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grooveguide.co.nz 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. Our
SEE THEM LIVE: TOOL pick WED 08 MAY VECTOR ARENA, AUCKLAND TICKETS ON SALE: TUE 19 FEB MAXIMUM Capacity PARTY Scan the QR code with your TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ New Zealand’s one off Bloc Party smartphone to go to Groove Guide’s show has been announced and sold mobile website for breaking news, out all in one week. It was announced reviews, interviews and more features. IShop last week the band would return Apple has announced that music fans have to Auckland and had a “real treat purchased and downloaded more than 25 billion is in store”. They have decided to songs from the iTunes Store. “We are grateful to our do something a bit special and users whose passion for music over the past 10 years perform their arena size songs in the has made iTunes the number one music retailer in the relatively intimate club setting of The world,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Powerstation. This was music to fan’s Internet Software and Services. The 25 billionth song, ears, who then snapped up tickets as We also do this cool social media stuff . soon as they became available. @GrooveGuide ‘Monkey Drums’ (Goksel Vancin Remix) by Chase facebook.com/grooveguide Buch, was purchased by Phillip Lüpke from Germany. SEE THEM LIVE: BLOC PARTY As the downloader of the 25 billionth song, Phillip will THU 07 MAR THE POWERSTATION, AUCKLAND receive a €10,000 iTunes gift card.
Groove Guide is New Zealand’s leading weekly music and entertainment publication. 10,000 free copies are available every week at music COHEED AND CAMBRIA stores, cafes, fast food outlets, nightclubs, New York’s Coheed and Cambria return to New bars, restaurants, cinemas and retail stores Zealand after a five-year absence, during which throughout New Zealand. If you would like to dynamic prog-punk fusion has become some of the stock Groove Guide please contact jamie@ grooveguide.co.nz or call (09) 3664616. most acclaimed music of this era. SEE THEM LIVE: COHEED & CAMBRIA WED 17 APR THE POWERSTATION, AUCKLAND THE MOVEMENT TICKETS ON SALE: THU 14 FEB EDITOR The Movement Festival is coming to Grant Hislop [email protected] TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ New Zealand. Nas, 2 Chainz, Chiddy Bang, Joey Bada$$, Angel Haze with Editorial Manager local support from Home Brew, Tyler Hislop [email protected] A STAPLE Diet David Dallas and DJ Sir-Vere will be SUB Editor Alt-country superstars Wilco and soul/gospel heading to NZ to play the festival. Laura Weaser [email protected] powerhouse Mavis Staples are teaming up for what The Movement Festival places promises to be one of the most essential shows of Grammy award winning Hip Hop Designer 2013. As a live unit, Wilco are unmissable and the heavyweights, with mixtape kings Greta Gotlieb [email protected] and local heroes in what’s destined Intern: Shirlee Xue addition of Mavis Staples adds an extra frisson to an already highly anticipated show. to takeover as the Hip Hop and Urban Advertising event in New Zealand. [email protected] SEE THEM LIVE: WILCO W/ MAVIS STAPLES SEE THEM LIVE: THE MOVEMENT FESTIVAL FRI 05 APR TOWN HALL, WELLINGTON WED 24 APR VECTOR ARENA, AUCKLAND Accounts SAT 06 APR TOWN HALL, AUCKLAND Gail Hislop [email protected] TICKETS ON SALE: MON 18 FEB TICKETS ON SALE NOW TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ GEAR Bronte Taylor [email protected] Rise in Girl Contributors Fall Out Boy have put an end to years of rumors and Laura Weaser, Tim Gruar, Liam Maguren. speculation, with the official announcement that the band has returned with a new single ‘My Songs Know print PMP Maxum What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)’. The single is the first from Fall Out Boy’s new album, Save Rock Publisher And Roll that will be released May 06, 2013, the 10th Hark Entertainment LTD anniversary of Fall Out Boy’s first full-length studio PO Box 6032 Wellesley Street, Auckland album in 2003, Take This To Your Grave. SAVE ROCK AND ROLL – OUT MON 06 MAY MONOPOLY MEow Meows Say goodbye to the 1930’s iron in due to space and content requirements, not all gigs the family favourite board game may be listed. listings are user generated. groove guide Monopoly. Fans have voted to make assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions. groove guide is provided ‘as is’, for your The Devil We know a cat the newest token, replacing the information only, without warranty of any kind, either Rickie Lee Jones has announced one New Zealand not-so-hot iron. After an online vote expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, show set for this March. Bruce Mason Centre in the iron was ousted by the cat after fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringment. winning 31 percent of the vote. With the guide’s publisher assumes no responsibility for and Auckland will hold the show on Fri 15 Mar as part disclaims all liability for any inaccuracies, errors or of her The Devil You Know tour. Her 1979 self-titled just 8 percent of the vote, the iron omissions in this guide and do not share the opinions album spent 11 weeks in the Top 10 of the New was the least popular of the eight expressed within. reproduction in whole or in part Zealand Albums Chart that year, and contained the hit tokens that also include the racecar, without permission is prohibited. copyright 2013 single ‘Chuck E’s In Love’. top hat, wheelbarrow, battleship, shoe, thimble and Scottie dog. ISSN 1172-675X
Grooveguide.co.nz | 5 Shit Worth Knowing GRAMMY GOSSIP groove file The glamist and glitziest night in the music industry is over for another year. Below is a list of MAREE SHEEHAN some of 2013 Grammy Award winners: Record of the Year: ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’ SINGER SONGWRITER/LECTURER AT AUT – 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? Best Rock Song: ‘Lonely Boy’ – The Black Keys Best Rap Song: ‘Niggas In Paris’ –Jay-Z & Kanye West That music show with Robert Rakete, so long Best Rock Performance: ‘Lonely Boy’ – The Black ago I can’t remember. Keys Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: ‘No Church In The Dream job as a kid? Wild’ – Jay-Z & Kanye West, ft. Frank Ocean & Best Alternative Music Album: Making Mirrors – The Dream Always wanted to be a singer, now I get to live Gotye my dream. Best Urban Contemporary Album: Channel Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance: ‘Love Bites (So Orange – Frank Ocean First album? Do I)’ – Halestorm LP of Solid Gold Hits. Best Dance/Electronica Album: Bangarang – If you weren’t a musician, what would you be? Best Country Album: Uncaged – Zac Brown Band A marine biologist. Skrillex Best Country Song: ‘Blown Away’ – Carrie Best World Music Album: The Living Room Ultimate festival line-up? Underwood If I had a time machine my ultimate line up Sessions, Part 1 – Ravi Shankar would be Bob Marley, Prince, Elvis Presley, Best Country Solo Performance: ‘Blown Away’ – Best Blues Album: Locked Down – Dr. John Anita Baker, Sade, Bees Gees, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood Johnny Cash, The Supremes, Michael Jackson, Best Americana Album: Slipstream – Bonnie Raitt
Madonna, Nina Simone and Grace Jones. Best R&B Album: Black Radio – Robert Glasper Best Reggae Album: Rebirth – Jimmy Cliff Who would play you in a film? Experiment Best Comedy Album: Blow Your Pants Off – Wanda Sykes. Best R&B Song: ‘Adorn’ – Miguel Jimmy Fallon Worst job you’ve had? Postie round on the Mt Roskill hills, but I had great legs.
