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THE CHOSEN ONE
Margaret Cho, the undisputed queen of transgressive
humour and not-so-subtle subversion, visits New
Zealand for the frst time with an all-new stand up
show, Mother. Motheroffers up an untraditional look
at motherhood and how we look at maternal fgures
and strong women in queer culture. Its probably her
edgiest show to date, flled with riotous observations
on race, drugs, sexuality gay-straight-everything in
between, celebrity, culture, politics nothing is sacred
least of all thisMother.
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STILL MAKING SHIT UP
The Nice guy of entertainment Wayne Brady is
bringing hes StillMakingSH*tUpshow to New
Zealand from May 4th as part of the NZ International
Comedy Festival. The star of Whose Line Is It Anyway?
and Dont Forget The Lyrics is well known for his
improvisational genius, unique musical talents and
limitless impersonation skills. An extremely versatile
entertainer, Wayne Bradys show features comedy,
improv, singing and even dancing.
SEE HIM LIVE: WAYNE BRADY
SAT 04 MAY FOUNDERS THEATRE, HAMILTON
SUN 05 MAY ASB THEATRE, AUCKLAND
TUE 07 MAY OPERA HOUSE, WELLINGTON
WED 08 MAY AURORA CENTRE, CHRISTCHURCH
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CREEPY THIN MAN
Director, writer and star, Crispin Hellion Glover is
bringing his live show and feature flm to Skycity
Theatre in Auckland this March. Glovers very personal
show includes a slide show with dramatic narration
from eight different profusely illustrated books.
There will be a special presentation of his feature
flm, Everything Is Fine (35mm print hand carried by
Crispin himself). This provocative and challenging
flm is then followed by a Q&A with a book signing
opportunity afterwards for everyone who attends.
While here in NZ Crispin is keen to see native fora,
fauna botanical gardens, animal reserves, classical
art museums and any architectural integrity of New
Zealand!
SEE HIM LIVE: CRISPIN HELLION GLOVER
TUE 19 MAR SKYCITY, AUCKLAND
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THE CHAD IS GREAT
Also as part of the New Zealand
International Comedy Festival,
Canadian comedian Tom Green is
bringing his unconventional and
highly entertaining stand-up comedy
show to New Zealand for the frst
time.
SEE HIM LIVE: TOM GREEN
WED 01 MAY SKYCITY THEATRE, AUCKLAND
SUN 05 MAY OPERA HOUSE, WELLINGTON
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UNVEILED
The Veils have announced their
return with their 4th album Time
Stays,WeGo, due out at the end of
April. In celebration of the release,
the band have maked the frst single
Through the Deep, Dark Wood
available as a free download through
their Facebook, facbook.com/theveils.
ALBUM OUT: WORLDWIDE THIS APRIL
THE BOSS PUTS BUMS ON SEATS
Pollstar, a trade publication who takes data from
concert promoters and venue managers, recently
published their list of the 20 highest earning concert
tours. The rankings are derived by average box offce
gross per city and include the average ticket price for
shows in North America. All represented in US Dollars.
TOP 10 CONCERT TOURS FOR THIS WEEK :
1. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN; $1,349,861; $91.48.
2. JUSTIN BIEBER; $1,232,436; $73.72.
3. NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE; $971,057; $96.38.
4. DAVE MATTHEWS BAND; $967,758; $73.76.
5. THE WHO; $863,784; $85.57.
6. LEONARD COHEN; $835,785; $100.33.
7. RUSH; $723,749; $80.99.
8. ZAC BROWN BAND; $654,765; $60.28.
9. TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA; $568,771; $51.47.
10. CARRIE UNDERWOOD; $550,438; $58.38.
FIDDLE WITH MY ANUS
Comedy rock duo Tenacious D are
returning to NZ to play Auckland,
Christchurch and Wellington this
May. In 2011 the band played support
for Foo Fighters at Western Springs
in Auckland. This time round they will
be performing as an acoustic duo
supported by Sasquatch and Barry
Morgan.
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MON 20 MAY TOWN HALL, AUCKLAND
TUE 21 MAY OPERA HOUSE, WELLINGTON
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Your house is on fre, what do save?
My laptop and back up hard drives, then I
thank my lucky stars my studios not on fre!
Favourite 90s TV show?
FreshPrinceOfBelAir, of course!
Dream job as a kid?
A freman, the thought of this now scares me
shitless!
First album?
A very questionable R&B album, but the frst
album that made an impact on me was The
K&DSessions by Kruder & Dorfmeister.
If you werent a musician, what would you
be?
A professional basketball player no really, I
hate to think!
Ultimate festival line-up?
Rhythm and Vines 2013/14 line up, TBC.
How do you discover new music?
By spending far too many hours on the
Internet.
Worst job youve had?
In the deli at the local supermarket.
Which song do you wish you wrote?
Impossible to pick, so many great songs,
but I am glad I had nothing to do with Deep
Obsessions One and Only
Biggest fear?
Beyond that standard losing my family and
friends etc the thought of losing my hearing
is very scary!
First gig in attendance?
For the life of me I cant remember details but
it would have been an all ages rave and the
BPMs would have been far too high.
Any vices?
Studio gear, mostly vintage synthesizers and
bits for my ever-changing fxie.
Favourite lyric?
I dont really have a favourite lyric but I do
have a few favourite quotes, one being. Im
like toilet paper, pampers and toothpaste. Im
defnitely proven to be effective.
Plug whatever you have coming up...
My new single with Antix, Another Day will
be released mid-March. Keep an eye out for
the launch of the music video; it really is
something different and amazing. Though of
course I am biased!
CAT POWER
1 x DOUBLE PASS
FRI 22 FEB BRUCE MASON CENTRE, AUCKLAND
SAT 23 FEB TOWN HALL, WELLINGTON
FUNERAL AND FECAL MATTER
THU 21 FEB WHAMMY BAR, AUCKLAND
2 x DOUBLE PASSES
ONE BY ONE
TUE 26 FEB HERALD THEATRE, AUCKLAND
1 x DOUBLE PASS
Miriama Kamo (Sunday- TV1)
Mike McRoberts (60Minutes - TV3)
Sonya Wilson (20/20- TV2)
FUNNIEST PERSON ON TV?
Ben Boyce (JonoAndBenAtTen - TV3)
Urzila Carlson (7Days - TV3)
Jeremy Corbett (7Days - TV3)
Leigh Hart (Olympico - Comedy Central)
Dai Henwood (7Days- TV3)
James McOnie (TheCrowdGoesWild - Prime)
Jono Pryor (JonoAndBenAtTen - TV3)
BEST DRAMA SERIES?
TheAlmightyJohnsons (TV3)
GoGirls (TV2)
NothingTrivial (TV1)
ShortlandStreet(TV2)
BEST NEWS?
Nightline
OneNews
OneNewsTonight
PrimeNews-FirstAt5.30
TeKaea
3News
BEST REALITY CONTEST?
TheBlockNZ (TV3)
HomaiTePakipaki(Maori TV)
MasterChefNewZealand (TV1)
NewZealandsGotTalent (TV1)
NewZealandsHottestHomeBaker (TV3)
BEST REALITY SERIES?
BorderPatrol (TV1)
TheFoodTruck (TV1)
MissingPieces (TV3)
PihaRescue (TV1)
PoliceTen7 (TV2)
TheRidges (TV3)
TheZoo (TV1)
BEST COMEDY?
AucklandDaze (TV1)
Hounds (TV3)
JonoAndBenAtTen(TV3)
ANightAtTheClassic (TV1)
Olympico (Comedy Central)
7Days (TV3)
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For their frst New Zealand tour in 10 years, who is to
say Garbage is a has-been? If their latest tour will be
anything like the last, they will show why they are a
premium live band. Shirleys a bit old and perhaps a
bit wiser, but shes still got her Scottish bite.
The god of nu metal-turned-indie alternative-turned
awesome again are back. They were so amazing in
their 2007 sold-out show that Linkin Park decided
to come our way again on their LivingThings
tour. Although Chester joked it would be the band
reenacting their music videos with puppets, we
promise that wont happen.
