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albums live reggae/rap There are two more reasons to celebrate local Monty Alexander music product tomorrow night. Joining what appears to be a THE TUFF GONG SESSIONS: mass-migration of Hamiltons THE MUSIC OF BOB MARLEY underground rock musicians (Telarc/Elite) to Melbourne is Amy Racecar. Bob Marley inna jazz-tinged ivory- The five-piece release their tinkling stylee? Yeah mon, serious ting! debut 12-track album, Conclusions, and sign off with a gig at Ward Lane tomorrow Jamaicans as a general rule love their cover versions, night, alongside their pals Meat-Bix who, as it happens, are also launching an and while this hardcore dubhead usually finds them album. Amy Racecars official website (www.amyracecar.com) reports that the band, abhorrent, I was pleasantly surprised by this offering from formed in 2002, produces pop/rock music with other bits there have been veteran Kingston jazz pianist Monty Alexander. Alexander three EPs before the new album thanks to the efforts of 16 people who have visited two years ago to perform with Studio One guitarist left/quit/been kicked out so far. Regular readers may recall ent. first spoke to Amy Ernest Ranglin (the show was excellent), and here, as Racecar in July 2004, when they revealed members listened to everything from youd expect, Alexanders piano work is prominent. Hes Satanic black metal to jazz to Christian music, and the band has cropped up on ably assisted by a large group of musicians, including this page 18 times since then. Entry is $10, or $15 with a CD and the first band is Delfeayo Marsalis on trombone, sax man Dean Fraser on at 9.30pm sharp. Also on the bill are SERVO, The Gills and Mega Heroes, and and double bassist Hassan Shakur, while also making an were assured this really is the last-ever Hamilton show for Amy Racecar. appearance is recent visitor Luciano, rendering a powerful version of War. Everyday Marley fans may not be that fussed, but at least one local reggae aficionado I lent this to gave it a solid thumbs-up. Among the tracks included are Africa Unite, Concrete Jungle, Three Little Birds, Chant Down Babylon and early classic Simmer Down (recorded at Studio One), and if youre looking for a different take on the great mans music, try this. I was sceptical about What’s up how Alexanders take would work, but the score below speaks for itself. Comedian Michele ACourt is happy to mock herself. tonight? Jeff Neems Check the Thered been debate among the ent. writers as to how It fascinates me! Like how we dont ever try to do anything Matisyahu Michele ACourt, the countrys leading female jokester, had too fantastically ... we love things to be just average. Gig Guide! NO PLACE TO BE (Sony BMG) got her start in show business. She points to the recent Auckland waterfront stadium Matisyahu, US-born follower of the strict Lubavitch Hasidic sect of Some had argued for kid-friendly current affairs show debate as a good example. Judaism, is continuing to gain a lot of The Video Despatch. Others had plumped for Saturday It made me go awww, come on!. I didnt think the respect as a reggae/dub/hip hop artist. mornings What Now?. We had no choice we had to to waterfront donut looked terribly exciting, butttttt ... you give To advertise in this space If youre already intrigued, his vocal beat-boxing is not ask. Kiwis the option: do you want a really flash fancypants too shabby either. The music born of Matisyahus Yep, it was What Now?. God, thats 20 years ago, muses stadium, or shall we paint Eden Park?. And we go nah, lets convictions is extremely catchy, and politely delivers a ACourt. paint Eden Park, eh?. phone 07 849 9530 message of faith and spirituality, while also respecting diverse beliefs. Since debut Shake Off The Dust (2004), I loved it, it was probably the best job I ever had, she My gag for that is by 2011, with global warming, Eden LET US TAKE YOU OUT FOR THE NIGHT Matisyahu has been turning them out, producing Live at says of the show, which thrust her into the spotlight in the Park will be on the waterfront. Stubbs (2005) and Youth (2006). Essentially, No Place late 1980s and gave her life-long friends like Jason Gunn and The Comedy Club tour spawned from New Zealands ▲ To Be conveniently packages some of the best of Matisyahu Alistair Frank Flash Kincaid. only dedicated comedy venue, in Auckland has ACourt GIG GUIDE Thu 15 March – Thu 22 March to date. A 90-minute DVD including street performances I just got a text message from him (Kincaid) yesterday pretty excited. and interviews in Jerusalem mixed with a 2005 live saying one of our Christmas specials from What Now? is up performance in Tel Aviv shows just how unique and Its been going for 10 years now, and thats why people Thursday Monday on YouTube. Hes got no idea who posted it, but its there. talented he is. Although Matisyahus Tel Aviv concert lacks like me have got a career thats where we went to try Diggers Biddy Mulligans any of the fireworks, fog, laser shows, big screens, and Having checked out her official website ourselves out. For Scott (Blanks, Comedy Club promoter), "TIM ARMSTRONG & FRIENDS" are playing CLOSED. audience interaction youd expect, the display of musical www.micheleacourt.co.nz we couldnt help but notice business is so strong now he can branch out and start taking live at Diggers this Thursday. 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Im an old prune now, ACourts been dabbling in a few other areas of late, working an audience captivated and energised by his performance. a dreadful, tired old slapper. for Radio New Zealand, doing some TV voice-overs and Diggers The interviews are insightful and interesting, but not Harsh, and certainly unfair. Although, as multiple winner reviewing books for The Dominion Post. The only thing she Friday Sorry closed. Check us out on line @ www. overdone. The EP presents more popular tracks finetuned of New Zealands Best Female Comedian Award (1997, 2002, hasnt tried is music. diggersbar.co.nz in the studio, along with a few fresh remixes and two Biddy Mulligans We are taking bookings for functions. For more 2003, 2004, 2005), shes allowed to make a joke at her own I would give everything up to be able to sing, to be Last Guinness practice day before St Patrick's information on bookings or general enquiries, credible reworks of the Polices Message In A Bottle. 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