Which song do you wish you wrote? shit worth ‘I will Always Love You’ by Dolly Parton.
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“Emancipate yourself from mental slavery 1 X DOUBLE PASS none, but ourselves can free our minds” – ‘Redemption Song’ by Bob Marley. WED 20 FEB TABAC, AUCKLAND
Plug whatever you have coming up... YEALANDS ESTATE My new album Chasing the Light gets released 2 X SIX BOTTLES OF on February 15. Gig at the Tabac bar, Auckland SAUVIGNON BLANC on February 20, 2013. Tickets available at www. undertheradar.co.nz R18, PICK UP ONLY
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AUCKLAND 99FM. WELLINGTON 93.3FM. CHRISTCHURCH 106.5FM. BLENHEIM 94.5FM. DUNEDIN 106.2FM. GISBORNE 105.3FM. HAWKE’S BAY 99.9FM. MANAWATU 105.8FM. NELSON 90.4FM. NORTHLAND 93.2FM. ROTORUA 94.3FM. SOUTHLAND 93.2FM. TARANAKI 90.8FM. TAUPO 92.8FM. TAURANGA 91FM. WAIKATO 96.2FM. 25/01/13 11:48AM MUSIC Shit worth doing THU 14 FEB SAT 16 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 Balada Entertainment and Grape Vinyl presents an insanely talented multi-instrumentalist. Having Nickodemus. From the early days of Giant Step, returning from a recent Europe and North American to today’s Turntables on the Hudson parties, tour – so what’s the first thing he wants to do? Play for Nickodemus has been a key element in the NYC his Kiwi fans. Andrew will preview a selection of new dance music scene for over 10 years. He’s joined by songs, as well as material from his 2011 debut. Dj Tamenpi, with support from Bobby Brazuka and Zane Tee. RHYMESTONE COWBOY MANGAWHAI TAVERN FLIP GRATER 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 Flip, real name Clare, Grater is back from France to because they are cool and shinny. For one night only, celebrate the Kiwi summer (cleverly escaping the cold). the rapping sensation Daniel Urquhart – whose self- The Christchurch singer-songwriter is touring through proclaimed passion in life is hip-hop and horses – will some of her favourite local spots, taking her indie-folk be galloping all the way from the South Island to sound to new places as well as familiar ones, debuting bring his cheeky rhymes. 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 Every man and his dog loves a good vineyard tour. some of Kiwiland’s top hip-hop, funk, glitch hop, Why? Booze and music, why else? Of course you can’t breakbeat and ghettofunk talent – which includes actually bring your dog into the concert, but you can King Kapisi and Kolab – plus two top internationals, bring your friends or family. The Tauranga sun will across three rooms indoor and outdoor at the keep you going all through the night as you listen to basement theatre. 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 This stellar event pairs the homegrown spectacular Devonport Wine & Food Festival and ending with one that is the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra of the top parties of summer! Presented by Highlife with “the best ukulele soloist in the world” James Hill Entertainment, The Tuborg Sounds of Summer is in a summer double bill of ukulele magic. Look out for back at the Masonic Tavern with a power packed ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’, surely one of the most international and local line-up including Argentinian- popular songs on the ukulele, thanks to 50 First Dates. born Space Ibiza resident DJ Paul Darey!
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hamilton LOCAL ACT 7PM, $25, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ It’s not some satanic ritual disguised in the middle wellington INTERNATIONAL ACT
of the Garden City, so leave your crazy at home. New K e y Zealand’s hottest up and coming band Devilskin are dunedin all ages taking the rock scene by storm and riding high on their recent success. The Hamilton rockers are proud christchurch TOUR to announce their South Island debut in Christchurch by popular demand.
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SUN 17 FEB 10 SONGS NOT TO PLAY ON A DATE CLASSIC HITS WINERY TOUR FORSYTH BARR STADIUM CHOSEN BY THE GROOVE TEAM
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.
‘Sex On Fire’ ‘Satisfaction’ PAT BENATAR, AMERICA AND MORE… Kings of Leon The Rolling Stones 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. ‘Smack My Bitch Up’ ‘Who Are You’ The Prodigy The Who 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. ‘Easy’ ‘Highway to Hell’ Commodores AC/DC TUE 19 FEB gig GARBAGE OF THE MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE 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 ‘Sweet Transvestite’ ‘I Want To Break Free’ anything like the last, they will show why they are a Rocky Horror Picture Show Queen 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 ‘Dude Looks Like a Lady’ ‘Tainted Love’ Reece! The guy that young girls seem to find hot, but I Aerosmith Soft Cell seriously can’t figure out what is going on there.
Grooveguide.co.nz | 9 CULTURE Shit worth doing FRI 15 FEB ARTIST Q&A BRONWYN BROWN NZ FRINGE FESTIVAL HUB 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.
Who’s in the dead supergroup for People say you look like… your dream hologram show? Once Honor Blackman (a.k.a Pussy TAN DUN MARTIAL ARTS TRILOGY Miles Davis. That’s all. Galore) told me I looked a bit like TOWN HALL “that other Australian actress, what’s What’s an upcoming film you’re her name, Toni someone?” I am not jazzed about? Australian or an actor, and nor do I Seeing the illegal footage from behind look anything like Toni Collette, but I 7.30PM, $57-140, THE-EDGE.CO.NZ the scenes of the Watersider’s Strike in took it anyway. the 1950s as part of our film evening! You know the kick-ass titles; now hear the award- Five celebs on your f**klist? winning music as played by the New Zealand Your fantasy spirit animal is… I prefer to have a “handholding Symphonic Orchestra. The concert features composer Lone wolf, obviously. Isn’t that list” because that seems way less Tan Dun’s scores from three classic martial arts films everyone’s fantasy spirit animal? intimidating than a fucklist. So, – The Banquet, Hero, and Crouching Tiger, Hidden people I would like to hold hands Dragon. And to remind you of their big screen ka-pow, Your signature “I’m an amazing with: David Byrne (smart), Stephen scenes from the films will play in the background. cook” dish is… Soba noodles with mango, eggplant Merchant (funny), Pamela Adlon and tofu. It’s really good, and almost (sassy), James Murphy (endearing) SAT 16 FEB impossible to fuck up. and Louis C.K (poignant). The best TV show around at the What generic current affair has moment is… your blood boiled? FRINGE IN THE PARK Definitely, Parks and Recreation. The constant and relentless focus on beneficiary bashing whilst corporate MYERS PARK You’d get arrested if the police knew welfarism runs on unabated and that you… encouraged. Once I stole a sticker from the 12PM - 4PM butcher’s shop when I was four years Four Nights at the F ale –WED 20 FEB - old, but my mum engaged in some SAT 23 FEB Myers Park, upper Queen Street, is transforming itself into the gateway for restorative justice and made me take SAMOA HOUSE FALE, AUCKLAND the Auckland Fringe event. Step through the magical gates (so to speak) and it back and confront my victim, so be prepared for all the unconventional content you can shake your finger that probably doesn’t count, does it? 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 purpose- built 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 SUN 17 FEB 40-plus Fringe acts sharing their spoils. Bring the family for a live Instagram of the Fringe to come. 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.