Possibly one of the greatest 80s rock icons ever
(depending how you look at it), Pat is joined by
fellow performers Neil Giraldo, giants of rock n roll
Bachman & Tuner and America. Pats a four time
Grammy winner and more importantly, she sung the
karaoke classic Love Is a Battlefeld.
Exploding onto our airwaves with that one massive
hit, the talented twosome are quickly capitalising on
the success by doing a tour. What? Its true. But that
doesnt make it any less cool to see them coming
here. Get your Thrift Shop gears on, particularly your
onesies, and get down to the sounds of fresh hip-hop.
Sadly the last remaining brother of the iconic disco-
funk-smooth talking Bee Gees, Barry Gibb puts on a
special tribute concert to his fallen comrades. Joined by
the legendary Carole King, its sure to be an emotional
tribute as he runs through classics such as Stayin Alive
(Ooo, poor choice?) Its a must for all Bee Gees lovers.
Cat Power has announced she is to return for two
shows in February. Chan Marshall, released critically
acclaimed album Sun in September the frst of
original material sinceTheGreatestin 2006. Recovering
from a diffcult time in recent years, including a spat of
illness, shes back and the claws are out.
This staple summer show has become an iconic
event since its inception seven years ago. This years
headline act is Fat Freddys Drop, joined by the
sensational Anika (Moa), Boh (Runga) & Hollie (Smith)
collaboration, and to top it off is The Adults, featuring
Jon Toogood, Julia Deans and Shayne Carter.
LINKIN PARK
GARBAGE
PAT BENATAR, AMERICA AND MORE
MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS
BARRY GIBB
CAT POWER
CLASSIC HITS WINERY TOUR
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MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE
FORSYTH BARR STADIUM
MISSION ESTATE, NAPIER
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7PM, THE-EDGE.CO.NZ
8PM, $102-152, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
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8PM
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7.30PM, $85, TICKETEK.CO.NZ
6PM-10PM, $65-35, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
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Feb 16th - Tauranga Woodcock Festival
Feb 20th - Wellington SFBH
Feb 22nd - Auckland Cassette#9
Feb 23rd - Mount Maunganui Major Toms
March 1st - Tokoroa AFC
March 2nd - Wanganui Space monster
So Post Modern EP Release Tour
Spazzy noice musicians Hollywoodfun Downstairs
are on tour for the release of their debut EP So Post
Modern. It has been something the team have worked
towards for awhile and the nationwide roadie is
preparing the group for their album recording in
March with James Goldsmith and Mike Gibson.
This stellar event pairs the spectacular Wellington
International Ukulele Orchestra with the best ukulele
soloist in the world James Hill in a summer double
bill of small guitar magic. Look out for Somewhere
Over the Rainbow at some point in the night and is
always a lighters in the air inducing hit.
HOLLYWOODFUN DOWNSTAIRS
WELLINGTON INT. UKULELE ORCHESTRA
CASSETTE NINE
HAWKES BAY OPERA HOUSE, HASTINGS
10PM, $10, DOOR SALES ONLY
7.30PM-10PM, $59, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
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Last June, a guy called Blood Orange
(Dev Hynes) opened for Florence
+ The Machine at Vector Arena.
Frankly, he blew my mind. I have been
on the lookout ever since for his work
to make it to New Zealand. At last it
is here and is complimented by the
beautiful sound that is Solange.
In True, Hynes creates rich house
beats with just the right amount of
complexity; while Solanges lovely
voice drifts amongst it. The two
artists meld perfectly together and
have created something that crosses
genres from dance to pop to soul.
In the past, Solanges music has
refected her sister Beyonces work
in a way that can only lead to harsh
comparisons. Her music was never as
good and as popular. Then, Solange
did the best thing she could have
done and went independent, signing
with Chris Taylors (Grizzly Bear)
label Terrible Records (Twin Shadow,
Grizzly Bear, Blood Orange, Arthur
Russell).
True sees Solange come into her own
as she has found a style that suits her
vocal capability, sounding natural
and effortless. Lyrically the album
has a very unique tone, foating
between upbeat and sombre. Solange
describes the album, as a dance
record, but the lyrics can get pretty
dark at times.
Trueis different to anything I
have heard in quite a while, and it
absolutely removes Solange from
comparison with her sister. The
opening track Losing You sets the
mood for the whole album. Hynes
plays around with an Afro drumbeat,
mixed with new wave synth
sounds. There is just enough funk
to set it apart from the dance tracks
plaguing the airwaves right now. The
video is well worth a watch too.
Lovers in the Parking Lot is one of
the best tracks on the record. The
strong drumbeat is joined by tinkling
keys as Solanges voice futters over
the top in the chorus, hitting her
high notes with absolute perfection.
The album as a whole is like no
other. It sounds like all the good
bits of Madonna in the 1980s, while
also refecting the non-pretentious
parts of the modern indie electronic
scene. Her collaboration with Blood
Orange is a fawless move into a new
direction while also staying true to
her soul roots.
WRITTEN BY ZOE FITZPATRICK
I dont think fans ever did stop believing that these
guys would come to our shores but as a double bill
with Deep Purple?! No shiz, these guys have both been
performing since the 1970s, so just the fact that they
are able to get on the plane is a big deal.
Enjoy the smooth jazz vocals of Briar Ross with her
trio performing classics in the style of Billie Holiday
and Diana Krall. Briar lives on Waiheke Island, where
she performs regularly and organises jazz events at
vineyards over Labour Weeekend and Easter.
Join like-minded individuals with refned tastes
in high-quality old-school music. This is a vinyl
appreciation society! Join the whole team Murry
Sweetpants, Dustin (Conch) and Paul Geraets as you
too share an understanding of why vinyl is superior to
digital. Its like a fne wine that gets better with time.
Oh, and dont forget $12 pizzas.
They broke up in 1996, but are playing their frst show
on Kiwi soil at Vector Arena. The UK band, led by Ian
Brown, released their debut in 1989 and has been
non-stop until their split 17 years ago. Changing the
sound of British pop in the early 1990s, their work was
considered some of the greatest in history.
Dont miss this unique chance to hear touring Chinese
folk rock band Omnipotent Youth Society. Touted as
the next big thing in Chinese rock music, OYS has won
a raft of awards. Their unique music incorporates
violins, trumpets and harmonicas in their mix for a
sound described as poetic, powerful and haunting.
DEEP PURPLE & JOURNEY
SUNSET JAZZ COROMANDEL
CLUB CONNOISSEURS
THE STONE ROSES
OMNIPOTENT YOUTH SOCIETY
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6PM, $15-25, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
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8PM, $15, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
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Your house is on fre, what do save?
Flip, I dont know. To be honest I
would try and fnd a female in the
house to carry out and look real cool.
Favourite 90s TV show?
Pfft, easy - FreshPrinceofBelAir and
DragonBallZ.
Dream job as a kid?
I always wanted to be some kind of
