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The full line-up for the inaugural East Coast Vibes festival has been announced. Maisey Rika, Tomorrow People and Ardijah will join the already confirmed Katchafire, Cornerstone Roots, Ria Hall, Sons of Zion, Pieter T, Bella Kalolo, Darky Roots, Chad Chambers and Vintage. East Coast Vibes is a music festival celebrating Aotearoa roots and Waitangi weekend at the Gisborne Outdoor Theatre. Its over 11 hours of music and a chilled out, East Coast atmosphere in the heart of Midway Beach, 5 mins from central Gisborne.
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The Frontier Touring Company and A Day on The Green have confirmed the return of neil Young with Crazy Horse for two shows in New Zealand. The March 2013 shows promise to showcase both new material from their recently released album Psychedelic Pill and the classic hits that helped make Neil Young a household name.
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Another act has been added to the Laneway Festival line-up for 2013. A Place to Bury Strangers will be joining the already exciting line-up. A Place To Bury Strangers have often been called the loudest band in New York. This may very well be the case, but unlike much so-called loud rock and roll thats out there, APTBS is not loud simply for the sake of it. Laneway are announcing the last of their line-up every Monday over the next three weeks. Each Monday at 9am NZ Time, a new act will be announced - then two acts on Mon 03 Dec.
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A further 18 acts have been announced to grace the six Jim Beam Homegrown stages. Vodafone Dub and Roots stage: Kora, Ladi6, DJ-Sir-Vere, Shapeshifter, The Black Seeds, Katchafire, AHoriBuzz and Sunshine Soundsystem. The Rock stage: Shihad, I Am Giant, Elemeno-P, Midnight Youth, King Cannons, Luger Boa, Villainy and Clap Clap Riot. The Red Bull Sound Lab: The Peacekeepers, Trained Assassins, All My Brothers, Cairo Knife Fight, Weird Together, DJ-Sir-Veres karaoke Machine ft. Che Fu, PnC & K one, The Babysitters Circus, Illegal Sound Clash, and DJ Redbird Jnr. The Vodafone Pop and RnB stage: Home Brew, David Dallas, Savage, PnC, Pieter T, P Money and Friends, Zowie, Ruby Frost and Kids of 88. The Lipton Ice Tea Electronic stage: Concord Dawn, The upbeats ft. MC Tali, Minuit, opiuo, Dick Johnson, north Shore Pony Club and Thane Kirby vs. Felix5.
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Alt-rock influencers Dinosaur Jr. are coming to New Zealand for one show at Aucklands Powerstation in March next year. Fans can expect to witness J Mascis, Lou Barlow and Murph tearing through favourites from career defining albums like Dinosaur, Youre Living All Over Me, Bug, Green Mind, Where You Been and most recently I Bet On Sky. Its now 27 years since their debut in 1985, and Dinosaur Jr. have come to be widely recognised as one of the significant American rock bands of our generation.
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Mystery Girl and 95bFM have just announced Cat Power will be heading our way for two shows in February next year. Cat Power has been touring the world with a new band after the release of her latest album Sun and will be playing shows in Auckland and Wellington.
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Best Documentary Pictures of Susan How Far is Heaven The Last Dogs of Winter Maori Boy Genius Shihad: Beautiful Machine Man o War Best Actress in a Feature Film Tandi Wright - Kiwi Flyer Inge Rademeyer - Good For Nothing Tausili Pushparaj - The Orator Siones 2: Unfinished Business - Madeleine Sami Man o War Best Actor in a Feature Film Richard Falkner - How to Meet Girls From a Distance Faafiaula Sagote - The Orator Bret McKenzie - Two Little Boys Matt Whelan - The Most Fun You Can Have Dying Canon Best Feature Film Director Tusi Tamasese - The Orator Kirstin Marcon - The Most Fun You Can Have Dying Mike Wallis - Good For Nothing Dean Hewison - How to Meet Girls From a Distance Robert Sarkies - Two Little Boys Rialto Channel Best Film The Orator How to Meet Girls From a Distance Two Little Boys Good For Nothing The Most Fun You Can Have Dying The award cememony will be held at The Wintergarden (The Civic) in Auckland on Tue 04 Dec. The world television premiere of The Moas will be shown on Sun 16 Dec at 6.45pm, exclusive to Skys Rialto Channel 25.

The nominees have now been announced for The Sorta unofficial nZ Film Awards (AKA The Moas). Below is a list of the nominees for some of the top awards. Starnow Best Actress in a Short Film Mabelle Dennison Whakatiki Maya Stange - Im The One Anapela Polataivao - Night Shift Starnow Best Actor in a Short Film Waka Rowlands Lambs Jim Moriarty Whakatiki Andy Anderson - Honk If Youre Horny Favourite drink? Beer. Favourite restaurant/caf? Musha - Tokyo bar food in Santa Monica. Favourite takeaway? Poquito Mas Mexican in Santa Monica. Favourite colour? Blue. Favourite classic film? French Connection (among many others). Favourite childhood memory? Hong Kong Island. Favourite party food? Sausage rolls and tomato sauce of course! Favourite vice? Weed. Favourite song? Too many to play favourites. Favourite meal? One shared with good friends. Favourite cause? Smile Train / NZ Child Cancer Foundation. Favourite 90s TV show? Twin Peaks. Favourite word? Mis-pour. Favourite album? Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Elton John. Favourite type of groupie? Polite and beautiful. Favourite body part on you? Brain. Favourite body part on someone else? Brain. Favourite venue? The Whiskey. Favourite lyric? Theres a black road inside me, and a switch Im trying to find. Favourite candy bar? Crunchie Bar. Favourite current TV show? Boardwalk Empire.
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After suffering from serious stomach complications last year (gas, anyone?), Baths has made good and are back for two shows this month. The music project of electronic musician Will Wiesenfeld, Baths, is synthetics, rhythmic thuds, ghostly falsetto and more clever audio tricks you can lose your mind to.

The man with the hat. Its been 20 years since he made his mark with breakthrough single Isabelle and hes never looked back. Greg is hosting a 20th Anniversary tour. Hes joined by stellar band members (literally, Kurt Shanks formerly of Stellar* is joining him) and will debut his 10th studio album.

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6PM, $30, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

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THE PoWERSTATIon

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8PM, $30, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

Sean Pompey, better known as Smoke DZA, is a hiphop artist from Harlem. Fun fact: Smoke DZA decided on his moniker after being influenced by Smokey from the movie Friday. The acronym DZA stands for Dream Zone Achieved. Hes worked with Wiz Khalifa and is influenced by Jay-Z and The Notorious Big.

Kids no more, the once heavy synth group has found the perfect balance and showcases an all new sound, with even catchier hooks. The boys have gone for more of a bubblegum-love sound, with their singles LaLa and Tucan already invading the airwaves. With support from Loui the Zu.

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Robin Hinkleys solo project, created while other members of his band Good Laika were busy starting a family, has spawned its own offspring: an album. The albums gestation was not without its dramas, including a day of running away from the police in Mumbai during an attempt at filming a music video.

Now they are VNZMA winners, Six60 can add yet another awesome accolade to their already massive collection, including triple platinum sales of their debut album. The versatile band is playing with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in a one-off show marking one year since their explosive first CD.

FridAY 16
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BoDEGA
8PM, $30, DASHTICKETS.CO.NZ

Looking questionably disheveled and with an intensity that suggests hes a man of few words, with stories locked away in that brain, Delaney Davidson will be at Southbound Records playing some songs and signing their new album Sad But True - The Secret History Of Country Music Songwriting Vol .

They may look like whiter versions of Home Brew, but these guys have been kicking it old school since way back when and before bringing goats on the red carpet was okay. The award-winning hip-hop group has been at the centre of Australias scene for nearly two decades, releasing their first EP in 1997.

OWL CITY
THE PoWERSTATIon
7PM, $63, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

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InK BAR
10PM, $10, DOOR SALE ONLY

Dont let that one annoying song about fireflies annoy you Adam Young is an incredibly talented musician and ethereal, drug-induced sounding pop is his speciality. Hes also branching out with a current top 20 hit featuring Carly Rae Jepsen. If all of his sounds like a sugary overload, this is not the gig for you.