OPEN LATE auckland ART AUCKLAND ART GALLERY hamilton PLAY/TheatRE
6PM wellington MUSICAL
The Auckland Art Gallery’s exhibit Who Shot Rock & K e y Roll is nearly over – and this is one special showing dunedin COMEDY you don’t want to miss! Music and images combine at the last Open Later night; with DJ Leonie Hayden gets christchurch DANCE 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. For some kick-ass bubblegum rhythm and blues and the hottest performers in town…
FINAL open late Tue Feb – – pm
Band, talk and DJ – join us for our final Who Shot Rock & Roll open late with:
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THU 14 FEB FILM OF THE WEEK 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 ONCE UPON A TIME STAN WALKER AND TEMUERA MORRISON TV2, 8.30PM With an ear for music and an eye for to level his son’s increasingly self- the landscape Mt Zion starts New indulgent aspirations. Zealand’s filmmaking year on a good note. It’s not going to boil up the The film delights in recreating country in the way Boy did, but this 1979 Pukekohe, from the intimate The world of fantasy and reality collide in a brand is a homegrown muso drama to be low-income neighbourhoods to new season of the hit show. In season two, the proud of. the terrible facial hair styling on the fairytale characters awaken from the curse and record producers’ faces. Managing remember who they truly are. To their dismay, they Stan Walker does well portraying to romanticise the era without aren’t transported back to fairytale land. To make the daftly naïve Turei, a potato shamelessly over-glorifying it, matters worse, Rumpelstiltskin introduces magic into picker with a stupendous voice who writer-director Tearepa Kahi uses the the town. dreams of being the opening act for beauty of the land as a contrast to a Bob Marley & the Wailers’ Auckland cultural lifestyle hit by the effects of concert. Though Walker’s range is urbanisation. limited (re: his acting, not his singing), THIS IS 40 his game is lifted significantly when I wish the big confrontation near onscreen with his superb bro-counsel the end carried more weight, for it GENERAL RELEASE co-stars – musician Troy Kingi, resolves in a way that feels far too Shortland Streeter David Wikaira-Paul subdued. Nevertheless, I commend and ghost chips internaliser Darcy Mt Zion for how it filters its by-the- Ray Flavell-Hudson – whose group numbers themes through the values chemistry throbs with a naturally of traditional Maori communities, Billed as the spin off from Knocked Up, we reunite humorous vibrancy that pulsates producing something fresh and with Leslie Mann’s character and her husband, played throughout the film. Temuera wholesome. And be prepared to hum by Paul Rudd as she turns 40 (well, 38 in her eyes). Morrison is perfectly nuanced as those tunes days after you’ve left the As she struggles to come to terms with her age, she Turei’s father, a “man of the land” cinema. slips into a mid-life crisis, with some very funny – yet who uses his whanau-heavy morals heartwarming – results. WRITTEN BY LIAM MAGUREN
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FAMILY GUY CONEHEADS TV3, 8PM MGM, 8.30PM
The new season of Family Guy is here, and continues Based on Saturday Night Live sketches, the iconic Dan on with more celebrity guest stars and controversy Aykroyd and Jane Curtin star in Coneheads as aliens than you can shake a stick at. This latest episode is with cone-shaped craniums who come to Earth to looking at the birth of Jesus. Ryan Reynolds lends his observe everyday life and pursue the immigrant’s voice as the Son of God and the story is populated American dream. They raise their teenage daughter with all your favourite characters in various roles. Connie and live with secret identities while being tracked incessantly by an INS agent.
auckland TV SHOW MY KITCHEN RULES TV2, 7.30PM hamilton CINEMA RELEASE
wellington FOOD
K e y Who has the hots in the kitchen to win the judges dunedin DOCUMENTRY 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 christchurch TV FILM Australia. The “chefs” are bitchy, the food is hot and the competition is steamy. It’s one wild, spicy ride.
Grooveguide.co.nz | 13 EAT SHIT WORTH EATING 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.
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Whether it is good old-fashion fish and chips or a A DECO grand helping of kai moana, everything is fresh and local, so you know it is good. The chefs go the extra 70 Kamo Rd, WHANGIREI mile to make everything look beautiful and what’s pleasing for the eye has to be awesome for the stomach.
DAYTIME DATE night 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) OPEN LATE CASUAL DINING 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 NEW KID CHEAP AND CHEERFUL looks out of place. The house also boasts delightful subtropical gardens, making it a real summer stop if you are heading northwards.
VI BE K e y HIPSTER FRIENDLY TAKEAWAY Using Northland’s wonderfully fresh and diverse produce, and working closely with local suppliers and growers to create menus OUTDOOR SHARE which follows the seasons is something A Deco prides themselves on. auckland EATERIES
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5790340 Gourmet Burgers are Jason’s Malt Bar speciality take home heat and 442 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn QUAY STREET CAFE SALE ST 130 Quay Street, Britomart, eat meals, plus a huge range of A must have stop between 7 Sale St, 307-8148 337 0088 cabinet food, everything cooked Ponsonby and Kingsland, with Bistro dining, award-winning This cheerful, busy inner-city to serve. Monteiths beers and great food. microbrewery, celebrated garden cafe is a fantastic place for bar and a private Velvet Room! weekday breakfast, a leisurely weekend brunch, informal BRITOMART MEXICO lunch meetings – and great 23 Britomart Place, 366-1759 coffee any time. COUNTRY CLUB Sals Pizza 31 Galway St, 303-2541 The Strand Takapuna, 280-1487 277 Broadway, Newmarket, Gourmet pizzas, tapas and a Vibrant Mexican street food 524 7257 famous high tea service. served with margaritas, tequila and beer. Arrive early for a table. Legendary pizza maker’s secret family recipe and are proud to serve you authentic NY Pizza.
