THURSDAY 2ND AUGUST
- Happy
Sleepy Demons, Tony MacIver, Emma Boniface. 8pm $5.
- Bar Bodega
World Battle of the Bands Heat 4
Amos, The Ramps, The Stacks.
- Zeal
Antagonist.
- Subnine
Colonel Mustard. 9:30pm.
- Valve
Unpaid Debt, Not Quite Right, The Offbeats, OneBadWeekend.
- Mighty Mighty
Wanted Sesssions feat. Carol Bean.
FRIDAY 3RD AUGUST
- Mighty Mighty
TV Disko
- Sandwiches
P Money. $10 presales.
- The Adelaide
Idle Suite CD Release.
- Bar Bodega
Bastard Blues Band.
- Subnine
Karaoke Taxi. 9pm.
SATURDAY 4TH AUGUST
- Happy
Crossings Festival
Viraj Salvi, Night Mechanics, Onomatopoeia. 8pm $15.
- Room 101, Bar Bodega
The Low Spark, Sleepy Demons, Thom McArthur.
- Bar Bodega
Whipping Cats, Golden Axe, Holiday With Friends, Thought Creature.
- Underground Arts
Grouch, Organiks, Legobreaks, Filthy Tomo. 9pm $5.
- San Francisco Bathhouse
Firehouse meets Jafa Mafia & Yardwise. $15 or $10 with Active Card.
- The Adelaide
Muntstock
Tim Beals, Das 1st Ein Blutfleck, Lil Miss Sariah, Stephen Jackson, Marleybone Station, Batucada Sound Machine, Hotel Arcadia, Barefoot In The Sand, This Winters Exhibition, Away With The Faeries, Holiday With Friends, The Dissentors, Dirty Bakers, Idle Faction, Cop Car, Civilian Down. 2pm start $5.
- Subnine
Amnesty International Freedom Week
Tommy Ill, Bonnie Scarlets, The Actualities, Fighting the Shakes, Thought Creature from 7:30pm. All ages gig until 10:30pm, then 18+.
- The Matterhorn
Ginger Brown. 12am free.
SUNDAY 5TH AUGUST
- The Adelaide
Charlette Hannah, Tony MacIver, Kathryn Baker. 8:30pm $5.
- Matterhorn
The Skins, Money-D, The Yeabsley Key, Lisa Tomlins. 8:30pm.
MONDAY 6TH AUGUST
Are YOU playing in Wellington? Remember to send your gig listings through to Charlette by Monday to have them published here!
TUESDAY 7TH AUGUST
- Bar Bodega
Beats and Bubbles.
WEDNESDAY 8TH AUGUST
- Bar Bodega
Riverblind, Liquid Lounge, Mercury Crowe.
- San Francisco Bathhouse
Acoustic Lounge
James Bell-Booth + two more. 6-8pm free.
- The Opera House
Greg Johnson. $41 presales.
Monday, 30 July 2007
Saturday, 28 July 2007
REVIEW: Anika Moa
ANIKA MOA
SANDWICHES
FRIDAY 27 JULY
Words and Photo's by Charlette Hannah
Anika Moa
Dressed in a plain dress, barefoot and much shorter than I realised, Anika Moa's image doesn't necessarily portray her incredible stage persona. It's the first time I've seen Anika live, and she made sure to let us know that she hasn't done a gig in six months, as she's been recording her third album, In Swings The Tide. It wasn't obvious, as Anika is professional, and her natural charm and talent shine through every second she's on the stage.
It was almost like a mix of a comedy show and a music gig. The woman is extremely funny. The audience was in hoots, and her down to earth, kiwi girl, crude humour was well appreciated. She kicked off the set with an unnamed song, working title 'I Miss You Heaps' and invited title suggestions from the audience after the song. These turned out to be 'I miss you', an intelligent interpretation of the song. Following with a song off the new album, Miss Universe, she then sang Good In My Head, the popular single from her first album Thinking Room.
Anika telling one of many jokes
Anika playing an omnichord
She opened the stage up to requests, and grudgingly, it seemed, played Falling In Love Again, another single from Thinking Room. She told us about her new album, coming out in September, and some shows she's playing soon in Australia. 'I'm going over to do shows in Australia, and I'm going to woo them and become famous pretty much. Just so I can meet Silverchair.' Support act Tim Guy joined her on guitar and vocals for a couple of songs, and it took me a moment to notice they are both left handed guitarists, as it looks normal when both are.
