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John Lennons killer Mark Chapman will appear before a parole board for the seventh time this week. Chapman, now 57, was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for shooting Lennon outside The Beatles singers New York apartment in December 1980. Chapman has applied for parole six times since 2000. At his last hearing in 2010, Chapman was denied parole by the board after it was deemed inappropriate to release him as said his disregard for human life relating to the incident was a major factor behind the decision. Lennons wife Yoko Ono has repeatedly written to authorities opposing Chapmans release.

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Cabbage Patch Kids, the popular dolls from the 80s, which once had parents camping outside toy stores, are making a comeback in New Zealand. A brand new line, which reflects current fashion trends, with same unique features as their eighties predecessors is being released this week. The dolls retail for around $99.99 and are available at all good toy stores.

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Aussie band Parkway Drive will return to New Zealand this December to coincide with the release of their fourth album, Atlas. The show will include with special guests I Killed The Prom Queen, Depths and Too Late. The new albums heightened ambition has led to plans for a more elaborate live show. Everything has been enhanced, says Parkway vocalist Winston McCall. For the past ten years weve played with a backdrop, and the whole experience has been us. Were trying something this time, and hopefully it makes people feel something different as well. Its definitely going to be entertaining. There wont be any dead spots.

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Collapsing Cities are set to continue bringing their new album Strangers Again to more of New Zealand. The band is off to all the main centres and a few in between. Packed with the punchy sound we have come to expect from the Auckland quartet. Six years after their debut album the anticipated new singles have been buzzing on the bnet airwaves for the past couple of months and we now get to hear them live. Tickets are now available from undertheradar.co.nz. See tours and events for dates.

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Christchurch newspaper The Press has reported an increasing trend in people wearing pyjamas outside during the daytime. Hagley Day n Night Foodstore manager Kerry Swaney told the daily publication. They dont seem to care or feel selfconscious at all. Celebrities such as Stella McCartney have also released their own range of fashionable pyjamas.

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You know summer is near when Rhythm & Vines announce their line-up. With more international artists than ever before alongside some of New Zealands best, R&Vs 10th anniversary line-up includes: The Presets, Chase and Status (DJ set), Kimbra, Mark Ronson (DJ set), Netsky LIVE, Knife Party, Disclosure LIVE, Six60, Tame Impala, Hospital Records ft: High Contrast, Logistics, Camo & Krooked, S.P.Y, MC Wrec, Maya Jane Coles, araabMUZIK, The Black Seeds, Chali 2na, P-Money, Ruby Frost, Parachute Youth and Five Mile Town. Sat 29 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Waiohika Estate, Gisborne Tickets on sale now: rhythmandvines.co.nz

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The family of David Oh, the flight director on the recent Mars Rover mission, has changed from Earth time to Mars Time as they sync their body clocks up Mars. On every mission to Mars, a small team of scientists and engineers report to duty on Mars Time for the first three months. We all feel a little sleepy, a little jet-lagged all day long, but everyone is doing great, says Davids wife Bryn Oh. Days on Mars, known as sols, last 39 minutes and 35 seconds longer than on Earth.

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LOUIS MCDONALD
FIVE MILE TOWN
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Favourite drink? Coffee Latte (subject to change) Favourite restaurant/caf? Big fan of Japanese, havent found a favourite yet though. Favourite colour? Probably between purple and light blue, although not in every context. A few things would look odd in both. Favourite classic film? The Last Waltz Martin Scorsese, my favourite all-time film too. Favourite party food? I didnt know they served food at parties anymore? At the parties I go to people seem to be more concerned with consuming other things. But maybe thats just a teenager thing. Favourite vice? My terrible, terrible puns. Favourite song? I dont have an all-time favourite. I go between them. But Meadowlarks or Blueridge Mountains by Fleet Foxes are some of my current favourites. Favourite meal? Maybe a Thai Curry, or Laksa. Favourite label to put on your relationship? Assistant to the Regional Manager. Favourite 90s TV show? Funnily enough, its That 70s Show. Favourite word? Yes. Favourite album? Oh god, such a hard choice. Top 2 would be a close tie between: Alice By the Moon The Checks and Fleet Foxes Fleet Foxes Favourite venue? Definitely the Auckland Town Hall Favourite current TV show? Adventure Time.
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After the success of last years Northern Bass at Haruru Falls, demand was high to repeat the gig. So organisers got on the horn to Worsfolds and scored a primo location amongst the picturesque hills of Northland, with a freshwater swimming lagoon, tons of camping and also roped in way more food outlets. And with loads of bass from the worlds finest DJs and live acts this has got to be is the best reason to blow off that dinky night in with the olds and uncles in front of the televised countdown. Remember to book early and keep an eye out for those camping store sales! Organisers FuZen Entertainment are promising a bolder, better gig on a new site at Worsfold Farm Mangawhai just one hour north of Auckland City. Back for the midnight set is the undisputed world #1 drumnbass master DJ Andy, along with his latest signing, Wilkinson. Andys dedication to dance music is only matched by his list of achievements with a journey taking him from sneaking into raves at 13 to the glamterraces of Space in Ibiza and doing speaking gigs at Oxford University. Previously on Hospital Records Wilkinson is now on Ram as drum n basss biggest breakout star for 2012. Also making the long haul from Blighty is Manc producer Dub Phizix (whose sought after guest mixes for Kmag, DnBtv, Example Magazine and Broken Audio). Hell be joined by MC Strategy. The orange will be flying high, too with Dutch crew Black Sun Empire (named after a crime syndicate from a Star Wars novel). Theyll be playing their unique brand of darkstep or neurofunk. And weve just heard that local champions Concord Dawn, State of Mind and The Upbeats

represent Aotearoa stakes for drumnbass. Northern Bass also has a fine selection of dubstep on the menu, including Mala and Coki, performing as Digital Mystics, plus generous servings from Silkie and Quest collaborators and Chestplate records honcho Distance. Another return act to watch will be Kiwis Jason Howson and Dutty Ranks And cuttin some fine hip-hop beats will be Queens NYC crewm The Beatnuts, plus JuJu and Psycho Les will be bringing their party hard attitude. But make sure you save some Red Bull for UKs hail prolific remixers The Nextmen youll need the energy boost! Producer/songwriting duo Dom Search and Brad Baloo will be mashin it up DJ Style plus locals Supervillan RMC, Dylan C and Eddie Numbers. Finally, hot on the heels a sellout tour, Dub FX will be up on stage collaborating with fiance Flower Fairy.
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COLLAPSING CITIES
BILLY MULLIGANS
9Pm, $5, Door saLEs onLY

GIG oF ThE WEEK

8Pm, $55, TickETmasTEr.co.nz

Acclaimed ska band The English Beat head out this way to play their first New Zealand show. Their song Mirror in the Bathroom made its way onto the soundtrack for Guy Richies (formerly the husband of Madonna) film RocknRolla and really exemplifies their sounds: a fusion of ska, punk, and a little bit of the swinging 60s.

