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APRIL RISING
John Butler Trio is set to release their sixth studio
album Flesh and Blood early Feb. Recorded in a mere
20 days at their studio The Compound in Fremantle,
Australia, with producer Jan Skubiszewski (Way Of
The Eagle), Flesh and Blood is the follow-up to 2009s
acclaimed April Uprising. Off the back of the album
release, JBT make a return to New Zealand, performing
live at Aucklands Powerstation in April.
NEW ALBUM: FLESH AND BLOOD
OUT FRI 07 FEB
SEE THEM LIVE: JOHN BUTLER TRIO
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EAGLES TAKE FLIGHT
On the back of the new Auckland festival
Westfest, Capital City will be treated to a sideshow
featuring Eagles of Death Metal and guests Uncle
Acid and the deadbeats. Eagles Of Death Metal are a
labour of love and side-project of the Queens Of The
Stone Age frontman Josh Homme and fellow rocker,
ordained minister & and best mate Jesse Hughes.
SEE THEM LIVE: EAGLES OF DEATH METAL, UNCLE ACID AND THE
BEADBEATS
THU 20 FEB BODEGA, WELLINGTON
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BREAKING OUT
The Breaking Bad actor is in negotiations with Ron
Howard about the character of Eddie Dean, who is
a lead gure in the Stephen King book series of the
same name. He has been quoted saying: Ive had
a ton of meetings on that. I just had a general sit
down with Ron Howard, who is a huge fan of the
show [Breaking Bad], which is such a crazy thing to
even think that Ron Howard even knows who I am.
The Dark Tower was stalled in pre-production when
Universal Studios dropped the project, however
Warner Bros. expressed interest in August 2012, but
passed a few weeks later. Howard later conrmed it
was a working progress and they still had plans to
create the Western.
HATEFUL FIX
Quentin Tarantino, in an interview
told deadline.com that his current
lm project, entitled The Hateful
Eight, leaked after giving the script
to six people. Late last year Quentin
Tarantino was telling Jay Leno on
the Tonight Show that he enjoyed
making Django Unchained so much
that his next lm was to be a western.
But now Tarantino will publish The
Hateful Eight for bookstores and may
revisit the idea of turning it into a lm
further down the track. Im very, very
depressed, Tarantino said. I nished
a script, a rst draft, and I didnt mean
to shoot it until next winter, a year
from now. I gave it to six people, and
apparently its gotten out today.
MORE FOR RADIO
The Karma Police hitmakers have put making their
next record on hold to focus on their individual
side projects, including frontman Thom Yorkes
supergroup Atoms For Peace, and enjoy some
much-needed time off. In an interview with music
website Drowned in Sound, bassist Colin Greenwood
said: Its all up in the air at the minute. Thoms just
come back from touring Atoms For Peace and hes
having some quiet time. Im sorry to be vague but
were all just taking it easy at the moment.
FEEL GOOD
A new studio album by Damon
Albarn - his rst solo record - titled
Everyday Robots will be released
by Parlophone in April. Recorded
last year at Albarns West London
studio 13, the album is produced by
Richard Russell of XL, with whom
Damon produced Bobby Womacks
The Bravest Man In The Universe and
features guest appearances from
Brian Eno and Natasha Khan (Bat For
Lashes). The lead, title track Everyday
Robots is accompanied by a video
directed by artist and designer Aitor
Throup. The lm is a digital portrait
of Albarn by Throup and uses CGI
software and actual cranial scans
and facial reconstruction techniques
to explore and reveal the process of
building a uniquely personal portrait
of an artist and individual.
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Adele will reportedly head out on the road again
next year after spending time being a mother to
her 15-month-old son Angelo. At the moment the
discussions are all about a 2015 tour of the UK and
North America at least, possibly a world tour. The
25-year-old singer vowed not to tour again until
Angelo turned two although she has been in the
studio with composer James Ford and singer/
songwriter Kid Harpoon, who has worked with the
likes of Florence and the Machine.
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set of the songs fans want to hear. UGLY KID
JOEs Whit, Klaus and Cordell, along with
Snot/ Sevendust guitarist Sonny Mayo and
Zac Morris will perform a full set of songs
including tracks from Stairway To Hell, their
rst new music since 1996. Lead by founding
members Rachel Bolan, Snake Sabo, Scotti
Hill, new drummer Rob Hammersmith along
with vocalist & fourteen year veteran of the
band Johnny Solinger, SKID ROW will deliver
the best from their catalogue albums.
SEE THEM LIVE: UGLY KID JOE & SKID ROW
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Your house is on re, what do save?
Ula stash if I have any and my collection of cds
Favourite 90s TV show?
Fresh Prince Of Bel Air.
Dream job as a kid?
Electrician.
First album?
The rst album I owned was 2Pacs
Greatest Hits.
If you werent a musician, what would you be?
A barber.
Ultimate festival line-up?
Che Fu, Homebrew, @Peace, Raiza Biza, Third
Eye, Side Steps, The Means, Spycc&Inf, Esther
Stephens, Outkast.
Who would play you in a lm?
Shawn Michaels or Bret Hart
How do you discover new music?
Word of mouth.
Worst job youve had?
Making sprinkles .. laugh!
Which song do you wish you wrote?
Goodie Bag, @Peace.
Biggest fear?
Not being able to do what I love (music).
First gig in attendance?
Che Fu at Pasika in 99.
Any vices?
No Its all Happy Days forever.
Favourite lyric?
Lifes a bitch then you die Thats why we get
high, coz you never know when youre gonna
go Nas.
NEW ALBUM: SHEPHERDS DELIGHT
OUT FRI 07 FEB
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This girl is hot right now, but we dont need to tell
you that. Due to a little thing called the Grammys, her
Laneway appearance had to be cancelled. But never
fear loyal Royal fans! The Lorde is here to spread the
good word that is her music in a show of her own,
joined by a few friends, of course.
Over 30 amazing bands and DJs, including nine major
international reggae acts feature in the line-up for
the two-day Raggamufn festival. Leading New
Zealand acts complete the stunning bill, including
Tiki Taane (acoustic/MC set with Optimus Gryme)
and House of Shem.
The Adults, Jon Toogood and featuring Julia Deans,
are no strangers to collaboration. In this innovative
concert in the new acoustics of the Aotea Centre, The
Adults join ranks with the APO, adding the power of
orchestration to their unmistakable sound.
Build It, Brockaowers debut full-length album is out
new, in the digital sphere on BandCamp and with CDs
available at shows only (initially). And because they
love any excuse for a party, they are going on tour,
playing shows around the country.
After making an impression on audience and
judges in New Zealands Got Talent, Swamp Thing
are hitting the road and promoting their recently
released second album Primordium on this second-
ever sojourn southward in recognition that they are
themselves growing and spreading their sound.
Now in its eight year, the 2014 Classic Hits Winery
Tour presents 17 shows across 16 outdoor venues
from Tutukaka in the north, down, for the rst time,
to Invercargill in the south. This year is no different
when it comes to big names and big talent with The
Exponents, joined by Stan Walker and Breaks Co-Op.
Melbourne punks Clowns are heading our way to
play Camp a Low Hum at the beginning of February
and because they are such good sports have
organised a ve-date tour of the North Island that
precedes their appearance.
I Am Giant have had massive year upon massive year
and are back with a brand new single, a new album
and a Kiwi summer tour! The band has been on lock
down in the studio, recording the follow up to their
gold-selling debut album, The Horrifying Truth.
Featuring an eclectic musical line-up of indie, hip-hop,
electronics, drum n bass, folk, blues and all kids of
off the radar genres. Kinetic and visual artists will
transform the festival location into a one of a kind
playground. This event is a collaborative effort in
building a bridge between Hamburg and Auckland
without involving commercial sponsors and brands.
Recently returned from supporting Calexico across
Australia, and time spent playing in LA and NY, Tiny
Ruins returns to Wellington for a one-off summertime
performance. This is a chance to see them as a three-
piece at Pups before the April release of their long-
