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14 Apr 2017

Ghost Wave live at the Wine Cellar, Auckland

The ever excellent Ghost Wave live at the Wine Cellar, Auckland on the 13th April 2017.  Ghost Wave were one of the first bands i shot (see here) and their Radio Norfolk album has been on repeat on my Spotify playlist since it was released last year. Excellent stuff. Support was from Sea Views and Roy Irwin  

14 Apr 2017

Roy Irwin live at the Wine Cellar, Auckland

Roy Irwin live at the Wine Cellar, Auckland on the 13th April 2017 in support of Ghost Wave.  Lots of hair.  Lots of volume.  Lots of fun 🙂

14 Apr 2017

Sea Views live at the Wine Cellar, Auckland

The excellent Sea Views live, supporting Ghost Wave at the Wine Cellar, Auckland on the 13th April 2017.  you may recognise some of the members of the band from NaeNae Express and Greenfog !  They were the perfect start to the evening! This was the first time i’d heard Sea Views, and they reminded me a bit of arab strap a little (musically)    

09 Apr 2017

Deadpool

I organised another photo shoot with my excellent cosplay friend, this time as part of a street photography workshop.  It’s great taking pictures with other photographers as you can pool (deadpool?) ideas and come up with something unique.  I’ll post a few more shots from the day later!

05 Apr 2017

Murray’s Bay Birdman Competition

I had great fun last Saturday photoing the Murray’s Bay Birdman Competion which has been revived to take full advantage of the recently opened new Wharf.  There was much entertainment throughout the day with the highlight being the competitors parade and of course the flying demonstrations themselves. Hopefully this will become an annual occurence!

04 Apr 2017

Cough live at the Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland

Cough live at the Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland which was shut down later than evening during Windhand‘s set. On the bill were Windhand, Cough, Bloodnut and Greenfog You can see the full set of images on UnderTheRadar.  With thanks to Life Is Noise

04 Apr 2017

Windhand live at the Kings Arms, Auckland

Drama and excitement as Windhand were shut down mid set by the noise police who were responding to a complaint from a neighbour to the venue.  You can read my thoughts on the matter here. On the bill were Windhand, Cough, Bloodnut and Greenfog You can see the full set of images on UnderTheRadar.  With thanks to Life Is Noise    

04 Apr 2017

Bloodnut live at the Kings Arm Tavern, Auckland

Bloodnut live at the Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland which was shut down later than evening during Windhand‘s set. On the bill were Windhand, Cough, Bloodnut and Greenfog You can see the full set of images on UnderTheRadar.  With thanks to Life Is Noise

04 Apr 2017

Greenfog live at the Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland

Greenfog live at the Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland which was shut down later than evening during Windhand‘s set.  On the bill were Windhand, Cough, Bloodnut and Greenfog You can see the full set of images on UnderTheRadar.  With thanks to Life Is Noise

03 Apr 2017

Kings Arms Police Raid – my thoughts

Local music venues are things to treasure.  Each one holds a thousand memories of shared concert experienced.  The best have those experiences burnt in to their very fabric – sometimes literally (though in these smoke free days less likely). So it was with great sadness when we heard last year that one of Auckland’s most iconic venue, The Kings Arms Tavern, had been sold after a period of speculation.  The land that the venue sits on is now worth a considerable […]