Anika Moa and Tim Guy
Anika Moa and Age Pryor
Returning for her encore, she asked Age Pryor up to the stage to do one of his songs, her 'favourite song', before finally ending on another of her new ones. The whole gig was thoroughly enjoyable, funny, beautiful, and inspiring.
SANDWICHES
FRIDAY 27 JULY
Words and Photo's by Charlette Hannah
Anika MoaDressed in a plain dress, barefoot and much shorter than I realised, Anika Moa's image doesn't necessarily portray her incredible stage persona. It's the first time I've seen Anika live, and she made sure to let us know that she hasn't done a gig in six months, as she's been recording her third album, In Swings The Tide. It wasn't obvious, as Anika is professional, and her natural charm and talent shine through every second she's on the stage.
It was almost like a mix of a comedy show and a music gig. The woman is extremely funny. The audience was in hoots, and her down to earth, kiwi girl, crude humour was well appreciated. She kicked off the set with an unnamed song, working title 'I Miss You Heaps' and invited title suggestions from the audience after the song. These turned out to be 'I miss you', an intelligent interpretation of the song. Following with a song off the new album, Miss Universe, she then sang Good In My Head, the popular single from her first album Thinking Room.
Anika telling one of many jokesShe then asked us what we though of her new haircut, describing how it came about. 'My hair was down to my bum bum and we were doing the album cover and I thought I'd cut it. All my friends said don't cut it 'cause you'll look like a lesbian'. Her jokes in general did tend to be on the dirty side, and it was always difficult to tell if she meant it or not! She brought out an omnichord and played Blue Bayou, sometimes breaking out in giggles herself.
Anika playing an omnichordShe opened the stage up to requests, and grudgingly, it seemed, played Falling In Love Again, another single from Thinking Room. She told us about her new album, coming out in September, and some shows she's playing soon in Australia. 'I'm going over to do shows in Australia, and I'm going to woo them and become famous pretty much. Just so I can meet Silverchair.' Support act Tim Guy joined her on guitar and vocals for a couple of songs, and it took me a moment to notice they are both left handed guitarists, as it looks normal when both are.
Anika Moa and Tim GuyHer song In The Morning, off her latest album, Stolen Hill, was greeted with loud cheers, and a few audience members quietly joining in. She covered The Mint Chicks' Crazy Yes, Dumb No, which in my opinion, was actually nicer than the original! It goes without saying that Anika has a beautiful voice, confident guitar style and casual stage manner.Anika Moa and Age Pryor
Ending on her hit single, Youthful, she announced she would be doing an encore, so everyone should pretend to clap a lot. Halfway through Youthful, she said 'nice harmonies babe' to an audience member, who then got up on stage and proceeded to sing with Anika, harmonies and all! She took it all in her stride, and obviously got a kick out of out.
Anika Moa and Age PryorReturning for her encore, she asked Age Pryor up to the stage to do one of his songs, her 'favourite song', before finally ending on another of her new ones. The whole gig was thoroughly enjoyable, funny, beautiful, and inspiring.
Friday, 27 July 2007
REVIEW: Colonel Mustard
COLONEL MUSTARD
MIGHTY MIGHTY
THURSDAY 26 JULY
Words by Charlette Hannah
Colonel Mustard opened the Hunting of the Snark show at Mighty Mighty on Thursday. With their tight riffs and excellent groove, they quickly had everyone up and dancing. However, from the moment frontman Rowan Miller started singing, I was lost. It's hard for me to say this, as I know Rowan, and he's a great guy. I'm prepared to give him the benefit of the doubt and say perhaps it wasn't his best performance last night, but the vocals were flat and uninspiring.
For me the standout musician in Colonel Mustard was Thom McGrath on drums - tight, solid, hard hitting and all round excellent. Guitar-wise it was all very good, but overall I felt something a little lacking. Perhaps I wasn't drunk enough or something, but the music seemed pretty stock, and though it was upbeat and had a good feel, it wasn't anything particularly special.
However I do need to say that they had the audience on their feet, yelling and dancing, for the whole set, and that is always a good thing. The sound was thick and the players tight. I just personally didn't warm to it.
