‘Exit Music’ – Radiohead.

Biggest fear? ROBERT PLANT SANTANA & STEVE MILLER FLYLIFE MINUIT Boredom. BAND TUE 09 APR TSB BANK SAT 16 MAR GOLDFINCH, FRI 15 MAR JUICE BAR, ARENA, WELLINGTON SUN 17 MAR AMI STADIUM, AUCKLAND AUCKLAND First gig in attendance? CHRISTCHURCH THU 11 APR VECTOR 1 X DOUBLE PASS SAT 16 MAR BREWERS BAR, Michael Jackson in ’95. ARENA, AUCKLAND TUE 19 MAR VECTOR ARENA, 1 X $50 BAR TAB MT MAUNGANUI AUCKLAND 2 X DOUBLE PASSES TO Any vices? 1 X DOUBLE PASS TO EACH SHOW 1 X DOUBLE PASS EACH SHOW Late night fast food.

Favourite lyric? JAMESON “We hope your rules and wisdom choke you” – IRISH ‘Exit Music’ by Radiohead. WHISKEY 1 X JAMESON SEE THEM LIVE: VILLAINY LIMITED EDITION THU 14 MAR BREWERS BAR, TAURANGA BOTTLE FRI 15 MAR THE MAYFAIR, NEW PLYMOUTH 1 X JAMESON WHOLE LOTTA LED SAT 16 MAR THE ROYAL HOTEL, PALMERSTON NORTH T-SHIRT BY MR VINTAGE SAT 16 MAR THE FRI 22 MAR THE BEDFORD, CHRISTCHURCH PAUL SIMON THE JACKSONS FRONTROOM, YOU MUST SAT 23 MAR REFUEL, DUNEDIN WELLINGTON MON 08 APR VECTOR TUE 26 MAR LOGAN BE 18 YEARS THU 04 APR GRAVITY BAR, HAMILTON ARENA CAMPBELL CENTRE, OR OVER TO 5 X DOUBLE PASSES AUCKLAND ENTER. FRI 05 APR THE KINGS ARMS TAVERN, AUCKLAND 1 X DOUBLE PASS 1 X DOUBLE PASS SAT 06 APR SAN FRAN BATH HOUSE, WELLINGTON

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ST PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVAL THE SHAKESPEAR PLAYING FAVourites

12PM-2AM Lachlan Fergus O’Connor LEPRECHAUN The Shakespeare Hotel & Brewery is having its biggest ever St Paddy’s Day. The staff invites you to join them crack to me! I get the sweats if I go to celebrate the day of green so wear the colour loud too long without some. and proud, and enjoy live music throughout the day. They even have a special brew of their own stout for Favourite song? Anything by that the day (Murtaghs Lucky Irish Stout). Dana wan! Jaysus I tell ya, I’d feckin *burp*. GREEN WALK 2013 Favourite meal? Breakfast. Favourite label to put on your ROTORUS ARTS VILLAGE RAVE, ROTORUA relationship? A pain in the feckin’ arse, I should have gone off with that wan in Vegas, the stuff she 11AM-1PM, $2 DONATION did...holy Mary!

New Zealand culture and Irish heritage come together Favourite ‘90s TV show? Fair City on a special green walk through Rotorua. The walk goes on RTÉ, it’s feckin’ shite...but not as through historic landmarks, visiting various locations that Shortland Street! such as the Maori carvings, Prince’s Gate Arches, Band Favourite drink? Whatever you buy Favourite word? Feck! Rotunda, Te Runanga Tea House, Malfroy Geysers, Site me, it’s your round anyway! of the Sanatorium and more. Dress to impress. Favourite body part on you? I’ve Favourite restaurant/café? You a mole the shape of Africa on me mean Pub, no? feckin’ backside, do’ya wanna see? Favourite takeaway? A true Irishman HUGH GREEN GROUP ST PATRICK’S PARADE Favourite body part on someone only eats in Supermac’s. Google it. QUEEN ST else? I love a good pair of legs. Favourite colour? I have three; green, Favourite venue? Paddy Murphy’s white and gold. pub down the lane. 11AM-12PM Favourite classic film? The Pope Favourite lyric? “If your girl starts Visits Ireland 2: Papal Justice. Be first in the world to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. The acting up, then you take her friend” Hugh Green Group parade features Irish inspired Favourite childhood memory? The – ‘Rappers Delight’ by Sugarhill floats, traditional dancing, bands and lots more. day I cashed in my Pot of Gold, went Gang. Skip or jig down to the wharf on Quay Street for the to Las Vegas and became a man. I magical festival of Irish culture. Promise there will be Favourite candy bar? Candy Bar??... still have the rash to remind me of lots of dancing, singing and frolicking. ya feckin wannabe yank....go on my time there! Jaysus, it t’was mighty out a that. Feckin’ Candy bar me craic it was. arse! Favourite party food? Ham and crisp Favourite current TV show? Paddy ST PATRICK’S DAY sandwiches. Joe’s Late Night Hooley. It’s on CHAPEL BAR & BISTRO Favourite vice? Ham and crisp Saturday night back home. sandwiches – Jaysus, it’s like fecking

Go to the Chapel and strike it lucky with a golden TA BE SHURE, TA BE SHURE challenge. Just purchase a Monteith’s Golden Ale and SANDRIDGE HOTEL win great prizes from their pot of gold. DJ Thane Kirby from George FM will be spinning all the Irish classics – can’t promise there won’t be any Corrs up in there 12PM-1AM though. Get your green gear on. St Patrick’s Day hits will be pumping all day and night as, in true Irish fashion, you will drink, dance and make yourself merry until you can’t stand the sight of ST PRACTICE DAY/St Paddy’s day Guinness anymore. Entertainment from midday in the main bar, with DJ Sassafras playing all your favourite MCMORRISSEY’S IRISH PUB & EATERY, WHANGAREI hits. Be there or be square.

5PM-3AM auckland FREE It’s not just one day – it’s a whole weekend of party times. First, there is “St Practice” Day: On Saturday hamilton Kiss me I’m Irish March 16, there’ll be a marquee outside the pub with live music from 5pm. Sunday’s St Paddy’s Day: Breakfast starts at 10am. Get your green kit on and join wellington Hugely Irish

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Grooveguide.co.nz | 7 MUSIC Shit worth doing WED 13 MAR SAT 16 MAR

FUN. WHOLE LOTTA LED LOGAN CAMPBELL CENTRE THE FRONTROOM

7PM 7.30PM, $20, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ After breaking into our charts with ‘We Are Young’ March 16, Whole Lotta Led roll out the Led again at (probably a lot to do with Glee), the quirky indie rock the Frontroom. Starting the night, enjoy a swaggering act are coming our way as part of The Edge’s One set from Rude Mood, the highly regarded Stevie Ray Night Stand. It’s their first time in the country so make Vaughn tribute show and into the evening there will them welcome. Joined by local acts Kids of 88, Kidz in be a special appearance by Burlesque specialists Space and Ruby Frost. Courtney Lamour and Patrice McCarthy.

