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DOWN
THE POWERSTATION
AUCKLAND
8 PM, $ 80, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
Down continue to resonate in the
underground and beyond. After three
full-length studio albums, they dont
merely have a cult following; they are
a cult. Riffs, drums and Anselmos
inimitable delivery captivate over the
course of the bands EP. Its dark
and dangerous, so hear it frst-hand.
Supported by Suicide Silence
and Depths.
RUDIMENTAL
TSB BANK ARENA
WELLINGTON
8 PM, $ 85, TICKETEK.CO.NZ
If your boss doesnt mind you a little
worse for wear on Thursday morning,
its time to party up. After Rhythm &
Vines in Gisborne last year, Rudimental
are back for a headline gig, joined
by Gorgon City and Naughty Boy.
Bursting out of Londons underground
in May 2012, the band has conquered
the globe with chart-toppers left, right
and centre.
PENNYWISE/ALKALINE
TRIO/LESS THAN JAKE/
SOMMERSET
LOGAN CAMPBELL CENTRE
AUCKLAND
6 PM, $ 75, UTR.CO.NZ
Four of the most infuential bands of
the 1990s are coming to show New
Zealand and it doesnt get better
than this. Its been two years since
Southern Californias raucous punk
heroes Pennywise announced the
return of the bands original vocalist,
Jim Lindberg, and they are keen to put
him to good use.
EDEN MULHOLLAND
GOLDEN DAWN
AUCKLAND
8 PM
Eden Mulholland, the former front man
of New Zealand outft Motorcade,
released his debut solo album Feed
The Beast in 2013. Eden, who now
resides in Australia, has begun
recording his second album with New
York based producer Victor Van Vugt
(PJ Harvey, Beth Orton) and is excited
to share new material.
TINIE TEMPAH &
CHASE AND STATUS
FORSYTH BARR STADIUM
DUNEDIN
8 PM, $ 65 - 75, TICKETDIRECT.CO.NZ
Two names in electronic music, and
one New Zealand show. Dunedin,
you are one lucky SOB for this
opportunity. Playing as part of OUSAs
Orientation Week line-up, this might
be their biggest international act to
date. Featuring Chase & Status, Tinie
Tempah and Sub Focus, its a triple
threat of awesome.



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LIGHTNING BELLS
MEOW
WELLINGTON
9 PM, $ 5, DOOR SALES ONLY
Auckland indie-popsters Lightning
Bells are about to release their new
EP Chime, so theyre coming to the
capital to celebrate. Formed in a dusty
basement, brother and sister teamed
up with a long-time friend and a few
wonderful collaborators to form the
musical trill of Lightning Bells. Its just $5
on the door for good Kiwi music.
CLAP CLAP RIOT
PUPPIES
WELLINGTON
8 PM, $ 15, UTR.CO.NZ
The Auckland-based Christchurch boys
are embarking on a short, but sweet,
four-date tour to support their new
sophomore album Nobody/Everybody.
Recorded at Mt Edens The Lab, and
with the help of former Mint Chick
Kody Nielson, this is a new sound
for the band as they try to capture
the essence of a live show, while still
keeping their 1960s pop inspired vibe.
SIX60
THE POWERSTATION
AUCKLAND
8 PM, $ 58, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
After a excursion away from a New
Zealand winter and off to the wide
world of Europe, Six60 are doing
the rounds. Recently appearing at
Homegrown and BW Festival, theyre
showcasing the skills they have
picked up from overseas festivals
such as Glastonbury, The Great
Escape and Summerfest.
DELANEY DAVIDSON &
MARLON WILLIAMS
TUNING FORK
AUCKLAND
7.30 PM, $ 25, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
The duo have decided to extend their
current national tour to include one
fnal show at The Tuning Fork at Vector
Arena, before they head off to work on
solo records and tour overseas for the
rest of the year. And since the release
of their nationally acclaimed album,
the pair have found themselves in high
demand.
A-SIDES
INK BAR
AUCKLAND
10 PM
No stranger to New Zealand, UKs A
Sides is back again and ready to hit
the decks. Jason Cambridge, began in
1990 and has released more than 500
jungle and d n b tracks to date. He has
collaborated with the likes of Calibre,
Makoto and Jenna G, but is also an
established artist in his own right.
PCP EAGLES
WHAMMY BAR
AUCKLAND
11 PM, $ 10, DOOR SALES ONLY
Debut EP I Hate The Mall was originally
only available via the bands Bandcamp
page and live shows, but demand
for this seven-track, 14-minute long
package quickly became apparent.
Songs about pro-wrestler Ric Flair, small
town New Zealand and, as the title
suggests, hating the mall are all delivered
with a Kiwi hardcore punk ethos.