The Chicago techno legend returns! Spinning records since the age of eleven, Gene is one of the most accomplished DJ/producer in house music, releasing hot dance anthems on his label. Bringing the (formerly) sweaty, sexy summer vibe from the US of A (prior to Superstorm Sandy), hell get you moving.

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MILE HIGH
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Auckland rock band Mile High is releasing their video for upcoming single The Past with friends Ekko Park and guests. The single with its hypnotising rhythm showcases the bands abilities as songwriters while maintaining that signature sound. Come and be part of the energy and the atmosphere as they drop their new material.

ROSENEATH CENTENNIAL RAGTIME BAND

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Wellingtons Roseneath Centennial Ragtime Band is on tour this November. Having played earlier this year to a sold out crowd with the Richter City Rebels, expect another raucous evening as the Roseneath boys pound the dance floor with their infectious boogie and bring the party to their hometown again.

tuESdAY 20
GRIZZLY BEAR
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7.30PM, $78, TICKETEK.CO.NZ

No-one wants to get close to a Grizzly, let alone listen to one play the guitar. Gotcha: its actually a New York quartet, who is bringing their harmonysoaked chamber-pop to New Zealand for the first time in their career. The band featured on the soundtrack for the worlds most depressing Ryan Gosling movie Blue Valentine.

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If you cant make Wellington Zinefest come celebrate the launch of issue 11 of PRESENCE magazine by seeing Randa perform at Golden Dawn and get a free mag. The zine features Porcelaintoy, Dear Times Waste, Rackets, comedic duo Stop Being a Pud, artist Liam Gerrard, fashion designer Georgia Alice and comic artist Ellen Moorhead.

Are solo projects from musicians in established musical acts doomed to be mirror images of their day jobs, or is it an opportunity to do something completely out of the blue that never have worked in their other bands? Banks, from Interpol front man Paul Banks, answers that question with another question: cant it be both? Banks (the album) is a statement in which Banks (the man) embraces his own musical identity as a detached entity from Interpol and it yields some interesting results. The clue is in the albums title and the fact that he is no longer using the Julian Plenti pseudonym, having previously released an album and an EP under that name over the past few years. This change has allowed him to finally take center stage with no fake name to protect him from the slings and arrows of notoriety. For now at least Banks is running his ambitions up the flagpole to see who salutes. There are certainly some Interpolflavoured songs here (such as Over My Shoulder and Paid For That) but the more familiar concepts are presented in a new light, which only Banks by himself could muster. Guitar driven tunes carry a new cinematic edge that elevates them above the New York industrial chic of Turn On The Bright Lights. Banks is perhaps giving us a glimpse into his own CD collection with every song that passes. U2, Joy Division, and Kraftwerk, make for strange bedfellows but manage to co-exist on lead single The Base. Electric, electronic, and organic instruments mesh together to make

a dizzying tapestry of soul-baring tales. The instrumental Lisbon is a breath of fresh air amidst the gloom a meandering piece that evokes the technicolour landscapes of classic cinema and gives the audience a small break from Banks claustrophobic drone. Ultimately, Banks is an excursion into one mans mind, heart, and soul. The strongest moments come when he is less fussed about densely layered arrangements and let us slip right to the core of the songs. Summertime Is Gone closes the album in a gorgeous, heart-warming fashion. While it might be an uneven album there is plenty in there for Interpol fans to love and for everyone else to wonder at and, perhaps, even love too.
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Former pop star of short-lived TrueBliss fame Carly Binding is finding better success with her one-woman musical. It tells the story of an ordinary English girl, whose journey takes her to the US in search of love. Her romantic adventures begin in New York, lead her to Hollywood.

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Favourite drink: Red wine. Favourite restaurant/caf: The Copper Kettle in Howick. Favourite takeaway: Ponsonby Food Court. Favourite colour: Burnt Umber. Favourite classic film: Vertigo. Favourite childhood memory: Dreaming a volcano was going to engulf Hamilton and my parents and auntie making me feel better about it.

Favourite 90s TV show: Twin Peaks Favourite word: Danguba. Favourite album: California - Mr Bungle (not RHCP.) Favourite type of groupie: Erm, the not-groupie type? Favourite body part on you: Left ventricle. Favourite body part on someone else: Right ventricle. Favourite venue: Wine Cellar. Favourite lyric: I have never killed a cat Favourite candy bar: Those spaceman ones back when they still had the red tip.
BREL TuE 14 noV - SAT 24 noV CONCERT CHAMBER, TOWN HALL, AUCKLAND

The age-old story of a young down-and-out man finding success after an intergalactic plant lands in his hands is a tale as old as time. The Auckland Theatre Companys rendition of the quirky musical hit is an outstanding show, with a cast of talented singers and one very destructive plant puppet.

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GREY LYNN PARK FESTIVAL
GREY LYnn PARK

Favourite party food: I dont eat solids at parties. Favourite vice: Gambling. Favourite song: Ces Gens La. Favourite meal: Pasta with a side of pasta. Favourite cause: Auckland Action Against Poverty.

Everything you love about street markets designer clothes, original art mixed with aspects of a school fair goats and ponies. Its all in the same place: the Grey Lynn Festival. Bringing community groups, musicians and performers together to put on a unique day out. Its grass roots support for members of the community at its best.

tuESdAY 20
PINK FLOYD MUSIC DOUBLE FEATURE
STARDoME
8PM, $35, STARDOME.ORG.NZ

NZSO - MAHLER 7
ToWn HALL
8PM, $29-100, THE-EDGE.CO.NZ

Gustav Mahlers tantalising Seventh Symphony is complex and continues to fascinate musicians and audiences. The magical score is the perfect companion for Bachs Concerto for Two Violins. This concert is also a rare opportunity to see NZSO music director Pietari Inkinen take on the role of violin soloist.

Relive the greatest rock albums of all time from Englands cult runaway success in the stunning planetarium theatre. Sit back and revel in the surround sound with psychedelic images projected on the dome ceiling to go along with the music.

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Its not the life of troubled TV star Michael Barrymore, or about the former wild child Drew Barrymore, its about Shakespearean actor John Barrymore, played by Oscar award-winner Christopher Plummer. Set in 1942, the film takes place on the stage of a Broadway theatre where the actor is struggling to recreate his performance in the title role of Richard III.

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BEING ELMO: A PUPPETEERS JOURNEY

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What could have been saccharine awards-baiting B.S. becomes humane, life-affirming drama about far more than say, a rich regent with a stutter. John Hawkes has never been more watchable or witty as he is here, portraying Mark OBrien the Californian writer, paralysed by polio. A 38-year-old virgin, OBrien hires Cheryl, a sex surrogate, played by Helen Hunt. To say the two leads are brave may risk sounding condescending, but they are. Many actors might think twice about the films frank portrayal of sex and disability, but Hunt and Hawkes deliver wry, witty and wise performances. As do the entire cast, especially William H Macy as OBriens surprisingly openminded Catholic priest. Writer/director Ben Lewin is a polio survivor himself, which may go some way to explaining how he pulls off

When hes not being tickled by thousands/millions of children (gross), Elmo is just a puppet at the hands of Kevin Clash a man who went from a modest life in Baltimore to becoming the hands behind one of the worlds most recognisable characters, yet you wouldnt know his face. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg.

the delicate balance between maudlin sentimentality and moving drama. The film benefits from a first-rate and often very funny script and a committed cast delivering pitch perfect performances that, like Marco Beltramis score and Geoffrey Simpsons cinematography, shirk attention- seeking theatrics for subtle honesty. The Sessions is moving, funny, thought-provoking adult drama that manages to impress without ever beating you over the head telling you what to think. As OBrien says at one point, I can be a bit time consuming, but Im worth the trouble. And this tale of his life sure is, especially for those that like less bang and more human behaviour for their buck.
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MR BEAN
TV onE, 9.30PM

One of Rowan Atkinsons not-so finest moments (in my humble opinion, along with Johnny English), the bumbling Bean is back on our TV screens. Approaching the festive season, it is Christmas time and Mr Bean plans to celebrate the holiday with his best friend: a stuffed bear. As predicted, things go from awkward to worse.