FRI 15 MAR GRAND OLE HAYRIDE THE VIC CINEMA CAFÉ THEATRE WOMAD NZ 2013 TSB BOWL OF BROOKLANDS, NEW PLYMOUTH 8PM, $20-25, THEVIC.CO.NZ 6PM, $54-1400, TICKETEK.CO.NZ In the tradition of the old-time live country show, Grand Ole Hayride brings you the top three finalists FRI 15 MAR - SUN 17 MAR of the APRA & New Zealand Music Awards 2012. Tami Womad-ness is back for another year. Taking Neilson, Delaney Davidson and Marlon Williams over Taranaki, this three-day event is full of fun, make up this line- up of uber-talented performers, entertainment and learning. With an emphasis on guaranteed to knock your dancing socks off. world music, sustainability and culture, it’s an eye- opening festival like no other that will introduce you to your favourite new artist and even learn a new skill. RODRIGUEZ TSB BANK ARENA MINUIT

JUICE BAR 8PM, $101-119, TICKETEK.CO.NZ No doubt if you are someone in the know you have seen the Oscar-winning documentary Searching for 8PM, $25, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ Sugarman and now see the man himself due to an Sharp, eclectic beats and bass mix with the wit and overwhelming demand. While relatively underground, sparkle of a fully-charged Ruth Carr out front. Minuit a wave of mainstream acceptance in Australia and have released their latest album Last Night You South Africa dating back to the 70’s has opened up Saw This Band – it’s fresh and explosive and as well- new opportunities for this man. traveled as the people who created it. They are an incredible live act.

THE BADS THE PADDINGTON

8.30PM Dianne Swann and Brett Adams have worked together since 1992. Swann was once part of female pop group When The Cat’s Away and Adams has recently played guitar for Tim Finn. From The Julie Dolphin, as the pair first called themselves in London, to Boom Boom Mancini and now to The Bads.

THU 14 MAR SOUNDS IN THE SUN UNITEC MT ALBERT CAMPUS RUGBY FIELDS DJ FRESH & RITA ORA

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Last year, it was hardly Sounds in The Sun as impending rain made it sounds 8PM, $49, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ (and drugs) inside Vector Arena instead. This year, let’s hope Auckland weather comes to the party and brings good weather to the party. It’ll mean no more The sneaky songstress surprised us all with a concussions when people fall over. The line-up is a local and cultural experience, last-minute gig, which will no doubt sell out. Her featuring regular reggae hitters Katchafire, Tahuna Breaks, Pieter T, Ddub, Sola infectious beats have made her a hit worldwide, Rosa, the always pleasing Weird Together, Tyra Hammond, Unknown Peace, and and her fashion sense has led her to be compared to Nina McSweeney. It’s cheap as chips, with Unitec students getting in for free and Rihanna. Joined by DJ Fresh (who she featured with on members of the public only having to shell out $10 for a musical feast. smash hit ‘Hot Right Now’).

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SUN 17 MAR ALBUM OF THE WEEK

SANTANA & THE STEVE MILLER BAND @PEACE GIRL SONGS CBS CANTERBURY ARENA

5.30PM, $99-135, TICKETEK.CO.NZ No matter what way you look at it, Santana is one of the greatest guitarists of a generation. He’s been plucking and strumming those strings for more than four decades and sold beyond 90 million records. He’s been our way before, but Kiwi fans love him so let’s show him some love once more. FIVE DAYS OF HATE VOID

6PM, $15, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ Unleash the underbelly of hell with a line-up of hardcore, scream and shout metal acts. Including Aussie outfit Thy Art is Murder, Dawn of Azazel, In Dread Response and Depths. Headlining is extreme metal outfit TAIM, who have carved a trail of bloody mayhem since 2006. MON 18 MAR

@peace’s second release has can be heard from the outset but THE PRESIDENTS OF THE USA the outfit creating a record that on repeated listens, it becomes expands on their hybrid of beats something only @peace can pull off. STUDIO and flow, making Girl Songs a more The second half of the album is cohesive, fully realised effort than dense, experimental. ‘2 Die 4’ is an their début. Whilst their self-titled 7.30PM, $80-130, TICKETEK.CO.NZ anomaly and the most intriguing cut. EP cut a fine line between rap and Creeping, backwards guitar licks and funk instrumental breaks, like on Still hitting it long after the ‘90s have been and gone, multi-tracked singing/spitting make the stellar ‘Home’, this one presents Juice TV & Radio Hauraki are excited to present pop this a weird standout – something something harder to pin down. rock legends The Presidents of the United States entirely singular in their repertoire. of America live for one show only. And, would you To the uninitiated, this may sound ‘Wandering’ has a steady, summery believe, they are playing their classic, five-time like an extension of Tom Scott’s misfit vibe, which would be a good follow platinum, self-titled debut album in its entirety . group Homebrew, which could be up single. It’s an introspective cut, assigned to the two singles ‘Cake’ breezy and gentle. This vibe comes and ‘Flowers’, but under the surface it to a head on closing track ‘My Dad’, TUE 19 MAR possesses a raw and brooding quality, an unsettling track that invites with an emphasis on laid back funk interpretation. grooves and straight laced rhymes All up, Homebrew this is not. @ contributed by both Scott and Lui peace have created their own path, NEIL YOUNG W/ CRAZY HORSE gig Tuiasau. Nineties rap commandeers E their own sound, a mixing pot of OF TH the flow, and though the boys TSB BANK ARENA summery soul, funk, ghostly R&B and WEEK probably wouldn’t accept the chilled rhymes. Still something New ‘conscious rap’ tag, it comes to mind Zealanders can call their own, but this – A Tribe Called Quest and Common 8PM, $160-108, TICKETEK.CO.NZ may take off overseas before we know particularly. it. Girl Songs gets things done, not On their first headline tour since 2003’s, Neil Young only for Kiwi rap, but Kiwi music – this and Crazy Horse – comprised of Billy Talbot, Ralph Girl Songs also boasts old school, shouldn’t be tagged so easily. A solid Molina and Frank “Poncho” Sampedro – is packed neo-soul instrumentation that follow up. full of older but wiser talent. The shows promise to harkens back to older realms of showcase both new material from their recently influence. ‘Cake’ sounds like grimy Written By Jake Ebdale released album Psychedelic Pill and the classics. production from late seventies Isley Brothers, ‘Cats Like Fish’ borrows hung over Gaye funk, whilst intro auckland FREE ‘Bar Stool Balancing Act’ opens with Scott’s recognisable drawl before trickling into a section that sounds hamilton LOCAL ACT like D’Angelo on the piano after a pack of Port Royals. ‘Midnight’ has a OUT wellington INTERNATIONAL ACT beautiful instrumental, almost a jazzy NOW

K ey lilt, before breaking into chopped dunedin all ages drums and original samples. Tuiasau particularly stands out on this track, a worthy, harder component to Scott’s christchurch TOUR eccentric Kiwi style. These influences

Grooveguide.co.nz | 9 CULTURE Shit worth doing WED 13 MAR ARTIST Q&A CRISPIN HELLION GLOVER RUSSELL PETERS ACTOR/DIRECTOR/WRITER VECTOR ARENA Your fantasy spirit animal is… Crispin Hellion Glover.

