Darren Watson is possibly New Zealand’s greatest living blues exponent. GARY STEEL asks the hard questions of this superb singer/guitarist/songwriter.
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Monteverdi offers Messiah alternative in December concert
Bach Musica’s year-end concert is a performance of a less well-known but equally impressive alternative to Handel’s Messiah, writes RICHARD BETTS.
Beethoven no bummer in APO’s 2021 season
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra recently revealed its 2021 season to a Town Hall crowd. RICHARD BETTS took notes.
Tears For Fears – The Seeds Of Love Interview
GARY STEEL talks with Tears For Fears’ Curt Smith in a previously unpublished 1989 interview.
Tim Buckley’s Starsailor – an unknown solar system
Fifty years ago Tim Buckley released an album that killed his career. Five years later he really was dead. GARY STEEL on Starsailor.
Bones Hillman – our tribute
In November 1987 GARY STEEL met up with Bones Hillman just after he joined Midnight Oil. Find the original story and transcript below.
APO announces 2021 season
With the rest of the world teetering on the edge of lockdown or hamstrung by social distancing the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) has defiantly announced its 2021 season.
Phoenix Foundation Still Living the Dream
The Phoenix Foundation have just released their first album in five years. RICHARD BETTS interviews singer Samuel Flynn Scott.