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DANCER IN THE DARK
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Bjork gives an award-winning performance (no, not for wearing a swan) as Selma. She works day and night to save her son from the same disease she suffers from, a disease that inevitably will make her blind, but Selma has the energy to live because of her secret she loves musicals. Directed by Lars von Trier.

Charles Manson: one of historys most infamous killers. The Barker Ranch, where Charles and his family once lived is also the home of many stories that suggest young people who become disenchanted with the quasi-commune tried to get out, but they were never to be seen again. Follow Sgt Paul Dostie as he tries to find out what happened.

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PRIME ROCKS: DURAN DURAN
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Its not what you think. When they say thai me up, they really mean get stuck into some incredible mouth-watering food. With a dcor to transport you out of the city and away to Thailand, enjoy all your favourite meals with exotic names, for example red curry is Orchid Mist. Fancy, but not fancily priced, with entrees starting at just $5 and mains starting from $11.90. Owner Zack took over in 2006 and is dedicated to creating a cool, calm, friendly-spot that caters to everyone and we would say he has achieved this.

ViBE KEY
LIBERTInE

oPEn LATE nEW KID HIPSTER FRIEnDLY ouTDooR

AuCKLANd EAtEriES
AGEnTS & MERCHAnTS
6-10 Roukai Lane (09) 309-5854 Seasonal lunch meals and latenight tapas served in a small cobblestone alleyway.

DEPoT

86 Federal St (09) 363-7048

37 Drake St (09) 929-2790 Taking its cue from the Americas, but with an Antipodean twist.

SALE ST

DISTRICT DInInG BIG JS

7 Sale St (09) 307-8148 Bistro dining, award-winning microbrewery celebrated garden bar and very private Velvet Room!

1 Melton Road - Mt Wellington 5790340 Weekly changing specials. Rated top burger in Auckland via concreteplayground.co.nz Gourmet Burgers is Jasons speciality take home heat and eat meals, plus huge range of cabinet food, everything cooked to serve.

50 Customs St East (09)368-5315 Fresh, affordable bistro dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Designed to share.

MEXICo

DE PoST

23 Britomart Place (09) 366-1759 The Strand Takapuna (09) 280-1487 Vibrant Mexican street food served with margaritas, tequila and Mexican Beer. Arrive early for a table.

THAI ME uP

244 Ponsonby Rd (09) 376-9909

466 Mt Eden Rd (09) 630-9330 Your local in the heart of Mt. Eden with over 100 beers available and superb food.

VERonA MooCHoWCHoW
23 Ponsonby Rd (09) 360-6262 Like a stroll through the fragrant night markets & food stalls of Bangkok, MooChowChow is a boost to the senses.

BRIToMART CounTRY CLuB

HERnE BAY LoCAL

169 KRd (09) 307-0508 Celebrating 20 years on KRd. Open 10am till late seven days with intimate booths live music, gourmet food, cocktails & organic tap beer.

170 Jervois Rd 376-5367

31 Galway St (09) 303-2541 Gourmet pizzas, tapas and a famous high tea service

THE WInDSoR CASTLE JAM oRGAnIC CAFE PInXToS

33-35 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 4861-600 128c Ponsonby Rd Bar*Cafe*Tapas

CHAPEL

147 Ponsonby Rd (09) 360-4528

144 Parnell Rd (09) 356-3650 Established in 1847, one of Aucklands earliest surviving hotels serving gastro pub food in a comfortable, unpretentious environment.

oRVIETo CAFE

935A Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden

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Wed 14
Spook the horSeS, the Body Lyre and BacheLor of architecture
San Francisco Bath House

ShiT WOrTh dOinG

auckLaNd GIG GuIdE

tuneS of i
The Southern Cross Bar & Restaurant

Wed 14
2five9 trio
Verona

keep caLM & LiSten to hip hop

Rakinos

iMagine thiS
8PM, Snapdragon

SaT 17
dJ BLackSMith
Bettys

BathS

9PM, Whammy Bar

LiSa crawLey LyrakiLL

the Mighty Mighty Quiz

Mighty Mighty Matterhorn

Bitchin Bingo

Union Post Brewbar 9PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar

8PM, Cassette Number Nine

the SeSSion ziLLionz & BewM BaBiez

9PM, Mighty Mighty

LiSa crawLey, Jo hanna and the MyStery, nikita the Spooky and a circuS of Men
Eva Street Studio

conch recordS

The Britomart Country Club

Mr adaM

grant MarShaLL and nigeL Love

Sale St

7PM, Libertine

nyntee & SaM hiLL

8PM, Longroom Racket Bar

Lord echo and hiS MeLodieS

Matterhorn, $5 Hashigo Zake

hipStaMaticS

Thu 15
acouStic MuSic
The Cheeky Pipi

8PM, Grand Central

oLd SchooL dJS r&B JaM nightS

9PM, Juice Bar

reuBen BradLey trio roSeneath centenniaL ragtiMe Band

San Francisco Bath House

cJc preSentS MicheL BeneBig Band & SheM

8PM, 1885

BathS w/ BLack city LightS

JoSh LeyS

Chapel Bar & Bistro

Sad But true aLBuM reLeaSe tour auckLand

8PM, Wine Cellar

San Francisco Bath House

dJS Micah, B-Lo, guS & kev freSh

Bettys

Star-Ship Mighty Mighty MightyS 6th Birthday party

Mighty Mighty The Lido Cafe

noiLa, SpLit Second and - run

8PM, The Kings Arms Racket Bar

SeLecta SaM and deewhy

Sale St

Mark Laurent @ the BLueS cLuB

Hotel Bristol

the X-ray catz

racket Book Swap Sae: in the MiX

7PM, The Juice Bar

Shake, Stir & Sing w/ dan & chriS

8PM, Windsor Castle

SharkneSS aLBuM reLeaSe w/ cLaude rainS

9PM, Mighty Mighty

Sun 18
aBaJi
Te Papa

Quiz night

the greg JohnSon 20th anniverSary tour

7PM, Victoria Theatre

7PM, The Kings Arms

the hound
Bin Bin Deluxe

the MouSetrap

8PM, St James Theatre, $75

aSpire Big Band

Chicago Bar Meow

Thu 15
generaL Lee
Chapel Bar & Bistro

Fri 16
1% coLLective Launch party!
San Francisco Bath House

the trouBLeS

Fri 16
aBaJi
Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall

Tue 20
grizzLy Bear
8PM, The Opera House

acouStic thurSday ft. John edwardS

5.30PM, Northern Steamship

diaMond cutterS cLuB weLLington! ft guS, kev freSh, MtronBoMB, BooMio Sound, Safari Boy & ricky riLe!
Bettys

acouStic thurSdayS w/ eLi

7.30PM, Neighbourhood

aLBany MMnS MonthLy MuSic nightS

Kawai Purapura

aroha

SongS of LoSS and Longing - SLayton hurSt Bourdon

San Francisco Bath House

acouStic thurSday w/ wayLon derek Bean

6PM, Commons

7.30PM, Nuffield St Brew Bar Spencer on Byron Hotel

autoMatic 80S
Juice Bar

iLLuMinate paint party preSentS BLoodBath

9PM, Shed 6

Barney von paveMent, Light o

6PM, Libertine

dJ MyStic Mick
The Corner Store

Journey to the SuMMit

The Fringe Bar

BeauJoLaiS day 2012

dyLan c

Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall

raSkoLnikovS, caveS, warwick and the wankerS

Mighty Mighty

6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen

BLackfrog preSentS
Backstage At Blacksalt

frank Booker

6.30PM Everybody`s

SMoke dza (nyc) & teaM dynaMite (ygB)

Bodega

heSSian horSeMan ShowcaSe

8PM, The Kings Arms

BurLeSQue feat. dJ Manchoo

Stampede Bar

JaSon eLi

6PM, Commons

ceLeBrating under arreSt with theSe autoMatic changerS

The Lucha Lounge

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dean caMpBeLL
Chapel Bar & Bistro

SaT 17
a ponSonBy inStitution adaM
8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro Northern Steamship

Shane hand , tdk, MoMentuS

deewhy, SaMpLe gee, uLtan Burke

Sale St

8PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar

Lew BLack at the thirSty dog foLk cLuB

The Thirsty Dog

deLaney davidSon & MarLon wiLLiaMS

Southbound Records

Sick diSco preSentS aniMaLS woodLand adventure!