8PM, $90, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ Your signature “I’m an amazing cook” dish is… We’re not quite at the Comedy Festival yet, but Raw Kale, Avocado, Cucumbers, comedian Russell Peters couldn’t wait any longer so Walnuts, Flax Seed Oil, Dulce, and here he is. His Notorious World Tour features all new Kalamata Olives. material from the Brampton, Ontario raised comic. Russell performances are typically observational The best TV show around at the from his Indian background and his life in Canada. His moment is… shows are highly regarded and totally hilarious. Berlin Alexanderplatz directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

The best place for a date night SOUTH POETIC PARTY is… The Museum. BARTLEY + COMPANY ART You’d get arrested if the police 11AM-5.30PM knew that you… Do something illegal. SEASON: WED 13 MAR - SAT 30 MAR People say you look like… Roger Mortimer’s art continues his distinctive Crispin Hellion Glover. investigation of maps and cartographic conventions. His imagery is derived from history, mythology, Kittens or puppies? classical painting traditions, as well as flora and Kittens. fauna, and even the artist’s own interior dreamscapes. What generic current affair has The title suggests both the poetic way his work your blood boiled? operates and the current direction of the gaze of the Who’s in the dead supergroup for The XYZ affair. Auckland-based artist. your dream hologram show? Ludwig Van Beethoven. SEE HIM PERFORM: CRISPIN HELLION What’s an upcoming film you’re GLOVER SAT 16 MAR jazzed about? BIG SLIDE SHOW AND FILMS – PART What is it? and It is fine! EVERYTHING 1 & 2 IS FINE. SAT 16 MAR RED LECTURE THEATRE, WILD IN THE PARK What happens when you mix Coca DUNEDIN Cola with Pepsi? VICTORIA STREET SKATE PARK SUN 17 MAR RED LECTURE THEATRE, Teeth and health problems will DUNEDIN occur if you ingest that combination TUE 19 MAR SKYCITY THEATRE, 10AM for a long period of time in large quantities. AUCKLAND Think you have what it takes to be a skating winner? Volcom’s Wild in the Parks is coming back! This year’s theme is Gorilla, so be sure to come dressed in theme to go into the draw to win the day’s best dressed prize! Vic Park is the newest skate park, with great TUE 19 MAR challenges and spaces to freestyle skater’s skills. CRISPIN Hellion GLOVER GIBBSTON WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL SKYCITY THEATRE BREENAN & MT ROSA VINEYARDS, GIBBSTON

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10.30AM-5PM The man formerly known as Creepy Thin Man in Charlie’s Angels, director, writer and star Crispin This year’s festival sees a total rebranding of the Glover brings his unique live show and feature film Harvest Festival with a great opportunity to learn to Skycity Theatre in Auckland. This very personal from the region’s best wine makers and to sample show includes a slide show and dramatic narration, some of their award-winning wines. It’s a chance to a special presentation of his feature film and even a relax, drink wine, be merry and be entertained at the Q&A session. picturesque location of Mt Rosa with Brennan Wines.

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WED 13 MAR FILM OF THE WEEK YOUNG & MARRIED OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL 3D MTV, 9PM

Going against the trend of marrying later, these young lovers are unique. Marrying their high school sweethearts or smitten with childhood romances, these love stories are not cliché. Despite friends and family telling them they’re too naïve to tie the knot, these young ones are still moving forward with the wedding.

PRIME ROCKS: PAT BENATAR

PRIME, 9.30PM directed by Sam Raimi Starring James Franco, Mila Kunis, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz She hit us with her best shot – and it made her a global icon. Pat Benatar broke into the music industry Reining in his trademark dark attract the same audience as Judy boy’s club with songs of feminine fury and reigned as excesses, director Sam Raimi’s Garland has, Raimi has gathered a the queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll in the 80’s. She shook up the prequel is both a satisfying set up to fine trio of spellcasters. Williams music world with her striking sound and sexy image, the 1939 classic and an appropriate is winsome, Weisz suitably wicked winning four consecutive Grammy Awards. homage. But while many modern and Kunis is a clear winner with audience members will be pleased her complex character that allows that this is virtually shorn of musical her to prove that she really is Meg interludes, it’s also light on lightness off Family Guy. THU 14 MAR – save for James Franco’s near- permanent grin. Following the same monochrome/ Technicolour mix of Wizard, And although the story is similar to Raimi’s Oz is a world of brilliant LIBERAL ARTS the original – with its Kansan resident blues, vivid reds and enchanting GENERAL RELEASE joined by a coalition of the broken emeralds. And as well as his and the missing for a battle against traditional swirling, whirling witches – it actually feels more like cameras he also makes good use a Star Wars prequel with its gathering of 3D, throwing everything from evil forces and one character’s spears to flying baboons at the Everyone’s favourite Ted Mosby from How I Met Your journey to the dark side. audience. Mother takes a turn at his own romantic comedy, writing, directing and starring in this coming-of- Despite none of them being likely to WRITTEN BY FLICKS.CO.NZ age drama. The story follows a mid-thirties bookworm – newly single and unhappy with this job – who forms a semi-romantic bond with a 19-year-old college student (Elizabeth Olsen – the better Olsen sister). SAT 16 MAR

BROKEN CITY SIX FEET UNDER - SEASON 5 GENERAL RELEASE SOHO, 11.30AM

Explosions, drama and Mark Wahlberg looking tough, Finish the emotional journey with the Fishers in Broken City is a detective/cop thriller – directed by this final series of breakout hitSix Feet Under. By one half of the Hughes brothers (The Book of Eli). seasons end, each of the main characters will come to Marky Mark is Billy, an ex-cop now private detective, embrace the cycle of life – birth, death and rebirth – in hired by the mayor of New York City (Russell Crowe) to ways that are both unique and interconnected. It’s identify the lover of his wife (Catherine Zeta-Jones). gripping stuff for the much-loved characters.

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or a family lunch out on the weekend. There’s nothing quite like it, VI BE K ey HIPSTER FRIENDLY TAKEAWAY with quality food, welcoming staff and an extensive menu. Try their Moroccan lamb meatballs or Piri Piri chicken salad for lunch, followed OUTDOOR SHARE by a nice New Zealand wine. auckland EATERIES AGENTS & MERCHANTS DEPOT MOOCHOWCHOW VERONA 6-10 Roukai Lane, 309-5854 86 Federal St, 363-7048 23 Ponsonby Rd, 360-6262 169 K’Rd, 307-0508 Seasonal lunch meals and late- Like a stroll through the fragrant Celebrating 20 years on K’Rd. night tapas served in a small night markets & food stalls of Open 10am till late seven days cobblestone alleyway. Bangkok, MooChowChow is a with intimate booths, live boost to the senses. music, gourmet food, cocktails & DE POST organic tap beer. 466 Mt Eden Rd, 630-9330 Your local in the heart of Mt. Eden Atico Cocina with over 100 beers available. Victoria Park Market 19 Drake PINXTOS St Freemans Bay, 354-4030 128c Ponsonby Rd THE WINDSOR CASTLE Inspired Caribbean food and Open now. Bar*Cafe*Tapas* 144 Parnell Rd, 356-3650 cocktails in the Old Stables & Roof Established in 1847, one of Terrace of the Vic Park Market. LIBERTINE Auckland’s earliest surviving 37 Drake St, 929-2790 hotels serving gastro pub food Taking its cue from the Americas, in a comfortable, unpretentious but with an Antipodean twist. ORVIETO CAFE environment. BIG J’S 935A Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden 1 Melton Road - Mt Wellington,

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GIG GUIDE SHIT WORTH DOING WELLINGTON gig guide AUCKLAND gig guide