sports star - obviously an All Black
was one.
First album?
Elemeno P - LoveandDisrespect.
If you werent a musician, what
would you be?
Id probably be homeless.
Ultimate festival line-up?
The Lumineers, Tallest Man on Earth,
Mumford and Sons, Bon Iver and
Tame Impala.
ARTIST Q&A
Who would play you in a flm?
If you know this guy hes great! But
I could imagine someone like Dan
Veint (Auckland actor) to be the one.
How do you discover new music?
Weird thing is, my ex-girlfriend was
a great one for that, but usually
YouTube rampages work brilliantly.
Worst job youve had?
No offense to all those in this feld,
but ... retail ... my goodness, I was
glad to get out.
Which song do you wish you wrote?
Bohemian Rhapsody
Biggest fear?
If you ever see me walking in the
dark, youll always see me sketching
out! In the dark my mind goes crazy.
Damn you scary movies!
First gig in attendance?
Simon and Garfunkel was the frst
proper gig I went to. They were
amazing as heck!
Any vices?
Pick my nose all the time when I
drive. Farting. Always try to get the
last chip or bit of drink. Staying in
bed all day.
Favourite lyric?
Skinny Love - I told you to be
patient, I told you to be fne, And
I told you to be balanced, And I
told you to be kind, In the morning
Ill be with you, But it will be a
different kind
SEE HIM LIVE: SPRING AWAKENING
SAT 23 FEB - SAT 09 MAR WESTPORT
PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, AUCKLAND
AUCKLAND
HAMILTON
WELLINGTON
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CHRISTCHURCH
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According to the swinging Sal Valentine hes
ballsdeep in excitement to be playing in Aotea
Square. Like an old-time jazz crooner, hes full of
class and style, with a wink and a nudge here and
there. Joined by Aucklands number-one band, The
Babyshakes, picking their fghts wisely, you can bet
your bottom dollar itll be a show to remember.
Youve seen the iconic Tarantino fick, now see it as
the creators of Thunderbirds would have intended
with puppets. The award-winning hit of the
Wellington Fringe features James Nokise, Anya Tate-
Manning and more Jon Coddington. Its the ultimate
strings attached situation, where everything and
anything goes.
Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best
Musical, SpringAwakening is a rock musical all about
the defowering and blooming of relationships. It is
about celebrating the journey that is coming-of-age.
The inner and outer tumult of sexuality with a power,
poignancy, and passion that is never forgotten.
SnakeThePlanet by MPU takes the classic game
Snake and adapts it to the urban canvas. Projected
onto buildings, each level is generated individually
and based on the selected facade. Aucklands
windows, doorframes, pipes and signs all become
boundaries and obstacles in the game. Shapes and
pixels collide with these boundaries like real objects.
You know its going to be good when there is a warning
that a show contains smoke effects and strobe lighting.
Celery Productions and The Basement are joining
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When a director makes a flm
starring his missus and children
thats about a diffcult period in an
already tempestuous relationship,
one cant help but read a massive
autobiographical element into it.
As with FunnyPeopleJudd Apatow
seems to be telling a deeply personal
story here, but where that prior flm
pulled back the curtains on the world
of comedy and fame, ThisIs40sees
Apatow mistaking his personal life
as the perfect fodder for another
dramedy that stretches beyond a
comfortable running time.
While they didnt interfere with my
enjoyment of the flm, ThisIs40s
dramatic elements are bound to
prove its most divisive quality, with
Paul Rudd and Leslie Manns self-
centered bickering making it diffcult
to root for them as individuals or
become invested in their future
as a couple. Presumably Apatows
trying to convey either some unique
insights or universal truths about
relationships here, but he mostly
depicts a couple of well-to-do
selfsh assholes grumbling about
their pretty good lives.
Much of the flms humour stems
from Rudd and Manns hurling of
insults at one another, so seeing
beyond Apatows self-indulgence
in recreating marital feuding is
critical to enjoying ThisIs40s
comedic aspects. Luckily the
leads share strong chemistry and
an enthusiasm for the material,
with Rudd demonstrating his
usual outstanding comic timing
and relish for improvisation and
Mann showing off similar skills.
The strong supporting cast also
excels and the flm delivers plenty
of laugh out loud moments if
you can get past its uninspiring
depiction of domestic strife.
BY STEVE NEWALL, FLICKS.CO.NZ
DIRECTED BY
JUDD APATOW
STARRING
PAUL RUDD, LESLIE MANN, MAUDE APATOW
ShIT WoRTh WATChING
THU 21 fEB
SAT 23 fEB
MoN 25 fEB
THIS IS 40
fILM of The WeeK
oN SCrEEN
It is well and truly award season this summer, and
after the glittering gossip-flled display that is the
Grammys, Britain retaliates with their (potentially)
classier display, namely TheBritAwards. The
ceremony features live performances from Robbie
Williams, One Direction, Muse, Emeli Sande and
Mumford and Sons.
Love him or hate him, Russell Crowe spells Oscar
pulling power. Academy Award-winner for Best
Picture, ABeautifulMind is a towering achievement
based on the life of Nobel Prize-winning scientist John
Forbes Nash Jr, as he struggles between brilliance and
schizophrenia. Jennifer Connelly also won an Oscar
for her portrayal of Nashs devoted yet troubled wife.
Raw, heart wrenching and, well, unashamed in its
portrayal of Brandon. Hes a rich, well-to-do man who
struggles with sexual addiction, which ranges from
masturbation, one night stands and hookers to wild
threesomes. When his somewhat needy sister Cissy
arrives unannounced for an indefnite stay at his
New York apartment, his routine is disrupted and her
needs impinge.
Each January, the entertainment community and
flm fans around the world turn their attention to the
Academy Awards. Movie lovers tune in to watch the
glamorous ceremony and learn who will receive the
highest honours in flmmaking. Seth MacFarlane will
host for the frst time.
This brand new series sees Christina Applegate and
Will Arnett star as Regan and Chris, the proud new
parents of baby Amy. But the unplanned surprised
infers with a career that needs attention the pair
decides Regans the one going back to work while
Chris is going to be the stay-at-home dad.
Benjamin (Brad Pitt) is abandoned as a baby on the
steps of an old folks home. Although he is a baby,
Ben has the appearance and physical maladies of
an elderly man. Things become further complicated
as he falls in love with Daisy. As he grows younger
and she ages, their love becomes complicated and
increasingly challenged.
THE BRIT AWARDS 2013
A BEAUTIFUL MIND
SHAME
THE 85TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
UP ALL NIGHT
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Looking at art all day can be exhausting. Its a mental and physical
activity that can leaving you feeling running on empty. Good thing
the caf is on hand to get you back in action. The Gallery Caf, located
on Level One, offers quality food with a full selection of la carte
dishes, as well as a delicious range of hot and cold ready-to-go meals,
salads and tempting treats. From a fantastic selection of cakes and
pastries, to an Aspiring Artists menu for children, the caf also has
vegetarian, gluten-free and other special dietary foods available.
AUCKLAND ART GALLERY CAF
CNR KITCHENER & WELLESLEY ST