anticipated second album Brightly Painted One.
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Founded last millennium and now celebrating its
10th festival, the much-loved event for the true music
lovers of the nation returns to Rippon Vineyard. Run
on a not-for-prot basis since 1997, Rippon features
New Zealand music such as Electric Wire Hustle,
HomeBrew and Fat Freddys Drop.
Come and join the party with high-action equestrian
entertainment plus the worlds number-one ABBA
show Bjorn Again. Endorsed by ABBA themselves,
this group are the most successful tribute band of all
time, having delighted audiences worldwide for over
24 years.
A special concert featuring several of Hawkes Bays
(and the countrys) best talent. The Te Mata Park
Trust has long had a vision of establishing a Visitor &
Education Centre within the park to ensure the value
of this community asset is maintained and protected.
Ocean Full of Fins, the Canadian blues rock-reggae
group, are joined by Clowns (AUS) and local guests All
The Wrong Reasons, Freaky Meat. Hailing from Fort
Langley, BC, Ocean Full of Fins have been together
since 2010, steadily writing and performing a two-
album discography.
Delaney, dubbed by Ray Columbus as the future of
NZ country music, was awarded the Country Music
Song of the year award for 2012, and was a nalist in
the 2011 APRA Silver Scroll awards. Marlon, founding
member of the Unfaithful Ways, Harbour Union and
Sad but True bands.
Matt Langley recently released his second album
Virginia Avenue to widespread acclaim and an
APRA Silver Scroll nomination for the song Sad
Sound Good. Meanwhile, Luckless is the project
of songwriter Ivy Rossiter, stretching and sliding
through moments of solemnity and brightness.
This will be the second New Zealand summer tour
for French for Rabbits bookending a year spent
recording their debut album and touring Europe
for the rst time. They are joined at a number of the
shows by their new band, with Hikurangi Scheverin-
Kaa (City oh Sigh) on drums, and Ben Wood (Trinity
Roots, Newtown Rocksteady) playing bass and
singing harmonies.
From the Kings Arms in 2008 to three nights at The Powerstation in 2011, The
National will return to New Zealand for their third visit this February. This time
they will play Aucklands Vector Arena, an indication of how far they have come.
The National are an extraordinary example of how organic growth can see a band
become hailed as one of the best.
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Whos in the dead supergroup for
your dream hologram show?
Jeff Buckley, supported by the 27 Club.
Where can your stalkers nd you
during the weekend?
Hosting Caffeine and Aspirin on
Radioactive.fm, or brunching at
Dukes, or lounging at home with my
laptop in the sunshine.
What happens when you mix Coca
Cola with Pepsi?
Confused cola snobs.
Your fantasy spirit animal is
Its a patronus thank you very much.
And its a fox.
Your signature Im an amazing
cook dish is
I make these amazing banana
chocolate cookies.
The best TV show around at the
moment is
Elementary.
The best place for a date night is
Chow and/or Library. Good food, great
ARTIST Q&A
cocktails, excellent service. Plus
moody lighting.
People say you look like
Daenerys Targaryen, Mother Of
Dragons. BOOM.
Five celebs on your f**klist?
Its more of a date and cuddle list.
And it includes Gina Torres, Joseph
Gordon Levitt, Bill Murray, Idris
Elba, and Jennifer Lawrence.
Kittens or puppies?
WHY WOULD YOU MAKE ME
CHOOSE Okay ne kittens. But Im
not happy about it.
What generic current affair has
your blood boiled?
The Golden Age of Arts In NZ
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From the Trust Waikato Collection, Barry Hopkins
Collection and Waikato Museums permanent
collection, heres an opportunity to view Smithers
early works from the 1960s including rarely exhibited
working drawings alongside works we know and love.
Robin Morrison (1944-1993) was one of New Zealands
most celebrated photojournalists. His striking,
unpretentious images allowed us to see ourselves,
and our way of life, as if for the rst time. This
exhibition features a selection of Robins black and
white photographs of his city, Auckland.
New Zealand Opera promises to delight and entertain
with operatic gems, both old and new, so come
along and support your favourite Freemasons
Resident Artists alongside the talented new intake of
Freemasons Dame Malvina Major Emerging Artists.
Join in celebrating Chinese New Year with a brilliant
day of crafts and other activities. You can make your
own Chinese dragon, nd out which animal you are
on their zodiac, or just wander around the two new
exhibitions from the National Museum of China.
Book early!
Get the family together and enjoy a great day at the
beach. Theres live music and entertainment, the big
beach dig, the Berkelys sand castle comp, markets,
beach games, rides, big slides plus so much more. Its
free fun in the sun at Takapuna Beach and a great way
to get the kids out and active.
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In the tradition of David O. Russell
lms favouring elaborate character
development over plot, American
Hustle throws together a cast of
wildly unpredictable individuals and
watches what happens as tensions
boil over.
Seasoned con man Irving Rosenfeld
(played by an almost unrecognisable
Christian Bale) and his equally clever
and seductive partner Sydney Prosser
(Amy Adams), get into a bind when they
nd themselves on the wrong side of
the law. Striking up a deal with the FBI,
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of federal agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley
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of corruption.
From Bale to Bradley, theres not a
weak link among the main cast as each
one holds his or her own on screen.
While Bale went to great lengths
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Irving including a combover and a
pot belly Jennifer Lawrence only has
to walk into a room and she has the
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While the plot falls thin in some
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between our dynamic leads to keep
things interesting. Flashbacks and
voice-overs appear initially as lm
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what is essentially a classic caper
ick from becoming staid.
The 1970s provides a colourful
backdrop for our tale, and moments
of disco dancing and perms provide
light-hearted breaks from the more
serious nature of the con. Good
times, bad times, youll have your
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AMERICAN HUSTLE
FILM OF THE WEEK
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In this one-hour portrait of contemporary gay life in the
US, director-producer Timothy Greeneld-Sanders lms
a diverse cross-section of high-prole interviewees,
who share personal and professional stories, both
heart-wrenching and triumphant, of the lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender and queer experience.
Based on a true story of six MIT students, who were
trained to become experts in card counting and
subsequently took Vegas casinos for millions in
winnings. Its a fast-paced thriller that will have you
on the edge of your seat, guessing who will win the
next round, on and off the table.
In the fth lm, director Chris Landon has called this
one a cousin to the found-footage horror series.
While it features the demon from the PA canon that
previously claimed Kristi and Katie, it incorporates
new themes.
One of the biggest breakout hits of the new US TV
season, the show centers around criminal Raymond
Red Reddington, who mysteriously turns himself
in and offers to give up everyone he has ever
worked with.
The nal season revisits the musicians, chefs, Mardi
Gras Indians and other familiar New Orleanians who
continue to rebuild their lives, their homes and their
culture in the aftermath of the 2005 hurricane that
caused the near-death of an US city.
The Graduate follows the story of Benjamin Braddock,
a recent college graduate. After returning home, Ben
realises the unrealistic expectations his parents have
for his future, and condes in the wife of his fathers
business partner, Mrs. Robinson.
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Some of us like to believe our body is a temple (it is),
while some dont like the taste/thought of animal
steaks. Raw Power likes to cater to everyone, be you
vegetarian or just wanting a detox and to get your
vegetable count up.
RAW POWER
10 VULCAN LN, 1ST FLOOR

