Amplifier

13.07.10 

On Sunday Mr Business Manager had the pleasure of attending the new documentary TrinityRoots, Music Is Choice at the Auckland Film Festival.

Now we don't profess to be film experts, music is our poison, but Mr Business Manager says it is one hell of a movie. So if you love music from New Zealand then we'd highly recommend that you get along to the nearest theatre (screening times here) and check the movie out. It's funny, moving and the music is rather good. Okay, it's not in 3D, and you won't see Russell Crowe giving an Oscar winning performance as Warren Maxwell, but you will get to see the story of one of the most loved and popular kiwi bands of the last decade.  

Release Of The Week
Flip Grater - While I'm Awake I'm At War

Described as having traces of PJ Harvey, a sprinkling of Cat Power and a touch of Suzanne Vega, Flip Grater's music has established her as one of our country's beloved indie-folk artists. With over six years of creating a sound she is renowned for, the release of an EP, two critically acclaimed albums (2006's Cage For A Song and 2008's Be All And End All), a published book and a tour history that has seen her meandering through 11 or so countries, Flip recently decided to make the move from Christchurch to Auckland to record and release her latest musical offering.

Flip Grater's third studio album, While I'm Awake I'm At War is released on Flip's own label Maiden Records. The 11-track album was recorded at The Lab in Mt Eden, was produced by singer/songwriter/producer Tim Guy and a features a stellar line-up of musicians including Geoff Maddock (Goldenhorse, Anika Moa), Gareth Thomas (Goodshirt), Matt Short (The Feelers), Dianne Swann (The Bads), Chris O'Connor (Don McGashen), Richie Setford (amplifier.co.nz, Batucada Sound Machine, Bannerman, Ziko, One Million Dollars) and LA Mitchell.

Flip will head out on a national tour in September in support of the album's release with her live band, Dianne Swann, Geoff Maddock and Chris O'Connor, before heading to France in October to tour and work with her recently signed Paris-based European management.

Gigs:

Here are our pick for live music for this week as found on the Makuna gig guide.

For a full breakdown on whats on offer around the countries pubs and clubs take a look at Makuna

Have a great day.
Ed