‘Til Death do Us party, Wed 13 Sat 16 Wed 13 Within Closed Arms, Austere, Alchemist THE jam Kick Club with DJ Art & Music 7:30pm, The Kings Arms, $10 8pm, Meow Speedy & Guests 6pm, Racket Bar 10pm, Bettys DJ Solly Thagomizer Creative Jazz Club 6pm, La Zeppa 9:30pm, Mighty Mighty James Illingworth 8pm, 1885 Basement, $10 Trio Nyntee & Scratchy 10pm, Hashigozake T.G.I.F Wednesday Conch Records at BCC 7pm, Longroom 9pm, Puppies PCP Eagles, Numbskull 5pm, Britomart Country Club & Gravemind The Get Down ft Dead Dreamers, Sail 10:30pm, Mighty Mighty, $10 Carnage @ Coherent Hipstamatics at Sunset, Authors, 9pm, Coherent 7pm, Nectar Bar Precursor R&B Rachell & Band 8:30pm, San Francisco 9pm, Meow, $5 Five Days Of Hate - New Occupational Bath House Zealand Tour 2013 Therapy feat Bobby Rodriguez The Kings Arms, $15 Brazuka & Friends TSB Bank Arena 9pm, Ponsonby Social Club Thu 14 Groove Revue Super Villains 6pm, Sale St Little Stomp Big City (RMC) & Tommy Ill 8pm, Queens Ferry Hotel 2 For 1 Thursdays! 9PM, San Francisco Bath House Industry Wednesday 9pm, Bettys Trigger Fish ft. Kura - DJ Charlie and DJ Old School DJs Black Wings & Happs & Mo Newport James Ashwin 6pm, Racket Bar Man Alone 8:30pm, The Lido 7pm, Twentyone 9:30pm, Mighty Mighty, $5 DJ Dave and Friends The Crypt Sessions: Josh Leys 8pm, Red Hummingbird DJ’s Micah, B-Lo, Night Three 7:30pm, Chapel Bar & Bistro Gus & Kev Fresh 7pm, The Crypt, $10 R&B Jam Sessions The Circling Sun plus Juice Bar Bettys Function House & Bar The Prototypes DJ Nathan Haines Don Franks Sandwiches 9pm, Ponsonby Social Club Rita Ora 8pm, The Powerstation Daddy O’s Whole Lotta Led $noregazzzm, George James 7:30pm, The Frontroom, $20 Fauxhound & Sample Gee Daddy O’s Career Girls 7:30pm, Chapel Bar & Bistro 9pm, Verona Luckless, D Burmester Sun 17 The Wax Works: & the Blind, French T-Rice & DJ Hudge For Rabbits Jam Sessions Thu 14 5pm, Britomart Country Club 9pm, Meow, $10 Daddy O’s 1995 The Thursday Night Neil Billington Band The Boptet 10pm, 1885 Double Feature Hotel Bristol 7:30pm, The Lido 6pm, Sale St Acoustic Thursdays Passenger Poetry at Meow with Eli Root Down ft 7pm, Zeal, $15 4pm, Meow 7:30pm, Neighbourhood Frank Booker 6pm, Tyler St. Garage St Patricks Day Party Bomber Hotel Bristol Ding Dong Lounge KFM presents Massive Fri 15 9pm, Verona Bernie Griffin The Sunday Jazz Club Carnage @ Coherent Public Bar & Eatery 9pm, Coherent 9pm, Meow Fri 15 Chopped, Screwed The Troubles DJ Alex Richards & Funky 8pm, The Troubles 9pm, Hurstmere Brew Bar Anthony Stretch 8:30pm, De Post 9pm, Bettys DJ Karn Hall Disrupt (Jahtari, Mon 18 9pm, Twentyone Charlie Smith (Fire Germany) at Will) & Grimas DJ Imagine This Ding Dong Lounge 10pm, Sandwiches Big Band Night 8pm, Snapdragon 8pm, Meow Five Days Of Hate - New Double Dutch DJ Jason Eli 5pm, Chapel Bar & Bistro Zealand Tour 2013 6pm, Commons 7pm, Medusa, $15 Tue 19 David Shanhun DJ Issac Aesli Golden Axe, 8:30pm, De Fontein Quarks, Eyeliner Amiria Grenell 9pm, Goldfinch & Snoregazzzm The Library DJ Hudge Do you feel real? 4pm, Neighbourhood 8pm, Puppies, $10 Kyle Taylor (Aus) w/ Let me go drone, w/ Terry Shore & $noregazzm & DJ Frank Booker Hawaiian Luau Party! Shan Jordan Graveyard Love 10pm, Mighty Mighty, $5 & DJ Isaac Aesili Latin Club 9pm, Whammy Bar, $5 5:30pm, Everybodys 8:30pm, Meow Netsky Live Exposure 8pm, The Hunter Lounge, $69.90 DJ Nigel & DJ Neil Young w/ 8pm, Vault Bar Rob Martyn Crazy Horse 6pm, Hurstmere Brew Bar TSB Bank Arena SHIT WORTH DOING auckland gig guide

Mark & Tala Richard Simpson DJ Klassix from Paris Fri 15 9pm, The Merchant Bar & Kitchen (New Way Home), 3pm, Hurstmere Brew Bar Rigel Walshe (Dawn Dean Campbell Freestyle with Alisha of Azazel) & Ross (In Emma G 8pm, Chapel Bar & Bistro 5pm, Tyler St. Garage Dread Response) 9pm, Basalt Ding Dong Lounge DJ Josh DJ Jason Kyle Jonny Woods Imperial Lane 6pm, Northern Steamship Rhythmic Grooves 2pm, Merchant Bar & Kitchen 9pm, No. 1 High St. DJ Selecta Sam Funkee Monkee Sundays with 9pm, La Zeppa Fridays Shae Snell duo Thane Kirby DJ Ahoy vs DH Bhuja Mix 9pm, Verona 9pm, Patriot Devonport 3pm, Chapel Bar & Bistro 6pm, Libertine Minuit - Last Night The Black Club Royal Fortune You Saw This Band 10pm, Racket Bar 8pm, GBS Bar Dub Disco: Up - Album Release To No Good 8pm, The Windsor Castle, $25 Shae Snell/ 10pm, Code Booty Mash 7pm, Sale St Frankencopter Passenger 12PM, Mad Dogs & Englishmen Francis Jakeman 7pm, Zeal, $15 8pm, Moretons Bar & Restaurant Dean Te Paa 9pm, Rickshaw Eddys Sunday Soul Session Ft: DJ Tido Friday Blender 3pm, Neighbourhood 5pm, Chapel Bar & Bistro Sat 16 DJ Trash 8pm, Red Hummingbird DJ Ben Wah, DJ Lady Luck Sunday Sessions 10pm, 1885, $10 DJ Linley Latu with In-Session Beat Mafia 7:30pm, The Deck 3pm, Commons 9pm, Goldfinch Bad Habits - Feat DJ Grant Marshall The Sunday Family Jason Smith Dose & Bulletproof followed by DJ Roast Feat. Oddisee 9pm, Jason Smith 10:30pm, Bacco Room, $15 Sample Gee And Olivier Daysoul Mum presents: Klassix From Paris 8:30pm, Twentyone 4pm, Rakinos, $35 Badd Energy Album & Gene Rivers 5:30pm, Britomart Country Club DJ Adam & DJ Lo Plastic Paddys Release Party 9pm, Snapdragon 4:45pm, Shakespeare 10pm, Cassette Nine, $10 Sick Disco presents Tavern Basement Bar The Moa @ 1885 Animals DJ Killamanraro 10pm, Cassette Nine, $10 Northern Steamship Tom Rodwell & Britomart Storehouse @ 9pm, 1885 Britomart A Ponsonby DJ Tido Music in Parks Institution with Arash 7pm, Commons 3pm, Tahaki Reserver Tido & Latin Aotearoa 8pm, Chapel Bar & Bistro 5:30pm, Britomart Country Club Ghetto Sunrise, Kulus, The Route 66 Band DJ Manual Bundy Osmose & Apex 3pm, The Hub Bar The Prototypes & DJ Chris Cox 8pm, Rising Sun, $5 10pm, Coherent 6pm, Neighbourhood Mon 18 Music Box Carnage @ Coherent Jamie Vokes Duo 9pm, Coherent 9pm, Merchant Bar & Kitchen 9pm, Patriot Devonport Club Connoisseurs Carlos Nebot Master Jams with 6pm, Chapel Bar & Bistro inVOICE and Music 8:30pm, De Fontein Aroha & Dean Campbell + Open Mic 7pm, Tyler St. Garage Hospo Night 7pm, The Pumphouse Tommy Rock 6pm, Britomart Country Club 8:30pm, De Post Five Days Of Hate - New Menage-A-Trois The Presidents of 6pm, Racket Bar Zealand Tour 2013 Diamante 7pm, Zeal, $15 the United States 9pm, Everybodys of America DJ Dirty Diana 7pm, The Studio 8pm, Red Hummingbird FLY Life Goldfinch Sun 17 Ratsmagic, Valedictions, Little DJ Funk Ferret & Acoustic Sunday Tue 19 Bandwagon and special DJ James Ashwin Session w Eli 8pm, Hitch Happy Daves guest Will Saunders Guttenbiel 6:30pm, Chapel Bar & Bistro 8pm, Rising Sun, $10 3pm, La Zeppa Deep & Disco Down The Hatch 10pm, Ink, $10 Bloody Sundays St Mixed Messages 6pm, Sale St Patricks Day special 6pm, Britomart Country Club Latin Projection Night with Arash & friends Open Mic Night Silo Cinema: Marley 9pm, Juice Bar, $10 3pm, Tyler St. Garage 9pm, Silo Park 8:30pm, The Windsor Castle 8 Foot Sativa Kiwi Britomart Markets DJ Leza Lee Assault Tour 6:30pm, The Deck & Music 8pm, The Kings Arms, $30 2pm, Britomart Country Club DJ Grant Marshall & DJ Selecta Sam Cider Co-Op add yourgs DJ Russell Hodgson 6pm, La Zeppa 9pm, Twentyone 2pm, Sale St own listin Watching Cars Ft: Cut Lunch w/ Tattletale Saints and Conch Sunday Grill Sweetpants Eden Mulholland 6pm, Ponsonby Social Club groovEguide.co.nz 12PM, Takutai Square 6pm, Libertine