MIGHTY MIGHTY
THURSDAY 26 JULY
Words by Charlette Hannah
Colonel Mustard opened the Hunting of the Snark show at Mighty Mighty on Thursday. With their tight riffs and excellent groove, they quickly had everyone up and dancing. However, from the moment frontman Rowan Miller started singing, I was lost. It's hard for me to say this, as I know Rowan, and he's a great guy. I'm prepared to give him the benefit of the doubt and say perhaps it wasn't his best performance last night, but the vocals were flat and uninspiring.
For me the standout musician in Colonel Mustard was Thom McGrath on drums - tight, solid, hard hitting and all round excellent. Guitar-wise it was all very good, but overall I felt something a little lacking. Perhaps I wasn't drunk enough or something, but the music seemed pretty stock, and though it was upbeat and had a good feel, it wasn't anything particularly special.
However I do need to say that they had the audience on their feet, yelling and dancing, for the whole set, and that is always a good thing. The sound was thick and the players tight. I just personally didn't warm to it.
Tuesday, 24 July 2007
SPOTTED BUSKING
SPOTTED BUSKING
COURTENAY PLACE
FRIDAY 20 JULY
Photo's by Charlette Hannah
COURTENAY PLACE
FRIDAY 20 JULY
Photo's by Charlette Hannah
Oli Gray
Mika Aloiai
Robert MacdonaldREVIEW: Ginger Brown
GINGER BROWN
SANDWICHES
FRIDAY 20 JULY
Words and Photo's by Charlette Hannah
Ginger Brown
SANDWICHES
FRIDAY 20 JULY
Words and Photo's by Charlette Hannah
Ginger Brown
Joe Dobson
Lawrence TaulaAfter seeing Ginger Brown at Sandwiches on Friday, I started to kick myself for not having made the effort to see them play before. From the very first note, you can tell this is expertly crafted music, which is truly unique in this world of music where everyone likes to think they are doing something different. Not that they don't have obvious and strong influences, from 50's rock 'n roll, French inspired carnivalesque, 70's psychedelia, to today's rock. Somehow they manage to pull it all together and create something quite wonderful.
Sandwiches as a live band venue is a little odd - the stage seems quite small, and it is hard to see the performers unless you're right at the front. However in the case of Ginger Brown, it didn't matter too much, as they filled up the venue with their curious music.
Don't get the wrong idea. The 'curious' element to the music is an additional bonus to the pure listenability of the band. It's not an inaccessible musical ego trip. The songs are catchy, driven, melodic and dynamic.
Joe Dobson is a very interesting and creative drummer, and pounds the drums with force as well as pulling back and playing clever beats. His playing perfectly compliments Lawrence Taula's Hammond organ playing and fantastic vocals. Guest guitarist Matthew Armitage filled out the sound and line up.
I would highly recommend a visit to a Ginger Brown gig, it's well worth it.
Ginger Brown's MySpace
Sandwiches as a live band venue is a little odd - the stage seems quite small, and it is hard to see the performers unless you're right at the front. However in the case of Ginger Brown, it didn't matter too much, as they filled up the venue with their curious music.
Don't get the wrong idea. The 'curious' element to the music is an additional bonus to the pure listenability of the band. It's not an inaccessible musical ego trip. The songs are catchy, driven, melodic and dynamic.
Joe Dobson is a very interesting and creative drummer, and pounds the drums with force as well as pulling back and playing clever beats. His playing perfectly compliments Lawrence Taula's Hammond organ playing and fantastic vocals. Guest guitarist Matthew Armitage filled out the sound and line up.
I would highly recommend a visit to a Ginger Brown gig, it's well worth it.
Ginger Brown's MySpace
REVIEW: Liam Finn
LIAM FINN
SANDWICHES
FRIDAY 20 JULY
Words and Photo's by Charlette Hannah
My first impressions of the Liam Finn concert at Sandwiches went like this: Beard. "Where are all the musicians?" This was soon followed by "wow". I could leave it at "wow" but you probably want to know a little more.
The beard thing is pretty obvious, no further explanation needed there. However, the second can be explained. Sandwiches was packed. I was there in plenty of time, but not bold enough initially to bully my way through the crowd. So those of us 'behind the pillars' had no idea what was actually happening on stage. We heard guitar, then bass, then drums. Slowly, we learnt that this was being played only by Liam Finn.