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Valentines Night at Shanalee & Ryan - Sons Of Reggae - Wed 13 Pallet Pavilion DJ Thanks (Guest Merchant Of Flow 7:30pm, Pallet Pavillion Melbourne DJ) / One Drop Nation Vorn South Island 5pm, Revival Bar / One Waka Tour 2013 Seismicks 10pm, The Brewery 8pm, Dux Live, $10 8:30pm, The Brewery Assembly Required 4pm, The Brewery Doc Sanchez & MC Tali Bond Street Bridge 8:30pm, The Monday Room Explorers Club Tour Reckless Duo Sun 17 9pm, The Kimbell Garage 9pm, Trevinos Diamond Harbour Kate Anastasiou Gallery, $10 Presents - 6pm, The Brick Works Devilish Mary Matiu Te Huki South Sat 16 1pm, Godley House Cafe Island Summer Tour Thu 14 8pm, Wunderbar, $10 Club Cam & DJ RIA Dr Sanchez 9pm, The Monday Room Ollie 7:30pm, The Brewery 6pm, Astro Lounge Fri 15 Dr Sanchez Kate Anastasiou 6:30pm, Astro Lounge Delicious Thursdays Bond Street Bridge 4pm, Kate Anastasiou - That Ruse Kid Explorers Club Tour The New Zealand 9pm, Delicious Thursdays Natalie Elms 9pm, Wunderbar, $10 Playhouse 4pm, Astro Lounge 12PM, Cashel Mall Re:Start Dr Sanchez - Kate Anastasiou Vorn South Island Latin Guitar 5pm, Astro Lounge Seth Hamilton - 7:30pm, Clink Restaurant & Bar Tour 2013 The Get Down 8pm, Wunderbar, $10 Plastic Paco & 9pm, CBD Bar Ghost Daddy’s Anti- X-ray Charles Valentines Day 2013 9pm, Darkroom Node presents 8:30pm, Dux Live, $15 Estere + DJ Thanks Mon 18 Beach Breaks 9pm, Dux Live dj Nacoa & with djDmand Hera and Jed Natalie Slade 8:30pm, Pierside Cafe Ollie - DJ Andy Humm 8:30pm, The Monday Room 8:30pm, The Monday Room 5pm, Revival Bar AUCKLAND gig guide
DJ Julian Dyne Cut Lunch with Flip Grater Wed 13 6:30pm, Everybody’s Sweetpants 9:30pm, Leigh Sawmill Cafe 12PM, Takutai Square Creative Jazz Club DJ Andy Jv DJ Rebecca Maxine 8pm, 1885 Basement, $10 9pm, Goldfinch Bar DJ Jason Eli & DJ Chewie Lewis TNC Present; DJ Katana, DJ Alex Richards 6pm, The Commons 6pm, Libertine 9pm, Hurstmere Brew Bar Angela Fisken, Dirty Graveyard Love Uncool & More Fri 15 & Lost Rockets 9pm, 1885 Britomart Dj Tido 9pm, The Lucha Lounge, $5 6pm, DJ Tido Eddie Numbers Album Conch Records at BCC Release Party Delicatessen 5pm, The Britomart Country Club DJ Snarlos & The Bridge 8pm, 1885 Britomart, $10 6pm, Libertine 3pm, Marvel Grill The Audio Justice Jackal, Manic Baby Adam Piggott and Brett Polley 8pm, The Kings Arms, $5 Dolls, Layzerbeek Jayne Freeman 8pm, Moretons Bar & Restaurant & Boy Zayng 7:30pm, Artworks Theatre, $15 Tom Rodwell 8pm, The Lucha Lounge DJ Jason Kyle & Acoustic Set Music in Parks 2013: DJ Normski 6pm, Meola Kitchen The Get Down ft Midge Marsden, Northern Steamship Trading Co. Hipstamatics The Alibis DJ Rose Alice The Circling Sun plus 7pm, Nectar Bar 6pm, Blockhouse Bay DJ Nathan Haines Beach Reserve 6pm, Nuffield St. Brewbar 9pm, Ponsonby Social Club Acoustic Thursdays DJ Issac Aesili & Wellington with Waylon International Ukulele Racket Book Swap 7:30pm, Nuffield St. Brewbar DJ Long Boss 6pm, Racket Bar 5:30pm, Everybody’s Orchestra & James Hill 8pm, Q Theatre, $59 Occupational Grant Marshall Therapy feat Bobby DJ Recloose & DJ and Nigel Love GRant Marshall Dylan C & Tido 5pm, Sale St Brazuka & Friends 6pm, Racket Bar 9pm, Ponsonby Social Club 7pm, Goldfinch Bar Industry Night DJ Nigel Love & DJ DJ Dirty Diana Vivacious Vaudeville 8pm, Red Hummingbird 9:30pm, Twentyone - A Fringe Special! Tony Phoneix 9pm, Q Theatre, $35 6pm, Hurstmere Brew Bar Dee Why, Sample Gee The DeSotos & andUltan Burke Thu 14 DJ Paul Hannon Nigel Gavin 5pm, Sale St 9pm, Twentyone The Wax Works: 7:30pm, Juice Bar, $20 Shae Snell T-Rice & DJ Hudge DJ Imagine This 4:45pm, Shakespeare 5pm, The Britomart Country Club DJ Lo Key Tavern Basement Bar 8pm, Snapdragon 6pm, La Zeppa SHIT WORTH DOING auckland gig guide
DJ Leza Lee DJ Tido Mac Miller @ The Pat Benatar & Neil 6:30pm, The Deck Skycity 7:30pm, Everybodys Powerstation Giraldo, Bachman & in Feb 2013 Turner and America DJ Karn Hall DJ Flex Webster 8pm, Powerstation 1pm, Matakana Country Park, $95 8:30pm, Twentyone & DJ Lyrakill 8pm, Hurstmere Brew Bar Wellington Conch Sunday Grill DJ Adam o & DJ ExMixKid International Ukulele 6pm, Ponsonby Social Club 8pm, Snapdragon DJ Linley Latu Orchestra and the 7:30pm, The Deck Skycity amazing James Hill Cider Co-Op DJ Julian Dyne 8pm, Q Theatre, $59 2pm, Sale St 6pm, The Commons DJ Grant Marshall 9pm, Twentyone Gene Rivers & Sunday Sessions VHF Duo Sweet Mix Kids with In-Session 9pm, The Merchant Bar & Kitchen DJ TDK & DJ Dylan C 8pm, Racket Bar 2pm, The Commons Snapdragon Lion Rockers Hi-Fi DJ Trash Emma G 10pm, Toto Montecristo Room, $10 DJ Spooky 8pm, Red Hummingbird 1pm, The Marina The Commons The Legendary Rudsits Brothers Jonny Woods Hellbilly Circus Emma G Duo 9pm, Rickshaw Eddy’s 2pm, The Merchant Bar & Kitchen 8:30pm, Whammy Bar 9pm, The Merchant Bar & Kitchen & Wine Cellar, $10 Booty Mash Monica and the Free Thinkin’ 7pm, Sale St Explosion (Sweden) Sat 16 10pm, Ink, $10 9pm, Verona DJ Selecta Sam Adam Piggott and Spit it Out 6pm, La Zeppa Sun 17 Jayne Freeman 6pm, 1885 Basement Shae Duo 5pm, Windsor Castle Nickodemus 3pm, Degree Fame w/ Karn 9:30pm, Leigh Sawmill Cafe, $20 Hall & Sambro 10pm, 1885 Britomart, $10 DJ Sweetpants Mon 18 DJ Johnny Holmes 3pm, Hurstmere Brew Bar & DJ Tony Tunes Hospo Night Bad Habits feat State 6pm, Libertine Flying Nun and Arch 6pm, The Britomart Country Club of Mind, Teknik Hill Recordings 10:30pm, Bacco Room DJ Ben Wah Afternoon Grill Northern Steamship Trading Co. Sick Disco presents 2pm, The Kings Arms, $20 Tue 19 DJ Yoda (UK) Killamanraro & 10pm, Cassette Number Nine, $15 Acoustic Sunday Mixed Messages Friends w support Session w Eli 6pm, The Britomart Country Club from Chip Matthews Guttenbiel David Shanhun 9pm, Ponsonby Social Club 8:30pm, De Post Belgian 3pm, La Zeppa Open Mic Night Beer Cafe 8:30pm, Windsor Castle REGIONAL gig guide
