April 2025
Crossroads Tribute to Kendrick Lamar
Crossroads returns to 03 Sessions, this time honouring the monumental 10-year anniversary of Kendrick Lamar's 'To Pimp A Butterfly', originally released on 15 March 2015. Crossroads embodies the post-Dilla landscape of improvised music: harmonic impressionism, deep tone, and stern backbeat. Think Chris Dave, Pino Palladino, and Isaiah Sharkey at Blue Note. Think Art Blakey to Slum Village to D’Angelo to MJ. Think past Wynton Marsalis’ bedtime. Nick Pitts - Keys Cameron Finlay - Drums Joel Sangster - Bass ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 03…
Find out more »Slimivich And Guests – The Embankment Tavern
Believe in the BIG GIG!!! Slimivich, Aoteroa's finest Grim Hop act returns to Otautahi Christchurch to bring their brand of circuit frying electo-punk and rap inspired beats to The Embankment Tavern floor. Joining the boys to make for this most eclectic of events will be 5 of of the fittest Chch has to offer. Witness the the live return of Post Metal journeymen Troika, Death Metal hard hitters Exanimus, two piece aural obstruction Tentripper, local punk legends The Camel Tony's…
Find out more »Sherlock Albazi Quartet
James Sherlock and Lillian Albazi are Naarm-based musicians with distinguished careers spanning jazz, classical, and experimental music. James, a celebrated guitarist and 1997 Ike Isaacs International Jazz Guitar Award winner, has toured extensively, performing at prestigious venues like the Montreux Jazz Festival and collaborating with renowned artists, including Sheila Jordan, Cyrille Aimée, and The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. With six albums as a bandleader, James’s artistry has earned international acclaim, including a recent feature in François Tétaz’s film score for The…
Find out more »Great Hall Lunchtime Concerts: L.A. Mitchell
You may know her from Fly My Pretties, or the recent Bill Withers Social Club shows. Come and hear the bold and stunning voice of L.A. Mitchell. You can expect to hear songs from her travels in music, working with New Zealand heavyweights Sir Dave Dobbyn, Tim Finn, Bic Runga, Dallas Tamaira and Troy Kingi. And songs from some of her favourites - Carol King, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Elton John and Adele. What People are saying about L.A.Mitchell I…
Find out more »Tusekah & Friends
Join us on the night of Former Ōtautahi local and University of Canterbury student Tusekah's graduation as she takes the stage with her talented friends and fellow musicians who have helped shaped her musical journey while based in based in Ōtautahi. This intimate, soulful event will showcase a mix of original tunes, smooth melodies, and powerful performances. With influences stemming from classic R&B to contemporary Neo-Soul, the night promises an electrifying blend of rich vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and grooves that…
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