The guy is a madman and a genius, really. Accompanied by a pile of pedals including a marvellous looping machine, and a backup singer, EJ, Liam really was a one man band.
I wasn't too impressed with his first thump on the drums, it was pretty loose, but you've got to give the guy credit for being bold enough to play the guitar, put it down, and jump on the drums to play with himself. The drumming got better as the night went on, and as I pushed my way to the front, I could see what a crazy drummer he was.
Liam had me on his second song. I'm not too familiar with his songs, but it captured me right away with it's lovely melody. Liam has a gorgeously listenable voice, and is a very proficient musician.
It doesn't even seem right to say it was a solo gig, as there was so much sound and dynamics. Liam went from a song with looped guitar riffs and drums and pulled it right back to a beautiful lullaby. With backup singer EJ providing delicious harmonies and someone to bounce off, Liam was on fire on Friday night.
It's the first time I've seen Liam play, and I have to admit I was never a huge fan of Betchadupa, but I definitely hope to see more of his solo work!
SANDWICHES
FRIDAY 20 JULY
Words and Photo's by Charlette Hannah
My first impressions of the Liam Finn concert at Sandwiches went like this: Beard. "Where are all the musicians?" This was soon followed by "wow". I could leave it at "wow" but you probably want to know a little more.
The beard thing is pretty obvious, no further explanation needed there. However, the second can be explained. Sandwiches was packed. I was there in plenty of time, but not bold enough initially to bully my way through the crowd. So those of us 'behind the pillars' had no idea what was actually happening on stage. We heard guitar, then bass, then drums. Slowly, we learnt that this was being played only by Liam Finn.
The guy is a madman and a genius, really. Accompanied by a pile of pedals including a marvellous looping machine, and a backup singer, EJ, Liam really was a one man band.
I wasn't too impressed with his first thump on the drums, it was pretty loose, but you've got to give the guy credit for being bold enough to play the guitar, put it down, and jump on the drums to play with himself. The drumming got better as the night went on, and as I pushed my way to the front, I could see what a crazy drummer he was.
Liam had me on his second song. I'm not too familiar with his songs, but it captured me right away with it's lovely melody. Liam has a gorgeously listenable voice, and is a very proficient musician.
It doesn't even seem right to say it was a solo gig, as there was so much sound and dynamics. Liam went from a song with looped guitar riffs and drums and pulled it right back to a beautiful lullaby. With backup singer EJ providing delicious harmonies and someone to bounce off, Liam was on fire on Friday night.
It's the first time I've seen Liam play, and I have to admit I was never a huge fan of Betchadupa, but I definitely hope to see more of his solo work!
Monday, 23 July 2007
GIGS: 26th July - 1st August
THURSDAY 26TH JULY
- San Francisco Bathhouse
Steve Kilbey. 8pm $39.90 presales from Ticketek.
- Happy
Lou Goodison CD Release.
- 1 Realm Drive, Paraparaumu
Boh Runga, Carly Binding. Tickets $27.50 presales from Ticketek.
- Bar Bodega
World Battle of the Bands, Heat 3
Scope, House of Spore, White Night.
FRIDAY 27TH JULY
- The Adelaide
Hot Swiss Mistress, Marineville.
- Sandwiches
Anika Moa, Tim Guy. 9pm $20 +BF fee from Real Groovy, venue, Ticketek.
- Zeal
Cause For Alliance, This City Sunrise, Dread Response, Whispers For Warning. 7pm $10 All Ages.
- San Francisco Bathhouse
Jakob, Kahu, LD3. 8pm $20.
- Happy
Runzelstirn and Gurglestock (Switzerland), Dave Phillips (Switzerland) and Justice Yeldam (AUS).
- Scottish Pipe Band Hall
Gaylordz, Goodtimes, Knife Fight, Shortlived, Tentacles Of Destruction, Brick vs Face. $10 All Ages.
- Bar Bodega
The Thomas Oliver Band, Ginger Brown, Elson Gunn. 9pm $10.
SATURDAY 28TH JULY
- Sandwiches
Doc Scott, Marcus Intalex.
- Happy
Matt Langley 'Lost Companions' EP release party.