Wed 13 Mihirangi - Somebody Mihirangi - Somebody More FM Summer Shake The Tree Shake The Tree Vineyard Tour 2013 Bond Street Bridge Album Tour Album Tour Sileni Estates, Hastings Explorers Club Tour The Church, Dunedin Tillermans, Invercargill The Blue Duck, Milford Sound Pat Benatar, Bachman Sonic Delusion More FM Summer & Turner and America Fosset and Badger & Album Release Tour Vineyard Tour Riverside Park & Unison Sixtyniner NZ Tour East Street Cafe & Bar, Nelson Mills Reef Winery, Tauranga Ampitheatre, Taupo Mussel Inn, Golden Bay Vorn South Island The Bollands Sonic Delusion The Eastern Pioneer Restaurant Oamaru Opera House, Oamaru Tour 2013 Album Release Tour Chicks Hotel, Dunedin & Bar, Kerikeri Le Cafe, Marlborough Sounds Thu 14 The Eastern The Bitches Box Fri 15 Arrowtown Athenaeum & Mel Parsons Adam Piggott & Hall, Arrowtown Parklee Farm, Kimbolton Jayne Freeman Katikati Bowling Club, Katikati Delgirl w/ Vorn The Bollands Maori Hill Coronation Sat 16 Revas on The Waterfront, DJ Yoda w/ support Hall, Dunedin Whangarei from Stubacca Delgirl w/ Vorn The World Bar, Queenstown Faster Pussycat Kill The Fork & Tap Alehouse, Arrowtown The Eastern Kill & Sixtyniner Riverton Arts Centre, Riverton Flip Grater & The NZ Tour Automatics Space Monster, Wanganui Fornax Chemica Tour Old Library Building Arts The Royal, Palmerston North Centre, Whangarei Mara & The Bushkas - To The Sea Sessions Mara & The Bushkas Fosset and Badger & add yourgs Aotearoa Tour - To The Sea Sessions wn listin Sixtyniner NZ Tour Golden Bear Brewing Aotearoa Tour o The Free House, Nelson Mussel Inn, Golden Bay Company, Waimea groovEguide.co.nz
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100 Seasons Music at Home Sun 17 Mon 18 Weekender: Myele Colonial Cottage Museum Manzanza’s Birthday Classic Hits Winery The Eastern Party! Day 1 Nigel Parry Tour 2013: Fat Freddys, Stewart Island Community 10pm, Havana The Malthouse AB&H & The Adults Centre, Stewart Island Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin The X-Ray Catz - The Boptet Rockabilly 7pm, The Lido Mihirangi - Somebody Tue 19 8:30pm, The Lido Shake the Tree The Troubles Album Tour The Noodles 8pm, Meow Lake Hawea Hotel, Wanaka Classic Hits Winery Hotel Bristol Tour 2013: Fat Freddys, Raglan Sunday AB&H & The Adults The Official Bowl-a- MORE FM SUMMER Sessions Waitiri Creek Winery, rama After Party VINEAYRD TOUR 2013 ft. YOT Club, Raglan Queenstown Sandwiches OPSHOP, Missy Higgins, Che Fu & Aaradhna Sounds on the Sand More FM Summer Trubie & Abby are Te Kairanga Winery 2013 - The Blues Buffet just a bit worried Vineyard Tour 2013 7pm, Meow Opunake Beach, Opunake Trafalgar Park, Nelson Wellington Jazz Club 4pm, Chicago Sports Cafe, $15 Wellington Xuri Xruz & No Aloha International Ukelele The Eastern 10:30pm, Mighty Mighty, $5 Ettrick Hall, Alexandra Orchestra & James Hill Bond Street Bridge Tue 19 Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton Explorers Club Tour 9pm, The Moorings, $10 Adam Page Fringe 2013 7pm, Studio 9 & Meow, $18 WELLiNGTON gig guide The X-Ray Catz The Lido Cafe Garbage Michael Fowler Centre Fornax Chemica Tour Wed 13 8pm, Bodega Sun 17 Duck Duck Chop Keep Relatively 100 Seasons 9:30pm, Mighty Mighty Calm & Carry On Weekender: Myele Molly Malones Manzanza’s Birthday Flosstradamus Party! Day 2 Sandwiches Mark & Tala 6pm, Days Bay Pavilion 9pm, The Zoo Bar Matt Enright The Wagtails - album Daddy O’s release party 8pm, Eva Street Studio, $10 THE jam 8pm, Meow Don Luchito 9pm, Matterhorn Adam Page and Thu 14 the Counts 9pm, Meow 2 for 1 Thursdays w Micah, B-Lo, Gus Killing Bear & About & Kev Fresh The Deadlines 9pm, Bettys 10:30pm, Mighty Mighty, $10 Sly Hand Blues Band Andrew Keoghan Daddy O’s 8pm, San Francisco Bath House, $15 Snapper Dr Phil 8pm, Puppies, $15 Hotel Bristol SoundBites - Roseneath Centennial Girls Pissing on Ragtime Band Girls Pissing Dowse Square 9:30pm, Mighty Mighty, $5 Jesse Rivest & The Beat Girls The Rec Devs Public Bar & Eatery Daddy O’s Tan Dun Martial Sat 16 Arts Trilogy ‘Kick Club’ w/ DJ Michael Fowler Centre Speedy and guests 10pm, Bettys Wellington Mingus Ensemble Strikemaster 8pm, Meow 7pm, Bodega, $20 Beautiful Land by Bus Fri 15 Tour - Hannah Howes w/ Ariana Tikao & Brooklyn Hustle II French for Rabbits 9pm, Bettys 8pm, Eva Street Studio, 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 TOAST at the real Hamptons in Long Island – beach life. The 59 PRINCES ST 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.
Are you a fiend for sweet sugary alcoholic treats? What if rums and DAYTIME SPORTS BAR 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 OPEN LATE DANCE FLOOR fresh ingredients and premium spirits. Toast has developed a long- standing reputation for awesome cocktails, local Djs and some crazy FOOD ONE NIGHT STAND bartending. Their staff have won a couple awards for their cocktails too, including the Suntory Cup, Trans Tasman Cocktail Competition HIPSTER FRIENDLY LIVE MUSIC and De Kuyper Best Bar Team. But in true Dunedin fashion, it’s a VIB E Key cocktail bar without the pomp and pretense – just a fun, friendly AFTER WORK CRAFT BEERS atmosphere with people who are passionate about what they do.