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SHIT WORTH DOING CHRISTCHURCH gig guide Wed 13 8pm, Ciburb Bar Hilltop Tavern Sobor Latino picking at the 6pm, Astro Lounge Dr Sanchez remnants Sat 16 Superfreak 8:30pm, The Monday Room Wunderbar, $5 10pm, The Bedrock Bar Q.E.D Absolut Duo St Patricks Day Kate Anastasiou 7:30pm, The Woolston Club 6:30pm, The Brick Works 8pm, Becks Alehouse Weekend A whacked paddy 1pm, The Irish Pub - Lyttelton Quiz Night & the trading 8’s 7:30pm, Phoenix Bar & Cafe Fri 15 Sweet Leaf with 10pm, The Craic Irish Bar Miriam & Jason Stomping Nick Northover 8:30pm, Darkroom Black Velvet Band Black Velvet Band 10pm, Pegasus Arms 10pm, Pegasus Arms 8pm, Wunderbar, $5 DJ Vanderfield Bubblemen That Ruse Kid Thu 14 8pm, Ciburb Bar 10pm, Phoenix Bar & Cafe 8pm, Ciburb Bar Ashei w/ guests Kate Anastasiou DnD Showband This Disaster and 5pm, Astro Lounge 9pm, Becks Alehouse Sun 17 Phantom Empire Masquerade Ball Generation - 5 Years Of 9pm, Dux Live 9pm, The Bedrock Bar Assembly Required Bass Music Mysterious 2pm, The Woolston Club Delicious Thursday’s Mike T D, Hendi, Illfigz, - That Ruse Kid 9pm, CBD Bar Maddix, Luice & Green, Black Velvet Band 9pm, CBD Bar Lightly Toasted, Camo 10pm, Pegasus Arms Node presents South Jazz jamming with 8pm, Dux Live, $10 Bryce Carter City Sushi Cop 4pm, Astro Lounge Manny & friends 8am, Dux Live, $5 House Rules 8pm, The Twisted Hop 10pm, The Monday Room DnD Showband Real Ale Pub Reckless Duo 7pm, Becks Alehouse 9pm, Trevinos Hype Launch Party R15 Kate Anastasiou 7:30pm, The Bedford - St Paddy’s with The 5:30pm, Beach Bar Sumner Retrosonic CPSA Building, $10 9pm, Becks Alehouse Stoutfellows Mike T Mt Eden 5pm, Dux Live 11pm, Revival Bar St Paddy’s Day 10pm, The Bedford - Marquee St Paddy’s Day Party Weekend 11am, Pierside Cafe New Music Collective 9pm, Sandridge Hotel Sam Hamilton & presents the Teen Haters St. Patricks Day! 8pm, Chambers@241, $5 St Patricks 8pm, Darkroom Weekend Opener 10am, The Craic Irish Bar Petite Manouch 7pm, The Irish Pub - Lyttelton Seth Hamilton - The Shameless Few 6pm, Astro Lounge The Get Down 4pm, Ciburb Bar The Eastern Town 9pm, CBD Bar Pick and Mix Like Here AOTNZ Tour REGIONAL gig guide

World Music Villany & Rival State - TLA Wed 13 WOMAD Warm Up Mode.Set.Clear. Tour 12 Below - XIIB, Dunedin The Mayfair, New Plymouth The Mayfair, New Plymouth Bernie Griffin - Villainy & Rival State - Everything So Far Tour WOMAD NZ 2013 Mode.Set.Clear. Tour Barrytown Hall, Greymouth TSB Bowl of Brooklands, The Royal, Palmerston North Fri 15 New Plymouth Candyrat Guitar Night Mussel Inn, Golden Bay 8 Foot Sativa & Guests Sun 17 Altitude Bar, Hamilton Sat 16 Thu 14 Erin - Rhythm & Soul 2013 Hokonui Country Summer Tour Erin - Rhythm & Soul Music Festival Golden Bear Brewing Summer Tour Longford Tavern & Candyrat Guitar Night Moutere Inn, Upper Moutere Function Centre, Gore Le Cafe, Marlborough Sounds Company, Waimea Cornerstone Roots Framingham Harvest Festival Club: The Erin - Rhythm & Cornerstone Pub, Tauranga Concert 2013 Drab Doo-Riffs / Should Summer Tour Framingham Wines, Blenheim The Wilberforces Marahau Park Cafe, Motueka Festival Club: Niko Queens, Dunedin Ne Zna / Whiskey K+Lab & Analog MC St Patricks Day The World Bar, Queenstown Jo Little & Jared Smith Paddy Barrys Irish Pub, Blenheim & The Wench Luggate Hotel, Wanaka Queens, Dunedin Mihirangi - Somebody Shake The Tree Minuit Mon 18 Fringe Picks Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui The Octagon, Dunedin Album Tour The Royal, Palmerston North Netsky Sonic Delusion Spawnbreezie & Claudelands Arena, Hamilton Album Release Tour Chad Chambers St Patricks Day Even The Church, Dunedin Heaven Bar, Whangarei feat. Greg Churchill Psychedellic (Aural Trash) Cosmic Cowboys Villainy & Rival Sate - Ballroom Billiards, Whangarei Mode.Set.Clear. Tour Waihi Beach Hotel Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui

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Ever wondered what it would be like to stpe inside an authentic Irish/English village pub? Well, look no further. Full to the brim and over the top with objects and collectables gathered from near and far, this pub has elegance, character and old world charm. It has been a huge part of village life. THE FIDDLER IRISH BAR 71 VICTORIA ST WEST