These guys have had an intense few years. Its taken them four years to develop a new album and in that time they boosted to London, lost faith in the music industry and came home to find themselves. This time around, the process has been different, taking on a real collaborative effort with all band members and putting a shit load of their blood, sweat and tears into it.

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7Pm

THE FEELERS
THE BROWNZY
8Pm, $42, EvEnTfinDEr.co.nz

Meet CVE a band of musical amigos hell-bent on sharing songs and making light, with a seemingly unquenchable thirst for quality wines and German shots. After eight years travelling around everywhere from Dubai to Taihape, the band present an album of original songs born on the road of good times.

Ever been to a Feelers gig? Boy are you in for a treat! Ive seen them entertain the smallest crowd to a jampacked stadium and still bring the same energy and intensity to every show. Youll know every hit, which is great, and theyll always be room to get the lighters out for their more mellow tracks.

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SOLA ROSA
MAYFAIR BAR
nEW PLYmouTH 8Pm, $35, unDErTHEraDar.co.nz

THE EVERSONS & FRIENDS

MIGHTY MIGHTY
10.30Pm, Door saLEs onLY

Now confirmed on the Coro Gold bill, Sola Rosa is promising to rock your summer. But let them brighten your winter first. This outstanding live act will get you in the right funk to get you through to New Years Eve. Let their infectious summer sound wash over you.

With their debut album finally out, not to mention a clever little music video using felt characters in YouTube, The Eversons are showcasing their sounds to a home crowd. The four-piece band is super excited and you should be too! Their energy is infectious.

THE BENGAL LIGHTS X BANDICOOT KATCHAFIRE

ALTITUDE
8Pm, $30, EvEnTfinDEr.co.nz

WHAMMY BAR

10Pm, $10, Door saLEs onLY

The former Bob Marley tribute band has been have Giddy Up-ed all over the world and like Sola Rosa just returned from an American tour last month. So if lighting one up and bobbing on the spot is your thing, let Katchafire warm your winter and get you Skanking all night long. Not like that.

Dont come looking for Crash Bandicoot and his lovable friends this show is a one-off with two great bands that have played for all ages across New Zealands musical landscape. Both have opened for incredible acts, Bengal Lights spawned us Zowie before she got all famous and stuff, and both continue to rock out in their own rights.

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8Pm

SICK DISCO; SPACE DISCO: A 90S JAM

CASSETTE NINE
6.30Pm, $10, Door saLEs onLY

The south-western Canterbury grunge act is keeping the home fires burning with a free gig at the legendary Dux. They will charm the pants off you while you enjoy a local brew and no doubt the home crowd will be warm and inviting in return.

Take a musical time-traveling journey back to the 1990s as Auckland DJs take you back to the good ol days of hip-hop and party anthems. Catch up with George FM breakfast host Nick D, well-known club DJ Dick Johnson, long-time DJ on the scene Bevan Keys and 95bFMs Mtron Bomb, who are all guaranteed to keep you dancing all night.

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NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
WAIRARAPA MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY
masTErTon 7Pm, $25-30, araToi.orG.nz

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IVA LAMKUM
BLACK EAGLE

Not to be confused with that shitty Ben Stiller movie, this is a night of culture. Up With People presents a series of live music events, launching with a night of country musics finest: Barry Saunders, Delaney Davidson & Marlon Williams, and Miss Ebony Lamb. Its set to be nights of concerts and club-nights designed to showcase up-and-coming artists and get the people of the Wairarapa out of the house.

WHITE FUNGUS & GUESTS

WHAMMY BAR
8Pm

Thought is sounds like some kind of gross infection, its actually a mind-blowing gig set to rock all your sense. Sound and light installation artist Wang Fujui is the pioneer of experimental music and digital art all the way from Taiwan. Its a fusion of both senses to create the ultimate trip. Backed up by a number of Kiwi artists, no doubt itll leave you wanting more.

ACOUSTIC SUNDAY SESSION

LA ZEPPA
3Pm

Let Eli Guttenbiels guitar gently weep as he sends you into a lazy afternoon sleeping coma from which you awake in time for work on Monday. Its been a hard week and you deserve a break, so why not just chill the hell out to some sweet sounds?

TRIBUTE TO DJ CLASSIC DADDY

GINGER MINX
4Pm

After being diagnosed in August last year with an aggressive brain tumour, DJ Classic Daddy braved months of operations, chemotherapy and medication to eventually be given six months to live. In honour to him and as his work, friends and fellow DJs have donated their time to put on this gig to create his vision for RnB Rise. All proceeds got to the Cancer Society.

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I first saw the diminutive 22-year-old soul diva Iva Lamkum onstage during a warm and balmy Sunday session at WOMAD (World of Music Arts and Dance) about two years ago, wowing the crowd with the brilliant single Kung Fu Grip. Back in her Wellington hometown, soul believers have followed her from her selftitled debut EP, which frontloads six very well-polished tracks that came seemingly out of nowhere. Plus you may have also caught her on Sola Rosas Turn Around where she approximated the funkiest Billie Holiday youll ever know! Its about time a big label has taken charge because Black Eagle is one hot musical origami of hip-hop, reggae, jazz, funk and rock yet the title track is sultry and contemplative, held together by a simple chord ascension and some deliciously underdone VBs by Rio Hemopo. Also lurking is Mara TK and vocalists Bella Kalolo and Aaradhna, who create some absolute goosebump moments on the first verses of Come Back Enemy. Opening the album is the commanding and masterful No, recycled from the previous

EP. That single was pretty impressive back then, but now it has the crispness of some high-end musicianship and a quality production desk. The song reprises in a similar guise as Raise Your Glass (Way Back) a few tracks down. A nice surprise is the very Motown hip-hop track Doo Bop that sneaks up towards the end of the record. But my personal favourite is Bankrupt Visa, which is a skanky lil reggae-travel groove that surprisingly breaks into some very sophisticated deep dub midjourney. All over, this is a very strong product from a lady whos been under the radar way too long. People this is Iva Lamkum. Applaud now!
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BARRY HILTON
UPPER HUTT COSMOPOLITAN CLUB
8Pm, $35, EvEnTfinDEr.co.nz

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SOPHIE ROBERTS
LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER
Your fantasy spirit animal is In reality, it would probably be some kind of feral cat, but in my dreams it would be Rafiki from The Lion King. Your signature Im an amazing cook dish is I can do pretty magical things with quinoa The best TV show around at the moment is Im late to the party with this one, but just finished watching the Danish version of The Killing great actors, funny-sounding language, sweet knitwear and gripping storylines. Its serious television crack. People say you look like My mum. Although when Im not feeling too flash I dont think I look too dissimilar to a young Ron Howard. The best place for a date night is The theatre. Kittens or puppies? Kittens, every time. What generic current affair has your blood boiled? Every single thing our current government does seems to have me constantly shouting at papers, radios and television screens.
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Take a walk on the wild side with one of South Africas top comedians. Its a big call, but celebrating his 30th year in comedy, Barrys observational humour cant be all that bad. With the Cossie Club putting on a nice South African-themed meal youll have some stomachexpanding food and a sidesplitting night of laughs.

