Music is life
26.02.10
Music appreciation can be serious stuff it can also be enlightening, uplifting, depressing, silly and/or frivolous. So choose with care that which fills your home, car, workplace or headset this weekend and try something you haven't heard before and see if it takes your fancy.
Remember life is too short for boring music.
Free Download
Josephine Costain - Surrender
Described as 'heavenly, soulful and sensual' (NZ Herald), Josephine Costain is embarking on a tour of the country and will soon be releasing a brand new single.
Josephine has previously collaborated with some of New Zealand's finest musicians including Epsilon Blue, members of TrinityRoots and Little Bushman.
This intimate tour will see her re-create her unique solo-sound. Using her beloved electric & acoustic guitars, an assortment of percussion and loop pedal, Josephine promises to play favourites from her debut EP Live at St. Mathews-In-The-City, but it's new tracks from her forthcoming album that Josephine is especially excited about.
To celebrate the tour which kicks off March the 4th in W(h)anganui Josephine is giving you the chance to download Surrender from her EP free for a week from Feb 26th.
Release Of The Day
Scalper - Flesh & Bones
Scalper is Londoner Nadeem Shafi. First seen in Aotearoa New Zealand at WOMAD 1997 as the vocalist for the British band Fun-da-mental. Now based on the wild West Coast of Auckland, having moved here in 2007.
Scalper is Hip Hop like you never heard it before. Moody gritty beats with lyrics that conjure visions of epic proportions. Electrifying live performances that demand attention.
Since going solo in 2000, Scalper has released several EPs, been featured as a vocalist on numerous releases both on the USA and Europe, and toured extensively.
Debut album Flesh & Bones has just been released through Border Music.
Gigs
Here are our pick for live music for this weekend as found on the Makuna gig guide.
Friday 26 February |
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Chants R&B |
Al's Bar |
unknown |
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The Turnaround ft Gilles Peterson |
Toto Bacco Room |
$35 pre $45 door |
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Minuit, DJ FunknSloCuts |
Colosseum |
$19.50 pre |
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I Am Giant, Shotgun Alley |
Kings Arms |
$10 before 10pm $15 after 10pm |
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Cornerstone Roots |
Taihape Town Hall |
$20 pre $30 door |
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The Twitch |
The Yot Club |
unknown |
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The 3D's |
San Francisco Bathhouse |
$33 pre |
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The Ruby Suns, Signer |
Mighty Mighty |
$12 pre |
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Tama Waipara & Maisey Rika |
Soho |
$17 pre $20 door |
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Help 4 Haiti ft Hangman, The Slacks, Maia Rata, Amoska |
Onehunga Mangere Sports Club |
$5 door |
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2010 Canterbury Orientation: Stairway |
UCSA Ballroom |
$20 pre $20 door $20 members $25 non-members |
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Saturday 27 February |
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2010 Canterbury Orientation: Amp It Up 2 |
UCSA Amphitheatre |
$30 members $35 non-members |
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Spektrum (UK) |
Leigh Sawmill Cafe |
unknown |
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Gerry Joe Weise, The DeSotos |
Mangawhai Tavern |
$15 pre $20 door |
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Chants R&B |
Al's Bar |
$25 pre |
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The 3D's |
The Bedford |
$33 pre |
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Hangman, DJ Definite |
Butter Bank |
$5 door |
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Honoknui Moonshiners' Festival |
Hokonui Heritage Precinct |
$15 door |
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The Checks, The Naked & Famous, Clap Clap Riot, Long Story Short |
Ellen Melville Hall |
$15 pre $20 door |
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The Ruby Suns, Signer |
Toto Bacco Room |
$12 pre |
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Badtown, The Murder Chord, Dead Fools Fiesta |
Kings Arms |
$10 door |
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Minuit, DJ FunknSloCuts |
Cabana Bar |
$19.50 pre |
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Mum's The Word ft Charles Webster (UK) |
Ink |
$20 pre $20 door |
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Optimus Gryme, Truth, MC Billy Fluid |
Sammy's |
$20 pre |
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Sunday 28 February |
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Arch Hill Recordings 10th Anniversary BBQ |
Kings Arms |
$15 pre |
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Káren Hunter |
Auckland Domain |
unknown |
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Carolina Moon Project - Euro Soul |
Auckland Domain |
FREE |
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For a full breakdown on whats on offer around the countries pubs and clubs take a look at Makuna.
Have a great day.
Ed
