James "TK" Tapsell-Kururangi is in the studio - talking about growing up in Rotorua, studying in the capital, and now puttingon the curator hat at the new space, Papatūnga, in Parnell. Darren Kamali catches up with Tom and talks about his ongoing collaboration, with Ole Maiava, into the history an practice of Ulu Cavu - Fijian wig making. They have a show on at Te Tuhi gallery in Pakuranga. Motoko Kikkawa has a show on at Audio Foundation, and presents an incredible array of drawings and paintings from the last 3 years. Then its Matilda Fraser, speaking to her show "His trunk for a hand, and his foot for a scythe" at RM Gallery - exploring the history of Auckland's resident elephant in the early days of colonial settelment.
Hey there be-boppers. Blind Mango Chutney in the chair for a cracking 95bFM Jazz Show showcasing hard bop, be-bop, acoustic jazz, and even (gasp!) yacht rock.
Band leader and drummer Taylor Griffin drops in the studio on his way to play Music in Parks at the Auckland Domain band rotunda, to talk about inspiration, influences and recent projects—including his new EP ‘In Green’ (featuring Nathan Haines). And Blind Mango finishes up (perhaps?) his stories about the Dave Pike Set.
And of course don’t miss the Gig Guide, for all your upcoming jazz news and grooves around town.
Karyn returns from her break with a fantastic show this past Saturday morning.
Zac of Sunreturn was chats the Primer. gig for Your Gig Is Showing, and Finn premieres a brand new show segment called Rainy Day Projects - for all of you out there who need help deciding on a new hobby or a good way to procrastinate. All of this brought to you by our friends across the park, Auckland Art Gallery.
This weeks a bloomin trashy night of pooonky fun times with a slew o' grouse tuneroos from the land of Aus. You'll have fun, you'll lose all your money but at least you'll wake up next to someone, and THAT'S a promise!
DO!Be so reckless...!
This weeks shows success rate sits at an acceptable '7 busses arriving just as you get to the bus stop out of 10'! Very nice...but it could be better...I mean you could just have a car.
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