Graham Nash – Just a song before he goes (to Christchurch)
GARY STEEL joined a venue full of grey power in a two-hour journey through 60 years of music history.
New Order – First NZ Tour
HELEN COLLETT stalks the members of New Order and their greater entourage during their first New Zealand tour in 1982.
The Day I Met Elton John
In this 1980 piece, GARY STEEL gets an unexpected interview with Elton ‘Rocketman’ John, and attends the formal press conference.
The Mike & Micky Show REVIEW
GARY STEEL made his pilgrimage to see the Mike & Micky show based on a lifelong fandom, but left with a sour taste in
Beat Rhythm Fashion: The Wicked Witchdoctor Q&A
Reactivated semi-mythical Wellington post-punk band Beat Rhythm Fashion return to their homeland for the first time in nearly 40 years this month for a
Punk Poet John Cooper Clarke To Perform In NZ
Legendary punk poet John Cooper Clarke performing here next April.
Dawson Down Under
Acclaimed English guitar troubadour to charm New Zealand audiences in October.
Guitar Mangler Joe Satriani Loves NZ
Top guitar shredder Joe Satriani returns to perform in our best-sounding venue.
Matmos Confirmed For NZ Tour
Influential electronic duo Matmos are to tour NZ in January. Yay.
Merzbow – Japanese Noise Guru
Prior to Merzbow’s first New Zealand tour, Gary Steel sent the Japanese noise guru some email questions.
Calexico To Tour NZ
Calexico return to tour NZ.
Robert Plant NZ Date Announced
Robert Plant to perform in NZ. Rumour that 'Stairway To Heaven' will not be on the song list.
FROM THE ARCHIVES – Hawkwind
The surprising, depressing, yet strangely hilarious story of Hawkwind's tour of New Zealand. Compiled, and interviews conducted, by Gary Steel.
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