DROWNING IN VERONICA LAKE

Q THEATRE
8Pm, $25-50, QTHEaTrE.co.nz

No, its not some dodgy metaphor for a sex act its a one-woman show capturing the beauty, mood and seduction of femme fatale screen-siren Veronica Lake (who actually existed). A woman with as many husbands as movie roles, actress Alex Ellis looks back at the actresses high-profile life in an enthralling soliloquy.

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CSO AND THE TOPP TWINS
CBS CANTERBURY ARENA
7.30Pm, $10-35,

Whos in the dead supergroup for your dream hologram show? Some kind of epic battle between Billie Holiday and Nina Simone, and as my still living dates to the show I would take my girls Patti Smith and PJ Harvey. Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend? At various thespian abodes in the greater Grey Lynn area, having a good old-fashioned, recession-era board game playing fun. What happens when you mix CocaCola with Pepsi? A diabetic genie appears and grants you three wishes.

LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER TUE 28 AUG - SAT 08 SEP BasEmEnT THEaTrE, auckLanD

Country bumpkins The Topp Twins are donning their finery and joining forces with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra for an evening of music, comedy and classics from both parties. Expect orchestral versions of the Topp Twins favourite hits, as well as a good working over of the classical anthems.

SuNdAY 26
HEROES
FORTUNE THEATRE
4Pm, $15-40, PaTronBasE.com

MOZART: GREAT MASS IN C MINOR

TOWN HALL
7.30Pm, $10-89, THE-EDGE.co.nz

Mozart: great for studying and focusing hard. Also great to listen to in order to appreciate the finer details of classical music. His Great Mass is a piece left unfinished by his death. Hear it brought off the sheet and thrown into a new spin by composer David Hamilton and the Auckland Choral.

OH WHAT A NIGHT!
FOUNDERS THEATRE
7.30Pm, $60-65

Written by French author Gerald Sibleyras in 2003, the play later earned the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy in 2006 when Tom Stoppard debuted it on the West End, London. It tells the story of three WWI veterans in 1959 as they pass their time musing over their circumstances and finding missions which take them on a new journey.

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ART PLAY/THEATRE MUSICAL COMEDY DANCE

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Pay tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons with the tribute concert. Direct from Los Vegas, this stage show is guaranteed to have you off your seat and singing along (if you are of a certain generation). The performers are promised to not only hit those earshattering highs, but also dance their asses off.

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KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON
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FILM oF ThE WEEK

BERNIE

Babies. As they always say, there is no instruction manual on how to raise children. So, with that in mind, New Zealand comedian and new mum Jackie Brown decides to have a crack at making one. Designed to keep mums calm. Jackie goes through the hard yards with some hilarious results.

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A story so unbelievable it must be true, the tagline declares, vaguely describing the murder of Marjorie Nugent at the hands of Bernie Tiede the sweetest man in Carthage, Texas. And yet, despite the bizarre chain of true events that led to his imprisonment, Bernie is grounded in a delightful authenticity that prevents it from entering the realm of the absurd and implausible. Director Richard Linklater knows how to get the most out of his actors (well, he tried his best with Keanu in A Scanner Darkly), conjuring fantastic, genuine performances once again from Jack Black as Tiede and Matthew McConaughey, the swaggering local District Attorney. Shirley MacLaine also busts out a great portrayal of Tiedes sugarmama ber-bitch, at the level of quality typically expected from her.
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If you unfortunately miss this during the New Zealand International Film Festival this year then you are in luck. This film documents the performance and an intimate portrait of James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem) as he navigates the lead-up to the show, the day after, and the personal and professional ramifications of his decision.

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AUCKLAND DAZE
TV ONE, 10.05PM

Linklaters true triumph, however, is in the way he flawlessly integrates the real-life testimonials of the townsfolk into the narrative. There is a unique collective personality to the small Texan community, one that is vital to understanding the unusual position Tiede is placed in. The towns charm is impossible to replicate and watching it being expressed naturally through Carthages residents is an absolute joy. Thats not to discredit the fiction at all. Bernie is a superbly written and lovingly told account of a quirky slice of American crime history, with a tender bittersweet ending. Congratulations Jack Black, you made me forgive you for Gullivers Travels.
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Crossing a line between TV and real life in a semireality show, things are about to get a bit Dazed and Confused up in here with the arrival of New Zealands new interactive show. The series follows four wannabes in the entertainment industry, who are all using the same first name as their actual first name.

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AMERICAN HORROR STORY
9:30PM

FridAY 24
RED NOSE: COMEDY FOR CURE KIDS
7.30PM, TV3

Just as the UK gets celebrities and entertainers together to raise money for Cure Kids, New Zealand is doing their part and assembling everyone from Flight of the Conchords to the Ridges. Join hosts 7 Days Jeremy Corbett and Paul Ego as the show features skits and stand-up comedy from a host of talent.

Initially skeptical as to how they could turn horror movie conventions into a gripping (and ongoing) TV series, American Horror Story looks freaky. Filled with more ghosts and ghouls than you can throw a Bible at, the series focuses on the fractured Harmon family who leave behind their troubled Los Angeles lifestyle only to find their new home is a real-life house of horrors.

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VALKYRIE
8.35PM, PRIME

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Valkyrie is a gripping recount of an assassination attempt on Hitler during WWII from within his own officers. Jaded and disillusioned with Hitlers establishment after being seriously injured in battle, Colonel Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise) plots an elaborate plan to bring Hitlers reign to an end.

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BABAGANUSH
379 - 381 GREY STREET HAMILTON EAST

As well as the name of a Levantine dish of eggplant mashed and mixed with virgin olive oil and various seasonings, its also the name of this quaint Turkish restaurant in Hamilton. With a range of delectable entrees to full platters and kebabs these guys are all about keeping it real, Turkish styles.