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CULTURAL EVENTS IN
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TUE 04 MAR - SAT 08 MAR
TUE 04 MAR - SUN 16 MAR
SAT 08 MAR - SUN 09 MAR
FRI 07 MAR
PERICLES, PRINCE OF TYRE
UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND
AUCKLAND
7.30PM, $30, MAIDMENT.AUCKLAND.AC.NZ
Shakespeares fantastic tale of voyages,
piracy, death-defying escapes, captivity
and family lost and found marks the
2014 season of the Auckland Summer
Shakespeare, to be performed once
again on the Old Arts Plaza. Pericles
follows a young prince shipwrecked,
as he fghts for the love of his princess
he will lose on the very sea that has
marooned him.
BLACK FAGGOT
HERALD THEATRE
AUCKLAND
8PM, $25, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
The runaway sensation of the 2013
Auckland Fringe is returning to
Auckland, a year after its premiere with
a whole host of awards, accolades
and success - both nationally and
internationally - notched on their belt.
Written by award-winning Samoan-Kiwi
playwright Victor Rodger, this will make
you laugh, cry and believe in a thing
called love.
ARMAGEDDON EXPO CHCH
ADDINGTON RACEWAY
CHRISTCHURCH
10AM - 5PM, $7, DOOR SALES ONLY
After a huge Auckland event, the
South Island gets a taste of the sci-f
spectacular that is the Armageddon
Expo. Meet stars from The Hobbit flms,
The Sixth Doctor and Peri, and Steve
Blum, the voice of Wolverine! Special
events include the zombie alley, where
you can test your fghting skills against
the undead, massive anime sale and
movie screenings.
THE HEIGHT OF FASHION
SKY TOWER
AUCKLAND
12 PM, $150, PHONE 09 363 6365
For the frst time, SkyCity is bringing
together 10 leading New Zealand
fashion houses and Peter Gordons
iconic fusion cuisine for an exclusive
lunch at The Sugar Club in the Sky
Tower. Meet the designers and view
the latest collections from Adrienne
Winkelmann, Bendon, Deadly Ponies,
Hailwood, Kathryn Wilson, Partridge
Jewellers, Stolen Girlfriends Club, taylor,
Trelise Cooper, Yvonne Bennetti and
Zambesi.
ADAM PORTRAITURE
AWARD 2014
NZ PORTRAIT GALLERY
WELLINGTON
10.30AM - 4.30PM
The Adam Portraiture Award is New
Zealands premier portrait competition.
The overall winner of the $20,000
award has been judged by international
director Dr Nicola Kalinsky of the
Barber Institute. Your vote will decide
the Peoples Prize, so choose from the
intimate studies of artists friends and
families or the more formal portraits of
the famous.


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ROUTE 66
THE HISTORY CHANNEL
SATURDAYS, 2.30PM
Since its opening over 80 years ago, Route 66 has connected
Chicago with Los Angeles through eight states and four time
zones. Today, it offers a nostalgic and engaging tour through
a dramatic and adventurous chapter of American history. This
three-part series explores this rich and historic road that has
come to resemble a piece of US history.
SHERLOCK
8.30PM, TV ONE
Things at Baker Street have changed since Sherlocks been
away. John has fallen in love with Mary Morstan, a sensible,
quick-witted woman whos not at all taken in by Sherlocks
posturing. Will their close-knit partnership survive once Mary
is added to the mix? Starring returning acts and Hollywood
heavyweights Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman.
VAMPIRE ACADEMY
GENERAL RELEASE
From the director of Mean Girls, Mark Waters adapts the frst
of teen fantasy-fction writer Richelle Meads series of young
adult novels. Beautiful Creatures actress Zoey Deutch stars
as human-vampire hybrid Rose, who is sworn to protect the
peaceful Moroi mortal from the ravenous Strigoi immortals.
One for the Twilight lovers looking for a fx.
MT ZION
RIVERSDALE RESERVE
AUCKLAND
5PM-9.30PM
Enjoy whats sure to become a Kiwi classic in the beautiful
setting of the Riversdale Reserve. This New Zealand drama
follows talented musician Turei, who dreams of his band being
the support act for Bob Marleys 1979 tour. But its a dream
that challenges the traditions and values of his upbringing.
Starring Stan Walker.

