haha. sorry bro. didn't see it was you. haha
schooner probably won't have much to say. They were always going to close down, the venue was temporarily setup while it was being prepared to become apartments (maybe..to be honest I have no idea what it is to become)
the downfall of The Underground was probably the biggest bummer. that venue was looking to kick some serious ass, but had a few probs and closed down either late last year or early this year.
Schooner in akl is closing...but it was always going to.
The castle in Hamilton closed under dubious circumstances, and Sohl bar in hamilton has also stopped doing shows. Both have been hassled numerous times about underage drinkers. There is only now really one decent live music venue in Hamilton. Go to htown.co.nz to find out info about those venues.
Mighty Mighty in welly have to finish all their shows by 12pm because of noise issues.
Bodega in Wellington is currently up for sale
Arc cafe in Dunedin has just closed down
the main live venues for small medium size left in dunedin be backstage, refuel, circadian, and the crown. But of all those.. Arc felt so good to hang in. A wonderful place. I enjoy doing shows at circadian and refuel...but a large part of my heart wil always be at arc.
BELOW IS EMAIL I JUST RECIEVED
Dear Friends, Musicians, and supporters of Arc,
It has fallen to me to transmit some bad news, that Arc Cafe is no more. Staff arrived to work today, April 26th, to find the cafe closed and under receivership. No one working at Arc has been under any illusions as to its' precarious state, but we were led to believe that the place was being sold, and that it would continue to operate both as a cafe and a venue. This has turned out not to be the case and we are all in shock about it.
For musicians and bands who have booked shows in the near future, I offer my apologies for this unwelcome hassle, but also, I would like to offer my assistance to find you alternative places to play. There are quite a few other operative venues in Dunedin, and the chances of them absorbing these gigs is fairly high, if we act quickly. Please do not hesitate to ask me to make enquiries on your behalf.
I will continue to work from this email address, and the Arc myspace page, so please drop me a line. Many of you will have my cellphone number, but please ask for it if you need to talk direct.
Again my sincerest apologies. I guess Arc has had a good run; more than 10 years supporting live, creative, underground music, and the arts in general. Arc was conceived with the highest of ideals, and it's tough to think of many other venues of similar ilk, anywhere, that've stuck it out as long. It's sad to see it go in this manner. Thanks to all of you for bringing your creativity and spirit into the place and helping make it what it was.
Regretfully yours
Jimmy Currin
venue manager
it goes without saying, but, haha i guess I'll have to say it. But yeah, the first album is quite incredible. If you've seen them live recently I don't think they play anything? off the second album (maybe one track) whereas they still play several off the first.
man, i've been hanging to see them again, christ the tiger tones were the business at camp.
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wow. He's been hinting at it with the first two albums, but this new record, lake has truly nailed it. Its outstanding.
If you wanna hear someobody who turns the typical notion of singer/songwriter on its head, get this record, or at least take a listen, its pretty incredible....
stupidly i missed the wellington release party last night, but he's playing in AK i think a couple of times next weekend...go and grab a copy of the record. (will be cheap as chips at shows i bet)
PS. The album is not on my label or anything, I just genuinely think its an outstanding record.
well...to be correct, it is a "preview", not review. I doubt very much the writer will bother making the effort to see all those bands. seeing some of them are playing at the same time at opposite ends of the city.
let me know anything! i can do or contribute. low hum mag on permanent hiatus, so def happy to contribute/rant whatever
Its online now... clocking in just over an hour.
http://www.radionz.co.nz/audio/national/nrmtalk/camp_a_low_hum
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last night was a shorter 54 min version then they actually planned...so a longer "directors cut" is actually going on the website for streaming..on wednesday.
bizzare...i just found video of them doing some sort of practise in their cabin...haha. mad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tMlHp7NNT8
haha
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For those interested, on monday night, National radio will be doing a one-hour special radio doco that they put together from interviews etc.. from camp...