ZAP
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Zap is the key for fast, easy Thai food the BYO restaurant has gone from strength to strength. Initially four branches, Zap is now consolidated to Zap 2 and Zap 4 with the intention of delivering highquality, authentic food.

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Words cannot describe all the good things about Cali Burrito (or as I like to refer to it as, my local). But let me try. First, expect to get what you pay for with everything from mince, steak, chicken and everything in between to fill your tortilla with, you cant be stuck for choice. In fact, you might find yourself staring at the menu for far too long. Second its a hearty meal, neatly packaged into convenient one hand-sized parcel of food. Win! As a light lunch, or a full Mexican three-course meal in one, Cali has options to suit ever eater and leave them feeling pleased.

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WELLINGTON GIG GuIdE
Wed 22
Body Lyre, d Burmester
10PM, Mighty Mighty, $5 9PM, Bar Bodega, $10

ShiT WorTh doinG

CHRISTCHuRCH GIG GuIdE

strummerday 2012 the heartpLusmeLody ep reLease gig
Meow

Wed 22
Quiz night
Phoenix Bar

Between seasons - stu Buchanans Jazz night

The Nut Point Centre, West Melton

down & dirty

Boston on Blair

dr sanchez

LocaL Legends at the session w/ speciaL guest darren mathiassen

9PM, Matterhorn

the JunKyard cLuBnight

Thu 23
BoBBy Brown
Phoenix Bar

6PM, The Astro Lounge

the Brothers grimm

Becks Southern Alehouse

11PM, San Francisco Bathhouse, $15

Kroon for your Kai

7PM, The Southern Cross Bar & Restaurant

SaT 25
agitator
9PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

city nights feat. danieL veitch

9PM, The Dux Live

Sun 26
for petes saKe - a gig to raise funds for the cd he started
4PM, The Dux Live, $15

Kate anastasiou
6PM, The Brick Works

Thu 23
acoustic routes concert ft. the BaLKan Band
8PM, Meow, $15

carnivaL of discovery
8PM, Medusa, $10

Fri 24
insane Jane
8PM, Ciburb Bar

Kate anastasiou Laura hunter

1PM, Winnies Ferrymead 3PM, The Astro Lounge

JoLLywood Bazaar Kids gig

2PM, Mighty Mighty, $10

the faLse dmitrys BeLated cd reLease show

8PM, Bar Medusa

maria minerva (estonia, 100% siLK & not not fun)

9PM, Meow, $10

Kate anastasiou
5PM, The Astro Lounge Wunderbar, Lyttelton

Loafer & friends oLLie

Mon 27
Kate anastasiou
8PM, The Monday Room

L40 with rainBow country, aLfresco renata & dJ antiKz

8PM, San Francisco Bathhouse, $10

pauL uBana Jones rumpshaKer

8PM, The Tin Hut, Featherston Public Bar & Eatery

8PM, Pomeroys

pacific rhythm shameLess few

7PM, The Woolston Club 10PM, The Bedrock Bar

Tue 28
artist showcase/ open mic BLue charLey
7.30PM, Wunderbar, Lyttelton 8PM, Wunderbar Lyttelton

sophisticated sinner

8PM, Blondinis (The Embassy), $20

soLa rosa: Low and BehoLd, high and Beyond tour

8PM, San Francisco Bath House, $35

wang fuJui, greg maLcoLm, into the din, oLsen twins, chaat - gi
10PM, Mighty Mighty

t54 KiLL red tour w/ goLden orange

9PM, The Dux Live

sophisticated sinner the eversons

8PM, Blondinis (The Embassy), $20 10PM, Mighty Mighty, $5

SaT 25
BassfreaKs presents BorderLin
Winnies Ferrymead

wiLLies open mic

7PM, Alvarados

Fri 24
Barry hiLton - stand up chameLeon Buttercuts
Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club 10PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

the JuLie Bevan trio

4PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

Sun 26
improv cage match
7PM, Circa Theatre, $18

duNEdIN GIG GuIdE

Wed 22
times eye w/steLLa nights & summer thieves
9PM, ReFuel

gammaventure
9PM, Medusa, $10

copa Bass Birthday Bash ft. trei

9PM, Copa Bar

iva LamKum - deBut aLBum reLease BLacK eagLe

8PM, San Francisco Bathhouse, $22.65

the dreamers

3PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

Latin party

Salsa Moves NZ Studios

Las tetas, gaytime

10PM, Mighty Mighty, $5

a night at the museum ft. deLaney davidson, marLon wiLLiams & miss eBony LamB
Aratoi - Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton

Fri 24
tina cross & friends in caBaret
Crown Mill Restaurant

Sun 26
one night of Queen
7PM, Regent Theatre

rhiain & the utter strangers w/ our wiLd Lies

1PM, Meow Cafe, $10

Tue 28
Live music
The Library

sophisticated sinner

SaT 25
BiLL morris & the marK ivs
8PM, Chicks Hotel

Tue 28
open decKs night with the attic dJs
9PM, ReFuel

8PM, Blondinis (The Embassy), $20

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auCkLaNd GIG GuIdE

Wed 22
dirty dianas soL night
7PM, Chapel Bar

the engLish Beat

8PM, The Powerstation

sweetpants, grant marshaLL

9PM, Longroom

soLomonix

9PM, Leigh Sawmill Cafe

the get down

6PM, Sale St

industry night
8PM, twentyone

uLtan BurKe

the feeLers no need to worry tour the friday BLender

5PM, Chapel Bar

9PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar

7PM, Pukekohe Town Hall, $42

stevie ray vaughan 22nd anniversary triBute show

8PM, The Kings Arms, $12

iron masK worLd peace hiphop concert provy sufLayy

8PM, The Kings Arms, $25

Fri 24
aLex Q, LyraKiLL the cve
6PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar 9PM, Red Hummingbird Bar

