Have to say I'm a fan of the old K.A. (that rhymes). It's real relaxed I reckon, plus I remember those Sunday afternoons sitting in the sun while practically unknown bands such as the Brunettes layed to a small crowd. It just makes a nice change from all those sterile trying too hard to be modern bars popping up in areas like Grey Lynn (Malt, anyone? Lordy, where have these people come from, it's like the old hood is being invaded by Parnell). Oops, but I'm off the subject.
I've also recently become a fan of the Odeon although there was a time when I swore I'd never set foot in the place (bad memories of seeing a dead friend in a coffin back when that part was still a funeral parlour). However, I did manage eventually to move past that, and I am glad. Gigs there are different somehow - maybe it's that the crowd seems more interested in actually watching the band, rather than just chugging back the beer.
Anyway. My opinion on the matter.

I'm looking forward to seeing creation -i've heard good things about it as a venue.
I love the wunderbar, its just a pain in the arse getting there and back without a car, same can be said for the harbourlight.

As for wellington, I used to love going to valve but haven't found any good reason to go there this year... Bodega is great, good beer and good music.
Indigo is pretty good, but when there isn't a ton of people there and everyone is just standing at the sides it looks so empty. A big Hoorah for the balcony though, - good for us non smokers to be able to get some fresh air.

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