Cassette Nine

part tiMe artiSt fuLL tiMe friend

The Classic

douBLe dutch
Chapel Bar & Bistro

aLtered StateS, high horSeS, eL BaJo & hp

The Thirsty Dog

SiX60 aLBuM anniverSary Show

ASB Theatre

pat for preSident

Jax Munster Inn

dre

6PM, Nuffield St Brew Bar

BeaStwarS, BLoody SouLS & proton BeaSt

9PM, The Kings Arms Longroom

Spooky
Commons

Sunday SeSSion with the SentiMentaL Sound SySteM

3PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

duB diSco ft SLop rock (auS)

10PM, CODE

Bevan keyS & nyntee Booty MaSh ft deewhy, generaL Lee and grant MarShaLL
Sale St

SuBMariner & kiLaManraro

Neighbourhood

Sunday SeSSionS at Beer o cLock

Malt Bar

dyLan c & BoBBy Brazuka

1885 Basement

t-rice & hudge uptown Boogie

Neighbourhood

SweetpantS

3PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar

dyLan c, wiLL StyLeS & Sweet MiX kidS

Racket Bar

diwaLi at viaduct
R-Lounge

taMi neiLSon, deLaney davidSon & MarLon wiLLiaMS technoLogy StoLe My vinyLe
Ink & Coherent

the cider co-op

Sale St

the paddington cLuB

The Paddington Parnell

Artworks Community Theatre

eXMiXkid, iMagine thiS

9PM, Snapdragon

dJ SiSter act

4PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

gene farriS, phiLippa, recLooSe & Murry SweetpantS

9PM, InkCoherent

eLectric MayheM, ShaLLow grave & pcp eagLeS

9PM, Whammy Bar

MOn 19
Between the Buried & Me w/ aniMaLS aS LeaderS
8PM, The Kings Arms Chapel Bar & Bistro

the great auckLand Mo-hunt 2012

12PM, Sale Street

greg JohnSon 20th anniverSary tour hiLLtop hoodS

9PM, 519 Club

fLeX & JerM

Racket Bar

7PM, All Saints Anglican Church

greek party nightS

Alp Ice Cafe

the Mad crept the dirty SweetS thee ruM coveS

The Lucha Lounge

cLuB connoiSSeurS

JaSon kyLe, norMSki

6PM, Northern Steamship

greg JohnSon 20th anniverSary tour

7PM, Paddington Live

the MercenarieS
9PM, Leigh Sawmill

Tue 20
dirty diana
Chapel Bar & Bistro

tido

ManueL Bundy & Lo key

9PM, Britomart Country Club

JuBiLation
Galatos

7PM, Everybody`s

tiger tranSLate 2012

Studio the venue

nairoBi trio & friendS in Soiree

Mt Eden Village Centre

kidS of 88 with Loui the zu kLaSSiX froM pariS & aroha

8PM, The Powerstation

toM rodweLL & StorehouSe

Wine Cellar

open Mic at windSor caStLe

7PM, Windsor Castle

nick raven, cheatS and SwiM

8PM, The Brothel Flat

Britomart Country Club

tuBorg fieSta deL SoL

Kelliher Estate

preSence Magazine iSSue 11 w/ randa

7PM, Golden Dawn

nigeL Love, aLeX richardS nyntee, SaM hiLL & cuffy

9PM, Longroom

LongBoSS and the profeSSor

7PM, Libertine

6PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar

uptown Boogie, SuBMariner, kiLaManraro

2PM, Neighbourhood

MiLe high the paSt video reLeaSe w/ ekko park

The Juice Bar

owL city

Sun 18
acouStic SundayS with eLi guttenBieL
3PM, La Zeppa Kitchen

8PM, Powerstation

Mr S

roSe aLice, JaSon eLi

5.30PM, Everybodys

9PM, Mangawhai Tavern

norMSki, tdk
9PM, Snapdragon

SoLLy

6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen

SonS of MeLody, JerM & tdk

1885

ridge JaggerS & grant MarShaLL

1885 Basement

BritoMart Sunday Service

Britomart Country Club

SeLecta SaM

deLaney davidSon & MarLon wiLLiaMS

4PM, Leigh Sawmill

t-rice, ManuaL Bundy

5.30PM, Neighbourhood

6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen

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Wed 14
adaM Mcgrath of the eaStern
Wunderbar

REGIONaL GIG GuIdE

the weSt wing
10pm, Club 604

Beach BreakS with dJdMand

Wed 14
greg JohnSon 20th anniverSary tour
Meteor Theatre, Hamilton

8:30pm, Pierside Cafe

Bee geeS - triBute Show

doSe & trei

10pm, DPIT CPSA Building

dr Sanchez

7:30pm, The Woolston Club, $20

heart attack aLLey

Darkroom

8:30pm, The Monday Room

BLack veLvet Band

10:30pm, Pegasus Arms 9pm, Hilltop Tavern 10pm, The Brewery

touche aMore
Void, Hamilton

hannah harding
7pm, Porthole Bar

grahaM wardrop in the night kitchen Jo and ritchie

node +deadSet preSentS Superfood + ghoSt

9pm, Dux Live

hera and Jed

Thu 15
hiLLtop hoodS nz tour
The World Bar, Queenstown

6:30pm, Pomeroys

new MuSic coLLective

Darkroom

aMez aMez / autoMatic 80S dJ finney

9:30pm, Ferrymead Ale House 9pm, Finnegans

wiLLie Mcarthur
7:30pm, Pegasus Arms

5pm, The Irish Pub - Lyttelton

Midge MccLeary cd reLeaSe tour

Mulligans Bar, Taupo

kate anaStaSiou
5pm, Astro Lounge

wedneSday open Mic karaoke

7pm, Sandridge Hotel

Mark and Brendan (Show day)

4pm, The Brewery

the paLace of wiSdoM with the Longhorn Breed

10pm, Fuel Bar & Grill

Fri 16
BeyondSeMBLe nz tour
Cinema Paradiso, Wanaka

Thu 15
aL park party night
8pm, Porthole Bar 9pm, CBD Bar

Mike t

9pm, The Monday Room

nacoa, Sanchez & Mc Jenna Studio 54

9pm, The Monday Room 10:30pm, Pegasus Arms

Shiver

greg JohnSonS 20th anniverSary tour

The Mayfair, New Plymouth

10pm, The Bedrock Bar

tweQ & dr dee charLotte ivey & SiMon gregory

6pm, Astro Lounge

Seth haMiLton the get down

9pm, CBD Bar

BuBBLeMen

katchafire

10pm, Phoenix Bar & Cafe

Kaiah Bar, Rotorua

SouL SLide

9pm, Clink Restaurant

rhythMonyX - Live at the Beach

9pm, Pierside Cafe

khhB & coda & gueStS

Ballroom Billiards, Whangarei

city nightS feat. toMMy fLowerS (akL)

8pm, Dux Live, $10

two cartoonS X MaLeS Beach deMon nationaL tour w/ teen fortreSS

10pm, Darkroom

karMa coLLective
8:30pm, Porthole Bar

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BeyondSeMBLe nz tour
The Church, Dunedin

dJ Soane

Saturday open Mic karaoke

9pm, The Monday Room

taoS

7pm, Sandridge Hotel

dr Sanchez

8:30pm, Dux Live

8:30pm, Clink Restaurant Bar

oLLie

MerchantS of fLow and one drop nation

10pm, The Brewery

coraL Live

Agenda, Hamilton

Lindon puffin
7pm, Pomeroys

8pm, Pomeroys

reckLeSS duo
9pm, Trevinos Wunderbar

oLLie

aLtMuSic preSentS adaM wiLLettS with SpeciaL gueStS

8pm, The Physics Room, $10

goLd MedaL faBuLouS 100% pure tour katchafire

Golden Shears Tavern, Manawatu The Sideline Bar, Napier

8:30pm, The Brewery

cape triBuLation

proton BeaSt + Brown LeaveS + Space BatS, attack!