the feeLers no need to worry tour

8PM, The Brownzy, $42

the mechanism video reLease party

Nova Night Club & Bar

Jacam manricKs trio - Jazz performance master cLass

1PM, Studio one, Kenneth Myers Centre

the good, the Bad, the sexy

10PM, The Hangar

these automatic changers, static era

9PM, Rising Sun

disfunKtionaL Live
9PM, Rakinos, $10

triBe caLLed west

10PM, The Hangar

Sun 26
acoustic sunday session w eLi guttenBieL
3PM, La Zeppa Kitchen

Jazz n funK wednesdays w/ cuLt 45

7PM, Ginger Minx

dJ Big pun

8PM, twentyone

SaT 25
a ponsonBy institution
8PM, Chapel Bar 7PM, Longroom

staff and guests: maLLet, Barnes - dream song

7PM, Music Theatre, School of Music, $15 5PM, Sale St

dJ dirty diana

7PM, Red Hummingbird Bar

dJ cian

dJ generaL Lee
1AM, twentyone

6PM, Everybodys

Bevan Keys & nyntee BLacK grace - waKa

7PM, Maidment Theatre

dJ sampLe gee
1AM, twentyone

wednesday at saLe st

dJ soLLy

6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen

franK BooKer
7PM, Everybodys

Thu 23
acoustic thursday ft. Jonny edwards
5PM, Northern Steamship

dJ zane:t

5PM, Neighbourhood

greg churchiLL, angeLa fisKen & aaron pony cLuB

inkCoherent

chicago disco ft. dJs phiLippa, recLoose, tim richards

10PM, ink Bar, $10

Kate anastasiou

1PM, Winnie Bagoes Ferrymead

dJ disco trash dJ Karn haLL

9PM, twentyone 4PM, Chapel Bar

acoustic thursday ft. eLi

7PM, Neighbourhood

heLLo weeKend - the after worK sociaL

4PM, Grace Bar

8PM, Red Hummingbird Bar

oh what a night! a triBute to franKie vaLLi

7PM, TelstraClear Events Centre, Genesis Theatre

acoustic thursdays ft. wayLon

7PM, Nuffield St.

Jason KyLe,tdK, adam o

6PM, Snapdragon 6PM, Nuffield St.

dJ sister act dJ tido, dJ manueL Bundy

5PM, Neighbourhood

rnB rise - a triBute to dJ cLassic daddy

4PM, Ginger Minx

Business casuaL
9PM, Cassette Nine

John hoLmes Josh on decK, charLotte red

6PM, Libertine

southern fried sunday

5PM, The Kings Arms, $10

sunday at saLe st
2PM, Sale St

the cve aLBum reLease

7PM, The Windsor Castle

chronicLes hosted By spLit radio w/ speciaL guest rhyas

8PM, Ginger Minx

eddie numBers 2nd Birthday

10PM, Rakinos, $10

Lunchtime concert: fLute and string students

1PM, Music Theatre, School of Music

goodBye Light & guests

9PM, The Wine Cellar, $5

sunday session w/ the sentimentaL sound system

3PM, Chapel Bar

dust up at dawn generaL Lee

7PM, Chapel Bar

Katchafire

8PM, The Kings Arms, $10

8PM, The Powerstation

magiK sessions w/ dicK magiK Johnson & friends

9PM, Ginger Minx

michaeL ross, pauL hannon

white fungus, wang fuJui & the suBconcious restaurant

Whammy Bar

8PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar

imagine this
8PM, Snapdragon

m1ssing t1me
10PM, The Hangar

mothra, coBra Khan & crippLe mr onion

8PM, The Kings Arms, $9

nz vs austraLia unofficiaL after party

9PM, Ginger Minx

Mon 27
acoustic sessions w/ eLi
7PM, Quay St Club Rooms

oh what a night! a triBute to franKie vaLLi

oceania storm
7PM, Te Atatu Tavern 5PM, Sale St

saL vaL

7PM, Libertine

7PM, Bruce Mason Centre, $69

rhythm and styLe seLecta sam, normsKi

6PM, Northern Steamship 6PM, Longroom

saturday at saLe st
9PM, Sale St

cian, tido

5PM, Everybodys

sae sociaL cLuB presents: in the mix

7PM, Juice Bar

sicK disco presents space disco: the 90s Jam!

6PM, Cassette Nine, $10

cLuB connoisseurs
6PM, Chapel Bar

shes so rad dJ set

7PM, Libertine

sene, scotty mayes

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auCkLaNd
river gonzaLez, Jessie white
5PM, imperial Lane

REST OF NEW ZEaLaNd

Wed 22
open mic
Ashhurst inn, Ashhurst

Katchafire

Altitude Bar, Hamilton

merrin

The Royal, Palmerston North

the Ka music Quiz

7PM, The Kings Arms 6PM, The Windsor Castle & Juice Bar

nz BeatLes triBute show

viva Jazz Quartet

Biddy Mulligans irish Pub, Hamilton

the heartpLusmeLody ep reLease gig

Square Edge, Palmerston North

Thu 23
1814
The Sideline Bar, Napier

oh what a night! a triBute to franKie vaLLi

oceania storm nz tour sweet music aLBum reLease oh what a night! a triBute to franKie vaLLi

Tue 28
acoustic sessions w/ Jonny edwards
8PM, Quay St Club Rooms

7PM, Civic Theatre, Rotorua $65

9PM, The flying Dutchman, $20

LytteLton rough house revivaL tour

Theatre Royal, Nelson

soLa rosa: Low and BehoLd, high and Beyond tour

8PM, The Mayfair, New Plymouth

7PM, Founders Theatre, $65

Jason eLi

7PM, Everybodys

Fri 24
1814
The Shed, Taupo

seismic & eric show

Seismic Gastrobar, Rotorua

Tue 28
oh what a night! a triBute to franKie vaLLi
7PM, Municipal Theatre, Napier, $65

open mic night

8PM, The Windsor Castle & Juice Bar

souLsystem

9PM, The Blue Pub

suBmariner the Ka Quiz

7PM, imperial Lane 9PM, The Kings Arms

horror story aLBum reLease

The Basement Bar, New Plymouth

SaT 25
coLLapsing cities
Biddy Mulligans irish Pub, Hamilton

house of shem hard road tour the Johnnys

worLds greatest Quiz night w/ Quizmaster thane KirBy

7PM, Chapel Bar

8PM, Kaiah Bar, Rotorua The Boathouse, Nelson

house of shem hard road tour

Trees Tavern, Tokoroa

our add y TinGS S i oWn l

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opera house, weLLington
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san fran Bathhouse, weLLington
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MIGHTY MIGHTY
upstairs 104 cuBa street te aro, weLLington

Its not your ordinary by their own admission, Mighty Mighty gives you the license to spazz big time. From its fuchsia punk curtains to its palm treefilled dcor, on any given night expect to see anything from a casual pub quiz to burlesque and hoola hoops. Mighty Mighty truly is Wellington culture at its finest.

CARGO
LincoLn road, christchurch

NUFFIELD STREET TRADING CO

23-27 nuffieLd street newmarKet, aucKLand

After the earthquakes claimed many of Christchurchs finest drinking establishments, container-chic became a new wave of bars popping up around the city. Cargo, located on Lincoln Road, is a fresh place for young professionals to enjoy a drink after work.