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THE STRANGER
ALBERT CAMUS
NOVEL
Through the story of an
ordinary man unwittingly
drawn into a senseless
murder on an Algerian
beach, author Albert Camus
explored what he termed
the nakedness of man
faced with the absurd. First
published in English in 1946;
now in a new translation
by Matthew Ward, The
Strangers theme and
outlook are often cited as
exemplars of existentialism.
ALL ABOUT BOND
TERRY ONEILL
NOVEL
Since 1962, James Bond
has captivated viewers
across the globe. The
cars, chicks, locations and
that infamous drink have
become as iconic as the
man himself. Celebrating
50 years of 007, this
colourful book is packed
with classic images of
Bond, from Connery
to Craig, and the frst
beguiling Bond girls, Honey
Ryder and Pussy Galore.
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STYLE FILE
ZEENAT WILKINSON
FASHION STYLIST
Whats the ethos of your
business?
Follow my instincts. As
a stylist I have worked
for various magazines
such as Black, Vogue,
Cosmopolitan, Grazia, but it
has taken me a long time to
learn to trust my instincts.
Which historical fgure
had some wicked style?
Diana Vreeland - everything
about her is wonderful. She
had an incredible effortless-
Parisian style and a very
likable personality. She has
left such a legacy through
her style and words!
What muso/celebrity has
style up the wazoo?
Natalia Kills. Love her.
I recently styled and
interviewed her for local
publications; I am still in awe
of her.
Societys biggest fashion
faux-pas?
Dreadlocks? A dress size
too small? Ruffes? I hate
ruffes
Whats the must-have
look this autumn?
A cocoon shaped camel/
grey coat worn with comfy
slouchy black pants and
classic chambray shirt.
Colours/patterns big this
season?
For patterns plaid and
art inspired; colours to rock
this season camel and
jewel tones such as ruby,
emerald, amethyst and
sapphire blue.
What are the essentials
for a mans wardrobe?
A classic merino grey suit,
navy blazer and a timeless
watch.
What are the essentials
for a ladys wardrobe?
A classic trench coat,
carryall tote, white shirt,
great pair of pumps and
delicate gold jewels.
Everyone should own at
least one good
Pair of jeans!
Hyphenate three words
to describe your style:
Black-white-grey, boyish-
preppy-minimal...
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GROOVE FILE
EDEN MULHOLLAND
COMPOSER
Your house is on fre,
what do save?
My wife and the
Rickenbacker.
Favourite 80s TV show?
Greatest American Hero.
Dream job as a kid?
Play cricket for New
Zealand. Ballet dancer.
First album?
U2 - Rattle and Hum.
If you werent a musician,
what would you be?
A farmer or a
choreographer.
Ultimate festival line-up?
Joan Armatrading, Phoenix,
The Strokes, David Bowie,
Radiohead, Talking Heads
and Paul Simon.
Who would play you in a
flm?
Joaquin Phoenix.
How do you discover new
music?
My brother Jol and my best
mate Hamish.
Worst job youve had?
Zoros Mexican restaurant
in Christchurch in the 90s.
Everything microwaved,
nothing fresh. Hardly any
customers either. Soul
destroying.
Which song do you wish
you wrote?
Nave Melody, Talking
Heads.
Biggest fear?
Heights.
First gig in attendance?
Head Like a Hole in the late
90s.
Any vices?
White wine. Cooking.
Favourite lyric?
And she said honey take
me dancing/But they
ended up by sleeping/
In a doorway/By the
bodegas and the lights on/
Upper Broadway/Wearing
diamonds on the soles of
their shoes. Diamonds On
The Soles Of Her Shoes
on Paul Simon s Graceland.
SEE HIM LIVE: EDEM MULHOLLAND
THU 06 MAR GOLDEN DAWN,
AUCKLAND
FRI 07 MAR BODEGA, WELLINGTON
SAT 08 MAR WUNDERBAR,
CHRISTCHURCH
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Eating Drinking
CHARLIES GELATO GARDEN
17 SHARP RD
MATAKANA/AUCKLAND
Growing and selling fresh produce from their Matakana
property since 1992, the focus has always been on providing
straight from garden to road side stall for the local community.
Then, in 2007, a trip to Italy inspired the expansion into gelato
a light, more favoursome version of ice cream. These guys
make their own gelato and sorbettos daily in small batches to
keep the fresh taste and high quality, using seasonal fruit either
grown on the property or sourced locally. Charlies Gelato
Garden is modelled on a gelateria artiginale where the gelato
is made fresh each day from the best available ingredients.
BROTHERS BEER
77 COOK ST
AUCKLAND
Dreamt up by a couple of brothers (Andrew Larson and
Anthony Browne) over a few brewskis Brothers Beer is a
passion project that became a business. Their idea was to
create a place where beer was not a secondary thing to food,
but the main event. People wanted more from their lagers, they
wanted quality brews that would complement their meal rather
than wash it down. Theyve got 18 beers on tap and cider. You
can have a glass of beer at their location in City Works Depot,
or fll a fagon to take away. For delivery, they pack in boxes of
six riggers, which can be mixed.
CHALK COFFEE
HOUSE AND BISTRO
22 HERD ST
WELLINGTON
Breakfast and a good coffee
go hand in hand, and the
team at Chalk believe
that. Meet the vibrant and
passionate troopers who share
a common goal a journey
that uses great food and
coffee to connect and share
lifetime experiences. Theres
a selection of coffees to be
paired with top quality grub.
THE GOOD OIL CAF
314 GEORGE ST
DUNEDIN
Located on bustling George
Street, these guys are
the experts of coffee and
cabinet food. From sweets
to savouries, their muffn
selection is gourmet and
packed full of favour, while
their fruit smoothies are
nutritious and a great way to
start the day. Grab a coffee
to go and youll be able to
face anything.
POMEROYS
292 KILMORE ST
CHRISTCHURCH
Old school, traditional pub
hospitality has attracted a
new crowd with Pomeroys
gaining respect from the
youth of Christchurch.
Brewing traditions
established in the mid-19th
century are continued by
presenting patrons with more
than 31 taps of prize-winning
beers and wines of local and
international renown.
EL HORNO
30 COURTENAY PL, TE ARO
WELLINGTON
Located on the famous
Courtenay Place strip, this
Hispanic/Western fusion is a
bar that brings the heart of
Spain to central Wellington.
You can party like a cowboy
on Saturday nights with
free cowboy hats, listen to
live music on Wednesdays
or Thursdays, or be daring
enough to dance on the bar
on your night out.