Behind the glistening counter is an array of gourmet
avours. Theres no ordinary chocolate here: theirs
is packed with biscuit bits, or nuts, or more sweet
chocolate sauce. Its a sweet experience and the
products are all organic and natural.
GIAPO
279 QUEEN ST

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Located on the fringe of the little big city, the Hotel
prides itself on true Kiwi hospitality. Their goal is to make
all customers feel like locals: a welcome refreshment
in modern times. The outdoor tables and bench seats
are perfect for groups, and with all day sunshine.
Cargo Bar was the citys very rst container bar to
open after the Christchurch earthquake. Of course,
they created a strong following with locals and
visitors who wanted to experience the new nightlife
the city had to offer.
THE NORMANBY HOTEL
CARGO BAR
37 NORMANDY RD
359 LINCOLN RD

What began as a garage-based project is still a garage-based project.
Only it has become more public and its destined for great things. Boys
with a passion for beer, Pete Gillespie and Jos Ruffell (with help from
Petes brother Ian), took that dream and turned it into a microbrewery.
For them, it is all about experimentation. Trying new things, getting
creative with craft beer and seeing where different brews will take
them. For the boys, there is no barrier to crafting the best beer. Hence
the garage mentality. They have opened their cellar door, where you
can come in and try their experiments. Theres even an off license for
takeaway sales.
GARAGE PROJECT
68 ARO ST

DAYTIME
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SATURDAY 7 JUNE
AUCKLAND VECTOR ARENA
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SHIT WORTH DRINKING
ATICO COCINA
Victoria Park Market 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 - Mt Wellington,
5790340
Big Js - Gourmet burgers rated
no.1 via Concrete Play Ground
and The Corporate Lunch Box
websites. Home of Aucklands
best burgers.

BREW ON QUAY
102 Quay Street
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 Street
New Yorks premier rock and roll
bar has come to town.

THE EMPIRE
137 Victoria St W, 373 4389
New ownership, new look,
new vibe!

FATHER TEDS
ORIGINAL IRISH PUB
1 Wellesley St West, 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 West
A small, but perfectly formed,
authentic Irish bar with some of
Aucklands friendliest bar staff.

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 Road, Grey Lynn
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.

PINXTOS
128c Ponsonby Rd
Open now. Bar*Cafe*Tapas*

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.

REVELRY
106 Ponsonby Road, 376- 8663
19th Century bohemian parlour
meets opium den chic. Asian
fusion style eatery set in a
bohemian parlour.

