20 May 2010
The deluge of shows around the country shows no sign of abating in the third week of NZ Music Month, with torrential levels of talent on stage around the country.
At Auckland's Juice Bar for instance you can catch Op Shop, The Dukes and Anna Mac (tonight), LOOP Recordings act Coast (Friday) as well as Miriam Clancy and Damien Binder (Saturday).
That's just one example though, with busy venues all over Aotearoa and tours of various shapes and sizes roaming across the nation. That reminds us, check out Jordan Luck's May Daze dates below - tonight will mark his 20th show in as many days.
So, on to a few highlights from all over:
TONIGHT
Anonymouz Single Release - Republic Bar, South Auckland
Cornerstone Roots, DJ KillaManraro - SkyCity twentyone, Central Auckland
Collapsing Cities - San Francisco Bathhouse, Central Wellington
The Jordan Luck Band - No.8 Wired, Timaru
Death By Silo (Chris Matthews' new band) - ReFuel, Dunedin
FRIDAY
Scribe vs Savage - Twin Peaks Tavern, Kaitaia
Grayson Gilmour Album Release Tour - Wine Cellar, Central Auckland
The Phoenix Foundation "Buffalo" Album Release - Powerstation, Central Auckland
J Williams - Rotorua Soundshell, Rotorua
Darren Watson & the Real Deal Blues Band - Wanganui Musicians Club
Pao Pao Pao: Explore The World of Maori Music - Pipitea Marae, Central Wellington
Radio Active NZ Music Month All Ages Gig - Aro Valley Community Centre, Central Wellington
w/ 1995, Force Fields, Cat Venom, Newtown Rocksteady
Fat Freddys Drop - The Opera House, Central Wellington
The Jordan Luck Band - The Blue Pub, Methven
Christchurch indie legends Squirm with special guests Loafer - El Santo Porteno in Lyttleton
SATURDAY
10@Zen - Zen, Auckland
w/ Isaac Aesili, Frosty Boy, Merge, Hybid b2b Dold, nsu (live set), Echo Company ft Cronik Re, Oogun, Danger MC
Reggae Ska NZ Music Month Special - Khuja, Auckland
w/ Atsushi and the Moisties, Tenemant Yard, Royala, DJ Dubhead, Kingsland Boom
Battle Circus, Decortica - Kings Arms, Central Auckland
Salmonella Dub - Butlers, Oakura, New Plymouth
Pao Pao Pao: Explore The World of Maori Music - Pipitea Marae, Central Wellington
Fighting the Shakes, Popstrangers & F in Math - Mighty Mighty, Central Wellington
Fat Freddys Drop - The Opera House, Central Wellington
Jackie Bristow - Le Cafe, Picton
Wahine Toa tour featuring Hannah Howes and Ariana Tikao - Chicks Hotel, Port Chalmers
There will be plenty more to tell you about next Wednesday, in the meantime just concentrate on this week's shows, eh?
One quick exception to that though - NZ Music Month Unplugged takes place at The Copper Room in Takapuna next Wednesday. The show doubles as a fundraiser for Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre with all contributions going towards providing music therapy for special needs children of school age and younger. Oh, who's playing? The awesome Lisa Crawley, Kirsten Morrell and Lydia Cole. You can pick up a ticket from www.iticket.co.nz.