AUCKLAND BARS AND EATERIES
ATICO COCINA
19 DRAKE ST FREEMANS BAY, 354-4030
Inspired Caribbean food and
cocktails in the old stables & roof
terrace of the Vic Park Market.

BIG JS
1 MELTON ROAD, 579-0340
Big Js - Gourmet burgers rated
no.1 by Concrete Play Ground
and The Corporate Lunch Box
websites. Home of Aucklands
best burgers.

BREW ON QUAY
102 QUAY ST
Over 102 different beers from
around NZ and the world.

DE POST
466 MT EDEN RD, 630-9330
Your local in the heart of Mt.
Eden with over 100 beers
available.
DING DONG LOUNGE
26 WYNDHAM ST
New Yorks premier rock and
roll bar has come to town.

FATHER TEDS
ORIGINAL IRISH PUB
1 WELLESLEY ST W 377-3142
Entertainment seven nights a
week, with three big screens,
pool table, competitions & prizes,
quiz, karaoke and live music.

FIDDLER IRISH BAR
71 VICTORIA ST W
A small, but perfectly formed,
authentic Irish bar with some of
Aucklands friendliest bar staff.

IRONBAR CAFE
150 KARANGAHAPE RD 379 5933
WWW.IRONBARCAFE.COM
Vibrant Contemporary cuisine
with a garden oasis. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner. Afterwork
drinks with djs, dinner with
live bands and cocktails in the
courtyard.

LE MONDE CAFE
368 QUEEN ST, 222 2800
Belgium hot chocolates, coffees
and offer a range of beautiful
cakes (gluten free available) and
organic drinks.

MALT BAR
442 RICHMOND RD
A must have stop between
Ponsonby and Kingsland, with
Monteiths beers and great food.