Palate has quickly cemented itself as a top restaurant
in the regions dining scene. A fully licensed
restaurant in the heart of Hamilton, chef/owner Matt
Mclean and his team aim to provide fresh, seasonal,
top quality produce alongside great wine. .
PALATE
20 ALMA STREET

Baking at its best, the Little Cake Kitchen specilises
in just that cakes, cakes and more cakes. Oh, and all
other kinds of making goods! Sandwiches, wonderful
pies and even freshly made scones. Its sweet and
savory, and worth a trip to savour the experience.
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AUCKlAND EATEriES
MOOCHOWCHOW
23 Ponsonby Rd, 360-6262
Like a stroll through the fragrant
night markets & food stalls of
Bangkok, MooChowChow is a
boost to the senses.

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

ORVIETO CAFE
935A Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden

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

SALS PIzzA
277 Broadway, Newmarket,
524 7257
Legendary pizza makers secret
family recipe and are proud to
serve you authentic NY Pizza.

DEPOT
86 Federal St, 363-7048

DE POST
466 Mt Eden Rd, 630-9330
Your local in the heart of Mt. Eden
with over 100 beers available.
LIBERTINE
37 Drake St, 929-2790
Taking its cue from the Americas,
but with an Antipodean twist.

MALT BAR
442 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn
A must have stop between
Ponsonby and Kingsland, with
Monteiths beers and great food.

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

AGENTS & MERCHANTS
6-10 Roukai Lane, 309-5854
Seasonal lunch meals and late-
night tapas served in a small
cobblestone alleyway.

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
Gourmet Burgers are Jasons
speciality take home heat and
eat meals, plus a huge range of
cabinet food, everything cooked
to serve.

BRITOMART
COUNTRY CLUB
31 Galway St, 303-2541
Gourmet pizzas, tapas and a
famous high tea service.

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

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

QUAY STREET CAFE
130 Quay Street, Britomart,
337 0088
This cheerful, busy inner-city
cafe is a fantastic place for
weekday breakfast, a leisurely
weekend brunch, informal
lunch meetings and great
coffee any time.