SALE ST
7 Sale St, 307-8148
Bistro dining, award-winning
microbrewery, celebrated garden
bar and a private Velvet Room!

SHADOWS STUDENT BAR
Auckland University, L3, 34
Princes St, 366 0544
Everybody is welcome. Party
action every night of the week.
DJs, pool tables, movies, quiz,
karaoke, happy hours galore.

TOM TOM
27 Drake St, Freemans Bay,
377 5737
Tom Tom Bar & Eatery is the
newly developed Gastrobar
housed in a historically
signicant site.

THE TUNING FORK
Vector Arena, 42 - 80 Mahuhu
Crescent, 358-1250
The Tuning Fork is the ground
oor space of our 2-storeyed
bistro. Its a great place for a
private party on evenings when
the main arena is not in use.

VERONA
169 KRd, 307-0508
Iconic K Rd hangout with cosy
booths, delicious wholesome
food, late night Djs & live music,
cocktails, freshly squeezed juice
& organic tap beer. Open 7 days
7am (9am weekends) till late.

Q THEATRE
305 Queen Street, 282-3895
Aucklands only performing arts
venue that offers a full breakfast
menu and delicious coffee to start
your day. Range of lunch options,
excellent 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.

AUCKLAND BARS AND EATERIES
SALES@
GROOVEGUIDE.CO.NZ
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BIG WEDNESDAY -
FRESH COMEDY
8PM, The Classic Comedy Club
EMERGING PIXELS
7:30AM, Aotea Centre
FILM ARCHIVE
SCREENING: DONT
LET IT GET YOU (1966)
6PM, AUT University
FREEDOM FARMERS
10AM, Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
OTHELLO
8PM, The PumpHouse Theatre
ST JEROMES
LANEWAY FESTIVAL
PRESENTS LORDE
Silo Park
THE NIGHT SKY
8PM, Stardome
THE WALL FT.
PROXY (RUSSIA)
9PM, Cassette Nine, $10
V&A SELLING DREAMS
10AM, Auckland War
Memorial Museum
VERONA SESSIONS
WITH THE REPEAT
9PM, Verona
THU 30
BEVAN KEYS & NYNTEE
6PM, Longroom
CLOWNS,PARENTS
& CAROLES
Whammy Bar
EMERGING PIXELS
FEW CHUR LAB WITH
KEEGAN PLUS GUEST
9PM, Verona
FREEDOM FARMERS
OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY WITH BOBBY
BRAZUKA & T.RICE
9PM, Ponsonby Social Club
OTHELLO
THE ADULTS MEET
THE APO
8PM, ASB Theatre, $45
THE NIGHT SKY
8PM, Stardome
THURSDAY PRO NIGHT
V&A SELLING DREAMS
10AM, Auckland War
Memorial Museum
FRI 31
CLASSIC LATE &
LIVE COMEDY
10:30PM, The Classic Comedy Club
CLOWNS (MEL)
Ding Dong Lounge
DJS ISAAC AESILI
& ANDY JV
9PM, Ponsonby Social Club
DJ KILLAMANRARO
5PM, Neighbourhood
DJ VINCENT HANNA
8PM, Neighbourhood
EMERGING PIXELS
FREEDOM FARMERS
I AM GIANT - RAZOR
WIRE REALITY TOUR
8PM, The Kings Arms, $33.35
LOUD & TASTY FT RYAN
ENZED + JAYCEN AMOUR
10PM, CODE
MAGIC ROUNDABOUT
WITH STINKY JIM
AND DUBHEAD
5PM, Verona
MOVIES IN PARKS
ICE AGE 4:
CONTINENTAL DRIFT
4:30PM, Monte Cecilia Park
NYNTEE & CUFFY
6PM, Longroom
OFF THE RADAR FESTIVAL
181 Atkins Road
OTHELLO
PAGE3, ERIKA AMOORE
AND DJ SPENCE
AT REVELRY
6PM, Revelry
THE NIGHT SKY
8PM, Stardome
V&A SELLING DREAMS
10AM, Auckland War
Memorial Museum
SAT 01
CHUCKNORRIS,
BLUEBIRD AVENUE,
MASSES, SEMATICS &
FORGOTTEN GENERATION
8PM, The Lucha Lounge
CROSS ST - ALL AGES
- STARRING BARE
GRILLZ (NEWCASTLE)
Cross Street Arcade
DJ COOLHAND LUKE
6PM, Neighbourhood
DJ HUDGE & MC JDUBS
LIVE WITH SUPPORT
FROM LEWIS TENNANT
Ponsonby Social Club
DJ ISAAC AESILI
8:30PM, Neighbourhood
FREEDOM FARMERS
MOKSHA
4:30PM & 7:30PM,
Maidment Theatre
MOONSHINE METHOD
8PM, Wine Cellar, $10
MR BIG STUFF
9PM, Verona
OSMIUM UNRELENTING
NZ TOUR - AUCKLAND
9:30PM, Whammy Bar
OTHELLO
RIKI K AND TONY
PHOENIX AT REVELRY
8PM, Revelry
SICK DISCO PRES. ANDY
HART (MELBOURNCE
DEEPCAST)
10PM, Cassette Nine, $10
SOUNDS OF SUMMER
5PM, The Commons
STICKYBUDS (CANADA)
9PM, Roxy
THE CLASSIC HITS
WINERY TOUR 2014
5PM, Ascension Wine Estate
THE GOOD, THE BAD
& THE UGLY - IMPACT
PRO WRESTLING
6:30PM, Lyneld
Recreation Centre
THE NIGHT SKY
8PM, Stardome
UPTOWN BOOGIE
3PM, Neighbourhood
V&A SELLING DREAMS
10AM, Auckland War
Memorial Museum
WATERFRONT MARKET
8AM, Wynyard Quarter
WEEKEND COMEDY
SHOWCASE
SUN 02
FREEDOM FARMERS
OTHELLO
REVELRY SUNDAY
SESSIONS
4PM, Revelry
THE NIGHT SKY
8PM, Stardome
V&A SELLING DREAMS
10AM, Auckland War
Memorial Museum
MON 03
2014 MASSAGE AND
AROMATHERAPY COURSES
Kawai Purapura
EMERGING PIXELS
FREEDOM FARMERS
OTHELLO
THE NIGHT SKY
8PM, Stardome
V&A SELLING DREAMS
10AM, Auckland War
Memorial Museum
TUE 04
EMERGING PIXELS
FREEDOM FARMERS
OTHELLO
THE NATIONAL
Vector Arena
THE NIGHT SKY
8PM, Stardome
V&A SELLING DREAMS
10AM, Auckland War Memorial
Museum
SHIT WORTH DOING
GIG GUIDE
AUCKLAND GIG GUIDE
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11AM, Suite Gallery
FRI 31
ASSEMBLE: THE ROYAL
NZ BALLET AT SIXTY
10AM, Turnbull Gallery
AZTECS - CONQUEST
AND CULTURE
10AM, Te Papa
CHOCOLATE BOX
10PM, Matterhorn
COLONIAL COTTAGE
SUMMER HOURS
Colonial Cottage Museum
FOXY MAMAS WITH GUNS
Fast Eddies Pool Hall
KINGS OF THE GYM
8PM, Circa Theatre
MOZO
4PM, The Southern
Cross Garden Bar
RAW POETRY SLAM IV
8:30PM, The Fringe Bar