THE PADDINGTON
117 ST GEORGES BAY RD, 309-3586
A Parnell institution for sports
events, craft beers and superb
food with the recent addition of
top-notch live gigs.

THE PORTLAND
PUBLIC HOUSE
463 NEW NORTH RD
The newest port of call in
Kingsland.... rustic and raring to
serve this evolving part of town.

SHADOWS
STUDENT BAR
AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY, L3, 34
PRINCES ST, 366 0544
Everybody is welcome. Party
action every night of the week.
DJs, pool tables, quiz, karaoke,
food and drink specials.

TOM TOM
27 DRAKE ST, 377-5737
The newly developed Gastrobar
housed in a historically
signifcant site.

THE TUNING FORK
VECTOR ARENA, 42 - 80 MAHUHU
CRES, 358-1250
The Tuning Fork is the ground
foor space of our 2-storeyed
bistro. Its a great place for a
private party on evenings when
the main arena is not in use.

Q THEATRE
305 QUEEN ST 282-3895
Aucklands only performing arts
venue offering a full breakfast
menu and delicious coffee to
start your day. Range of lunch
options, wine list and a modern
selection of tapas, pizzas,
platters and dinner options.

WAGAMAMA
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS WAGAMAMA.COM
This small sleek and super cool
pad is the place for your next
function - come check us out!

THE WINDSOR CASTLE
144 PARNELL RD 356-3650
Established in 1847, one of
Aucklands earliest surviving
hotels serves gastro pub food
in a comfortable, unpretentious
environment.