AUCKLAND gig gUiDe
Wed 20
Creative Jazz Club
8pm, 1885 Basement, $10
tNC PreseNts; North
shore PoNy Club,
beat Mafia, JaMes
lawless & More
9pm, 1885 Britomart
tiM Dibley MasterClass.
10pm, The Basement, $20
CoNCh reCorDs at bCC
5pm, Britomart Country Club
the CirCliNg suN &
DJ NathaN haiNes
9pm, Ponsonby Social Club
raCket book swaP
6pm, Racket Bar
graNt Marshall
aND Nigel love
5pm, Sale St
iNDustry Night
with DJ Charlie
9:30am, Skycity Twentyone
Maree sheehaN
8pm, Tabac, $20
husk, Dollhouse,
CaveMeN with suPPort
froM DJ Professor
9:30pm, Verona
Thu 21
lewis MCCalluM & Cuba
street souND systeM
8pm, 1885 Britomart
tiM Dibley. MasterClass.
10pm, The Basement
the wax works:
t-riCe & DJ huDge
the get DowN ft
hiPstaMatiCs
7pm, Empire Tavern
DJ tiDo
6:30pm, Everybodys
luNiCe
8pm, Galatos, $40
DJ issaC aesili
9pm, Goldfnch
DJ alex riCharDs
9pm, Hurstmere Brew Bar
luNiCe
8pm, Ink & Coherent, $35
the weDDiNg PreseNt
8pm, The Kings Arms, $40
DJ subMariNer
La Zeppa
DJ trakMaNN
6pm, Libertine
aCoustiC thursDays
with JoNNy eDwarDs
5:30pm, Northern Steamship
Trading Co.
aCoustiC thursDays
with wayloN
7:30pm, Nuffeld St. Brewbar
oCCuPatioNal
theraPy feat bobby
brazuka & frieNDs
olD sChool DJs
6pm, Racket Bar
be soCial
10pm, Revelry
roCk with teeth
8:30pm, Rising Sun, $5
seleCta saM aND
MaNuel buNDy
6pm, Sale St
luNiCe
8pm, Secret Location, $25
DJ iMagiNe this
8pm, Snapdragon
DJ JasoN eli
6pm, The Commons
saM haMiltoN + Deer
Park + tba other
8pm, Wine Cellar, $5
Fri 22
awkwarD orChiD,
viNCeNt haNNa
aND ultaN burke
5pm, Sale St
Cat Power
Bruce Mason Centre
Celery stories
8pm, Alleluya Cafe, $15
boNNie aND the oosh,
beautiful CollisioN,
aND the favoureD few
8pm, Backbeat Bar, $10
george fM breakfast
Club - troPiCaNa
10pm, 1885 Britomart, $10
tiM Dibley. MasterClass.
10pm, The Basement
MaNuel buNDy & tiDo
PoPstraNgers
albuM release
8pm, Flagship Studio
DJ PhiliPPa & DJ beN wah
7pm, Goldfnch
DJ huDge
6pm, La Zeppa
DJ yaM JaMs
6pm, Libertine
DJ JasoN kyle &
DJ NorMski
6pm, Northern Steamship Co.
DJ Dre
6pm, Nuffeld St. Brewbar
DJ JuNior & DylaN C
DJ aNDy Jv & DJ
subMariNer
5:30pm, Everybodys
DJ zaNe t & DJ lyrakill
DJ leza lee
6:30pm, Skycity - The Deck
DJ karN hall
8:30pm, Skycity Twentyone
DJ exMixkiD & DJ tDk
9pm, Snapdragon
the baCkyarD tourists
tour february 2013
8:30pm, Grand Hotel
tiMe Crazy ft.
eMersoN toDD
10pm, Ink, $10
gyPsy fever aND Niko
Ne zNa albuM lauNCh
9pm, The Kings Arms, $15
iN DreaD resPoNse,
seteNtia, too late,
breathiNg still
Rising Sun
MixeD Messages &
sweet Mix kiDs
6pm, Racket Bar
fuzeN PreseNts:
Calyx & teebee
all or NothiNg
tour - auCklaND
10pm, Studio
Cut luNCh with
sweetPaNts
12pm, Takutai Square
freestyle with alisha
& killaMaNraro
5pm, Tyler St. Garage
MaCkleMore &
ryaN lewis
8pm, Vector Arena, $65
fuNkee MoNkee friDays
9pm, Verona
boND street briDge
exPlorers Club tour
9pm, Wine Cellar, $10
SaT 23
aaa 3 DeCk show
9pm, Northern Steamship
Trading Co.
brett Polley Duo
9pm, Patriot Devonport
booty Mash
7pm, Sale St
fly by Night - revelry
8pm, Revelry
DJ isaaC aesili
7pm, Everybodys
DJ shaNe haND &
DJ ultaN burke
DJ seleCta saM
6pm, La Zeppa
DJ liNley latu
7:30pm, Skycity - The Deck
DJ karN hall
9:30pm, Skycity Twentyone
DJ iMagiNe this
& DJ NorMski
8pm, Snapdragon
DJ aroha
9pm, The Commons
Dres 30th rage
Party feat. uPraw
6pm, Rising Sun
DPtrClb & JuPiter
ProJeCt
9pm, 1885 Britomart, $10
ShiT WOrTh dOiNG
gig gUiDe
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NortoN reCorDs
beNefit gig
10pm, Lucha Lounge, $5
JulieN DyNe & rikki gooCh
w suPPort froM saM.e
JuNior & JerM
8pm, Racket Bar
shae Duo
9pm, The Merchant Bar & Kitchen
More fM suMMer
viNeyarD tour 2013
featuriNg oPshoP,
Missy higgiNs, Che
fu & aaraDhNa
Turanga Creek Winery
Master JaMs with
beNwah & JasoN eli
7pm, Tyler St. Garage
JaM ft. CooPla blu,
averagewhiteDJ aND
sPeCial gusets
10pm, Verona
Miho waDa at
auCklaND friNge
6pm, Alleluya Cafe
tiM Dibley.
MasterClass.
10pm, The Basement
bCC love bruNCh
2pm, The Britomart Country Club
siCk DisCo saturDay
23rD feb
10pm, Cassette Nine, $10
greeN grass
reCorDiNgs ft.
aNDy vaNN, reeD &
raDley & More
10pm, Ink
u2 aND greeN Day
tribute show
9pm, Juice Bar
gyPsy fever aND Niko
Ne zNa albuM lauNCh
9pm, Leigh Sawmill Cafe
CiDer Co-oP
2pm, Sale St
suNDay sessioNs
with Josh leys
2pm, The Commons
MON 25
hosPo Night
Tue 26
the stoNe roses
7pm, Vector Arena
oPeN MiC
8:30pm, Windsor Castle
the uNDersCore
orkestra (usa) w/
beyoNDseMble
8PM, Wine Cellar
SuN 24
Mr. saCkMaN
4pm, The Basement, $18
toM roDwell &
storehouse
5pm, Golden Dawn
DJ sweetPaNts
aCoustiC suNDay
sessioN w eli gutteNbiel
3pm, La Zeppa
blaCk soaP boys
5pm, Leigh Sawmill Cafe, $20
CoNCh suNDay grill
AUCKLAND gig gUiDe
CHRiSTCHURCH gig gUiDe
ShiT WOrTh dOiNG