From the radionz.co.nz website:
Monday, 19 FebruaryThe Music Mix
11:00 pm
Camp “A Low Hum” Special
“A Low Hum” tours have been storming through New Zealand for three years now, helmed by a seemingly tireless supporter of the underground music scene- Ian Jorgenson AKA Blink.
Blink’s decided to stay home this year, but “A Low Hum” is going out with a bang and a crash – to camp.
For three days 50 (mystery) bands will be descending on a campsite in Wainuiomata., near Wellington.
There’ll be campfires, marshmallows, mobs of indie hipsters, jolly country music, a hip-hop bling pool-party, ropes courses, musicians playing up trees, acres of tight black jeans, and LASHINGS of ginger beer!!
Join Kirsten Johnstone and Sam Wicks as they head for the hills with their rucksacks full of microphones and tent-pegs for the indie event of the year- Camp “A Low Hum.”
Produced by Radio New Zealand National.
haha...oh shit.a 21st at camp lowhum..now if ever i heard an excuse for a pants-off party..that was it.
Smells like Teen Spirit was done by Birth Glow + Batrider, haha...and maybe 15 odd guest singers.
awesome show. loved the whole thing. I was blushing at how much you guys were gushing..but yeah, I totally love recapping the thing already. I've been going through all the video today...man, the documentary is going to be amazing. so much great footage. Its especially amazing watching footage of stuff i missed...like the whirlpool of doom in the pool haha where everybody was running around in a circle one way around the swimming pool. haha. gonna make an awesome movie
depends..ideally yes... but I gotta go do some smooth talking with the locals. Got 14 noise complaints on the first night. I spent almost all of Sunday driving around seeing people apologising. 'Tis why i had to make the next two nights finish two hours earlier..
yup, totally. about 120 people there were artists, which was about my estimations. I thought that 1/3rd of the people there would be the band members. Tickets were limited to 450 anyway, so it got pretty close to selling out. Even though there is stacks of room, i thought 450 was all that the toilet facilities/catering/intimate shows could handle. I am going to open it up to max 600 next year, i really don't want to lose the intimacy and enjoyment of no queues and plenty of open space which I think is what people really enjoyed about it. I could move the stage to an area where i could squeeze in 5000, but then it would simply become a run-of-the-mill music festival. not a "camp"
first review:
http://www.lumiere.net.nz/reader/item/808
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haha. man, wish i was the tourdogg. shit...man, how many more tours do i need to do before people start calling me that!
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Don’t take my word for it.
MTV Europe’s guide to the best festivals in the World list it as the only festival in NZ worth going to in February, Only 8 other festivals in the World get their recommendation for February 2008, from Thailand, to Canada, to Brazil to Tanzania, to Little old Ohau, New Zealand.
Camp A Low Hum 2008 is one of only four NZ festivals to make the Lonely Planet list of recommended Australasian festivals this summer.
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So what is all the fuss about?
Camp A Low Hum. Feb 2nd-5th, Ohau - Levin, 2008
4 Days and Nights
60+ Bands
4 Stage/Environments + Portable Stage
Swimming Pool
Radio Station
Movie Theatre
Gaming Room
BBQs
Boxwars
Flying Fox
BYO
4 incredible after parties
Cheap and awesome food
No queues. No crowds
Secrets
Camp A Low Hum is a totally unique and one-of-a-kind festival. It puts the guest first in every situation. Minimal markups are put on all food items, event is BYO, attendance is strictly limited in numbers so there are no queues, no crowds and plenty of space. Bands play twice so there is no need to stress out and run around. Bands play in multiple environments, not just on stages. Guests coming to Camp can even put on their own party. They can jam, play as a band, DJ an event…do whatever they like!
So who is playing? Nobody finds out till day one of camp. Find out what I am happy to tell you at www.campalowhum.com
$200 Tickets are on sale now through www.campalowhum.com or from Real Groovy Wellington and Auckland. Instalments welcome
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