OPEN LATE
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AFTER WORK
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RAPTURE 2014
WESTERN SPRINGS STADIUM
AUCKLAND
An SPF 50+ kind of day
set the scene that began
with a procession of 55,000
disciples on a pilgrimage to
SAT 15 FEB
1999 when Eminem defned
himself with the break
through hit My Name Is.
After a lengthy wait Eminem
exploded onto the stage
with a thunderous roar
from the legions of fans,
with an energy and fuck
you persona. He donned a
camoufage jacket, hood up,
ready to march into battle,
which suited his leading
song Survival.
Marshall Mathers at 41 still
seems like a very angry
man. His sharp-witted
tongue struck voraciously
as he laid down his newer
repertoire to a thirsty swarm
looking for a schooling in
his Detroit upbringing. Kill
You, White America and
Mosh sealed his tenacity
before Rap God proved
that he is as much an
amazing rapper in person
as he is in the studio.
Looking around Western
Springs it was an
illuminating sight of
cellphones, fsts raised in
the air and the token hip-
hop head nod. A positive
fan vibe from an abrasive
performer.
60 minutes in and Slim
Shady was not done,
serving another 30 minute
session concluding with
lashings of his biggest
anthems ever including My
Name Is, The Real Slim
Shady and Without Me
before proclaiming Im Not
Afraid to which the lights
went down and the glimmer
of an encore loomed.
Mathers returned to the
stage one last time to
offer his scripture, his
ten commandments, his
life lessons on being an
MC with Lose Yourself
before disappearing into
the night sky.
An unforgettable experience
that is hard to fault. Rapture
2014, resurrecting my faith
in hip hop.
NICK COLLINGS
see their spiritual advisor,
their Rap God, Eminem
at Western Springs on
Saturday 15 Feb.
Billed as Rapture 2014, it
was a musically religious
experience for most, a
sabbatical to the pearly
gates of hip-hop heaven.
With a few false starts on
the fnal line up (Kendrick
Lamar choosing Vanilla Ice
over a bunch of loveable
Kiwis), and Odd Future
being a threat to national
security (apparently), the
slate was wiped cleaned
for most concert goers,
who in all fairness swayed
and mimed along with
only a small selection of
songs from support acts
360, Action Bronson (who
came out beard stroking
to Patea Maori Clubs Poi
E), J Cole and David Dallas
(who received the most
non - Marshall Mathers love
for his performance of the
Scribe - Not Many remix
and Runnin).
Metal barriers parted the
Lose Yourself Zone to the
Red Sea oops, I mean
Red Zone and back to the
Blue Zone on the terraces
and hill, to what normally is
littered with sprint cars on
selected Saturday nights
over summer, was littered
with snapbacks, Slim Shady
endorsed merchandise, an
array of dress up costumes
from those doing the double
header of the NRL Nines
and Rapture, plus the token
basketball singlet wearing
clones of pre-pubescence.
The sun went down and the
stage was lit with sloped
runways, the band took their
place and the crowd got
to know each other a little
bit more than perhaps they
would like to with the pre-
opening crowd swell. The
teen/early 20s contingent
looking to hear the late 00s
aggression of the albums
Relapse, Recovery and
the current offering The
Marshall Mathers LP 2
whilst there were plenty of
more mature enthusiasts
rocking the I was there
from the beginning attitude
that were that age back in
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SAT 01 MAR
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN &
THE E STREET BAND
MT SMART STADIUM
AUCKLAND
So, Bruce Springsteen
started off his frst New
Zealand show in 11 years
with Lordes Royals. It was
a strangely sentimental,
Nebraskian take on our
biggest local hit. But
my god, when the Boss
dangled that patriotic carrot,
40,000 denim clad bogans
nibbled from his sweaty
palm for three straight
hours. Representing all
things honourable and true,
wearing a waistcoat and
a huge De Niro underbite-
grin as big as New Jersey,
Springsteen has just put on
the best show Ive ever seen.
Bruce and the E Street
Band really go for the gut.
14 members strong, the
line-up includes the son of
late sax player Clarence
Clemons, Jake Clemons,
and a very earnest, very
Rage-like Tom Morello.
Spontaneity was key on
the night, the band playing
sign requests and inviting
ecstatic fan club members
to dance on stage. A true
man of the people, theres
nothing like watching
Bruce dance with a lovely
old lady, then shaking his
64 year old booty with a
wide eyed seorita. These
natural, human interactions
are what make good
shows great.
While I do stand by this
being the best gig Ive
seen, there were some
minor speed bumps. The