Whats great about Nuffield St. is it has a little bit of that Wellingtonstyle quirkiness in its design, but its located in the heart of Newmarket. Recently undergoing a few nips and tucks like any older lady, the place is looking swanky with an interior decorating style all of its own, guaranteed to make you feel at home. Nuffield is Aucklands finest boutique shopping street so it seems only fitting that the brew bar fits in. With a range of craft beers and the full range of Macs, its the best way to spend a post-shopping wind-down. They cater for large groups to dinner for two, and have an extensive range of live, local music. Nuff said.

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uPCOmING TOuRS & EvENTS

CLAP CLAP RIOT
thu 13 sep Refuel, Dunedin fri 14 sep Dux Live, Christchurch thu 20 sep Brewers Bar, Tauranga fri 21 sep Cabana Bar, Napier thu 04 oct The Royal, Palmerston North fri 05 oct Bar Bodega, Wellington sat 06 oct Rising Sun, Auckland

ENTER SHIKARI (UK) EVERCLEAR (US) EXODUS

tue 18 sep Zeal, West Auckland

MARIA MINERVA (UK)

fri 24 aug Whammy Bar, Auckland fri 25 aug Meow, Wellington

wed 17 oct Juice Bar, Auckland thu 18 oct The Studio, Auckland

sat 31 dec Te Tumu Kaituna Reserve, Papamoa Beach

ANIKA MOA, BOH RUNGA & HOLLIE SMITH

FAR EAST MOVEMENT (US)

sun 16 sep Town Hall, Auckland

thu 04 oct St Johns Cathedral, Napier fri 05 oct All Saints Anglican Church, Palmerston North sat 06 oct Old St Pauls, Wellington sun 07 oct Old St Pauls, Wellington wed 10 oct St Andrews On Liardet, New Plymouth thu 11 oct Chapel of Christ The King, Hamilton fri 12 oct Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland sat 13 oct Holy Trinity, Tauranga sun 14 oct Rotorua, Civic Theatre wed 17 oct St Michael & All Angels, Christchurch thu 18 oct St Michael & All Angels, Christchurch fri 19 oct Knox Church, Dunedin sat 20 oct First Presbyterian Church, Invercargill

FEAR FACTORY (US)

sat 22 sep Powerstation, Auckland

MOZART: GREAT MASS IN C MINOR

sat 25 aug Town Hall, Auckland

COLLAPSING CITIES

fri 24 aug Cassette 9 (MUM), Auckland sat 25 aug Biddy Mulligans, Hamilton fri 31 aug Bodega, Wellington sat 01 september Space Monster, Whanganui fri 14 september ReFuel, Dunedin sat 15 september Darkroom, Christchurch

MUMFORD & SONS (UK)

fri 02 nov Vector Arena, Auckland sun 03 nov Town Hall, Wellington sun 04 nov Town Hall, Wellington tue 06 nov CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch

NASUM (SE) THE FEELERS

fri 24 aug Pukekohe Town Hall, Pukekohe sat 25 aug The Brownzy, Browns Bay thu 30 aug The Howick Club, Howick fri 31 aug The Plaza, Putaruru sat 01 sep Owhango Hotel, Taumarunui

COLDPLAY (UK)
sat 10 nov Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland

thu 21 aug The Kings Arms, Auckland

ARTISAN GUNS

NEKROMANTIX (DEN) NICKELBACK (US)

fri 24 aug Bacco Room, Auckland sat 25 aug Snake Pit, Auckland thu 30 aug Taste Merchants, Dunedin fri 31 aug Dux Live, Christchurch sat 01 sep, SFBH, Wellington

COROMANDEL GOLD 2012

sun 30 dec - mon 31 dec Ohuka Farm, Whitianga

tue 09 oct Bodega, Wellington wed 10 oct Kings Arms, Auckland

fri 30 nov Vector Arena, Auckland

BEN HARPER (US)

sat 03 nov Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington mon 05 nov ASB Theatre, Auckland

DEVO, SIMPLE MINDS & THE CHURCH DON MCGLASHAN

thu 27 sep Bodega, Wellington fri 28 sep Naval Point Club, Lyttleton sat 29 sep Geraldine Cinema, Geraldine thu 04 oct Events Centre, Carterton fri 05 oct Fringe Festival, Hamilton sat 06 oct Leigh Sawmill Caf, Leigh

GOMEZ (UK)

NICKI MINAJ (US) NIGHTCHOIR

sat 15 dec Villa Maria Estate, Auckland

tue 23 oct The Powerstation, Auckland wed 24 oct The Opera House, Wellington

sat 24 nov Vector Arena, Auckland

thu 06 sep Penguin Club, Oamaru fri 07 sep Refuel, Dunedin sat 08 sep Wunderbar, Lyttelton

NZ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OWL CITY (US) GRIZZLY BEAR (US)

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

EARTH (US) BILL BAILEY (UK)

fri 28 sep Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington sat 29 sep Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington mon 01 oct CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch wed 03 oct ASB Theatre, Auckland thu 04 oct ASB Theatre, Auckland

tue 21 aug - sun 26 aug Hoyts Northlands, Christchurch

fri 07 sep San Fran Bath House, Wellington sat 08 sep The Kings Arms, Auckland

fri 16 nov Powerstation, Auckland

PARACHUTE FESTIVAL 2013

fri 25 Jan - sun 27 Jan Mystery Creek, Hamilton

BILLY BRAGG (UK)

HOT CHELLE RAE (US) ED SHEERAN (UK) KATCHAFIRE

fri 12 oct Town Hall, Auckland sat 13 oct The Opera House, Wellington sun 14 oct Otago Festival Of The Arts tue 16 oct Aurora Centre, Christchurch

thu 18 oct TSB Bank Arena, Wellington sat 20 oct Vector Arena, Auckland

THE BLACK KEYS (US)

fri 08 mar TSB Arena, Wellington sat 09 mar Vector Arena, Auckland

fri 24 aug Altitude, Hamilton sat 25 aug Powerstation, Auckland

sat 03 nov Vector Arena, Auckland mon 05 nov TSB Bank Arena, Wellington

THE ENGLISH BEAT (UK)

LA DE DA FESTIVAL 2012

thu 23 aug Powerstation, Auckland

sun 30 dec mon 31 dec Daisybank Farm, Martinborough

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RHYTHM & VINES RHYTHM & VINES SOUNDCHECK
sat 29 dec - mon 31 dec Waiohika Estate, Gisborne

TONO AND THE FINANCE COMPANY

sat 1 sep Whammy Bar, Auckland thu 6 sep The Darkroom, Christchurch fri 7 sep Wunderbar, Lyttleton sat 8 sep The Robert Burns, Dunedin

fri 05 oct Vector Arena, Auckland

RICK WAKEMAN (UK) PARKWAY DRIVE (AUS)

wed 12 dec Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

THE TOPP TWINS T54

sat 25 aug CBS Arena, Christchurch

sat 06 oct Town Hall, Wellington sun 07 oct Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland mon 08 oct Aurora Centre, Christchurch

fri 24 aug Dux Live, Christchurch fri 31 aug Static, Hamilton sat 01 sep Whammy, Auckland

