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March 2024
A Tribute to SUICIDE (Alan Vega & Martin Rev)
SPACE ACADEMY For over 50 years New York’s finest duo SUICIDE have advanced the sound of progressive music worldwide, influencing such diverse acts as NZ’s SNAPPER, UK’s SLEAFORD MODS and even commercial megastars like New Jersey’s BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN. In order to celebrate their immense achievements, 5 local Otautahi acts have banded together for a night of interpretations of their collective & solo works. Definitely a night of sonic delights not to be missed! “KEEP THEM DREAMS BURNIN’ FOREVER…”
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Rhomboid
Hot from Autumn Arena festival, and after a hiatus (Ari has been writing his second and third books!) Rhomboid has decided to play a local show featuring their original music. Rhomboid is a Christchurch psychedelic funk trio fronted by the Wizard Ari Freeman on electric guitar and vocals. The songs and music are based around magical themes drawing from funk, 60's psychedelia, alternative rock and Jazz. Interwoven with Ari's guitar parts are the talents of Mike Fudakowski who plays a…
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Powder Chutes w/ Saint Peter’s Thursday & Only You at Space Academy
To celebrate finishing the recording of their debut album Powder Chutes are on a four date tour of the South Island's bottom half to road test the new tunes live! Powder Chutes play their first Ōtautahi / Christchurch headline show on the last day of NZ Music Month at Space Academy, with self-proclaimed dead filthy rock trio Saint Peter’s Thursday and emo collective Only You for a raucous celebration of all things Gee and Tar… definitely not one to be…
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Oscar LaDell Winter Tour
Singer Songwriter Oscar LaDell is setting off on a tour of Australia and Aotearoa for the first time this Winter to share the music that has earned him a loyal following in his hometown of Naarm/Melbourne. Inspired by artists such as Al Green, Muddy Waters, Michael Kiwanuka and The Wood Brothers, Oscars blends sweet soul singing, funky grooves and incisive lyricism to bring an evening of earthy music. Oscar LaDell’s soulful voice and smooth grooves will make your heart skip…
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