Darkroom

douBLe trouBLe

7:30pm, The Woolston Club

SaLSa fieSta night X fiLeS

SaT 17
dr Sanchez
6pm, Astro Lounge

Void, Hamilton

nick raven, cheatS & SwiM

8:30pm, Salsa Latina Studios 8:30pm, Trevinos

Sun 18
kate anaStaSiou LiSa tui Stig
1PM, Winnies Ferrymead 3PM, Astro Lounge 7.30PM, The Brewery

pBc SuMMer nightS preSentS oLie BaSSweight

Poverty Bay Club, Gisborne

via kaLediScope & dependency theory

9pm, Wunderbar

Big Bear weekend: rough trade party and Mr canterBury Bear

10pm, Burgers & Beers Inc, $15

ScriBe

Splash Planet, Hastings

Mike t

9pm, Mike T

Fri 16
aSSeMBLy reQuired
9:30pm, Fox & Ferret The Palms

the ShaMeLeSS few

8pm, The Shameless Few

MOn 19
hera & Jed
8.30PM, The Monday Room

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THE FOX AND FERRET

weStfieLd riccarton MaLL

Step inside a pub more English than an English pub. With that old oak dcor feel to it, British mementos and images all over the walls, and a great serving of pub meals and we mean hearty three courses here itll be like home away from home for our visitors. And they do a mean pub quiz.

WINE LOFT
67 ShortLand Street

PUPPIES
118 tory St

If you have a certain passion for a tipple of wine, this is the place for you. Specialising in eclectic wines by the glass or bottle, paired with gourmet pizza. Recline on sumptuous leather couches by an open fireplace with intimate laid-back jazz in the background.

daytiMe
When they arent serving up beers youve probably never heard of (and some you would have, of course), they are playing music to blow your mind. Puppies is the new kid on the block, hoping to make a drastic change to the way bands are showcased in the music scene. Its an intimate setting which home two shows a night: one to get the night started and another to send you off into the wee hours. They have ridiculously cheap drinks specials so cheap, I dont want to even mention them to here in fear of jinxing it! Not to mention the hipsterfriendly bar staff know the ins and outs of their zone, so dont be afraid to strike up a conversation between songs.

SportS Bar dance fLoor one night Stand Live MuSic craft BeerS

open Late

VIBE kEy

food hipSter friendLy after work

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Bonita Bar
242 ponsonby road 3765670 The ponsonby local on the corner of summer st, that brings the beauty of fine and inexpensive wines together with a real appreciation of tapas and craft beers, and an interesting selection of cocktails

the BritoMart country cLuB

Q theatre

31 galway St (09) 303-2541 A garden bar in the middle of the city. Comes with a mini golf lawn, cocktail jugs and vinylonly DJs.

305 Queen Street For lunch and a glass of wine. Or grab a snack, enjoy a Supreme coffee and power up at our WIFI hotspot. A range of hotpressed or old school doorstop sandwiches, serious salads, biscuits, tarts, cakes and an ultracheap Artists Pot of the Day.

463 new north rd The newest port of call in Kingsland.... rustic and raring to serve this evolving part of town.

the portLand puBLic houSe

racket Bar

6-10 roukai Lane (09) 309-5854 Serves everything from singlemalt whisky to cans of Double Brown.

VIaducT VIADUCT
Snapdragon
204 Quay St (09) 357-6147 A blend of 1930s vintage glamour and West Hollywood lounge with a healthy shot of private gentlemens club.

wine ceLLar

183 krd 377-8293

chapeL

147 ponsonby rd (09) 360-4528 For a quiet afternoon drink with friends in the sun, a light bite, a la carte dining or a great night out.

MeXico

goLden dawn

crossroads of ponsonby & richmond rds ph (09) 376-9929

23 Britomart place (09) 366-1759 Drink in the eclectic front bar or settle into the cosy dining area to explore the short but compelling menu.

rakinoS- BeatS, Bar, kitchen

Level 1/35 high Street (09) 358-3535 The Joint since 91

Quay St cLuBrooMS

204 Quay St (09) 357-6147 Watch the game while your girlfriend goes dancing.

NEWMaRkET NEWMARKET
grand centraL the cLaddagh
126 ponsonby rd (09) 360-1260 Ponsonbys longest serving bar with live music/DJ 7 nights. 2 for 1 happy hour & licensed to 5am. 372-376 Broadway (09) 522-4410 The Claddagh Irish Pub - A slice of Ireland in the heart of Newmarket.

MT EdEN MT EDEN
de poSt
466 Mt eden rd (09) 630-9330 Your local in the heart of Mt. Eden with over 100 beers available and superb food.

VIcTORIa PaRk VICTORIA PARK

SaLe Street
7 Sale St (09) 307-8148 A unique collection of spaces award-winning microbrewery, bistro dining, dance floor with live music, celebrated garden bar and very private Velvet Room!

pinXtoS

128c ponsonby rd Grand opening, 4pm, Sat 17 Nov. Bar*Cafe*Tapas

cENTRaL & kRd CENTRAL & KRD

doc Bar
352 krd (09) 365-1800 Tues-Sat

PaRNELL PARNELL
the paddington
117 St georges Bay rd (09) 309-3586 A Parnell institution for sports events, craft beers and superb food with the recent addition of top-notch live gigs.

La zeppa kitchen & Bar

the ponSonBy (BeLgian Beer cafe)

1-3 St Marys rd (09) 376-6092 A little piece of Europe in the heart of Ponsonby. The perfect spot to kick start the weekend, for an intimate dinner or a refreshing after-work beverage...

kingS arMS

59 france St (09) 373-3240

37 drake St (09) 379-8167 Focuses on the fact that people want to enjoy each others company with a great glass of wine and tasty plates, without the constraints of having to book or have a meal at a certain time.

the windSor caStLe father tedS originaL iriSh puB

BRITOMaRT BRITOMART
1885 - BritoMart
27 galway St (09) 551 3100 Nightclub upstairs. Cocktail lounge downstairs. Home to Aucklands biggest club nights.

1 wellesley St west (09) 377-3144 Entertainment seven nights a week, with three big screens, pool table, competitions & prizes, quiz, karaoke and live music.

144 parnell rd (09) 356-3650 Established in 1847, one of Aucklands earliest surviving hotels serves gastro pub food in a comfortable, unpretentious environment.

LiBertine

kINGSLaNd KINGSLAND
verona
169 krd (09) 307-0508 Celebrating 20 years on KRd. Open 10am till late seven days with intimate booths, live music, gourmet food, cocktails & organic tap beer.

37 drake St (09) 929-2790 This new bar and eatery takes its cue from the Americas, but with an Antipodean twist. Guests can sit and order from anywhere within the space - plates to share in the dining area, mains at the bar.

neighBourhood BrewBar

agentS & MerchantS

6-10 roukai Lane (09) 309-5854 Seasonal lunch meals and latenight tapas served in a small cobblestone alleyway.

498 new north rd (09) 846-3773 Nestled in the site of an old garage and engineering shop Neighbourhood celebrates the craft of beer and is perfect for after work drinks or a Sunday session on the sun drenched outdoor courtyard.

the oakrooM
17 drake 300 6313

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uPcOMING TOuRS & EVENTS

95BFM XMAS PARTY
fri 07 dec Cassette Nine, Auckland

BRYAN ADAMS (CA) CAIRO KNIFE FIGHT

ACTION BRONSON (US)

thu 10 Jan Galatos, Auckland

Mon 22 apr Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington tue 23 apr The Civic, Auckland

THE DATSUNS

Sat 22 dec Bodega, Wellington Sun 23 dec Galatos, Auckland

DEEP PURPLE & JOURNEY

Sun 24 feb Vector Arena, Auckland

House, Wellington fri 23 nov Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui Sun 25 nov Ascension Wine Estate, Matakana thu 29 nov The Osti, Waiheke Island fri 30 nov Sammys, Dunedin Sat 01 dec Dux Live, Christchurch

ALABAMA SHAKES (US) ALAN DAVIES (UK)

tue 15 Jan The Powerstation, Auckland

thu 22 nov Dux Live, Christchurch fri 23 nov Mighty Mighty, Wellington Sat 24 nov Thirsty Dog, Auckland