RHOMBUS IN DUB
Laundry on Cuba
SO SAMBA
10PM, The Southern
Cross Garden Bar
{SUITE} SUMMER
SERIES 2014
11AM, Suite Gallery
SAT 01
ASSEMBLE: THE ROYAL
NZ BALLET AT SIXTY
AZTECS - CONQUEST
AND CULTURE
10AM, Te Papa
WED 29
ASSEMBLE: THE ROYAL
NZ BALLET AT SIXTY
AZTECS - CONQUEST
AND CULTURE
10AM, Te Papa
BROCKAFLOWER ALBUM
RELEASE - BODEGA
9PM, Bodega, $10
COLONIAL COTTAGE
SUMMER HOURS
KINGS OF THE GYM
8PM, Circa Theatre
{SUITE} SUMMER
SERIES 2014
11AM, Suite Gallery
THE MEDICINE -
STAND UP COMEDY
8PM, The Cavern Club
THU 30
ASSEMBLE: THE ROYAL
NZ BALLET AT SIXTY
AZTECS - CONQUEST
AND CULTURE
10AM, Te Papa
BATTLE-SKA GALLACTICA
10PM, The Southern
Cross Garden Bar
COLONIAL COTTAGE
SUMMER HOURS
KINGS OF THE GYM
8PM, Circa Theatre
SWAMP THING W/
MINNIE MARKS
8PM, Bodega
{SUITE} SUMMER
SERIES 2014
11AM, Suite Gallery
MON 03
ASSEMBLE: THE ROYAL
NZ BALLET AT SIXTY
AZTECS - CONQUEST
AND CULTURE
10AM, Te Papa
COLONIAL COTTAGE
SUMMER HOURS
KINGS OF THE GYM
8PM, Circa Theatre
MAMAKU - TWIGS OF
GOLD - ALBUM RELEASE
9PM, Laundry on Cuba
{SUITE} SUMMER
SERIES 2014
11AM, Suite Gallery
TUE 04
ASSEMBLE: THE ROYAL
NZ BALLET AT SIXTY
AZTECS - CONQUEST
AND CULTURE
10AM, Te Papa
COLONIAL COTTAGE
SUMMER HOURS
KINGS OF THE GYM
8PM, Circa Theatre
{SUITE} SUMMER
SERIES 2014
11AM, Suite Gallery
CARL BARRON - A
ONE ENDED STICK
8PM, Opera House Wellington
COLONIAL COTTAGE
SUMMER HOURS
GOLD & NOIR
BURLESQUE SHOW
7PM, Bodega, $10
KINGS OF THE GYM
8PM, Circa Theatre
OCEAN FULL OF FINS
(CANADA) NZ TOUR
2014 - WELLINGTON
Valhalla
PAPER CRANES +
JOSEPH&MAIA W/
SPECIAL GUESTS
7PM, Bodega (Burgundy
Room), $10
PINEAPPLE LUMPS
Fast Eddies Pool Hall
{SUITE} SUMMER
SERIES 2014
11AM, Suite Gallery
SUN 02
ASSEMBLE: THE ROYAL
NZ BALLET AT SIXTY
AZTECS - CONQUEST
AND CULTURE
10AM, Te Papa
COLONIAL COTTAGE
SUMMER HOURS
FAMILY FUN DAY:
CHINESE NEW YEAR
11AM, Te Papa
KINGS OF THE GYM
8PM, Circa Theatre
SHIT WORTH DOING
WELLINGTON GIG GUIDE
WED 29
1931 HAWKES BAY
EARTHQUAKE
10AM, MTG Hawkes Bay, Napier
LITTLE LAPIN SOLO
ACOUSTIC TOUR NZ
The Cabana, Napier
MAMAKU - TWIGS OF
10PM, Cook Saddle, West Coast
THU 30
1931 HAWKES BAY
EARTHQUAKE
MAMAKU - TWIGS OF
8:30PM, Barrytown
Hall, West Coast
OCEAN FULL OF FINS
(CANADA) NZ TOUR 2014
- PALMERSTON NORTH
The Royal, Palmerston North
OSMIUM UNRELENTING
NZ TOUR - NAPIER
9:30PM, The Cabana, Napier
SUMMER OF THIEVES
The YOT Club, Raglan
FRI 31
1931 HAWKES BAY
EARTHQUAKE
CARL BARRON - A
ONE ENDED STICK
8PM, Regent On Broadway
Palmerston North,
Palmerston North
LITTLE LAPIN SOLO
ACOUSTIC TOUR NZ
Walton St, South Waikato
OSMIUM UNRELENTING
NZ TOUR - HAMILTON
9:30PM, Axces Bar, Hamilton
REGIONAL GIG GUIDEt
PAPER CRANES /
JOSEPH&MAIA - THE
LITTLE DARLINGS
TOUR - FEILDING
Feilding Little Theatre, Manawatu
THE CLASSIC HITS
WINERY TOUR 2014
Mystery Creek, Hamilton
SAT 01
1931 HAWKES BAY
EARTHQUAKE
BLUES A BILLY TOUR 2014
Nelson Suburban Club, Nelson
LITTLE LAPIN SOLO
ACOUSTIC TOUR NZ
Valentes Outwest
Cantina, Raglan
MAMAKU - TWIGS OF
9PM, The Mussel Inn, Onekaka
SOANE , B -REX
9PM, The YOT Club, Raglan
SUN 02
1931 HAWKES BAY
EARTHQUAKE
MAMAKU - TWIGS OF
8:30PM, Le Cafe, Nelson
THE CLASSIC HITS
WINERY TOUR 2014
Marina Reserve, Northland
MON 03
1931 HAWKES BAY
EARTHQUAKE
TUE 04
1931 HAWKES BAY
EARTHQUAKE
BARE GRILLZ (NSW), CARB
ON CARB, INCHES (MELB)
Lucky, Rangitikei
CARL BARRON - A
ONE ENDED STICK
8PM, Regent Theatre, Dunedin
CHRISTCHURCH GIG GUIDE
SHIT WORTH DOING
FRI 31
CITY NIGHTS PRESENTS
ANDY HART (MELBOURNE
DEEPCAST)
Third Door Down
FRENCH FOR RABBITS
- SUMMER TOUR
8PM, Darkroom
SHENANDOAH DAVIS AND
ANTHONIE TONNON
8PM, Wunderbar, $15
SAT 01
JUSTIN SANE AT THE CLUB
5PM, The Club, $10
MATT LANGLEY
& LUCKLESS
The Darkroom
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LIONEL RICHIE & JOHN
FARNHAM
Thu 20 Mar CBS Arena, Christchurch
Sat 22 Mar TSB Bowl of
Brooklands, New Plymouth
Sun 23 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland
LUMINATE 2015
Wed 28 Jan - Wed 04 Feb
Golden Bay, Nelson
LYNYRD SKYNYRD,
STARSHIP & 10CC
Sat 08 Feb The Amphitheatre, Taupo
Sun 09 Feb Matakana
Country Park, Matakana,
Sat 15 Feb Gibbston Valley
Winery, Queenstown
MACKLEMORE &
RYAN LEWIS (US)
Wed 12 Mar TSB Bank
Arena, Wellington
Thu 13 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland
MARTHA DAVIS AND
THE MOTELS (US)
Fri 21 Mar Studio, Auckland
Sat 22 Mar Bodega, Wellington
Sun 23 Mar Dux Live, Christchurch
MICHAEL BUBLE (CA)
Wed 21 May Vector Arena, Auckland
Thu 22 May Vector Arena, Auckland
Thu 10 Apr The Powerstation, Auckland
Fri 11 Apr Opera House, Wellington
THE NATIONAL (US)
Tue 04 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland
NEKO CASE (US)
Fri 14 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland
ERYKAH BADU (US)
Thu 10 Apr The Civic, Auckland
GREG JOHNSON
Sun 09 Feb Chicks Hotel, Dunedin
THE HOLLIES (UK)
Fri 21 Feb CSB Arena, Christchurch