RADIOHEAD (UK)

tue 06 nov Vector Arena, Auckland

SMASH MOUTH (US) SOLA ROSA

wed 17 oct The Powerstation, Auckland

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS (US)

sun 13 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland

REGINA SPEKTOR (US) RHYTHM & ALPS RHYTHM & ALPS SOUNDCHECK
fri 28 dec - sat 29 dec Terrace Downs, Christchurch

mon 3 dec Town Hall, Auckland

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT (US)

fri 21 sep Civic Theatre, Auckland

fri 24 aug Mayfair Bar, New Plymouth sat 25 aug San Fran Bath House, Wellington thu 06 sep Dux De Lux, Christchurch fri 07 sep Sammys, Dunedin sat 08 sep World Bar, Queenstown

STEEL PANTHER (US) TIM & ERIC (US)

wed 26 sep The Kings Arms, Auckland thu 27 sep San Fran Bath sat 06 oct thu 04 - QTR GG AD - 3_8_12_FEELERS - QTR GG AD - 3_8_12 03/08/2012 17:54 Powerstation, Auckland House, Wellington FEELERS oct Union Hall, Dunedin Page 1

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tue 02 oct Powerstation, Auckland

WEEZER (US)

fri 11 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland

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sat 08 sep, Ohakune

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Groove GuideS LAURA WEASER DECiPHERS ANiMAL CoLLECTivE JoSH DiBBS MUSiCAL WAYS AND GET To THE BoTToM oF THERE MUCH ANTiCiPATED NEW ALBUM Centipede Hertz.

How do you keep experimental music experimental after 13 years and over eight albums? That was the challenge for Baltimore psychedelic rock act Animal Collective. In a time of robots having sex and Lady Gaga wearing a meat dress, it seems perhaps the modern age has lost its experimental edge. But according to founding member Josh dibb, for them its not about keeping it experimental so much, but as much as it is keeping it Animal Collective, and on the new record Centipede Hz (or Centipede Hertz) they have tried to do just that. I think I like the idea that people listening to it, over time, will be challenged in all these different ways, in terms of what they are listening to, but they will still be able to hear the unifying-ness of it and that its distinctly Animal Collective. But I also feel like at the same time I think what keeps us psyched about making music is that we do keep trying to change the landscape of how we are making music and what types of sounds that we are using or what types of approaches to songwriting or structure. Beginning in the early 1990s as a bunch of childhood friends, Avey Tare (david Portner), Panda Bear (Noah Lennox), deakin (Josh dibb), and Geologist (Brian weitz) began in indie bands and alternative rock groups in their county, living in a bubble separated from the Baltimore music scene. with a love of other psychedelic acts at the time, such as Noggin, and Krautrock (a German experimental music scene in the 1960s), the boys began to record at home using a drum machine, guitars, delay pedals and them screaming into a microphone, before swapping and sharing ideas between them. despite heading off in different directions, the group met every summer and their debut album Spirit Theyve gone, Spirit Theyve Vanished, was born. The line up of the band has never been uniform when recording or playing, always keeping the ideas and combinations fresh. Josh says its a real balancing act to keep their mantra of what they set out to do in the first place: create a band that does not feel like something is wrong if one or two of us do no feel like being involved.

Example a: Joshs favourite album, Merriweather Post Pavilion (2008) took form without him and Centipede is the first record that he has had his own song on. So has being here this time shaped the album pushed it into a particular direction? I think that was just a new thing for the band to try to work on one of my songs, he says. But I do not really know what I could say about it beyond that. I think something I was psyched on in doing another record and I think we all were, I do not think I can really take credit for it, but it was just make a record that felt more physical, raw and visceral than the last one was. Centipede is their first album in two years since their last, ODDSAC. on this album, extensive time was spent writing new songs together as a group and recording songs during their tour of festivals in the uK and uSA. one of the ways Animal Collective have sought to shake things up on this album is by significantly reducing the number of instruments used on Centipede Hz, yet giving the illusion that there are more. The juxtaposition of the minimalist instrumentation with the tracks rich sound worked to create an effect fans have dubbed a reflection of the experience of living in modern age something that Josh acknowledges was in the back of their mind. we definitely didnt talk about it when we were writing it, but I think having heard from people now, it is pretty easy to be like, yeah, that probably makes sense in terms of giving a feeling of century overload. I feel [overwhelmed by the modern age] especially around really simple things, like having so much media at our disposal all the time. I had actually forgotten that iPhones just came out in 2007. It is really new. The Internet for sure, but then beyond that the accessibility to it and the ways we are just getting this constant onslaught. I think that that probably is reflected in the album. WRiTTEN BY LAURA WEASER
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THE ToPP TWiNS FiRST CHRiSTCHURCH PERFoRMNACE SiNCE THE QUAKES ARE SURE To HAvE CANTABRiANS HEADiNG oUT iN DRovES. ITS HArd To imagine a time when The Topp Twins werent a part of Kiwi culture. The loveable comedy duo sisters Lynda and Jools Topp have been performing as their electric mix of characters for over 25 years. But back in the 1980s, their very first paid gig was at a small caf in Christchurch for a measly $5. we started our career off in Christchurch, says Lynda. Its not quite home, but it feels like coming home every now and again. we started singing at a caf called The Victorian Coffee Lounge, which no longer exists. we got $5. we shared the $5 and got as many toasted sandwiches as we could eat! Needless to say, these days things are a little bit different. For one, there is no way you could even get one toasted sandwich for $5. But more importantly, Lynda and Jools are in high-demand at everything from high teas to A & P shows. They are fully booked right up until Christmas and as it is, finding time to pin them down for a chat is next to impossible. Ive got five minutes while Lynda takes a break from performing. Going back to where it all began, Christchurch holds a special place in the Huntly-born performers heart. when Lynda and Jools return to play with the Christchurch Symphony orchestra for a country meets the classics show, its their first appearance in their other hometown since the big earthquakes in September 2010 and February 2011. we know that its been hard times for a lot of people and hope that for one night we can bring a little bit of humour and entertainment to the folks of Christchurch, says Lynda. All the characters get to play with the symphony orchestra. Camp Mother and Camp Leader are very excited, and Pure and dilly, who are self-appointed patrons of the symphony around the world (laughs), and of course the Topp Twins as themselves and Ken and Ken. Its going to be really exciting. The Topp Twins love for Christchurch is no one way street either: Cantabrians clearly go the extra mile for their shows. As Lynda says, they have had an amazing run with New Zealand audiences time and time again, but the Christchurch shows are always the fastest to sell out. But Christchurch might have a fight on its hands with Huntly, where the girls spent their childhood growing up on a dairy farm. To honour the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame inductees, the small waikato township decided to show their appreciate in other ways: by opening a museum exhibit of all things Topp Twins. It was very exciting to see our own exhibit. Normally people wait until you are dead, so it was exciting to be alive to see it, laughs Lynda. Lots of people came out of the woodwork and had amazing things: pictures of us as children, teenagers, newspaper clippings and big tour posters they had saved. we also gave them a few things of our own, like costumes and memorabilia from over the years. There were about 30 rooms. It was wonderful to see at the opening. The universal appeal of The Topp Twins and their characters particularly Lyndas favourite Camp Mother and Camp Leader is no secret: Because its funny, exclaims Lynda with a laugh. were honest and we can sing. The thing is, when you come to the show you get everything: music, laughter, costumes, audience participation, yodeling. I think this is the first time ever that yodeling has been used with symphony orchestra.

