Great review, Princess Chelsea really was unhinged and I wish she had had a later and longer set...as for Shihad omg that was quite something.. Town Hall works well for these evening minifests.
But if you're old, then I'm ancient. And for what it's worth - your writing has widened my music palette, and knocked a few years off of the average recording I've listened to.
The concert, and support for bFM is fantastic. Pretty sure my godson was there.
"They’ve been so good to me and my various bands. Save the B!" was the text I received from him upon learning they were in financial trouble.
I love your image of the audience member air multi-instrumentalist, Chris.
I abandoned my best-of 2023 as soon as I realised that I'd spent the best part of the year hoarding new old cds - a new old pastime inspired by a desire to withdraw somewhat from streaming platforms. And acquiring old vinyl from Slow Boat....and thrift stores - a less new pastime.
(I was sad to read that bFM had sold off their collection to "keep the lights on").
Outside of the new music to my ears mentioned in your Substack, 2023 has very much been a year of retrospection for me - musically speaking.
Woodie Guthrie Songs to Grow On, my favourite vinyl discovery. A great folksy addition to my great niece's music education.
Does there exist a kiwi kid who can't hum along to Riding In My Car?
Wishing you a safe, relaxing and joyful christmas holiday period.
Great review, Princess Chelsea really was unhinged and I wish she had had a later and longer set...as for Shihad omg that was quite something.. Town Hall works well for these evening minifests.
PS
I highly recommend this - if you have not yet read.
https://open.substack.com/pub/brettscott/p/the-war-on-informality?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=1gvj03
I appreciate your optimism, Chris.
A nice way to sign off for 2023.
But if you're old, then I'm ancient. And for what it's worth - your writing has widened my music palette, and knocked a few years off of the average recording I've listened to.
The concert, and support for bFM is fantastic. Pretty sure my godson was there.
"They’ve been so good to me and my various bands. Save the B!" was the text I received from him upon learning they were in financial trouble.
I love your image of the audience member air multi-instrumentalist, Chris.
I abandoned my best-of 2023 as soon as I realised that I'd spent the best part of the year hoarding new old cds - a new old pastime inspired by a desire to withdraw somewhat from streaming platforms. And acquiring old vinyl from Slow Boat....and thrift stores - a less new pastime.
(I was sad to read that bFM had sold off their collection to "keep the lights on").
Outside of the new music to my ears mentioned in your Substack, 2023 has very much been a year of retrospection for me - musically speaking.
Woodie Guthrie Songs to Grow On, my favourite vinyl discovery. A great folksy addition to my great niece's music education.
Does there exist a kiwi kid who can't hum along to Riding In My Car?
Wishing you a safe, relaxing and joyful christmas holiday period.
Thank you for the music.
I look forward to reading more from you in 2024.
Ngā mihi nui. 🍻
Thanks Sarah! Roll on ‘24 eh? See you next year :)