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Wed 20
alizariN lizarD Double
siNgles release tour
8pm, Darkroom, $10
Mara aND the bushkas
to the sea sessioNs
aotearoa tour
8PM, Dux Live
Dr saNChez
8:30pm, The Monday
Room
Thu 21
Calyx & teebee
9pm, The Bedford - CPSA Building
DeliCious thursDays
- suPafly
9pm, CBD Bar
DJ NaCoa & saNChez
9pm, The Monday Room
eriN NatioNwiDe tour
- aCoustiC roots
8pm, Clink Restaurant & Bar
raDius
8:30pm, The Brewery
shaNalee & ryaN
6pm, Astro Lounge
suPerglow
9pm, Wunderbar
Fri 22
al Park
4pm, The Brewery
big Joe
7pm, The Woolston Club
kate aNastasiou
5pm, Astro Lounge
sigN of the firebirD
9pm, Becks Alehouse
suPerfreak
10pm, The Bedrock Bar
Mike t
9pm, CBD Bar
soul sliDe
9pm, Clink Restaurant & Bar
blaCk velvet baND
10pm, Pegasus Arms
revival - taos
aND DJDMaND
9pm, Pierside Cafe
iN the Night kitCheN
10pm, The Brewery
wolveriNes
10pm, The Craic Irish Bar
More fM suMMer
viNeyarD tour 2013
featuriNg oPshoP,
Missy higgiNs, Che
fu & aaraDhNa
The Groynes
tahu huNter live
2pm, The Irish Pub - Lyttelton
Peter CaultoN-JohNNy
Cash tribute
8:30pm, Trevinos
SaT 23
borN brokeN
9:30pm, Wunderbar
Dr saNChez
Astro Lounge
vooDoo
9pm, Becks Alehouse
roCk MoNster
10pm, The Bedrock Bar
Paul ubaNa JoNes
12pm, Cashel Mall Re:Start
seth haMiltoN -
the get DowN
9pm, CBD Bar
tuNNiDge (DeeP
MeDi, ChestPlate,
teCtoNiC, uk)
9pm, Dux Live
JiviN JaMboree
9pm, Governors Bay Hotel
Mike t
9pm, The Monday Room
heaDrush
10:30pm, Pegasus Arms
reCkless Duo
10pm, Phoenix Bar & Cafe
brothers griMM
9pm, Pierside Cafe
eskiMotowN
10pm, The Brewery
shiver
9pm, The Rock - Rolleston
iaN MaC
7:30pm, The Woolston Club
Peter CaultoN-JohNNy
Cash tribute
8:30pm, Trevinos
royal New zealaND air
forCe baND tour 2013
7pm, Wigram Airforce Museum
SuN 24
lloyD & Doublet
4pm, Astro Lounge
soNgs for
ChristChurCh
albuM lauNCh gig
12pm, Cashel Mall Re:Start
DiaMoND harbour
PreseNts - blaCk
velvet baND
1pm, Godley House Cafe
sabiNo latiNo
7:30pm, The Brewery
MON 25
hera aND JeD
8:30pm, The Monday Room
CraiC sessioNs
7pm, Pegasus Arms
Tue 26
geM & aNNa
8:30pm, The Monday Room
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Wed 20
aDaM Page Nz
friNge seasoN
7pm, Studio 9 & Meow
blaCkwater, flit
NiNtroN & ClaeMus
8PM, Bodega, $5
luNiCe
9pm, Club Ivy, $30
Matt eNright
Daddy os
Pat beNatar, baChMaN
& turNer aND aMeriCa
Michael Fowler Centre
the JaM
8pm, Meow
Double ya D
9:30pm, Mighty Mighty
Thu 21
aDaM Page Nz
friNge seasoN
Jesse rivest &
the reC Devs
Daddy os
MoNiCa & the
exPlosioN
Bar Medusa
reeCe MastiN beautiful
NightMare tour
Michael Fowler Centre
the greyhouNDs
w/ Miles CalDer
& the ruMours
9:30pm, Mighty Mighty, $10
Fri 22
blisteriNg toNgues -
gashgishaliCious tour
9PM, Bodega
Myele MaNzaNza
PreseNts Ngati CoNgo
10pm, Bettys
wake the towN
10pm, Havana
ChoColate box
10pm, Matterhorn
balkaN ooMPa Night
10pm, Mighty Mighty, $5
souNDbites - the
shot baND
Dowse Square, Lower Hutt
SaT 23
Cat Power
Wellington Town Hall
DarreN watsoNs
uNDergrouND
blues baND
10:45pm, Hashigozake
easy street
Jazz & blues
Daddy os
eb & sParrow w/
sPeCial guests rosy
tiN teaCaDDy
Mighty Mighty
Noir
8:30pm, The Lido
the eggs
midnight, Matterhorn, $5
eb & sParrow with
rosy tiN tea CaDDy
10:30pm, Mighty Mighty $5
MaCkleMore &
ryaN lewis
8pm, The opera House, $65
PoPstraNgers
albuM release
8pm, Puppies, $10
the weDDiNg PreseNt
8pm, San Francisco Bath House, $40
aDaM Page Nz
friNge seasoN
brutalfest 2013
9pm, The Rimutaka Tavern, $10
SuN 24
aDaM Page Nz
friNge seasoN
the boPtet
7:30pm, The Lido
the troubles
8pm, Meow
the welliNgtoN
iNterNatioNal ukulele
orChestra w/ JaMes hill
6:30pm, The Hunter Lounge, $54
MON 25
xavier ruDD
8pm, Bodega
Tue 26
DuCt taPe Messiah
filM sCreeNiNg
5:30pm, NZ Film School
DuCt taPe Messiah
filM sCreeNiNg
8pm, NZ Film School
oMNiPoteNt
youth soCiety
San Francisco Bath House
Wed 20
aNika Moa oNe Night
iN the CatliNs
Catlins Cafe, owaka
Calyx & teebee (uk)
10 Bar, Dunedin
Thu 21
alizariN lizarD
- Double siNgles
release tour 2012/13
ReFuel Bar, Dunedin
gashgushaliCious tour
The Royal, Palmerston North
MaCkleMore & ryaN
lewis w/ hoMe
brew, suMMer
thieves, Max DaD-e
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Mara & the bushkas
- to the sea sessioNs
aotearoa tour
The Penguin Club, oamaru
uCol MusiC stuDeNts
PreseNts urbaN
Rosie oGradys Irish Pub
welliNgtoN
orChestra & JaMes hill
Royal Wanganui opera
House, Wanganui
Fri 22
8 foot sativa & guests
ReFuel Bar, Dunedin
alizariN lizarD
- Double siNgles
Tillermans, Invercargill
aNDrea valeri
The Boathouse, Nelson
ClassiC hits wiNery
tour 2013: fat freDDys,
ab&h, the aDults
Neudorf Vineyards, upper Moutere
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DI LUSSO
LYME BAR
117 lower stuart st
817 ColoMbo st