This place brings together the very best of combining the best of New Zealand and Ireland. With NZ crafted MURPHY’S LAW boutique beers, crisp wines, and a selection of bottle beers. Live music on a nightly basis. Happy hours 226 JACKSON ST, PETONE daily, live sports, pool table and even balcony. DAYTIME SPORTS BAR Although the adage is that “anything that can go wrong will go wrong”, OPEN LATE DANCE FLOOR if you go to Murphy’s Law, chances are you’ll be alright. Their motto is “there’s no law against having the time of your life” and they hold true FOOD ONE NIGHT STAND to this idea. There are plenty of free events to go around, including live entertainment, themed parties and Sky Sports viewings. They are HIPSTER FRIENDLY LIVE MUSIC located in the heart of Jackson Street, Petone, with true decor to the VIBE K e y Irish theme. The building faces North, providing a fantastic (all day sun) AFTER WORK CRAFT BEERS outdoor imbibing area and plenty of free parking. shit worth Drinking

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AGENTS & MERCHANTS FATHER TED’S PONSONBYPONSONBY & other 48 Customs St East, 309-5854 ORIGINAL IRISH PUB KINGSLANDKINGSLAND Seasonal lunch meals and late- 1 Wellesley St West, 377-3142 Bonita Bar night tapas served in a small Entertainment seven nights a Neighbourhood 242 Ponsonby Road, 3765670 cobblestone alleyway. week, with three big screens, Brewbar The Ponsonby local on the corner pool table, competitions & prizes, 498 New North Rd, 846-3773 of Summer St, that brings the quiz, karaoke and live music. Nestled in the site of an old beauty of fine and inexpensive garage and engineering shop. wines together with a real appreciation of tapas. BREW ON QUAY 102 Quay Street Over 102 different beers from FIDDLER IRISH BAR around NZ and the world. 71 Victoria St West The Portland GRAND CENTRAL A small, but perfectly formed, Public House authentic Irish bar with some of 463 New North Rd 126 Ponsonby Rd, 360-1260 Aucklands friendliest bar staff.. Ponsonby’s longest serving bar The newest port of call in with live music/DJ 7 nights. 2 for THE BRITOMART Kingsland.... rustic and raring to 1 happy hour & licensed to 5am. COUNTRY CLUB serve this evolving part of town. 31 Galway St, 303-2541 VERONA A garden bar in the middle of the 169 K’Rd, 307-0508 city. Comes with a mini golf lawn, Celebrating 20 years on K’Rd. GOLDEN DAWN cocktail jugs and vinyl-only DJs. With intimate booths, live SHOOTER SALOON BAR Cnr Ponsonby & Richmond Rds, music, gourmet food, cocktails & 330 New North Rd 376-9929 organic tap beer. Not your ‘typical central bar’ - Their no bull policy means what you see is what you get. RACKET BAR 6-10 Roukai Lane, 309-5854 IPANEMA BAR & Serves everything from single- RESTAURANT Q Theatre malt whisky to cans of Double 305 Queen Street 2 Ponsonby Road Brown. Brazilian cuisine and bar mixed Enjoy a Supreme coffee and power VIADUCT with classic & contemporary up at our WIFI hotspot. A range of VIADUCT Brazilian music & culture. hot-pressed or old school doorstop SNAPDRAGON sandwiches, serious salads, 204 Quay St, 357-6147 MEXICO biscuits, tarts, cakes and an ultra- A blend of 1930s vintage 23 Britomart Place, 366-1759 cheap Artists’ Pot of the Day. glamour and West Hollywood Malt Bar Drink in the eclectic front bar lounge with a healthy shot of private gentlemen’s club. 442 Richmond Road Grey Lynn or settle into the cosy dining A must have stop between area to explore the short but Ponsonby and Kingsland, with compelling menu. Rakinos- Beats, Monteiths beers and great food. Bar, Kitchen Level 1/35 High Street 358-3535

‘The Joint since 91’ VICTORIAVICTORIA PARK PARK SALE STREET pintxos NEWMARKETNEWMARKET 7 Sale St, 307-8148 128c Ponsonby Rd THE CLADDAGH A unique collection of spaces - Open now. Bar*Cafe*Tapas* 372-376 Broadway, 522-4410 award-winning microbrewery, The Claddagh Irish Pub - A MMTt EDEN EDEN bistro dining, with a celebrated slice of Ireland in the heart of garden bar and very private DE POST Newmarket. 466 Mt Eden Rd, 630-9330 Velvet Room! THE PONSONBY Your local in the heart of Mt. Eden with over 100 beers (Belgian Beer Cafe) 1-3 St Mary’s Rd, 376-6092 available and superb food. A little piece of Europe in the LA ZEPPA KITCHEN & BAR heart of Ponsonby. The perfect CENTRALCENTRAL & K’RD& Krd 37 Drake St, 379-8167 spot to kick start the weekend. Enjoy each other’s company with DING DONG LOUNGE a great glass of wine and tasty 26 Wyndham Street PARNELL plates, without the constraints of New York’s premier rock and roll PARNELL having to book or have a meal at bar has come to town. REVELRY THE PADDINGTON a certain time. 106 Ponsonby Road, 376- 8663 117 St Georges Bay Rd, 309-3586 A Parnell institution for sports 19th Century bohemian pallor meets opium den chic. events, craft beers and superb DOC BAR food with the recent addition of 352 K’Rd, 365-1800 top-notch live gigs. LIBERTINE Open Tues-Sat 37 Drake St, 929-2790 This bar and eatery takes its cue from the Americas, but with an BRITOMARTBRITOMART Antipodean twist. 1885 THE WINDSOR CASTLE 27 Galway St, 551 3100 GRACE BAR 144 Parnell Rd, 356-3650 Nightclub upstairs. Cocktail 103 Victoria St West, 300-6352 Established in 1847, one of lounge downstairs. Home to 21st Birthdays, Hen/Stag Parties, Auckland’s earliest surviving Auckland’s biggest club nights. Corporate Events, Dance Parties, hotels serves gastro pub food THE OAKROOM CD Release Parties, Live Music. in a comfortable, unpretentious 17 Drake, 300 6313 environment.