Sat 22 Feb Michael Fowler
Centre, Wellington
Sun 23 Feb Aotea Centre, Auckland
HONEYBONE
Thu 13 Feb Dux Live, Christchurch
Fri 14 Feb Queens, Dunedin
Sat 15 Feb Waitati Music Festival
Thu 20 Feb Tillermans, Invercargill
Fri 21 Feb The Penguin Club, Oamaru
Fri 28 Feb Refuel, Dunedin
JAKE BUGG (UK)
Thu 10 Apr Town Hall, Auckland
JAMES BLUNT (UK)
Wed 28 May The Civic, Auckland
JOHN MAYER (US)
Tue 29 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland
JOSS STONE & INDIA.ARIE
Fri 25 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland
Sun 27 Apr Michael Fowler
Centre, Wellington
JURASSIC 5 (US)
Wed 26 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland
KIRIN J CALLINAN (AU)
Fri 14 Feb The Kings Arms, Auckland
Sat 15 Feb Puppies, Wellington
KODALINE (IR)
Sun 30 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland
LIAM FINN
Fri 31 Jan Galatos, Auckland
A$AP FERG (US)
Fri 28 Mar Studio, Auckland
Sat 29 Mar Bodega, Wellington
Thu 30 Jan ASB Theatre, Auckland
ARCTIC MONKEYS (UK)
Fri 02 May Vector Arena, Auckland
Sat 03 May Tsb Bank Arena, Wellington
BILLY BRAGG (UK)
Sun 23 Mar The Opera
House, Wellington
Tue 25 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland
BOBBY KEYS AND THE
SUFFERING BASTARD (US)
Fri 04 Apr The Powerstation, Auckland
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN (US)
Sat 01 Mar Mt Smart
Stadium, Auckland
Sun 02 Mar Mt Smart
Stadium, Auckland
BRUNO MARS (US)
Sat 15 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland
Sun 16 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland
CAMP A LOW HUM 2014
Fri 07 Feb - Sun 09 Feb Wainuiomata
CHALI 2NA & THE HOUSE OF
VIBES (US)
Wed 23 Apr Studio, Auckland
Thu 24 Apr Bodega, Wellington
CLASSIC HITS WINERY
TOUR 2014
Sat 01 Feb Ascension Wine
Estate, Matakana
Sun 02 Feb Marina Reserve, Tutukaka
Wed 05 Feb Church Road
Winery, Napier
Fri 07 Feb Black Barn
Vineyards, Havelock North
Sat 08 Feb Alana Estate,
Martinborough
Tue 11 Feb Arena Manawatu
Lawns, Palmerston North
Thu 13 Feb Sentry Hill
Winery, New Plymouth
Fri 14 Feb Wharepai Domain, Tauranga
Sat 15 Feb Villa Maria
Winery, Auckland
Thu 20 Feb Anderson Park, Invercargill
Fri 21 Feb Waitiri Creek, Gibbston
Sat 22 Feb Waipara Hills, Waipara
Sun 23 Feb ANZAC Park, Greymouth
Thu 27 Feb Neudorf Vineyards,
Upper Moutere
Fri 28 Feb Neudorf Vineyards,
Upper Moutere
Sat 01 Mar Villa Maria
Winery, Blenheim
THE CLEAN
Fri 31 Jan Chicks Hotel, Dunedin
Sat 01 Feb Chicks Hotel, Dunedin
CLOWNS (AU)
Thu 30 Jan Whammy Bar, Auckland
Fri 31 Jan Ding Dong Lounge, Auckland
Sat 01 Feb Valhalla - Wellington
Sun 02 Feb Lucky, Hunterville
Thu 06 Feb Waitangi Week Washout
Festival (Valhalla) - Wellington
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DOLLY PARTON (US)
Fri 07 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland
Sat 08 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland
THE DOOBIE BROTHERS (US)
Fri 25 Apr The Civic, Auckland
EARL SWEATSHIRT,
DANNY BROWN, RUN
THE JEWELS (US)
Tue 28 Jan James Cabaret, Wellington
ED KOWALCZYK (US)
Sat 14 Feb Tuning Fork, Auckland
EAGLES OF DEATH
METAL (US)
Thu 20 Feb Bodega, Wellington
ELLIE GOULDING (UK)
Sat 07 Jun Vector Arena, Auckland
Mon 09 Jun TSB Bank
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Fri 31 Jan Michael Fowler
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Sat 01 Feb ASB Theatre, Auckland
RUDIMENTAL (UK)
Tue 04 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland
Wed 05 Mar TSB Bank
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SERJ TANKIAN & NZSO
Sat 29 Mar CBS Canterbury
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Wed 19 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland
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Sat 01 Feb Valhalla, Wellington
Wed 05 Feb Strawberry Tree, Kaikoura
Thu 06 Feb Dux Live, Christchurch
Sat 08 Feb The Penguin Club, Oamaru
Thu 13 Feb Backbeat, Auckland
OKKERVIL RIVER (US)
Sat 15 Feb Bodega, Wellington
Sun 16 Feb The Kings Arms, Auckland
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Tue 18 Mar Tuning Fork, Auckland
Thu 20 Mar Bodega, Wellington
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Rainbow Moon is a massive game. But it isnt just big - its wildly fun, and manages
to maintain momentum throughout its duration, while somehow managing to
never buckle under the weight of its own magnitude.
Never heard of it? Its a tactical role-playing game, with fun stuff like dungeon
crawling, turn-based tactics, boss ghts, and so on. Released for the PS3 way back
in 2012, it was recently updated for play on the Vita, too.
The game opens with the protagonist, Baldren, inexplicably being sent through
some sort of portal and winding up in the eponymous land, Rainbow Moon. From
there, its case of trying to gure out why hes there and how to return home,
helping people in need along the way.