- Mighty Mighty
Goon album release, with Vorn. 8pm $5.
- Scottish Pipe Band Hall
Huge Mutant, Punchbowl, Smashin' Off, The Carthaginian Solution, Strangers, The Wrongmen, Scab. 8pm $10 All Ages.
- Valve
In Dread Response, Cause For Alliance, This City Sunrise. 9pm $10.
- Old Studio 9
Monoxide Blonde, Cyanide. 7.30pm $5.
- Bar Bodega
Ritalin, Not Quite Right, Fighting The Shakes, Okasite.
SUNDAY 29TH JULY
- Matterhorn
The Skins, Money-D, The Yeabsley Key, Lisa Tomlins. 8:30pm.
MONDAY 30TH JULY
?? Are YOU playing? Remember to send your gigs through to wellingtonlivemusic@hotmail.com to have it posted here!
TUESDAY 31ST JULY
- Havana
Carlos Navarette.
- San Francisco Bathhouse
The Clientele, Robert Scott. 8pm $25 from Slowboat.
- Bar Bodega
Beats and Bubbles.
- Happy
Kimbra, Tony Barnao, Thomas Oliver Band, Little Pictures.
WEDNESDAY 1ST AUGUST
- San Francisco Bathhouse
Charlette Hannah, Kimbra. 6pm sharp Free.
- Happy
Fertility Festival. 8.30pm.
- Bar Bodega
Lacuna Seca
- San Francisco Bathhouse
Steve Kilbey. 8pm $39.90 presales from Ticketek.
- Happy
Lou Goodison CD Release.
- 1 Realm Drive, Paraparaumu
Boh Runga, Carly Binding. Tickets $27.50 presales from Ticketek.
- Bar Bodega
World Battle of the Bands, Heat 3
Scope, House of Spore, White Night.
FRIDAY 27TH JULY
- The Adelaide
Hot Swiss Mistress, Marineville.
- Sandwiches
Anika Moa, Tim Guy. 9pm $20 +BF fee from Real Groovy, venue, Ticketek.
- Zeal
Cause For Alliance, This City Sunrise, Dread Response, Whispers For Warning. 7pm $10 All Ages.
- San Francisco Bathhouse
Jakob, Kahu, LD3. 8pm $20.
- Happy
Runzelstirn and Gurglestock (Switzerland), Dave Phillips (Switzerland) and Justice Yeldam (AUS).
- Scottish Pipe Band Hall
Gaylordz, Goodtimes, Knife Fight, Shortlived, Tentacles Of Destruction, Brick vs Face. $10 All Ages.
- Bar Bodega
The Thomas Oliver Band, Ginger Brown, Elson Gunn. 9pm $10.
SATURDAY 28TH JULY
- Sandwiches
Doc Scott, Marcus Intalex.
- Happy
Matt Langley 'Lost Companions' EP release party.
- Mighty Mighty
Goon album release, with Vorn. 8pm $5.
- Scottish Pipe Band Hall
Huge Mutant, Punchbowl, Smashin' Off, The Carthaginian Solution, Strangers, The Wrongmen, Scab. 8pm $10 All Ages.
- Valve
In Dread Response, Cause For Alliance, This City Sunrise. 9pm $10.
- Old Studio 9
Monoxide Blonde, Cyanide. 7.30pm $5.
- Bar Bodega
Ritalin, Not Quite Right, Fighting The Shakes, Okasite.
SUNDAY 29TH JULY
- Matterhorn
The Skins, Money-D, The Yeabsley Key, Lisa Tomlins. 8:30pm.
MONDAY 30TH JULY
?? Are YOU playing? Remember to send your gigs through to wellingtonlivemusic@hotmail.com to have it posted here!
TUESDAY 31ST JULY
- Havana
Carlos Navarette.
- San Francisco Bathhouse
The Clientele, Robert Scott. 8pm $25 from Slowboat.
- Bar Bodega
Beats and Bubbles.
- Happy
Kimbra, Tony Barnao, Thomas Oliver Band, Little Pictures.
WEDNESDAY 1ST AUGUST
- San Francisco Bathhouse
Charlette Hannah, Kimbra. 6pm sharp Free.
- Happy
Fertility Festival. 8.30pm.
- Bar Bodega
Lacuna Seca
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