I went to the Tokey Tones / Brunettes gig on 15th Nov and I really liked them both. The Tokey Tones were a six piece band on the night, which meant they got quite a lush sound (including lots of backing vocals from almost the whole band). They did a cover of Kaleidoscope World by The Chills which made me happy.
Being the night of the big game, this was sort of a gig for people who don't watch the rugby. Yeah.... the audience were pretty hot now that I think about it. I can't say I've ever been tempted to go to Amba before this. I know they have jazz all the time, but do they actually consider themselves a live music venue in general?
They've become astoundingly better live. Wish "Moon & So On" sounded as good on record as it did live => that factor + the possibility of a "Kaleidescope World" cover might suck me along to their next few gigs.
I only saw the last few songs and it *was* lovely, although apparently the second half of the set was the slack half. Personally I really love that whole Damon Gough-esque lacksadaisical attitude toward performing. Every gig I've seen (OK - granted there haven't been that many) has been - well, absolutely lovely, but liberally punctuated with apologies.
Apparently the Tokey Tones are now defunct, but I guess that just means that Scott & Li Ming will go work on some different stuff under a different name with some different people.
In closing, I would like to state that there should be more bands like the Tokey Tones - it's lovely to just forget about loud thrashy music, industry politics and arguments about selling out, and just sit back with a nice beverage for an afternoon. The Tokey Tones are what summer should be all the time. Yeah.
hi i was wondering whether the beautiful polaar had slipped off the face off the earth.i am going to record a version of forevershade because that song remains one of the true nz pop gems. i really want a copy of that song.how do i get a hold of the polaar songs.i love what you do scott as plasticene and as part of the ethereal tokey tones.i hope you can email me at jeretich@hotmail.com so we can talk about getting some tunes played on my radio show.maybe you could even get down to wellington at some point and record a live-to-air on the show.
This Sunday 9-11pm on 95bFM's "Sunday Surprise" I'll be interviewing Scott Mannion, one of the co bosses of Lil Chief Records, The Tokey Tones label. He'll be also playing favourites and talking about the labels releases and upcoming projects.
This Saturday shall I see you at..
"Outlaws at the Odeon"
The Rainy Days, Mountain Lion, The Boxcar Guitars
9pm door ..at The Odeon Lounge MT Eden Rd... Serving food and coffee aswell as beer and wine...
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The band looks good, but man their ...
The band looks good, but man their audience...! What a bunch of hotties.
I went to the Tokey Tones / Brunettes ...
I went to the Tokey Tones / Brunettes gig on 15th Nov and I really liked them both. The Tokey Tones were a six piece band on the night, which meant they got quite a lush sound (including lots of backing vocals from almost the whole band). They did a cover of Kaleidoscope World by The Chills which made me happy.
Being the night of the big game, this was sort of a gig for people who don't watch the rugby. Yeah.... the audience were pretty hot now that I think about it. I can't say I've ever been tempted to go to Amba before this. I know they have jazz all the time, but do they actually consider themselves a live music venue in general?
They've become astoundingly better ...
They've become astoundingly better live. Wish "Moon & So On" sounded as good on record as it did live => that factor + the possibility of a "Kaleidescope World" cover might suck me along to their next few gigs.
SUMMER SERIES - Albert Park Due to ...
SUMMER SERIES - Albert Park
Due to parking issues I missed most of their set - but friends told me it was lovely.
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I only saw the last few songs and it ...
I only saw the last few songs and it *was* lovely, although apparently the second half of the set was the slack half. Personally I really love that whole Damon Gough-esque lacksadaisical attitude toward performing. Every gig I've seen (OK - granted there haven't been that many) has been - well, absolutely lovely, but liberally punctuated with apologies.
Apparently the Tokey Tones are now defunct, but I guess that just means that Scott & Li Ming will go work on some different stuff under a different name with some different people.
In closing, I would like to state that there should be more bands like the Tokey Tones - it's lovely to just forget about loud thrashy music, industry politics and arguments about selling out, and just sit back with a nice beverage for an afternoon. The Tokey Tones are what summer should be all the time. Yeah.
hi i was wondering whether the ...
hi i was wondering whether the beautiful polaar had slipped off the face off the earth.i am going to record a version of forevershade because that song remains one of the true nz pop gems. i really want a copy of that song.how do i get a hold of the polaar songs.i love what you do scott as plasticene and as part of the ethereal tokey tones.i hope you can email me at jeretich@hotmail.com so we can talk about getting some tunes played on my radio show.maybe you could even get down to wellington at some point and record a live-to-air on the show.
This Sunday 9-11pm on 95bFM's "Sunday ...
This Sunday 9-11pm on 95bFM's "Sunday Surprise" I'll be interviewing Scott Mannion, one of the co bosses of Lil Chief Records, The Tokey Tones label. He'll be also playing favourites and talking about the labels releases and upcoming projects.
This Saturday shall I see you at..
"Outlaws at the Odeon"
The Rainy Days, Mountain Lion, The Boxcar Guitars
9pm door ..at The Odeon Lounge MT Eden Rd... Serving food and coffee aswell as beer and wine...