frst quarter relied heavily
on his lacklustre Wrecking
Ball material, and at times
the arrangements were
indulgent and bloated. But
what else do you expect
with the man who wrote
Jungleland? A stellar
run of Atlantic City, The
River and the Born in the
USA album, from start to
fnish, instantly redeemed
any uncertainty. This
was the highest calibre
of anthemic rock cheese
imaginable, fnishing with
a lone, acoustic Thunder
Road. An embarrassment
of riches from an everyman
millionaire, I gladly got my
moneys worth and then
some. Count with me now
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SYMPHONY NO. 5
12:30PM, Michael
Fowler Centre
ROYALE RIOT (THE
SUITCASE ROYALE)
8:30PM, The James Cabaret
THE MANTARAYS
Mighty Mighty
WASH WASH
LIVE SPECIAL
9PM, Laundry on Cuba
SAT 08
CANDICE MCQUEEN:
NASTY!
8:30PM, The James Cabaret
CLAP CLAP RIOT
NOBODY / EVERYBODY
ALBUM RELEASE TOUR
Puppies
COLONIAL COTTAGE
SUMMER HOURS
Colonial Cottage Museum
DREAM TEAM
TROUBLE MAKERS
Fast Eddies Pool Hall
EMERGENCE PRESENTS
DAYMON AND TECHEAD
Rush Bar
PCP EAGLES, D
BURMESTER & MR
STERILE ASSEMBLY
Mighty Mighty
RIME OF THE
ANCIENT MARINER
8PM, St James Theatre
STITCHES AND SETTING
FIRE TO STACEY -
NATIONAL TOUR
The San Francisco Bath House
SUN 09
CANDICE MCQUEEN:
NASTY!
8:30PM, The James Cabaret
COLONIAL COTTAGE
SUMMER HOURS
Colonial Cottage Museum
MUSIC AT HOME:
SHAN JORDAN
2PM, Colonial Cottage Museum
PAUL BRADY
8:30PM, The James Cabaret
RIME OF THE
ANCIENT MARINER
8PM, St James Theatre
TALES FROM THE
FORBIDDEN CITY
6:30PM, Michael Fowler Centre
BETWEEN ZERO
AND ONE
7:30PM, St James Theatre
COLONIAL COTTAGE
SUMMER HOURS
Colonial Cottage Museum
FIVE BY FIVE: SIBELIUS
- SYMPHONY NO. 5
& KARELIA SUITE
12:30PM, Michael
Fowler Centre
WED 12
COLONIAL COTTAGE
SUMMER HOURS
Colonial Cottage Museum
NEKO CASE
8:30PM, The James Cabaret
THE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT FREE SHOW
WITH FOX & WOLF
Mighty Mighty
THU 13
COLONIAL COTTAGE
SUMMER HOURS
Colonial Cottage Museum
FIVE BY FIVE:
SHOSTAKOVICH -
SYMPHONY NO. 5
12:30PM, Michael
Fowler Centre
NEKO CASE
8:30PM, The James Cabaret
THE CAMELTONES!
Mighty Mighty
THE DOUBTFUL
SOUNDS PLAY
VALHALLA
Valhalla
FRI 14
BATHS
Bodega
COLONIAL COTTAGE
SUMMER HOURS
Colonial Cottage Museum
FRENTE CUMBIERO
8:30PM, The James Cabaret
KELEMEN QUARTET
7:30PM, Michael Fowler Centre
MARCH TO MISMEMBER
Valhalla
ORCHESTRA OF
SPHERES AND
AUDIO TEARS
Mighty Mighty
SAT 15
@PEACE
Bodega
COLONIAL COTTAGE
SUMMER HOURS
Colonial Cottage Museum
FRENTE CUMBIERO
8:30PM, The James Cabaret
THE GOLDEN AWESOME
Mighty Mighty
YO LA TENGO
8PM, Opera House Wellington
SUN 16
COLONIAL COTTAGE
SUMMER HOURS
Colonial Cottage Museum
THU 20
3RD THURSDAY
FEATURING...
7PM, Museum Of
Wellington City & Sea
BILL HALEY JR &
THE COMETS
Opera House Wellington
POKEY LAFARGE
Bodega
FRI 21
DJ SHADOW DUBAI
Bodega
SAT 22
EMERGENCE PRESENTS
ADVANCED
Rush Bar
MARTHA DAVIS &
THE MOTELS
Bodega
MISTY MOUNTAIN HOP
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Wainui Camp
SUN 23
MUSIC AT HOME:
AMIRIA GRENELL
2PM, Colonial Cottage Museum
THU 27
SEBADOH +
SPECIAL GUESTS
Bodega
FRI 28
A$AP FERG
Bodega
NZ HOOPFEST
Brookfeld Scout Camp
SAT 29
KYLESA
Bodega
CHRISTCHURCH GIG GUIDE
FRI 07
CITY NIGHTS PRESENTS
FANTASTIC MAN (LETS
PLAY HOUSE / FINE
CHOICE AUSTRALIA)
The Monday Room
SAT 08
ALES & NAILS
Summer Pallet Pavilion
FRI 14
CLAP CLAP RIOT
NOBODY / EVERYBODY
Dux Live
SAT 15
STITCHES AND SETTING
FIRE TO STACEY
Churchills
TUE 18
BILL HALEY JR &
THE COMETS
Aurora Centre Christchurch
THU 27
JURASSIC 5
The Bedford Big Top
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THU 06
STITCHES AND SETTING
FIRE TO STACEY -
NATIONAL TOUR
Biddy Mulligans Irish
Pub, Hamilton
SAT 08
MEGA FOAM PARTY!!!
// GRAVITY + CARPARK
(O-WEEK SAT)
Gravity Bar, Hamilton
THU 13
BATTLE OF THE BABES
The Cabana, Napier
FRI 14
STITCHES AND SETTING
FIRE TO STACEY -
NATIONAL TOUR
Re:Fuel, Dunedin
SAT 15
BILL HALEY JR &
THE COMETS
ILT Stadium, Invercargill
MON 17
BILL HALEY JR &
THE COMETS
Theatre Royal, Nelson
TUE 18
SONGS IN THE KEY
OF MOTOWN
Hawkes Bay Opera
House, Hawkes Bay
WED 19
BILL HALEY JR &
THE COMETS
Trafalgar Centre, Nelson
THU 20
SONGS IN THE KEY
OF MOTOWN
Regent On Broadway
Palmerston North,
Palmerston North
SAT 22
BILL HALEY JR &
THE COMETS
Hawkes Bay Opera
House, Hawkes Bay
LOUIS BAKER
- EP TOUR
4th Wall Theatre, New Plymouth
SUN 23
BILL HALEY JR &
THE COMETS
Regent On Broadway
Palmerston North,
Palmerston North
TUE 25
BILL HALEY JR &
THE COMETS
TSB Theatre, New Plymouth
WED 26
LOUIS BAKER
- EP TOUR
Ake Ake Vineyard, Northland
SUN 30
BILL HALEY JR &
THE COMETS
Founders Theatre, Hamilton
MON 31
BEN PORTSMOUTH -
TAKING CARE OF ELVIS