There is something very Wellington about Hawthorn Lounge. As
pretentious as their name may sound, dont let it fool you its a warm
and inviting place, with a dcor thats unique. Modelled after a 1920s
gentlemens club, theres leather, leather and more leather when it
comes to comfortable, classy armchairs to recline in. Low light is
provided by green shaded lamps, giving it the ambience. An open
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82 tory st

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KINGSLAND
NeighbourhooD
brewbar
498 New North rd, 846-3773
Nestled in the site of an old
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the PortlaND
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463 New North rd
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shooter salooN bar
330 New North rd
Not your typical central bar -
Their no bull policy means what
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204 Quay st, 357-6147
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VICTORIA PARK
sale street
7 sale st, 307-8148
A unique collection of spaces -
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la zePPa kitCheN & bar
37 Drake st, 379-8167
Enjoy each others company with
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a certain time.

libertiNe
37 Drake st, 929-2790
This bar and eatery takes its cue
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Antipodean twist.

the oakrooM
17 Drake, 300 6313

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.

veroNa
169 krd, 307-0508
Celebrating 20 years on KRd.
With intimate booths, live
music, gourmet food, cocktails &
organic tap beer.

Q theatre
305 Queen street
Enjoy a Supreme coffee and power
up at our WIFI hotspot. A range of
hot-pressed or old school doorstop
sandwiches, serious salads,
biscuits, tarts, cakes and an ultra-
cheap Artists Pot of the Day.

rakiNos- beats,
bar, kitCheN
level 1/35 high street 358-3535
The Joint since 91

MT EDEN
De Post
466 Mt eden rd, 630-9330
Your local in the heart of Mt.
Eden with over 100 beers
available and superb food.

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the PaDDiNgtoN
117 st georges bay rd, 309-3586
A Parnell institution for sports
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food with the recent addition of
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the wiNDsor Castle
144 Parnell rd, 356-3650
Established in 1847, one of
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ageNts & MerChaNts
48 Customs st east, 309-5854
Seasonal lunch meals and late-
night tapas served in a small
cobblestone alleyway.

brew oN Quay
102 Quay street
Over 102 different beers from
around NZ and the world.

the britoMart
CouNtry Club
31 galway st, 303-2541
A garden bar in the middle of
the city. Comes with a mini golf
lawn, cocktail jugs and vinyl-
only DJs.

raCket bar
6-10 roukai lane, 309-5854
Serves everything from single-
malt whisky to cans of Double
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MexiCo
23 britomart Place, 366-1759
Drink in the eclectic front bar
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the ClaDDagh
372-376 broadway, 522-4410
The Claddagh Irish Pub - A
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Newmarket.

CENTRAL & KRD
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26 wyndham street
New Yorks premier rock and roll
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DoC bar
352 krd, 365-1800
Open Tues-Sat

graCe bar
103 victoria st west, 300-6352
21st Birthdays, Hen/Stag Parties,
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boNita bar
242 Ponsonby road, 3765670
The Ponsonby local on the corner
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wines together with a real
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graND CeNtral
126 Ponsonby rd, 360-1260
Ponsonbys longest serving bar
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golDeN DawN
Cnr Ponsonby & richmond rds,
376-9929

iPaNeMa bar &
restauraNt
2 Ponsonby road
Brazilian cuisine and bar mixed
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Brazilian music & culture.

Malt bar
442 richmond road grey lynn
A must have stop between
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Monteiths beers and great food.

PiNtxos
128c Ponsonby rd
Open now. Bar*Cafe*Tapas*

the PoNsoNby
(belgiaN beer Cafe)
1-3 st Marys rd, 376-6092
A little piece of Europe in the
heart of Ponsonby. The perfect
spot to kick start the weekend.

revelry
106 Ponsonby road, 376- 8663
19th Century bohemian pallor
meets opium den chic.

BRITOMART
1885
27 galway st, 551 3100
Nightclub upstairs. Cocktail
lounge downstairs. Home to
Aucklands biggest club nights.