GRIMES (CA)

fri 01 feb Town Hall, Auckland Sat 02 feb Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland Sun 03 feb, Capitaine Bougainville Theatre, Whangarei tue 05 feb Founders Theatre, Hamilton wed 06 feb Aurora Centre, Christchurch thu 07 feb TSB Theatre, New Plymouth fri 08 feb Opera House, Wellington

CALVIN HARRIS, MAJOR LAZER & BASSNECTAR

thu 13 dec San Fran Bath House, Wellington fri 14 dec The Powerstation, Auckland

fri 30 nov ASB Showgrounds, Auckland

GRIZZLY BEAR (US)

tue 20 nov Opera House, Wellington wed 21 nov Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland

HEATH FRANKLIN IN CHOPPERS (S)HITLIST (AU) DELANEY DAVIDSON & MARLON WILLIAMS
thu 15 nov Wine Cellar, Auckland fri 16 nov Wine Cellar, Auckland Sat 17 nov Waiheke Island, Waiheke Sun 18 nov Leigh Sawmill, Leigh fri 30 nov Mighty Mighty, Wellington Sat 01 dec Mighty Mighty, Wellington Sun 02 dec Aratoi Museum, Masterton tue 13 nov Nelson School of Music, Nelson wed 14 nov Marlborough Civic Theatre, Blenheim thu 15 nov Aurora Centre for Performing Arts, Christchurch fri 16 nov Aurora Centre for Performing Arts, Christchurch Sat 17 nov Regent Theatre, Dunedin Sun 18 nov Civic Theatre, Invercargill tue 20 nov Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall, Arrowtown wed 21 nov Oamaru Opera House, Oamaru thu 22 nov Theatre Royal, Timaru fri 23 nov Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North Sat 24 nov Opera House, Wellington

ALESTORM (UK)

thu 24 Jan The Kings Arms, Auckland

AMANDA PALMER (US)

Sun 27 Jan Q Theatre, Auckland wed 30 Jan San Fran Bath House, Wellington

CAT POWER (US)

ANIMAL COLLECTIVE (US)

Mon 14 Jan The Powerstation, Auckland

fri 22 feb Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland Sat 23 feb Town Hall, Wellington

BAND OF HORSES (US)

CLASSIC HITS WINERY TOUR 2013

DEVO, SIMPLE MINDS & THE CHURCH DINOSAUR JR. (US)

Sat 15 dec Villa Maria Estate, Auckland

tue 15 Jan Town Hall, Wellington wed 16 Jan Town Hall, Auckland

BARRY GIBB & CAROLE KING

Sat 23 feb Mission Estate, Hawkes Bay

BATHS (US) BLEEDERS

wed 14 nov Whammy Bar, Auckland thu 15 nov San Fran Bath House, Wellington

Sat 02 feb Ascension Wine Estate, Matakana Sun 03 feb Marina Reserve, Tutukaka tue 05 feb Brunton Road, Gisborne wed 06 feb Church Road, Napier fri 08 feb Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North Sat 09 feb Alana Estate, Martinborough Sun 10 feb Tui Brewery, Mangatainoka tue 12 feb Sentry Hill Estate, New Plymouth Sat 16 feb The Mud House Winery & Caf, Waipara Sun 17 feb Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin tue 19 feb Waitiri Creek, Gibbston fri 22 feb Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Moutere Sat 23 feb Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Moutere Sun 24 feb Villa Maria Winery, Blenheim fri 01 Mar Wharepai Domain, Tauranga Sat 02 Mar Villa Maria Winery, Auckland Sun 03 Mar Mystery Creek, Hamilton

tue 05 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

HILLTOP HOODS (AU) HOLLYWOODFUN DOWNSTAIRS

DIRTY PROJECTORS (US) ED SHEERAN (UK)

wed 23 Jan The Kings Arms, Auckland thu 24 Jan San Fran Bath House, Wellington

thu 15 nov World Bar, Queenstown fri 16 nov 519 Club, Auckland Sat 17 nov Bodega, Wellington

fri 08 Mar TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Sat 09 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS (UK)

Sun 18 nov Vector Arena (Theatre Mode), Auckland

Sat 19 Jan Villa Maria Estate, Auckland

wed 28 nov San Fran Bath House, Wellington thu 29 nov Lucky, Hunterville thu 29 nov Space Monster, Whanganui fri 30 nov Static Bar, Hamilton Sat 01 dec Karagahake Gorge Tunnel Mine, Auckland Sat 01 dec Major Toms, Mt Manganui Sat 08 dec Lucha Lounge, Auckland

EMMYLOU HARRIS (UK) EXODUS

Sat 31 dec Te Tumu Kaituna Reserve, Papamoa Beach

HOMEGROWN 2013

Sat 02 Mar Waterfront, Wellington

fri 23 nov Bar Medusa, Wellington fri 30 nov The Kings Arms, Auckland

CLIFF RICHARD (UK)

BLONDIE & THE STRANGLERS

thu 29 nov Trusts Stadium, Auckland

Sat 26 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland Mon 28 Jan TSB Bank Arena, Wellington thu 31 Jan CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch

FRED WESLEY (US)

thu 21 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

BONNIE RAITT (US) BOYZ II MEN (US)

fri 05 apr The NZ International Jazz & Blues Festival, Christchurch

COROMANDEL GOLD 2012

Sun 30 dec - Mon 31 dec Ohuka Farm, Whitianga

GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR (CA) GREG JOHNSON

Sun 02 dec The Opera House, Wellington tue 04 dec Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland wed 05 dec Claudelands Arena, Hamilton

CHRONOPHONIUM 2013
fri 11 Jan - Sat 12 Jan Tangihua Forest, Northland

fri 08 feb The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 09 feb San Fran Bath House, Wellington

JORDIE LANE (AU)

CRYSTAL CASTLES (CA)

tue 15 Jan Studio, Auckland

wed 14 nov Meteor Theatre, Hamilton thu 15 nov Victoria Theatre, Auckland fri 16 nov Mayfair, New Plymouth Sat 17 nov Paddington Live, Auckland thu 22 nov San Fran Bath

wed 05 dec Wine Cellar, Auckland thu 06 dec Plato, Dunedin fri 07 dec Norwester Cafe, Amberley Sat 08 dec The Freehouse, Nelson Sun 09 dec San Fran Bath House, Wellington

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KATCHAFIRE & LADI6
wed 26 dec Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai thu 27 dec Opononi Hotel, Opononi wed 2 Jan Riwaka Hotel, Riwaka fri 4 Jan Station Village, Lower Hutt Sat 5 Jan Butlers Reef, Oakura

THE NZ INTERNATIONAL JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS (US)

Sun 13 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland

wed 03 apr - Sun 07 apr Christchurch

KENDRICK LAMAR (US)

wed 12 dec The Powerstation, Auckland

OMAR RODRIGUEZ LOPEZ GROUP (US)

REGINA SPEKTOR (US) RHYTHM & ALPS 2012

Sat 29 dec - Mon 31 dec Waiohika Estate, Gisborne

Park, Mount Maunganui Sat 05 Jan Matakana Country Park, Matakana Sun 06 Jan Opononi Hotel, Opononi

Mon 03 dec Town Hall, Auckland

SMOKE DZA (US)

thu 15 nov Hard Luck Cafe, Auckland fri 16 nov Bodega, Wellington

tue 27 nov San Fran Bath House, Wellington wed 28 nov The Kings Arms, Auckland

fri 28 dec - Sat 29 dec Terrace Downs, Christchurch

STEPHEN MERCHANT (UK) STONERFEST 2012 STREET CHANT

Sat 01 dec Whammy Bar & Wine Cellar, Auckland

KIDS OF 88

RHYTHM & VINES 2012 RINGO STARR AND THE ALL STARRS (UK)

Mon 17 dec Opera House, Wellington wed 19 dec Town Hall, Auckland

Sat 17 nov The Powerstation, Auckland

LAGWAGON (US)

wed 12 dec San Fran Bathhouse, Wellington thu 13 dec The Kings Arms, Auckland

thu 07 feb CBS Arena, Christchurch Sat 09 feb Vector Arena, Auckland

fri 16 nov NO. 4 Cross St, Auckland

LA DE DA FESTIVAL 2012
Mon 28 Jan Silo Park, Auckland

THE UKULELE FESTIVAL 2012

Sat 01 dec Trusts Stadium, Auckland

Sun 30 dec - Mon 31 dec Daisybank Farm, Martinborough

LANEWAY FESTIVAL 2013 LINKIN PARK (US)