While I wouldnt go so far as to call Rainbow Moon innovative, it does add its own
spin to things, particularly with the way battle turns work. In your standard TRPG,
turns alternate on a team-by-team basis, but Rainbow Moon uses a system where
a characters Speed stat determines the frequency of their actions (think Final
Fantasy X or Radiant Historia, if youve played those.) Player and enemy turns
are intermingled, and a high speed character will get a lot more turns than a low-
speed one.
When youre not ghting, youre exploring dungeons - and, more than likely,
youre having a damn good time doing it. Rainbow Moon has, hands down, some
of the best, most elaborately designed dungeons Ive ever seen in a game. Theyre
big and interesting, and to call them labyrinthine would be an understatement.
Making things even better is the fact that there is treasure everywhere. A big part
of the fun in exploring is that you know, almost without fail, that going off the
beaten path will get you some sort of tangible reward. On top of that, battles are
triggered by colliding with an enemy on the map, and once beaten, they wont
respawn for a few in-game days.
Ultimately, Rainbow Moon is a fantastic offering thats easy to recommend.
Unless you desperately need a decent storyline to enjoy a game, this is a must-
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and Im still going strong - that should tell you all you need to know.
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THE MOST ANTICIPATED GAMES OF 2014
With 2013 now very much in the past, and the dust nally beginning to settle on
the various which game was the best of the year? conversations that typically
do the rounds at the end of a given 12-month period / start of the next, it seems
appropriate to put what is aside and think instead about whats next.
In no particular order, then, heres ve games to look out for in 2014:
CALL OF DUTY XI
The as yet unannounced sequel to Activisions on-going money-printing franchise
that we all know is coming. Look for an announcement in late April / early May,
for release between November 7th and 14th. Rumours suggest it will be Modern
Warfare 4 (developed by Sledgehammer Games), to be followed by Black Ops III
(by Treyarch) in 2015, and Ghosts 2 (by Innity Ward) in 2016.
DARK SOULS II
Developed by From Software, the sequel to 2011s Dark Souls (itself the spiritual
successor to 2009s Demons Souls) looks to continue the ultra hard action RPG
gameplay of its forebears. Punishingly difcult, the series rewards perseverance -
beating it will likely be very satisfying indeed, assuming you actually can
DESTINY
The next game from the team that brought us Halo, Destiny has a massive
budget, suggesting that both Bungie and Activision are expecting it to be very
successful indeed. Its set 700 years into the future and things look pretty grim. An
event of some sort has brought mankind to the brink of extinction; its up to the
player, their friends, and random strangers to team up and put things right.
INFAMOUS: SECOND SON
The next entry in the award-winning open-world superhero action series from
Sucker Punch features a new protagonist (Delsin Rowe) and a new location - the
real-world city of Seattle. Otherwise, the developers promise that the game will
still contain the core elements of the franchise: exploration, moral choices, and
open-ended combat thanks to a multitude of special abilities.
METAL GEAR SOLID: GROUND ZEROES
Ground Zeroes is the prologue to Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain,
and will serve to introduce key gameplay components as well as acting
as a bridge between the linearity of existing titles and the full open-world
environments of MGSV.
Theres plenty of other big games planned for the year, too, and likely some we
dont even know about yet. All things considered, 2014 is already shaping up to be
a bumper year for gamers.
ALAN BELL
RESIDENT EVIL 4 ULTIMATE HD EDITION COMING TO PC
Capcom have announced an Ultimate HD Edition of their critically acclaimed
survival horror game Resident Evil 4, due for release on February 28th.
The Ultimate HD Edition has had a complete visual overhaul, with improved
textures, widescreen optimization, and the capacity to run at 60 frames per
second. All additional content from previous releases of the game - such as the
Separate Ways epilogue - will also be included.
Resident Evil 4 originally released on GameCube in 2005, to some of the highest
review scores Capcom has ever seen, and has since been released on PS2, PC, Wii,
Xbox 360, PS3, and iOS.
Ultimate HD Edition can be pre-purchased now on Steam for US$19.99; doing so
will also get you a digital soundtrack and digital art book as pre-order bonuses.
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COUP DTAT, AOTEAROA, Herbs, Dread, Beat and Blood, The