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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 VERONA around NZ and the world. 169 K’Rd, 307-0508 The Portland Celebrating 20 years on K’Rd. Public House GRAND CENTRAL With intimate booths, live 126 Ponsonby Rd, 360-1260 463 New North Rd music, gourmet food, cocktails & The newest port of call in Ponsonby’s longest serving bar organic tap beer. 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 A garden bar in the middle of the city. Comes with a mini golf Q Theatre GOLDEN DAWN lawn, cocktail jugs and vinyl- 305 Queen Street SHOOTER SALOON BAR Cnr Ponsonby & Richmond Rds, only DJs. Enjoy a Supreme coffee and power 330 New North Rd 376-9929 up at our WIFI hotspot. A range of Not your ‘typical central bar’ - hot-pressed or old school doorstop Their no bull policy means what sandwiches, serious salads, you see is what you get. biscuits, tarts, cakes and an ultra- RACKET BAR cheap Artists’ Pot of the Day. IPANEMA BAR & 6-10 Roukai Lane, 309-5854 RESTAURANT Serves everything from single- 2 Ponsonby Road malt whisky to cans of Double Brazilian cuisine and bar mixed Brown. VIADUCT with classic & contemporary Rakinos- Beats, VIADUCT Brazilian music & culture. Bar, Kitchen SNAPDRAGON Level 1/35 High Street 358-3535 204 Quay St, 357-6147 ‘The Joint since 91’ A blend of 1930s vintage MEXICO glamour and West Hollywood lounge with a healthy shot of Malt Bar 23 Britomart Place, 366-1759 442 Richmond Road Grey Lynn Drink in the eclectic front bar private gentlemen’s club. A must have stop between or settle into the cosy dining Ponsonby and Kingsland, with area to explore the short but MMTt EDEN EDEN Monteiths beers and great food. compelling menu. DE POST 466 Mt Eden Rd, 630-9330 VICTORIA PARK Your local in the heart of Mt. VICTORIA PARK Eden with over 100 beers SALE STREET pintxos available and superb food. 7 Sale St, 307-8148 128c Ponsonby Rd NEWMARKETNEWMARKET A unique collection of spaces - Open now. Bar*Cafe*Tapas* THE CLADDAGH award-winning microbrewery, 372-376 Broadway, 522-4410 bistro dining, with a celebrated The Claddagh Irish Pub - A garden bar and very private
slice of Ireland in the heart of Velvet Room! THE PONSONBY Newmarket. PARNELLPARNELL (Belgian Beer Cafe) THE PADDINGTON 1-3 St Mary’s Rd, 376-6092 117 St Georges Bay Rd, 309-3586 A little piece of Europe in the A Parnell institution for sports LA ZEPPA KITCHEN & BAR heart of Ponsonby. The perfect events, craft beers and superb 37 Drake St, 379-8167 spot to kick start the weekend. CENTRALCENTRAL & K’RD& Krd food with the recent addition of Enjoy each other’s company with top-notch live gigs. a great glass of wine and tasty DING DONG LOUNGE plates, without the constraints of 26 Wyndham Street having to book or have a meal at New York’s premier rock and roll REVELRY a certain time. 106 Ponsonby Road, 376- 8663 bar has come to town. 19th Century bohemian pallor THE WINDSOR CASTLE meets opium den chic. 144 Parnell Rd, 356-3650 Established in 1847, one of DOC BAR Auckland’s earliest surviving LIBERTINE 352 K’Rd, 365-1800 hotels serves gastro pub food 37 Drake St, 929-2790 Open Tues-Sat in a comfortable, unpretentious This bar and eatery takes its cue environment. from the Americas, but with an BRITOMARTBRITOMART Antipodean twist. 1885 - Britomart 27 Galway St, 551 3100 Nightclub upstairs. Cocktail GRACE BAR lounge downstairs. Home to 103 Victoria St West, 300-6352 Auckland’s biggest club nights. 21st Birthdays, Hen/Stag Parties, THE OAKROOM Corporate Events, Dance Parties, 17 Drake, 300 6313 CD Release Parties, Live Music.
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Upcoming tours & events AMANDA PALMER (US) COHEED AND CAMBRIA (US) HOMEGROWN 2013 MOON DUO (US) Sat 28 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland Wed 17 Apr The Sat 02 Mar Waterfront, Wellington Fri 01 Mar The Kings Arms, Auckland Mon 30 Sep San Fran Bath Powerstation, Auckland Sat 02 Mar Bodega, Wellington House, Wellington THE JACKSONS (US) COUNTING CROWS (US) Tue 26 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland MORE FM VINEYARD TOUR ANDREW KEOGHAN Mon 25 Mar Civic Theatre, Auckland Fri 15 Feb Mills Reef Winery, Tauranga Thu 14 Feb San Fran Bath Sat 16 Feb Sileni Estates House, Wellington Winery, Hawkes Bay Sat 16 Feb Darkroom, Christchurch Sun 17 Feb Te Kairanga Vineyard, Martinborough BACK TO THE FUTURE W/ Tue 19 Feb Trafalgar Park, Nelson Fri 22 Feb The Groynes, Christchurch DIZZEE RASCAL, AZEALIA Sat 23 Feb Turanga Creek BANKS + MORE Vineyard, Auckland Fri 01 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland MULATU ASTATKE (ET) BARRY GIBB & CAROLE KING Sat 16 Mar The Powerstation, Sat 23 Feb Mission Estate, Hawkes Bay Auckland BLACK SABBATH (UK) NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE Sat 20 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland Tue 19 Mar TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Mon 22 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland DEEP PURPLE & JOURNEY Thu 21 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 24 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland JOAN JETT & THE DARKNESS NICKODEMUS & DJ TAMENPI Tue 09 Apr Logan Campbell Sat 16 Feb Sawmill Cafe, Leigh DINOSAUR JR. (US) Centre, Auckland Tue 05 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland THE JON SPENCER BLUES ED SHEERAN (UK) EXPLOSION (US) Fri 08 Mar TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Mon 04 Mar The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 09 Mar Vector Arena, 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 BRYAN ADAMS (CA) NZ HERALD PREMIER SERIES: Mon 22 Apr Michael Fowler ZARATHUSTRA Centre, Wellington Thu 21 Feb Town Hall, Auckland Tue 23 Apr The Civic, Auckland FLIP GRATER Thu 14 Feb The Old Library, Whangarei CAT POWER (US) Fri 15 Feb Leigh Sawmill Cafe, Leigh THE NZ INTERNATIONAL Fri 22 Feb Bruce Mason Sat 16 Feb The Whiskey, Auckland JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL Centre, Auckland Wed 03 Apr - Sun 07 Apr Christchurch Sat 23 Feb Town Hall, Wellington FRANK TURNER (UK) Sat 06 Apr The Kings Arms, Auckland CATLINS RIVER FESTIVAL Sun 07 Apr Bodega, Wellington THE OFFSPRING (US) Fri 29 Mar - Mon 01 Apr River KITTY, DAISY & LEWIS (UK) Wed 27 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland Ridge Retreat, Purakaunui Thu 04 Apr The Kings Arms, Auckland FRED WESLEY (US) Sat 06 Apr Bodega, Wellington Thu 21 Mar The Powerstation, ONE DIRECTION (UK) Thu 10 Oct CBS Canterbury CHICKS ON SPEED (DE) Auckland Fri 28 