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whats the ethos of your store/clothing line? We like to bring what people may not expect to our stores. Cosmic is all about seeking out By the freshness in every corner of the world and iRD WE N T filling our stores with a style that is all our own. S HE F T H AT i S ! i T o D We have recently evolved into stocking quality RS S RK R E v E S B E A Y W o N i T. i T E L L ELi i D B E . T H T U A L G H T K U S TA B R S , fashion items sourced in the US, coinciding with AN J U M Ti AC E R S S C o i T o i T S R E - A D C o Lo T E R . the opening of five new stores in the past year. F T iN oL EAM HA S D R D AY K C o D U E D i T N G E o i S W U UR TH what muso/celebrity has style up the wazoo? AN RA Yo oo TES o F E , Yo Yo U L L i M A S T F i T i N A U B U Y LL M Judi Dench, on the basis that any movie she is R A E S o K i N G o L D C H E B E M i N G G Yo F o AW o C A T iN Z M R !C in is always worth watching. If I woke up and TH iN D o.N AN T FoR NAL HY Fo SiZE BEST R .C R o EA I was Judi Dench, I would pat myself on the J U S N C T i Lo U C Y o U T H E oW E T S U B A RD back for maintaining a strong personal style, i S F H T LY R W H A B LY BEA G 99 S L i AT T E P R o B 49. while surrounded by a work environment that M L P$ No S WiL RR consistently chews up beauties. i TH societys biggest fashion faux-pas? Worrying about what your boyfriend/girlfriend, best friend, mother, brother, neighbour or guy walking his dog is going to say about your fancy new pants. They probably wont say anything. You said to yourself when you bought them, I love these. So wear them. colours/patterns big this season? Polka dots and stripes never get old for me, infused with floral and Aztec space cats would be ideal. I really enjoy a pattern that is simple like plaid it is flattering and easy to match with other patterns without being overwhelming. We have a great range of plaid jeans in royal blue, red and yellow. what are the essentials for a mans wardrobe? We have a huge abundance of classic staple T-shirts. They can choose from a huge array of prints and styles, some completely exclusive to New Zealand in Cosmic. We also have a great range of mens jeans, made in California by a group of entrepreneurial skaters. They are blended with top quality cotton to create a great pair of jeans. what are the essentials for a ladys wardrobe? I love the range of jeans from Tripp NYC, there is a huge range of crazy patterns and the fit is so comfortable. A good coat and layering pieces are also essential to winter; we have some great vintage cardigans and jumpers from the states, which are very handy when we have a cold day working hard in the warehouse. Cosmic also has tights and stockings galore from Leg Avenue. hyphenate three words to describe your style: TADA-Whimsical-Surprise

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What are you working on right now? The thing taking up the most space in my room right now is a 60s Hammond organ, which Im attempting to modify at the moment. Its not going well, but theres a very supportive Hammond enthusiast in Christchurch who emails me as though I can do it. Ive been working on sounds and parts for the Artisan Guns album launch, weve got a few songs on the album which needed some problem solving to play live. Who was an inspiration or idol to you growing up? James dansey from The Sneaks and Jack white. How do they think? Also, Thomas The Tank Engine taught me how to live. When you were a kid what was your dream job? Computer teacher. Now Im not sure whether tomorrows kids will need computer teachers, I think the technology will be moving too fast for it. Kids will be schooling the school, and their teachers will be their younger siblings and so on and so fourth, until the world leaders in the tech field are just 10 years old. Whats your favourite venue in the country? There are so many good ones, and so many more to see! wine Cellar is where I feel most at home. rohan is one of the Auckland undergrounds guardian angels. I loved playing at The National in dunedin, which is a town full of people who do amazing things on a wing and a prayer. What has been the best show youve attended this year? Phwooar, thats hard one. Lawrence Arabia at the wellington opera House. Such a huge achievement to do a national Town Hall tour and take a full band and string players and to perform one of the years most lush, yet fiendishly tricky albums. What show are you most anticipating this year? I think The Cosbys are working on an album. If they play a launch show, it will be unmissable. Matthew Crawley is the only person Ive yet seen, who can literally bring the whammy Bar audience to their knees, using the power of soul-pastiche song.

Whats your guilty pleasure? Ive been playing the Home Brew album so many times that its reaching guilty pleasure status Im trying to work out something Im into that hasnt been appropriated by hipsters and made cool; I guess its a generational thing. The costumes from Home Alone are getting cool again. One piece of advice youve never forgotten All girls are crazy; youve just got to find the one whose special kind of crazy is one you can be with. After being practically married to three other dudes in a band, I want to say its the same for boys. A very wise piece of advice for musicians is to always load out on the night you play. Somehow that 30kg bass amp is much more manageable at 1am when youve been drinking, than at 9am when youre horribly hung over. The biggest success youve had is Captaining the Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club one-day B team to our only win of the season, against the top-of-the-table team. our regular captain opened, scored 49 runs in about 3 balls, then went home sick and left me to mop up our spilled hopes. I very nearly dropped a crucial catch, but after juggling it a couple times I finally grasped it firmly between my wrist and my thigh, unconventional maybe, but brilliant. I went on to captain the team to about half a dozen successive losses, and was involved in an umpiring scandal. The short story is that I used an antiquated rule to no ball a rude bowler from waitakere, he got me back by winning the match. New Zealand audiences are More engaged than they look, crossed arms seem to mean yea man, I could really dance to this music. Almost everyone leaves saying Ah, those bands were better than I expected.
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