Category: Music

We went to see this last night at the St James theatre. Its a fantastic
night of music and dance from the surviving members of the Buena Vista
Social club, plus some younger musicians and dancers. Was a pile of fun, and
amazing listening to an 87 year old with a voice as powerful as any Ive ever
heard.

Tom was playing this in his car when we were in Fullerton, and I got a good
taste for it. So when I got home a got a copy, and im really enjoying it.

Im listening to Natasha Beddingfields song ‘These Words’ and I actually like
it. I think perhaps I need medication or something.

Dr Tutu, featuring Tame Iti
Dallas – Dallas Tamaira
Hawaiki – Ruia
Paradigm Shift – Rhian Sheehan
Concious Roots – Fat Freddys Drop

Well I think Ive found what im gonna do for new years eve. Go to Phoenix and
listen/watch Fat Freddy’s Drop. Ive seen them 3 times now, and they always
go off, so im looking forward to it.

So Laurel and I went to see Farr: Blitz last night at the Soundings theatre
at Te Papa. It was a combined performance by
Strike and the

NZ Army Band performing works by Gareth Farr. Wow, what a fantastic
concert. We enjoyed every minute of it, if you ever get the chance to see
either Strike, or the Army Band .. take it, they are great live.

PS The eb horn thing was what someone behind us said, its an E flat horn ..
but I guess the flat symbol does look like a b 🙂

This was a great concert, lots of energy lots of good vibes. There was a big
crowd and 80% of them were dancing along. For a band that gets pretty close
to zero airplay (their songs dont fit the not longer than 3 minutes 30
seconds format that radio stations love) they have a huge following. Well
worth the money, the only shame was it was on the same night as Rachels
party which looked like it was gonna be a lot of fun.

Yay, Ive been looking forward to seeing them ever since I bought their new
album a few months ago. Im fairly sure their live set will be quite
different from the album, but from all accounts they rule live.

The title track for the album of the same name from Trinity Roots. Is a haunting song with challenging lyrics. I think especially poignant at this time, which I feel is a pivotal period in New Zealands history, and the decisions made in the next few years will decide how our descendants judge this generation.

“From the tail of the fish to the tip, many all around this world want a piece of this land. Seems like nothing, nothing no is gonna stop it, I know it, I can feel it.”