Rotorua Civic Theatre, Rotorua
JESSES 2014
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THE BROKEN
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Its a popular sentiment that song-
writing, or any sort of writing, can be
a restorative and healing process for
someone going through a hard time. But
eclectic singer songwriter Neko Case
proves this isnt always the case, after
her latest record, The Worse Things
Get, The Harder I Fight, The Harder I
Fight, The More I Love You, came to life
during a prolonged period of depression.
Rather than letting her state of mind
dictate the constructs for a similarly
themed album, the straight talking,
vivacious songs earned Case a second
Grammy nomination for Best Alternative
Album category earlier this year.
With emotive songs that range from
contemplative commentaries on
modern life through to self-refexive
tales wrapped in folklore-inspired
metaphors, The Worse Things Get
is a ftting addition to Cases solo
catalogue. Along with releases such
as Furnace Room Lullaby (2000), Fox
Confessor Brings The Flood (2006) and
2009s Middle Cyclone (for which she
received her frst Grammy nod), these
albums have mapped the rise of a rare
talent blessed with a bracing voice
and an erudite way with country. Last
here in 2011, Neko Case is back for a
few shows as part of the New Zealand
Festival, and managed to ft in a quick
Q&A with Ren Kirk.
How old were you when you
decided you wanted music making
to be your career?
Probably 30. I wanted it before that
but I would never admit that to myself.
Haha!
Did your upbringing and family life
have any bearing on ending up in
music?
No, I was raised by two dogs and a
space heater. Not kidding.
So how did you meet The New
Pornographers and start working
with them?
I went to college in Vancouver BC
Canada where they all lived at the time.
The music scene was small, so we all
met early on.
What about the transition from
drums to vocals - were you aware
of having such a magnifcent
instrument at your disposal?
I always liked singing, in fact, I liked it
the most. I did both at the same time. I
just wasnt as passionate about drums.
Your music as a solo artist is often
described as country noir, indie
rock, alt country, folk rock but
how do you describe your sound?
Imagine I was deaf and could never
hear your music for myself
All of that but no alt country.
Where does this sound come from;
on a personal level, inspiration from
others, etc?
Its just the sound that comes from a
lifetime of being inspired by all kinds
of music.
I really love the mouthful-of-a-name
for your latest album, where did
that come from? And did anyone
suggest you shorten it at any
stage?
No, no one ever asked me to shorten
it. It was the only phrase I could think of
that could speak for the group of songs
as a whole.
Being in a different headspace to
previous albums how did you fnd
the writing process for this latest
album?
Long and diffcult.
So was the overarching creative
processes different to how/what
youve done in the past?
Not really, except this one just took so
much longer that at times it gave my
self-confdence pause.
How did this diverse musicality
come about for album opener Wild
Creatures - the percussion and
interesting arrangements which
sort of spill over on the stunning a
capella centrepiece?
I was striving for more dynamic than
just up tempo, mid tempo and
Ballad I wanted some 360.
So how about the wistful Calling
Cards, which seems to be a tale
of longing?
Its a love song for my band mates.
This album feels like the strangest
off-kilter arrangements and
eccentric turns of phrase but
easily one of the best. How do you
feel about it?
Im very happy with it. Im happy that
fans have been receptive to the more
personal material especially. I am
looking forward to harkening back to
a more story telling format, its what
brings me the most joy and satisfaction.

It also feels much more heart-on-
your sleeve than most of your back
catalogue, would you agree?
Yes. But I am not in the habit of
writing personal songs, I much prefer
writing stories.
Was there anything particular that
brought this about?
I lost both my parents and my
grandmother; it was time to grieve
which has no time limit that you can
rely on.
So looking to the future, what are
you looking forward to this year?
Touring, touring and more touring!
And what has been your biggest
learning over the last year?
Dont pack so damn much in my
suitcase! Im THE WORST.
REN KIRK
SEE HER LIVE: NEKO CASE
WED 12 MAR JAMES CABARET, WELLINGTON
THU 13 MAR JAMES CABARET, WELLINGTON
FRI 14 MAR THE POWERSTATION, AUCKLAND
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Case
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