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Upcoming tours & events A$AP ROCKY (US) EXAMPLE (UK) MARGARET CHO (US) Tue 25 Jun Logan Campbell Wed 24 Apr Logan Campbell Mon 29 Apr Skycity Theatre, Auckland Centre, Auckland Centre, Auckland MICHAEL KIWANUKA (UK) AEROSMITH (US) FALL OUT BOY Thu 04 Apr Holy Trinity Wed 24 Apr Forsyth Barr Fri 29 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland Cathedral, Auckland Stadium, Dunedin Fri 05 Apr Old St Pauls, Wellington AMANDA PALMER (US) MICK HARVEY (AU) Sat 28 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland Thu 21 Mar Mighty Mighty, Wellington Mon 30 Sep San Fran Bath Fri 22 Mar The Kings Arms, Auckland House, Wellington Sat 23 Mar Leigh Sawmill, Leigh AUCKLAND ARTS MINUIT Fri 15 Mar Juice Bar, Auckland FESTIVAL 2013 Sat 16 Mar Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui Tue 12 Mar - Sun 24 Mar Various Locations MULATU ASTATKE (ET) Sat 16 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland RITA ORA & DJ FRESH (UK) Thu 14 Mar The Powerstation, FIVE DAYS OF HATE Auckland Wed 13 Mar The Kings Arms, Auckland NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE Tue 19 Mar TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Thur 14 Mar Cabana, Napier Thu 21 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland ROBERT PLANT (UK) Fri 15 Mar Bar Medusa, Wellington Tue 09 Apr TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Sat 16 Mar Zeal, West Auckland Thu 11 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 17 Mar Void, Hamilton THE NZ BEER FESTIVAL Sat 23 Mar The Cloud, Auckland RODRIGUEZ (US) FRANK TURNER (UK) Sat 16 Mar Town Hall, Wellington Sat 06 Apr The Kings Arms, Auckland Sun 17 Mar Logan Campbell Sun 07 Apr Bodega, Wellington Centre, Auckland FRANK WARREN (US) ROTTEN SOUND (FI) BAYLEY’S GREAT CLASSICS Fri 12 Apr Skycity Theatre, Auckland Thu 11 Apr Rising Sun, Auckland SERIES: HEROIC CLASSICS Fri 12 Apr Bodega, Wellington Thu 04 Apr Town Hall, Auckland FRED WESLEY (US) Thu 21 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland RUSSELL PETERS (CA) BLACK SABBATH (UK) Wed 13 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland Sat 20 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland Mon 22 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland FUN. (US) Wed 13 Mar Logan Campbell SANTANA & Centre, Auckland BONNIE RAITT (US) STEVE MILLER BAND Fri 05 Apr The NZ International Jazz Sun 17 Mar AMI Stadium, Christchurch & Blues Festival, Christchurch GOD BOWS TO MATH Tue 19 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland Fri 22 Mar Krazy Jacks, Tauranga Fri 05 Apr Darkroom, Christchurch NZ INTERNATIONAL COMEDY Sat 06 Apr Chicks Hotel, Dunedin THE SCRIPT (IR) Fri 12 Apr Mighty Mighty, Wellington FESTIVAL 2013 Fri 12 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland Sat 13 Apr Space Monster, Whanganui 26 Apr - 19 May Various Locations, Sat 20 Apr Whammy Bar, Auckland Auckland & Wellington SOJA (US) JACK DEE (UK) THE NZ INTERNATIONAL Tue 09 Apr The Powerstation, Auckland Wed 01 May Skycity Theatre, Auckland JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL TENACIOUS D (US) Wed 03 Apr - Sun 07 Apr Various Mon 20 May Town Hall, Auckland THE JACKSONS (US) Locations, Christchurch Tue 21 May Opera House, Wellington Tue 26 Mar Logan Campbell Wed 22 May The Bedford Centre, Auckland ONE DIRECTION (UK) Marquee, Christchurch Thu 10 Oct CBS Canterbury JOAN ARMATRADING (UK) Arena, Christchurch TAJ MAHAL TRIO (US) BRYAN ADAMS (CA) Wed 20 Mar Michael Fowler Sat 12 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland Mon 18 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland Mon 22 Apr Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Sun 13 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland Centre, Wellington Thu 21 Mar Bruce Mason TAMI NEILSON, Tue 23 Apr Civic Theatre, Auckland Centre, Auckland PAUL KELLY (AU) Wed 20 Mar Knox Church, Dunedin DELANEY DAVIDSON & CATLINS RIVER FESTIVAL JOAN JETT & THE DARKNESS Thu 21 Mar The Bedford, Christchurch MARLON WILLIAMS Fri 29 Mar - Mon 01 Apr River Tue 09 Apr Logan Campbell Fri 22 Mar Old St Paul’s, Wellington Sat 16 Mar Victoria Palace Ridge Retreat, Purakaunui Centre, Auckland Sat 23 Mar Holy Trinity Theatre, Devonport Cathedral, Auckland Fri 22 Mar Geraldine Cinema, Geraldine COUNTING CROWS (US) JOSH GROBAN (US) Sun 24 Mar Old St Paul’s, Wellington Sat 23 Mar Wunderbar, Lyttelton Mon 25 Mar Civic Theatre, Auckland Sun 24 Mar The Grain Store, Oamaru Sat 13 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland Wed 27 Mar The Wine Cellar, Auckland THE PRESIDENTS OF Thu 28 Mar Yot Club, Raglan CRISPIN HELLION GLOVER (US) KILLING JOKE (UK) THE UNITED STATES Fri 29 Mar Artworks Theatre, Waiheke Tue 19 Mar Skycity Theatre, Auckland Thu 13 Jun Studio, Auckland OF AMERICA (US) Sat 30 Mar Leigh Sawmill, Leigh Mon 18 Mar Studio, Auckland DUNEDIN FRINGE KITTY, DAISY & LEWIS (UK) TOM GREEN (CA) The 14 Mar - Sun 24 Mar Thu 04 Apr The Kings Arms, Auckland Wed 01 May Skycity Theatre, Auckland Various Locations, Dunedin Sat 06 Apr Bodega, Wellington RICKIE LEE JONES (US) Sun 05 May Opera House, Wellington Fri 15 Mar Bruce Mason Mon 06 May Aurora Centre, Christchurch Centre, Auckland

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MICHAEL CHUGG HAS EXPERIENCED ROCK ‘N’ ROLL AT IT’S LOWEST AND HIGHEST. WE SPOKE TO THE VERY SUCCESSFUL PROMOTER ABOUT HIS CAREER BEFORE HIS SHOWS ROBERT PLANT, PAUL SIMON, SANTANA AND MORE JUMP THE DITCH TO KIWILAND IN THE UPCOMING WEEKS.