Black Seeds, Katchare, Conscious Roots and many other Kiwi reggae
artists all owe a massive debt to the Marley family and I am very
grateful for the honour and resect that the New Zealand people have
shown me and my family, notes the youngest member, Damian Marley,
also known as Jr Gong - Sr being his father Bob.
Sr. Marley toured New Zealand, playing at Western Springs 34 years
ago. His inspiration was indeed
massive on this country,
particularly for Maori who
embraced him and his music
with such passion. For some it
became the music of land rights
protest, anti-nuclear activism,
freedom.
For others it was the
inspiration for the soundtrack
to a movie about a farmer and
his dog. A film, Mt Zion, has
been made about that tour and
its legacy. I was just told about
that today. That story, about
Reggae changing lives, he
says, acknowledging the story
of the Patea Maori Club. It is
something Ive heard before
because Reggae is a peoples
music, of struggle and unity
and strength.
Damian is on the phone to me
from his home in Miami. I am
surrounded by other members
of the Marley family. He is the
youngest of Bobs 11 ofcial
children, weve been based here
for a number of years. Reggae is
something the family does, its
our business but we have other
interest too.
Damian was born two months
before his father died of cancer
in 1978, so he never really knew
his father personally. He began
early in the business, at age 13,
forming the musical group the
Shephards, which included the
daughter of Freddie McGregor and son of Third Worlds Cat Core.
Eventually Damian went solo and with the backing of his dads label,
Tuff Gong, releasing Mr. Marley, produced by Damians brother, Stephen
Marley. It surprised many who were unaccustomed to hearing Marley
deejaying rather than singing. If pushed came to shove, Damian admits,
Id call my music modern dancehall and reggae. People separate them
but you cant, he continues, its Jamaican culture in general. I dont try
to classify or separate. One of the most inspiring experiences was when
I was in Argentina watching a local band playing in the Jamaican style,
just like us. I know many, like Maori in New Zealand, as you say, they
put their own cultural twist on the music but its also a real honor and
pleasure to see other cultures pay homage to Jamaican music, playing
it as close to how we do it. I ask if hes heard of the Maori Strum. He
laughs. You mean Checking? Every culture and country calls it their
own thing.
Appreciation for old school and new reggae has resurged lately, the
internet has given us the ability to learn so much about the past and
discover music outside our own small sphere of inuence. There are all
these bands that have all their fans from online, with no airplay. And I
can check out collaborators and just email them.
Damian worked with rapper Nas on Distant Relatives, who also did the
single Road to Zion, with the proceeds of the album going to building
schools in the Congo. And
hes been part of Mick Jaggers
SuperHeavy with Joss Stone,
Dave Stewart and A.R. Rahman.
He also made Make It Bun
Dem last year with Skrillex,
which Rolling Stone called a
monster mash up of dubstep and
dancehall, and appeared in the
game in the 2012 game Far Cry 3.
Damian earned his stripes with
his third project Welcome to
Jamrock (2005). The lyrics to the
title track centred on poverty,
politics and crime in Jamaica,
and courted controversy locally
for its perceived negativity of the
island.
My ght, if you will, has not
been the physical but the moral
ght, to get things noticed. I
think the world has got better,
with palliative communications
due to the Internet and access to
better information. You cannot
claim to be ignorant anymore.
And the single certainly got
noticed, reaching #13 on the
UK Charts, and #55 on the US
Billboard Hot 100 and voted #100
on Rolling Stones Top 100 Songs
of the Decade. The album also
won a Grammy Award in 2009.
Lately, hes been working with
his brothers Stephen and Julian
under their Ghetto Youths
International Label, which was
established to foster new talent.
Weve been recording with Chris
Ellis, son of the legendary singer Alton Ellis. Chris has a real vintage rock
steady sound, which is awesome. Also Wayne Marshall, he has this new
Modern Dance Hall style. Hes just completing an album, so when we
come over to New Zealand well be showcasing some of that music.
Along with Black-Am-I, Morgan Heritage, Shaggy and former WOMAD
stars Groundation Damian will perform at next years Raggamufn
(January 31-1 February 2014). In a perfect closing circle the festival
coincides with the week of Bob Marleys birthday. Im really looking
forward to returning to New Zealand and learning about the people with
who my father had so much inuence and effect on. Chur, Damian.
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