Author: jackg70
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I’ve just said hello to a groovy little three-piece outfit from, surprise surprise – Taranaki! New Plymouth’s Hollow Ground are made up of guitar/vocalist Eric Holt, bass player Aaron Hildred and drummer Paul Tattersall. They’ve been together since early 2023, making a bit of a name for themselves on the ‘Naki live circuit, and are…
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August 1st 2024:Japes is the project of Mia Kelly (she/they), a musician, producer, DJ and broadcaster originally from Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) and now residing in Naarm (Melboune). Japes showcases a piece-meal approach to genre, juxtaposing treated guitars, sonic art and deep bass to concoct a thoughtful heady blend. Since releasing their debut EP Junk, Japes has made sparse appearances on local compilations…
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Plus1 is delighted to present Hoodoo Gurus live in New Zealand: Thurs 3 April – Meow Nui – WELLINGTONFriday 4 April – James Hay – CHRISTCHURCHSaturday 5 April – Powerstation – AUCKLAND *The Plus1 48-hour presale begins 9am Tuesday 6th August at plus1.co.nzTickets are on general sale at plus1.co.nz from 9am Thursday 8th August. Hoodoo Gurus’ New Zealand tour is hot on the heels…
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I am many excites!! This coming Friday, 2nd August, sees the official launch of the new album from Hawkes Bay’s most rockin’ export since my wife, Black Smoke Trigger. That’s the band. It wouldn’t suit my wife as a name. As we all know, these guys have been making massive waves in the music biz…
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Now this is Bluegrass Incarnate! Taranaki’s wonderful Turkey The Bird continues to get me slappin’ my thigh at their authentic, organic, stripped-back Cajun-inspired sound. New single Stone Wall Creek is a complete delight for any fans of the genre AND fans of the band. We’ve got banjos, I think some mandolin (?), guitars, some of…
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Written By Wolves is definitely a growing force at the grown-ups table in Aotearoa’s music scene. This band is claiming ever expanding levels of kudos and a burgeoning support that’s elevating them to the top very quickly indeed. Their Sophomore album The Lighthouse is about to drop, marked by a show on 2nd August at…
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https://writtenbywolves.com/
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Archie Orbell (drums), Clarke West (guitar), Henry McConnell (vocals), and Otis Murphy (bass), make up the foursome from Wanaka called Powder Chutes. And whooooah, do we have some heavy rockers on our hands here! This band is already making huge waves in the Aotearoa music scene and overseas. They have very definite fans in Alien…
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Now this fella Jason McIver and I go wayyyyyyy back, all the way to the mid 2000’s in fact when I was still a pro muso plying my wares on the circuit in Central Wellington’s vibrant live scene of the day. A young, talented chap used to play a lot of the bars I played.…
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