Usually, I’m on the end of a microphone, interviewing bands and DC opened for Stevie Wright in the Sydney Opera House and that was acts that are touring, releasing new stuff or making some kind of splash. their first ever concert! And then about four year’s late we took them to But it’s not often I actually get to talk to the ‘Man’, the guy that makes England and, let me tell you, it wasn’t cups of tea (in the greenroom) back them, breaks them and puts them on that stage. In town to promote then!” Alas, promoter Paul Browning scooped up their management, Santana, Steve Miller, Robert Plant, Paul Simon and others, my two-hour much to Chugg’s chagrin. . phone interview with this particular man was the possibly best business I asked Chugg about the excesses of touring, the riders, the drugs, the decision I ever made. girls… His reply was interesting. Agent, manager, concert promoter Michael “Chuggie” Chugg has been “We used to say that if you made it to 30, you’d had a good life. But the promoting bands for nearly fifty years. He has been behind some of the tide was changing, although we and pretty much every promoter in the biggest concert tours in Australasia, but he’s also a tireless promoter of 70’s made it up as we went, standards were creeping in. The standout Australian music to the rest of the world. was ABBA… when they got off the plane there were masseuses, and Chugg began in Tasmania in the ‘60s, running dances and local bands. trainers and doctors. But they were the odd band out then. Later on in The first gig he organised was for his cycling club in Launceston, at the the 80’s, I’ll never forget the first Bon Jovi Tour – mass hysteria outside age of 15. the hotel rooms, like the Beatles days; craziness, and girls outside their hotel. They flew 12 ladies of the night up from Sydney and there were “I just started working a furniture shop with the bass player in the top naked girls on roller blades all around the Mirage Hotel (Port Douglas). (local) band called The Dominos. I got them and another, The Chevrons, Two tours later, it was doctors and masseuses and psychiatrists and together at the local trades hall, we had a dance and made £80 for the herbal teas and soothsayers. Everyone’s behaving like an athlete, even club. I thought, ‘this is pretty good, I might do this a bit more,’ so, I the manager’s in terry towel trackies. [Laughs]!” started running dances and managing The Chevrons”. Finding acts to tour has changed a lot. No need for multi month overseas From there he saved his money up to help other locals get into the excursions in search of the tour potential. Melbourne music scene. Eventually he made the permanent move to Melbourne where he met up with future industry lawyer, co-promoter “Now you can record on your computer and put in on the Internet. We and long time friend, Michael Gudinski and another guy called Michael first found Florence + the Machine that way. We have kids who work for Browning (who went on to manage AC/DC). us searching out acts, like Of Monsters and Men, from Iceland, who was one of the headliners on our Laneway festival tour. I say to all the new They formed an agency called Consolidated Rock. That later led to a bands that you can start your own trip now, just put it up on the web and move to Aussie’s big player Premiere Artists, working with stalwart Paul someone will discover it. Live touring is where it’s at. It’s in the gigs and Dainty, and finally a split to create an independent agency promoting the merchandise.” New Wave acts like Rick Ocasek, Elvis Costello and The Clash. That became the Frontier Touring Company. Chugg’s very descriptive about the various ways bands are merging their music and sponsorship deals and very scathing about the poor “And away we went. It’s now the biggest outfit in Australia, and since I’d support of new Aussie music in his own country, despite a 25% quota left to start Chugg Entertainment, is the biggest pain in my ass!” for radio play. Chugg’s brash audience harangues started out of necessity on stage in “One of the reasons I left Frontier was because the bean counters were Auckland during Neil Young’s Rockin’ in the Free World tour. “Half way keen on me touring unknown bands. Well, one of those bands we lost through the second song some clown threw a fifty cent piece and hit him $40,000 on was called Radiohead. Who ironically, don’t really get airplay, right in the middle of his forehead. Neil went berserk, screaming and even now! yelling. ‘I wanna see that guy! Get that guy!” So I walked out on staged and looked out and, believe it or not, I pinged the guy straight away. Another time I’m on a ferry, after the Blur tour and their promoter says he’s I said ‘you threw that coin didn’t you?’ Everybody took a pace back, got the biggest act of the 21st century. And I say ‘not that fat little guy from security went in and took him back stage. Neil berated him for twenty Take That?’ Well Robbie Williams didn’t do much chop first time but he was minutes and then went back on stage. I can’t believe I went out into the huge on his third tour - a quarter of a million people (in Australasia) saw crowd and saw that guy immediately! As if I was being guided. Anyway him. I couldn’t believe what an amazing entertainer he was! Neil signed a poster at the end of the tour ‘To the awesome Tasmanian Coldplay was the same, a shy little band, not looking at the audience, Devil Chuggie!’ playing 200 seat venues. Then we just did that amazing tour [Viva la Sometimes Chugg was in the right place, at the right time. “Back in Vida] recently. That’s the game. Some do well and some won’t, and that’ll the 70’s I was managing a guy who used to be the lead singer of The continue. But I suppose the real talent shines through and, at the end of Easybeats, Stevie when the Opera House had opened in Sydney. And he the day, that’s what keeps you going!” was huge at the time with a monstrous album called Hard Road. Anyway, this old roady friend said George Young (also from The Easybeats) had WRITTEN BY TIM GRUAR a younger brother with a band in the Western Suburbs called AC/DC.

So I said let’s put them on together, keep it in the family because George MICHAEL CHUGG and Harry [Vander] had written and produced Stevie’s record. So AC/ SEE TOURS AND EVENTS FOR ALL TOURS DATES

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THE ANNUAL ALL-ROUND, FEEL-GOOD FESTIVAL IS BACK AGAIN AND READY TO INTRODUCE YOU TO NEW EXPERIENCES. Late last year, I was treated to some fantastic Taranaki hospitality One of the stars this year has to be South Africa’s Hugh Masekela. His when the line-up for Womad 2013 (World of Music and Dance) was trumpet gave a plaintive voice to black South Africa’s deep troubles announced during a launch at parliament. Every year I’m both intrigued during the apartheid years. His signature Afro-jazz sound remains and delighted to learn who’s on the bill. poignant, rousing and inspirational even after more than half a century of performing. He’s galvanised anti-apartheid support, both domestically The line-up is always guaranteed to include the known, the unknown and on an international level, and playing tunes of defiance and hope, and the ready-to-be-discovered. And it’s this last category that always he’s opened the borders of jazz to include anything from kwela, African leaves a lasting impression. Arts director Drew James’ mission is always township jive and Afro-beat. If you’re going to choose only one night, to top the diversity and challenge of the previous year’s programme. then make it Friday and catch this man in his one and only performance!

A coup d’état is getting hold of three acts from Mali, a country that Of course, Womad is really more than a music festival – it’s more has actually banned all musical performance because of its social and like a 360 degree feel good, speak good, hear good and even taste political influence. Bassekou Kouyaté & Ngoni Ba specialise in ngoni good experience. It’s probably one of the few festivals where you’ll (an ancient West African lute). There’s desert blues from Vieux Farka intentionally forgo the picnic basket in favour of the amazing line up Touré (son of Eric Clapton collaborator Ali Farka Touré) and then of ethnic food on offer. There’s even a cooking gig hosted by Jax, from there’s Salif Keita – “The Golden Voice of Africa” – who returns with MasterChef New Zealand and featuring performing artists doing their his sandpaper-and-honey voice to perform music of high drama and traditional dishes. intimate compassion. After attending a few times, Womad is a permanent fixture on my In a blast from the past, look out for Reggae man Jimmy Cliff, who will family’s calendar because this festival is unlike any other. It’s age take the impossibly long journey from Jamaica to put on some good time agnostic. Yyou can bring the kids and the teens and the olds. One aspect sounds for us. Also in the mix is Cajun revivalist Anne Savoy. On the I’ve noticed over the years is the understated professionalism of the phone from the deep South, she told me about the US’s deep passion to mostly volunteer crew (about 1000+) who go out of their way to make rediscover it roots and history in the light of recent financial hardships. every experience unique and pleasurable.

“Americans are looking back on times that weren’t necessarily better This is not the place to get blotto either. There’s beer and wine and plenty but they were real. Our music is about having a real good time, but of good time, but the peaceful atmosphere amongst the bush and in the remembering your past, honouring your history.” Bowl, a natural amphitheatre, pretty much dissolves the agro quotient. Last year, I saw one solitary cop and he was dancing! For the young, Folkies Lau (which means fire) from the Orkney Islands in Northern there’s a specially marked out area in the zoo which is inside the festival Scotland also want to honour their past. “We play music that suits the venue, the Bowl of Brooklands, designated for play groups, craft making, beer drinking hours, which up here is after dark. But we’re looking animal tours organised games, etc. And on Sunday, the kids even get forward to coming to a country with sunshine. We love the festival their own parade when everything stops for them! Older and differently- crowds – it’s where you get your knees up!” abled people have special platforms so they don’t get crushed in the mosh pits. There’s even a special service for the deaf. Local act Fly My Pretties, led by Barnaby Weir, will recreate their recent magic in a 90-minute show on the opening night; Aaron Tokona’s Now I’m sure I’ve missed something. Well, you can check it all at Womad. AHoribuzz will create funky mischief, Mara TK’s Electric Wire Hustle co.nz. Gotta rush, camping spots in the racetrack adjacent to the festival will amp up the stage and David Kilgour and his Heavy Eights, recently are filling up and I don’t want to miss out. See ya there! back from the USA will gently rock your world. Also worth supporting is Mihirangi, last seen on New Zealand’s Got Talent, killing the audience WRITTEN BY TIM GRUAR with her loop show; plus the Yoots are back and Welli Roots band Newtown Rock Steady will be in the house for some retro skank time. Led by the Nudge’s James Coyle, these boys were the highlight of the SEE IT LIVE: WOMAD Newtown Festival this year and are guaranteed to appeal funk up the FRI 15 MAR - SUN 17 MAR TSB BOWL OF BROOKLANDS, Womad nation this year. NEW PLYMOUTH

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