Albi & The Wolves 16th June 2017 Leigh Sawmill, Auckland, New Zealand. Words by Mitchell Thornton. Photography by Mike Thornton. A better start to the evening could not be asked for than the charismatic performance of Albi and the Wolves.Continue Reading
The Miltones – The Miltones (The Label) Reviewed by Sarah Kidd. Bonus live images by Mike Thornton. From the superlative opening guitar of ‘Pursed Lips’ with it’s almost country jaunt rhythm, The Miltones lead you into a world of bluesyContinue Reading
Tami Neilson 15th June 2017 The Tuning Fork, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Mike Thornton. There are very few artists who can hold an audience over two separate sets. Luckily for those in attendance tonight atContinue Reading
Wolfmother 9th June 2017 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Mike Thornton. The role of a support band is not only to pave the way for the fans as they edge closer to seeing their idols,Continue Reading
The Music of Cream 2nd June 2017 ASB Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Mitchell Thornton. Photography by Mike Thornton. The moment Baker, Bruce and Johns were comfortably behind their respective instruments – The Music of Cream filled Auckland’s ASB Theatre. The roomContinue Reading
The NZ Music Month Playlist Challenge By Doug Peters. In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, it’s pretty hard to miss the fact that every May people around the country celebrate all that isContinue Reading
Zucchero 19th May 2017 Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Bridget Herlihy. Photography by Mike Thornton. In a career spanning nearly four decades, Italian musician Zucchero Fornaciari has carved a reputation as one of Europe’s most loved voices and songwriters. BornContinue Reading
Thomas Oliver 5th May 2017 The Tuning Fork, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Mike Thornton. Wellington based singer-songwriter Thomas Oliver may not be a name that you have heard before, however to those in the know he isContinue Reading
The Animals 4th May 2017 The Tuning Fork, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Mike Thornton. Once in a while, a legend of the music world will grace the stage before you, and tonight Auckland saw two! The AnimalsContinue Reading