Sat 24 nov Studio thu 21 feb Vector Arena, Auckland

OPOSSOM

ROSENEATH CENTENNIAL RAGTIME BAND

Sat 01 dec The Kings Arms, Auckland

OWL CITY (US)

fri 16 nov The Powerstation, Auckland

MINISTRY OF SALSA MORE FM VINEYARD TOUR

fri 15 feb Mills Reef Winery, Tauranga Sat 16 feb Sileni Estates Winery, Hawkes Bay Sun 17 feb Te Kairanga Vineyard, Martinborough tue 19 feb Trafalgar Park, Nelson fri 22 feb The Groynes, Christchurch Sat 23 feb Turanga Creek Vineyard, Auckland

PARACHUTE FESTIVAL 2013

fri 25 Jan - Sun 27 Jan Mystery Creek, Hamilton

Sat 17 nov San Fran Bath, Wellington thu 22 nov The Yot Club, Raglan fri 23 nov Galatos Live, Auckland Sat 24 nov Leigh Sawmill, Leigh fri 30 nov The Wanganui Musicians Club (Savages Club), Wanganui fri 14 dec Anzac Hall, Featherston Sat 15 dec St Peters Village Hall, Paekakariki

PARKWAY DRIVE (AUS)

wed 12 dec Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

RUSSELL BRAND (UK)

Mon 26 nov Founders Theatre, Hamilton wed 28 nov Vector Arena, Auckland thu 13 dec TSB Arena, Wellington

PAT BENATAR, AMERICA AND MORE

THE SCRIPT (IR)

UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA

fri 12 apr Vector Arena, Auckland

MOUNT EERIE (US)

fri 01 feb Wine Cellar, Auckland Sat 02 feb Puppies, Wellington Mon 04 feb Barrytown Hall, Barrytown tue 05 feb Tims Place, Marahau wed 06 feb Wunderbar, Lyttelton thu 07 feb Chicks Hotel, Dunedin fri 08 feb Public Art Gallery, Dunedin

Sat 16 feb The Amphitheatre, Taupo Sun 17 feb Matakana Country Park, Matakana, North Auckland wed 20 feb Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Sat 23 feb Gibbston Valley Winery, Queenstown

fri 04 Jan Bodega, Wellington thu 10 Jan Cassette, Auckland

SEASICK STEVE (US)

Sat 29 dec Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai

THE VILLAGE PEOPLE

SHIHAD

thu 29 nov Town Hall, Wellington fri 30 nov TSB Showplace, New Plymouth Sat 01 dec Town Hall, Auckland

PAUL DIANNO & BLAZE BAYLEY (UK)

fri 07 dec Bodega, Wellington Sat 08 dec The Kings Arms, Auckland

MORRISSEY (UK)

fri 14 dec Town Hall, Wellington Sat 15 dec Vector Arena, Auckland

wed 26 dec Station Village, Lower Hutt Sat 29 dec Brewers In The Park, Mt Maunganui Mon 31 dec Riwaka Hotel, Riwaka wed 02 Jan Butlers Reef, Oakura thu 03 Jan Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai Sat 05 Jan Matakana Country Park, Matakana

THE WAR OF THE WORLD

tue 13 nov - Sun 16 dec The Stardome, Auckland

WEEZER (US)

fri 11 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland

NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE

tue 19 Mar TSB Bank Arena, Wellington thu 21 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

SHOTOVER SUNSHINE FESTIVAL 2013 SHOW ME SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL PRETTY LIGHTS (US)
thu 31 Jan San Fran Bath House, Wellington fri 01 feb Studio, Auckland

WHO SHOT ROCK & ROLL: A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY

tue 13 nov - Sun 03 Mar Auckland Art Gallery

Sat 09 feb Littles Road, Queenstown

WILCO (US)

NICKELBACK (US)

fri 05 apr Town Hall, Wellington Sat 06 apr Town Hall, Auckland

fri 30 nov Vector Arena, Auckland

NICKI MINAJ (US) NIGHTWISH (FI)

Sat 24 nov Vector Arena, Auckland

thu 15 nov - Sun 25 nov Bay City Cinemas, Tauranga thu 15 nov - Sun 25 nov The Regal Cinema, Twizel thu 03 Jan - Sun 13 Jan The Monkey House, Whitianga

tue 08 Jan Studio, Auckland

NORTHERN BASS FESTIVAL 2012

THE PRETTY THINGS (UK) RAGGAMUFFIN 2013

fri 01 feb - Sat 02 feb Rotorua International Stadium

SIX60

tue 11 dec The Powerstation, Auckland

Sun 30 dec - Mon 31 dec Mangawhai

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DONT MESS WITH THE GRIZZLY

THE PROGRESSIVE ROCK GROUP IS HEADING OUR WAY, PROVING THEYVE MORE FIGHT LEFT IN THEM. WRITTEN BY TIM GRUAR

It dIdnt seem possible that Brooklyn art-rockers Grizzly Bear could top their brilliant Veckatimest, but one listen to their fourth studio effort, Shields, has definitely put paid to any claim theyd done their dash. the box of tricks is used more judiciously this time, producing a direct and open feeling; stripping away the dreamy aura of some of their past efforts. With a blend of baroque sway, starbursts of guitar, and curtains of synth and psychedelic folk, the Grizzlys are sonic juggernauts and once again this acclaimed outfit is headed our way this month for two nights (Wellington and Auckland on nov 20 and 21). they started as a solo project for ed droste, but soon morphed into a full band of collaborators with their first album, recorded for famed english electro label Warp Records. It was no surprise that droste should grow up a musician his grandfather was the head of Harvards music department for over 40 years, his aunt is a concert cellist, and his mother a music teacher. Co-writer daniel Rossen was nurtured on jazz guitar, whilst the rest of the band also had a heavy influence of neil Young and stephen stills in their infant ears. Although droste had begun recording under the moniker in early 2002, it was a bad break-up that found him reaching for the guitar as therapy. so it became this little home project, he told me on their previous Kiwi stopover. I thought this is fun, Im just going to call this stuff Grizzly Bear. I didnt even know about Animal Collective. I initially called my band Brooklyn Vegan and Grizzly Bear was the resulting project. Finally, Christopher Bear joined Grizzly Bear by helping with Horn of Plenty recordings, but by release time the group had grown to include Bears friend Chris taylor (initially their arranger and Rossen as a second singer-guitarist for the live shows). After a solid six month tour, Yellow House was in production, recorded in drostes childhood home in massachusetts. It was here that taylors space-centric production contributed to the great expanses heard in their later sound. He [taylor] sticks a microphone at the top of the stairwell and had the amp in the other place and recorded a really distant, hot signal, with heaps of white noise to go with it, droste had noted when asked about the song Coke machine Glow. Although Yellow House was well-received, the bands arrival on the popcultural consciousness was more of a slow trickle, coming not with an album or single, but between LPs. tours with tV on the Radio (2006), Feist (2007) and Radiohead (2008) exposed them to a broad range of listeners. It was really amazing and surreal, droste gushed to Pitchfork.com about their Radiohead shows. I can barely believe it happened. I dont have any contact with any of them. All I have is a few digital pictures and people being like, Yup, that happened. It was kind of a dream come true for us, to play in front of that many people. subsequent appearances with Paul simon and on Letterman, Conan, and Craig Ferguson didnt hurt. then there was their third effort: Veckatimest. Like its predecessor, Veckatimest was a huge evolutionary step and a glorious, orchestral pop explosion of grand melody juxtaposed by tiny details. It was hailed by everyone in the intranet and printed world as the album of the year. With the cross-cultural crossover complete Veckatimest which probably peaked when Jay-Z and Beyonc came to an outdoor summer concert in new York in 2009 Grizzly Bear toured endlessly before finally landing in a disused airfield for an undisclosed period of time. taylor debuted side-project Cant (Dreams Come True) and produced the morning Benders and twin shadow (amongst many others), and Rossen released a solo LP, Silent Hour/Golden Mile. earlier this year, they were finally back with shields, initially announced without a title. this record is a darker; proggy opus that stands clear of the former harmonic, woodland pop, but still is drowning in layers so thick on Jackson Pollock could interpret a way out. On stage the drama and sonic experience promises to overwhelm and delight. Grizzly Bear will be a band not to miss!
See theM Live: GRIZZLY BEAR tue 20 nov OPERA HOUSE, WELLINGTON wed 21 nov BRUCE MASON CENTRE, AUCKLAND