Feb Cassette Nine, Auckland Arena, Christchurch Sat 01 Mar Puppies, Wellington LINKIN PARK (US) Sat 12 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland FUN. (US) Thu 21 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 13 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland CLASSIC HITS WINERY Wed 13 Mar Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland LUNICE (CA) TOUR 2013 Wed 20 Feb Ivy, Wellington PAT BENATAR, Tue 12 Feb Sentry Hill Thu 21 Feb Secret Location, Auckland AMERICA AND MORE… Estate, New Plymouth GARBAGE (US) Sat 16 Feb The Amphitheatre, Taupo Sat 16 Feb The Mud House Tue 19 Feb Michael Fowler Sun 17 Feb Matakana Country Winery & Café, Waipara Centre, Wellington MACKLEMORE & Park, Matakana, North Auckland Sun 17 Feb Forsyth Barr Wed 20 Feb Civic Theatre, Auckland RYAN LEWIS (US) Wed 20 Feb Michael Fowler Stadium, Dunedin Centre, Wellington Tue 19 Feb Waitiri Creek, Gibbston Wed 20 Feb UCSA Ilam GIRLS PISSING ON Gardens, Christchurch Sat 23 Feb Gibbston Valley Fri 22 Feb Neudorf Vineyards, Winery, Queenstown Upper Moutere Thu 21 Feb Forsyth Barr GIRLS PISSING Stadium, Dunedin Sat 23 Feb Neudorf Vineyards, Wed 13 Feb Paganhouse, Christchurch Upper Moutere Fri 22 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland Thu 14 Feb Mighty Mighty, Wellington Sat 23 Feb Opera House, Wellington PAUL KELLY (AU) Sun 24 Feb Villa Maria Sat 16 Feb Audio Foundation, Auckland Wed 20 Mar Knox Church, Dunedin Winery, Blenheim Thu 21 Mar The Bedford, Christchurch Fri 01 Mar Wharepai MICHAEL KIWANUKA (UK) Fri 22 Mar Old St Paul’s, Wellington Domain, Tauranga GLENN FREY (US) Thu 04 Apr Holy Trinity Sat 23 Mar Holy Trinity Sat 02 Mar Villa Maria Fri 08 Mar CBS Arena, Christchurch Cathedral, Auckland Cathedral, Auckland Winery, Auckland Sun 10 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland Fri 05 Apr Old St Pauls, Wellington Sun 24 Mar Old St Paul’s, Wellington Sun 03 Mar Mystery Creek, Hamilton tours & events
Upcoming tours & events POPSTRANGERS WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL Fri 22 Feb Flagship Studios, Auckland Sat 23 Feb Puppies Bar, Wellington UKELELE ORCHESTRA Fri 15 Feb Q Theatre, Auckland Thu 28 Feb Dux Live, Christchurch Sat 16 Feb Q Theatre, Auckland Fri 01 Mar ReFuel, Dunedin Sun 17 Feb Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton THE PRESIDENTS OF THE Thu 21 Feb Royal Wanganui Opera House, Wanganui UNITED STATES OF Fri 22 Feb Hawkes Bay AMERICA (US) Opera House, Hastings Mon 18 Mar Studio, Auckland Sun 24 Feb The Hunter Lounge, Wellington Tue 05 Mar Aurora Centre, RICE & BEANS FESTIVAL Christchurch Sat 23 Feb Silo Park, Auckland Thu 07 Mar Memorial WILCO (US) Centre, Queenstown Fri 05 Apr Town Hall, Wellington Fri 08 Mar Civic, Invercargill Sat 06 Apr Town Hall, Auckland RICKIE LEE JONES (US) Sat 09 Mar Regent Theatre, Dunedin Fri 15 Mar Bruce Mason TAMI NEILSON, Sun 10 Mar Opera House, Oamaru Centre, Auckland DELANEY DAVIDSON & WILD FOOD FESTIVAL MARLON WILLIAMS 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) WHO SHOT ROCK & ROLL: A Wed 8 May Vector Arena, Auckland PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY Tue 12 Feb - Sun 03 Mar TUBORG SOUNDS ON Auckland Art Gallery Sat 23 Mar The Oval, North ROBERT PLANT (UK) Harbour Stadium, Auckland Tue 09 Apr TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Thu 11 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland RODRIGUEZ (US) APPLY NOW! Sat 16 Mar Town Hall, Wellington Sun 17 Mar Logan Campbell PROGRAMMES START Centre, Auckland FEBRUARY 18 RONAN KEATING & BRIAN MCFADDEN (IE) Wed 27 Feb Trusts Stadium
Arena, Auckland Bachelor Arts and Media student, NMIT Creative Industries Creative NMIT student, Media and Arts Bachelor RUSSELL PETERS (CA) Wed 13 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland VILLANY Thu 14 Mar Brewers Bar, Tauranga SANTANA & SINNOTT KATY Fri Mar 15 The Mayfair, New Plymouth STEVE MILLER BAND Sat 16 Mar The Royal Hotel,
Sun 17 Mar AMI Stadium, Christchurch Palmerston North by artwork Tue 19 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland Fri 22 Mar The Bedford, Christchurch Sat 23 Mar Refuel, Dunedin Thu 04 Apr Gravity Bar, Hamilton THE SCRIPT (IR) Fri 05 Apr The Kings Arms Fri 12 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland Tavern, Auckland Sat 06 Apr San Fran Bath 2013 SOJA (US) House, Wellington Tue 09 Apr The Powerstation, Auckland CONTEMPORARY MUSIC WRITING FOR CREATIVE INDUSTRIES THE VINTAGE DAY OUT GRAPHIC DESIGN THE STONE ROSES (UK) Sat 13 Apr Alexandra Park, Auckland VISUAL ARTS & DESIGN Tue 26 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland WAIHEKE ISLAND SUNDAISE FESTIVAL 2013 Sat 09 Mar - Sun 10 Mar INTERNATIONAL JAZZ Dickey Flat, Waihi FESTIVAL Fri 29 Mar - Sun 31 Mar TAJ MAHAL TRIO (US) Multiple venues, Waiheke Mon 18 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland THE WAYANS BROTHERS (US) Fri 03 May Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland 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.
E WI HIT M TH R BEST YOU HO S T Benatar, the four-time Grammy winner, alongside her producer/ was quickly known. He began to lend them out to other recording artists, guitarist husband, Giraldo, have 10 platinum selling albums and 19 Top something he continues to do to this day. 40 singles to their name. Not to mention writing some of the 80’s most Benatar and Giraldo were married in 1982 and even though the hits memorable hits, ‘Hit Me With Your Best Shot’, ‘Love Is A Battle Field’, started to dry up, they continued to release albums and the kept touring ‘We Belong’ and ‘Heartbreaker’ among many others. regularly as well as raising a family. Benatar, who has been singing since the age of eight, has a 13 disc back All in all the duo have been making music together for 34 years and catalogue which she began working on when she quit her bank teller have been equally successful in other musical ventures. Outside of the job in 1973. A Liza Minnelli concert would be the event that gave her the composer and producer role on Benatar’s album’s Giraldo has back inspiration to start singing full time. catalogue consists of an array of hits he’s helped pen for the likes of John From singing in the school choir, to a one year stint in university Waite, Rick Spring Field. Giraldo has seen success with songs co-written studying health education, to bank teller, to singing waitress, Benatar for Kenny Loggins, Beth Hart, and The Del-Lords, to only scratch the has almost done it all on her long road to success. surface.
