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Bill Hammond: Playing the Drums
3 August 2019 – 19 January 2020 A selection of work by Aotearoa New Zealand's favourite painter/drummer From his early frenetic interior views where crazed rock singers scream for attention, to his famous paintings of elegant bird-humans staring silently into the distance, this curatorial collaboration between artist Bill Hammond and curator Peter Vangioni provides a welcome opportunity to view works by one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s favourite painters. Hammond is also a musician – a drummer – and musical references…
Lee Martin live at O.G.B
Come and enjoy the live acoustic sounds of Lee Martin at the award winning bar O.G.B
Lee Martin live at O.G.B
Come and enjoy the live acoustic sounds of Lee Martin at the award winning bar O.G.B
Lee Martin live at O.G.B
Come and enjoy the live acoustic sounds of Lee Martin at the award winning bar O.G.B
Yawning Man (USA) Christchurch
Desert Rock pioneers Yawning Man (Official) will finally make a soaring flight to our shores for a long-awaited tour of Australia and New Zealand in January 2020. Forming in 1986, Yawning Man have released 7 studio albums and 5 split LPs/EPs. The latest releases, 'The Revolt Against Tired Noises' & 'Macedonian Lines', won over critics from the desert plains to across the oceans. This is not just due to the fact that Brant Bjork once said that 'Yawning Man is…
The Palace of Wisdom with special magical guests.
Christchurch's dirtiest garage stadium rockers don't play that much these days so don't miss this. Johnny Electric, Rory, Chris and Ox ahh some things never change or do they?
EYES DOWN SOUND
EYES DOWN SOUND January 18 Hide / 172 St Asaph Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011 Headland / System music / Innamind recordings / Subtle Recordings Akcept / Artikal / Sentry Records / Zam Zam Kang / Losfix / Thief / Eyes Down Pre sales from Cosmic
Oakley Grenell Duo Acoustic Set
Acoustic guitar, vocals & looping. Grenell, a considerable musical force in Aotearoa is an accomplished guitarist, producer, and seasoned performer, having released his 11th album in NZ, he performs originals from his back catalogue and a few covers thrown in for good measure. Live he will fluently blend blues sensibilities and contemporary soul with a dash of his country roots with friend Peter Flemming on Double Bass.
Lee Martin live at The Good Home Wigram
Come and enjoy the live acoustic music by Lee Martin
Quiz with a Twist
Strange & Co's Weekly Quiz presented by Grandpa Figz.
Strange’s Comedy – Free open mic night
Strange's Comedy! Seats fill up fast so get in early! Show starts at 8pm Strange's Comedy is one of NZ's premier open mic comedy nights! Come see the freshest talent giving it a go and some experienced pro's trying out some of their freshest material. Winner of Best Regular Show at the Chch comedy awards. Held at the Winner of Best Venue - Strange & Co. It will no doubt get a little strange, heck it'll even get a bit…
Alanna Eileen w/ Fraser Ross and Tom Maxwell
“Alanna Eileen may just have one of the purest voices you’ve ever heard.” - Best Before “Every now and then we encounter a song so tantalisingly brilliant that it stops us in dead in our tracks, instantly demanding our full and undivided attention. One such track is the divine new single from New Zealand-via-Australia singer-songwriter, Alanna Eileen. Entitled ‘Knowledge’, it is incredibly evocative, pure and beautifully haunting folk music. The first thing that hits you is Eileen’s pure-toned and ethereal…
Adam McGrath, The Eastern Solo
DOORS 6:30 SHOW TIME 8:30 We're kicking off 2020 with an intimate folk singing' show from one of our favorite local performers. Adam McGrath is a folk singer stationed wherever he lands. He travels the state highways and byways of New Zealand, Australia, Europe and parts beyond, slinging songs and offering up low rent barroom philosophy with his band of misfits and chancers, The Eastern. Described as “two parts Woody Guthrie, one part revival meeting and one part group hug”…
Jo Little & Jared Smith with Hoot Restless Bones Tour
HOOT - This tight 4-piece original blues band from Dunedin, is freshly cut food for the soul. Frontman and second generation blues singer Oscar LaDell expertly leads each tune with stirring, velvety vocals and dynamic lead guitar licks. Nestled right in there behind him is Ruairi Griffin’s shimmery rhythm guitar hooks, punctuated by Oliver Robson’s solid bass riffs and Rani Cohen’s funk infused drumming. Hoot’s set rambles through songs of hardship and longing to hypnotic crescendos that work any audience…
The Great Kiwi Beer Festival 2020
The Great Kiwi Beer Festival is back for another epic year! Join us sample over 300+ craft beers and ciders from a selection of New Zealand's best craft breweries! See you on the 25th of January 2020!!