This was an unusual concert for me in that prior to this week, I did not know who Marlon Williams was. By time I left to go home, I know who he is, and I want to now delve back…
Marlon Williams: concert review and photos.
Category: Photo album
Th’Dudes at Auckland Town Hall: Kiwi rock just when we needed it most
There was a certain inevitable familiarity about last night’s show at Auckland’s Town Hall. It was less than three weeks ago that Dave Dobbyn was on stage just down the road at Spark Arena for a solo show; last night…
The Beths, Auckland Town Hall: concert review and photo gallery
“We’re The Beths, from Auckland, New Zealand,” announced Liz Stokes at least twice at last night’s Town Hall concert. It wasn’t entirely clear why she had to specify where her band are from; we’re not letting any foreigners into Aotearoa…
Dave Dobbyn at The Cauldron, Spark Arena—it’s good to be back.
When the audience at a concert are having fun, it’s a good sign. When the musicians on stage are having fun, that’s an even better one. Last night’s show at Spark Arena, then, was a very good night out. Opening…
The Beths play The Powerstation: photo gallery
Live music has finally returned to Aotearoa, and The Beths are one of the first bands to play in Auckland. Crave! sent Leah Victoria to The Powerstation to shoot the band’s launch show for their new album Jump Rope Gazers.…
Alice Cooper: photo gallery
Alice Cooper brought his latest tour to Auckland last night, and Crave! was lucky enough to have Grace Watson shoot Alice, along with MC50 and Airborne, for us.
ROCK TIL YOU DROP: Elton John at Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, Sunday February 16, 2020
“I can’t sing. I just completely lost my voice. I gotta go. I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry” With those words Sir Elton John rose to his feet, about two thirds of the way through his first of three planned…
Queen + Adam Lambert at Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland: the music keeps itself alive
He’s a lucky man, is Adam Lambert. A runner-up in a telly talent show, he’s now fronting one of the biggest stadium shows in the world. And that quite astonishing climb is, well, somewhat deserved, and last night’s Queen +…
Laneway Festival 2020: another great day out
It’s a tough one to nail down, is Laneway. St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival ’20, to give it its full, Sunday-best name, is more than just New Zealand’s leading music festival; it’s also, increasingly, just a fantastic day out, a relaxed,…
FOR BILLY, READ BILLY AND STEVE
Billy Idol at The Outer Fields at Western Springs, Sunday January 19th, 2020 This was a good show. I can tell you that, standing near the front of stage at The Outer Fields at Western Springs, the vibe was relaxed…