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The lasT Time Us rockers linkin Park set foot in New Zealand on
their 2007 tour, lead singer Chester Bennington was almost arrested for
bioterrorism with a pair of muddy golf shoes.
apparently they werent clean enough, and i didnt think my golf shoes
were something i needed to declare, he says with a laugh. it would have
been my biting the head off a bat moment.
But despite his run-in with the law, Bennington is clearly bursting with
energy and excitement for the bands forthcoming arrival in the country
and not just because he wants to get out on the golf course on a day when
the fags are standing up, after a few disastrous rounds in a howling gale
last time.
a lot has changed in six years and it has been a period of signifcant
growth for the bands sound.
The two massive sold-out shows in 2007 were on the back of their album
Minutes to Midnight their frst album since Meteora in 2003. While it was
still heavy with all the elements that made linkin Park who they were
mike shinodas lyrically-innovative raps, seven-string guitars and a bit of
scratching it was the frst step towards change.
and what followed was A Thousand Suns in 2010, a radical departure from
anything the band had done before. Tied around a central theme of socio-
political unrest, it was layered with instrumental interludes, samples from
historical speeches and there wasnt a single scratch in sight.
With incredible commercial success they had found with their iconic
sound including the diamond-certifed debut album Hybrid Theory it
was a risky move for a band who had, until now, built their reputation on
the nu-metal genre tag.
We talked about it quite often, he says of the risks involved. We were
like, Okay, we could really be chopping our own head off here. But we de-
cided it was worth it, to make a record we were happy with that was truly
representative of the band and where we wanted to go.
admitting it polarised the bands fan base, Bennington says the boys
felt confdent going into the recording studio with producer Rick
Rubin, who agreed to come on board so long as the band didnt make a
linkin Park record.
We could make whatever we wanted there were no rules. That was the
only rule. and that opened the door to going in and going way out. We
kind of went into orbit and it was fun.
When asked if their latest record, Living Things, is the band coming back
down to earth, Chester lets out a laugh and says, kind of, before adding
that we like the idea of being in outer space, we want to live there, but we
want to take a piece of home with us.
That epitomises the sound of the record a mix of conceptual sounds and
classic linkin Park elements, Living Things was the record that left the
band feeling comfortable in their own skin.
For so long we were in the frame of mind that we were always pushing
forward and moving away from what came before and that idea only
works for so long until you cant do that anymore, says.
it would be a mistake to think these creative decisions were something
the band took lightly. Bennington describes them as the kind of band that
writes a chorus 70 different times until we get one everyone likes and if
they dont like it, we go back and write it again. On a good day, a rewrite
is lower than 60 times lyrically and less than 30 musically. although cre-
atively exhausting, thats why there is more than one driving force to turn
to when it comes to crafting a hit record.
im fortunate enough to work with mike [shinoda], Bennington admits.
im not discrediting the contribution of any of the other band members,
but, you know, i feel like mike is truly one of the most prolifc artists of our
time he is unstoppable. he writes and writes, and everything he does is
good. it can be intimidating, but for me its invigorating.
Talking about the bands upcoming return to auckland this Thursday,
Chester jokes the bands show will consist of 25 minutes of puppeteering
our music videos to a backing track. But in all seriousness, he says the
show is frmly grounded in what the fans want to hear no going out to
space this time.
Were a pretty straightforward rock act. We are basically playing almost
everything we think people wanna hear. it will be a fun show and we look
forward to it.
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By rights, any game based on the Alien movies
should be all kinds of awesome (literally, every
kind). Over the years, though, the execution of
games based on the gun-laden, corridor-flled,
terror-packed franchise has been spotty. Sure,
there have been great games with Gigers
monsters in them, but more often the titles that
bear the Alien name have been... sub-optimal,
shall we say.
Unfortunately, Colonial Marines falls into that
undesirable second category.
To start with, the opening cinematic features
unimaginative camera angles, clunky character
animations, overlapping lip-syncing and an
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capture the aesthetic style of an Alien flm was
present, all of the polish and class was completely
absent. It was more Starship Troopers (the direct-
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Things improve slightly when given control in the
game, but only very slightly. There are occasional
glimpses of the greatness that could have been.
The love and explicit attention to detail that
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But the problems lie with everything knocking
around in this beautifully realised world. The
character animation, both for the human marines
and the aliens, is extremely disappointing. The
aliens locomotion certainly makes them alien-
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variety, than that of a nimble double-jawed killing
machine. In a nutshell, xeno encounters in this
game are just not scary.
The multiplayer might be the saving grace of
Aliens: Colonial Marines, but its still not without
its faults. It still looks incredibly awkward to
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walls or ceilings and often appear to be running
at you sideways. Its the best part of the package,
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does, particularly.
Its a shame that a title seven years in the
making could result in something so lacklustre,
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start development ultimately resulted in an
inconsistent and disappointing fnal result. Its
a double-miss for Gearbox after the awful Duke
Nukem Forever. Aliens: Colonial Marines might be
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8pm, Fri 8 March
Auckland Town Hall
In Memoriam
Carmen Rupe
Book now at buytickets.co.nz / 09-357-3355
Celebrating the colourful
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most original icons.
For some kick-ass
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Cleopatra. Not only was she the last pharaoh of
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excess and elaborate gold necklaces, headwear
and rings.
what music/celebrity has style up the wazoo?
Steven Tyler, of course. Famous for his
headscarves on stage and his feather clip-in, not
to mention his heavy silver ring collections on
both hands. Sometimes it is amusing to see how
many necklaces he has on at one time!
societys biggest fashion faux-pas?
Leggings. They are not pants. It is not appealing to
wear them as jeans with crop tops.
whats the must-have look this season?
Maxi dresses. They are the best and the easiest
way to look feminine and summer ready. Last
time we checked, dip dye prints and silk overlay
are still in fashion.
Colours/patterns big this season?
Coral and teal blue are huge this summer you
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Patterns are usually geometric plus foral for
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Distressed blue Levi denim and light cream/blue
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what are the essentials for a ladys wardrobe?
A tailored coat/blazer, black slim ftting dress (it
does not mean tight/body hugging) and organic
cotton T-shirts and singlets.
everyone should own at least one good
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TheRes PleNTy We know about Chan marshall (aka Cat Power).
shes been the darling of the alt-music scene for a while now. a bit of a
poster child for individualism and creativity, and self-deprecation too.
shes been the party babe, her fragility and that eternal teetering on
the precipice between commercial and independent success. Theyve
always been part of the appeal and the mystique. she does well to mix
her feminine allure with an aloof ethereal quality. in many ways, shes a
sort of stevie Nicks for the Naughties.
and what a voice: soulful, detached, drifting but very potent. after six
years of quiet shes returned with her entirely solo product, sun. Unlike
2006s The Greatest, with the full southern memphis treatment, Sun is
all about 80s synths, keys, beats, guitar and vocal layering. many of the
songs are tethered to disco, electronica and new romanticism. Ruin is
pretty catchy. it has this nifty oscillating piano motif while Cherokee,
which opens the album, has a rootsy propellant behind it.
There has been a few ups and downs while touring the new album,
Turns out ive had angioedema since i was a kid and i didnt know, so i
had to cancel europe because i had to keep going to hospital - my throat
would swell, and i couldnt breathe. i didnt want to be weak, i wanted to
do my job, but i couldnt.
its a shame dates have had to be cancelled, because Sun has been a
triumphant return for Power and she shouldve been able to celebrate.
her frst album of original material in six years, its her highest-charting
album in the United states so far, opening at #10, and has recently earned
her a Brit award nomination.
Of course, none of this might have happened if it wasnt from a mate
who thought it sounded too much like the old Cat Power. Naturally,
this was upsetting yet inspirational. Deciding to focus on her home
situation (she was living with actor Giovanni Ribisi and his daughter at
that point) marshall didnt go near a studio for over seven months. shed
told reporters later that the feeling was very rejected. shed been writing
songs forever, so looking for a new way to approach her work was a real
challenge. and that fnally kicked in. she sat at a piano. While she had
her usual guitars, the cases were never opened. instead the adventure
was about experimenting with different synths and keyboards, brushing
off the dust, plugging in the foppies and bashing out some tunes.
Returning from mexico to a rented a house in malibu for nine months
she invested heavily in building her own studio. she recruited her old Cat
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and Jim White of The Dirty Three among them), and jammed up
some songs live. yet despite all the work it just didnt gel, it wasnt the
sounds in her head and in the end got scrapped. instead she headed
to Paris to work with producer Philippe Zdar, who presided over
mixing duties, whilst she squirreled away on new material and at a full
gestation, nine months later, Sun was born.
marshall is now bringing her new sound and album to New Zealand. she
has been touring the world with a new band since late 2012, and we look
forward to welcoming her back to our side of the world!
WRITTEN BY TIM GRuAR
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