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CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS II

XBOX 360, PLAYSTATION 3, PC, WII U CaLL oF DuTY. Im not sure I need to write any more than that to get peoples attention these days. this game is going to sell like hotcakes in a Weight Watchers convention no matter what I say. It is, after all, less a first person shooter and more the first person shooter; every iteration outsells the one before, breaking numerous records on its way to the top of the charts each and every year. With every iteration I try to find a way to critique the franchise and, immediately after watching the first trailer earlier this year, I was already rolling my eyes. How much more of this ridiculous, over the top michael Bay-esque military propaganda can we take? the guys at treyarch seem to be thinking a lot more. And Im surprised to say, Black ops II takes the action to a whole new level... and its for the best. Like previous Call of Duty titles, Black ops II is set in various locations around the globe. Our first look at the game took place in downtown Los Angeles, where the city is under siege and the President of the United states is in perilous danger. the sheer scale and attention to detail in the game is overwhelming. entire buildings will come crashing down in front of you and youll grimace with every bullet and grenade that thunders past your lug-holes. the soundtrack adds to all of this impact too, with a deep bassy riff (that reminded me of the movie Inception) echoing over the top of the action. the LA mission ended with a jet fighter chase scene above the crumbling city, weaving in between buildings and shooting down enemy fighters and drones with missiles and cannons. Weve seen planes before in CoD, but this sequence felt like a completely new game in its own right. Black ops II seems to capture that real sense of a war zone perfectly. Granted, a lot of it felt similar to previous Call of Duty titles, but I doubt many fans of the series will mind. the new settings, including a confined shipping port level in singapore, will probably be enough for most players just looking for new maps to explore and rack kills up. What impressed me most about Black ops II, however, was the new strike Force missions. In them, players can activate something called Overwatch mode, which gives you an elevated 3d viewpoint of the battlefield. From here you can see friendly units in green and enemy units in red, and get an overview of the action. You can then order your squads and units into position, like pawns in a chess game, to gain a strategic advantage. But more impressively, you can select any unit and take control of them via the traditional first-person view. this includes any friendly unit on the battlefield; for example, you could move a squad behind a building and then take control of a soldier on the opposite side to flank with. You can even take control of non-human units, including the numerous drones and military machines currently deployed. If you die while in control of a unit, you can either re-enter Overview mode or be automatically assigned to a nearby unit to continue the fight. despite Call of Dutys first-person shooter mantra, players can play an entire strike Force mission without shooting a gun. Instead, they can dictate their forces from Overwatch mode toward victory. Its a remarkable piece of programming and a genius addition to the franchise. It also gives Black ops II a whole new replay value, where you can switch up the action and play as a single soldier, or any combination of units, to complete a mission. I thought I would be over Call of Duty by now, but its clear that Black ops II still has more to offer. Just how much, and whether it ultimately works inside the traditional Call of Duty framework, is something well find out soon; Call of Duty: Black ops II releases for Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC on november 13th, with a Wii U version likely to drop later this year. WRITTEN BY ANGUS DEACON
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His bobbling little head and propensity for crazy outfits suddenly make this game seems a lot more fun. And, of course, you can modify your karts in a similar fashion to Sackboy. Just like in LBP, in each level there are large bubbles with prizes in them. These are decorative elements such as new fabric or stickers. And just like in LBP you can use them to decorate your cardboard pod house, Sackboy himself, or Sackboys kart. The karts are made from cardboard, balloons, dinosaurs and tin, and all of the crafty things youd expect from the LBP world. Each element of the kart can be changed: steering wheel, seat, and the wheels. Theres something cool about driving a hovering dinosaur with sushi maki rolls as hover jets. As well as the competitive multiplayer racing youd expect, there is also a story mode, once again narrated by Stephen Fry. I could listen to his dulcet tones all day, though after a while I found the cutesy language a bit much. Sometimes you forget that LBP really is aimed at kids. The storys main plot is that the bad guys are stealing all of the pieces of Imagiverse and noone is fast enough to stop them. No-one, but you (as described in a ridiculously cute intro movie). So you travel to each of the Imagiverses worlds, stopping the horrible evil racers by beating them in races. As always, LBP is better with friends and you can be accompanied through the story mode with a another player. I prefer local multiplayer as a general rule and thankfully LBP offers split screen racing as it should be. Cooperative racing is fun but after a level is completed the versus version of the same track is unlocked so you go head to head with your friends. When the dust had settled, the stupid grin on my face, the uncontrollable laughs and the humming of the music long after the race was over; all proved that his game is fun right through to its adorable little core. Recommended.
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ACHIEVING TRIPLE PLATINUM STATUS ON THEIR DEBUT ALBUM, SIX60 LOOKED FOR THE NEXT CHALLENGE: PLAYING WITH AN ORCHESTRA. A LOt CAn happen in a year just ask six60 lead singer matiu Walters. After releasing their debut album in October 2011 which went to number one in the new Zealand charts and was certified gold in its first week the album eventually went triple platinum (with two double platinum singles). the Auckland-based group has spent most of the year completing their first overseas tour of the UK and europe with great success, and to top it off, they won six tui awards this month at the Vodafone new Zealand music Awards including Best Group and single of the Year. I am proud, but I wish it was quadruple platinum, laughs matiu. to say we are content where we are would be a lie. Hes not kidding. Although the group has been full go ahead since they released their self-titled debut, matiu says the bands constant need to push themselves in bigger and better directions is why their current success isnt enough. Cooped up inside on one of Aucklands sunnier spring days isnt a curse for the frontman as hard work needs to be done. For one, theres the pressure of album number two looming over his head, which he says is so difficult because you have your whole life to write your first album and then a year and a half to write your second. He also has a dream concert to prepare for: the pairing of six60 with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO). Its something that came about by chance, but matiu says it has always been a dream of mine to have our music scored and played by an orchestra since the group formed in 2006. A lot of our songs when we wrote them lent themselves to having an orchestra. now with the success of the first album, we had this opportunity. the idea came about when the band met record producer and musician Jaz Coleman in Prague during their european tour. He put them onto composer Peter scholes. It was a long process of going through arrangements and concepts until six60 found a way to incorporate the orchestra. the last thing the band wanted was the classical sound as just a backing track the music needed to be fully integrated, taking over and backing off at the right moments. Although he readily admits a pop/rock group playing with classically trained performers is not groundbreaking stuff think metallicas S&M or serj tankians work with the APO matiu explains that their threepart format offers a new twist. the show features a Live & massive section (with typical six60 gusto and energy), an Unplugged acoustic set, as well as a section with the APO. On first listen of their number-one hit single Rise Up, you could be forgiven for wondering how the orchestra will work with six60 s electronic sound, but any long-time listener will know that the bands sound which features an eclectic use of genres from rock n roll to roots is perfectly suited to be paired with strings and brass. One of their lesser-known singles from their debut, Lost, was the first to get the treatment, rereleased as a single in september with an accompanying music video, taking the viewer inside the recording process at stebbings Recording studios in Auckland. the band then showcased a taster of whats to come this weekend at the new Zealand music Awards when they performed the track matius haunting voice rising up through the building hum of the string section. [Working with APO] definitely elevated a lot of the feelings that were in the songs already, he explains. It helped us take our music in another direction. Its cool, we are always trying to push our performance, our creativity. even Rise Up is getting a new treatment, which is ideal for the boys as its given us a chance to reinvent the song. Its quite old and it does get a bit boring to play that over and over again. One of the pitfalls of the album and coming out the way we did, through the pub scene, we havent had the opportunity to play a lot of these songs as we intended, as we wanted to be heard. this show gives us a chance to show our diversity, says matiu. But we are not going too arty farty or too far away from what we do, he quickly adds. Were not going to come out in tuxedos or anything like that. I guess that would be appropriate, but its not us. WRITTEN BY LAURA WEASER
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