In The Heat Of The Night, Benatar’s first album with Giraldo, put out an Their support acts, Bachman & Turner and America, have legacies of unfortunately unsuccessful first and second single. However single three their own. Bachman found success with The Guess Who when their ‘If You Think You Know How To Love Me’ was an immediate success. single ‘American Woman’ shot to number one on the billboard charts - a first for a Canadian act. While America quickly became a global The album, produced by Mike Chapman, cemented Benatar as a new household name following their single ‘A Horse With No Name’ and a force in rock and caused Chapman to break his vow of never taking on a string of other hits. 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 It is no surprise then that their original itinerary wasn’t satisfactory for Giraldo. fans. Due to intense demand the pair added another show, this one at Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre, to what was originally only three Giraldo, arguably one of the finest and most underrated guitarists of shows across the North Island (Taupo, Matakana and Queenstown). the 80’s arena rock genre, landed a guitarist gig with Rick Derringer not With 34 years of back catalogue choosing a set list wouldn’t have been an long after bars. However the band wasn’t to last, with Derringer become easy task, but the duo are slated to play their aforementioned mega hits, intimidated by Giraldo’s growing stage presence and ability. After having while Bachman & Turner will playing some of theirs including the much his role in the band cut down and other such politics, Giraldo left the loved ‘Taking Care Of Business.’ 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 WRITTEN BY SEBASTIAN MACKAY part in the band grew accordingly. SEE HER LIVE: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Bachman & Turner and America
It wasn’t long before Giraldo and Benatar gelled and after a string of SAT 16 FEB THE AMPHITHEATRE, TAUPO hit albums and singles, alongside Giraldo’s talent, Benatar was quickly SUN 17 FEB MATAKANA COUNTRY PARK, MATAKANA, NORTH AUCKLAND established one of the greatest female rock voices of the 80s. With WED 20 FEB MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE, WELLINGTON Giraldo writing alongside Benatar and producing the albums, his talent SAT 23 FEB GIBBSTON VALLEY WINERY, QUEENSTOWN
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Grooveguide.co.nz | 23 IND OUR K EOPLE SC OTTISHP ROCK BAND GARBAGE HEAD BACK DOWN UNDER OFTO THE PLACE THAT MADE THEM FAMOUS – NEW ZEALAND.
Shirley Manson doesn’t want to talk about break-ups. Nor does “It was more than just our frustration with our record company,” she she want to talk about that infamous moment walking offstage in Perth explains. “It was also our role in the relationship. We were at odds with in 2005, or that time she took a shit in an ex-boyfriends cornflakes. them in certain parts of the world because the label just didn’t see eye-to- eye with us.” 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 For Shirley, this meant the most “easy and natural thing to do” was to Your Kind of People. start their own label, have a good time and start out the way they want.
The rock band – pre hiatus – was known for their live shows. When they And it shows. The new album sounds like a return to form, a return last came to New Zealand on their Beautiful Garbage tour 10 years ago, to the sound that made Garbage who they were –‘Stupid Girl’, they were welcomed with open arms, despite the tour being plagued by ‘Supervixen’ – a blend of pop, rock and Shirley’s distinctive growl that problems elsewhere – from Shirley’s sore throat to drummer Butch Vig’s makes Garbage indefinable. two rounds of sickness. “It makes me happy when people say that [this album is like the first],” Shirley is excited to be back on the road and heading to New Zealand and she says. “I know the first record we made really connected to people Australia – the place where Garbage initially found fame in the 1990s. and I feel like people are responding in a similar way to this one, even though the records. “We are in an incredible privileged position. Not many bands can go away for seven years and come back to this incredible welcome. We Learning form the mistakes made in their earlier relationship, this feel this is our ‘lightning in the bowl moment’. This isn’t going to come album also represents a truly collaborative effort between Shirley and around for us again, so we are just trying to ride the waves and hope for fellow band members Duke Erikson, Steve Marker and Butch Vig. the best!” she laughs. “I think we realised in order to have a happy band, you need to have The two shows in Auckland and Wellington will be the first time Kiwi everyone really invested in it,” Shirley says with a laugh. “We didn’t fans can hear songs from the band’s latest album Not Your Kind of People write separately like we have in the past. This time round for the most played live. The album also marks a first for Garbage – it is their only part everyone wrote songs in the same room as one, and it made for a record produced solely under their own label Stun Volume. happier family.”
It was a relationship breakdown, Shirley explains with a pause, when asked why the band separated from their previous label. Describing WRITTEN BY LAURA WEASER themselves as the band that “didn’t fit in”, Garbage had finally become at loggerheads with their record company and eventually, each other. But SEE THEM LIVE: GARBAGE for Shirley, walking off tour in 2005 wasn’t the end of Garbage – it was TUE 19 FEB MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE, WELLINGTON the beginning of a beautiful and more harmonious relationship. WED 20 FEB CIVIC THEATRE, AUCKLAND GIVE YOUR PARTNER THE STARS THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
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MISSY HIGGINS HAS BRANCHED OUT, TAKEN A BREAK AND IS BACK WITH A SENSE OF MATURITY AND UNDERSTAND IN HER NEW ALBUM.
Like Bic Runga, Anika Moa and Amiria Grenell in Aotearoa, Missy The film’s an adaptation of the 1990 musical of the same name and “possibly Higgins is Australia’s answer to girl with a guitar and brain exploding with Australia’s first Aboriginal musical,” she chimes in. “I think I needed a ideas and creativity. It’s a shame that we don’t hear more of her and her break to understand things and myself from a different perspective.” compatriots because what she does is slick, clever and down right brilliant. Higgin’s freely admits to political activism on behalf of first nation But that’s all about to be rectified when she joins Che Fu and Aaradhna peoples, animals, climate change and gay rights. “In Australia I often on the MoreFM Summer Vineyard Tour, which is set to head out from stand out on these things. People still ask why I support Aboriginal Mills Reef Winery Tauranga on Fri 15 Feb . Higgins told me she’s quite rights. It’s not as accepted as it is over there [in New Zealand].” “stoked at gigging in the wine country”. “I love my job,” she cooed down In July 2010, she reluctantly took up an earlier commitment to play the phone. several dates of at Sarah McLachlan’s Lilith Fair tour through the US. Back over the ditch she’s racked up wax time with a bunch of Australian But then she met fellow Aussie musician Butterfly Boucher. They hit number-one albums: The Sound of White (2004), On a Clear Night (2007) it off and decided to collaborate at Boucher’s place in Nashville and to and her latest The Ol’ Razzle Dazzle (2012) plus a pile of nominations at the record a few numbers. ARIA awards, including seven for the latter. That led to a snowball’s momentum, crashing though her musical apathy Her latest shows a real maturity and spark, a sign that she’s really arrived. and the writer’s block she’d amassed over the years. It also led to a ‘Set Me on Fire’ is pure unadulterated pop with heart. ‘Unashamed Desire’ wonderful moment when she got to duet with WOMAD artist Geoffrey is a hook laden driver, whilst the almost a cappella ‘Everyone’s waiting’ Gurrumul Yunupingu. has the soul of Gospel and the narration of a good soundtrack. “You don’t get that many honors, even in music – so that was really special”. With a presence that is smoky and universal – without a hint of the Here’s hoping her time in Aotearoa will be special, too. gawd-awful Aussie twang we all twinge at – her music has a universal maturity that should go well with her Chardonnay and Sauvignon WRITTEN BY TIM GRUAR
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