Gardens Magic Concert Series - Soundshell
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ASB Gardens Magic
8�9.30pm
Every night from Sunday 11 January�Sunday 1 February
The Sound Shell, Wellington Botanic Garden
The ASB Gardens Magic series is Wgtn's largest free outdoor concert series- this year's series runs from Jan 11- Feb 1 and covers a broad range of musical genres, guaranteed to have something for everyone.
Pack a picnic, perhaps some wine, and dance in the moonlight.
First week's programme
Sunday 11 January
Zirigidum
Zirigidum mix juicy Brazilian rhythms such as samba-rock, reggae, maracatu and timbalada together with ska, drum'n'bass and Kiwi goodness to create their own flavour. Delicious!
Monday 12 January
Electric Wire Hustle
Fusing the sounds of Marvin Gaye, Charles Mingus and Funkadelic with the likes of J-Dilla, PPP and Sa-Ra.
Tuesday 13 January
Klezmer Rebs
This eight-piece Wellington band plays klezmer music, an exciting world/folk music born out of the Yiddish/Jewish culture of Eastern Europe.
Wednesday 14 January
Ryan Prebble
Join one of Wellington�s young troubadours for an intimate night of bittersweet blues. Ryan Prebble has developed a uniquely percussive style of playing and has performed alongside other artists such as The Inkling, The Chandeliers, The Black Seeds and Fly My Pretties.
Thursday 15 January
Family Cactus
This group of highly-skilled musicians has an organic, prickly sound with all the thorny off-shoots you might expect from past/present members of The Cosbys, The Bonnie Scarlets, Grand Prix, Pig Out, The Accelerants, Good Laika, Bunnies on Ponies and Ricky Boyd�s Boomshack.
Friday 16 January
Rosita Vai with Soulbound
Funking out to Rosita Vai's originals is the main purpose of 'Soulbound' � a mixture of funk, soul, R&B, jazz and gospel. They�ll also play tasty covers from greats like Luther Vandross, Emotions, Aretha Franklin and Chaka Khan.
Saturday 17 January
Groove Generation
Winners of the Wellington final of the Smokefree Rockquest in 2008, Groove Generation are a funk/soul collection of powerhouse drumming, tight grooves and funky jams.
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Rosita Vai fall from grace. NZ idol ---> Free concert in a garden
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Rosita Vai fall from grace. NZ idol ---> Free concert in a garden
You could join I want to be bannedltons negative vibes club!
The Gardens series was much coveted by performers, both Wgtn and Nationwide- we had 93 proposals for the 22 nights...
Salmon072009-01-07 14:30:46Salmon swim upstream
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Rosita Vai fall from grace. NZ idol ---> Free concert in a garden
You could join I want to be bannedltons negative vibes club!
The Gardens series was much coveted by performers, both Wgtn and Nationwide- we had 93 proposals for the 22 nights...
Who keeps changing his name?
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Filter on Bobo. (or Balde)
There are always way around it...
There are always way around it...
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If you type the name of a certain Celtic Centre Back it gets an automatic spelling change.
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If you type the name of a certain Celtic Centre Back it gets an automatic spelling change.
oK- thats enuff off topic- feel free to moan and gripe about the concert line up- i know that you'll still end up going
We get an average of 2,500 to each gig every year
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Actually some would argue that the garden concerts are a step up from NZ Idol
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Actually some would argue that the garden concerts are a step up from NZ Idol
we had two other well known contestants approach us...there sonly so much idol we can handle
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Disapointed you could find room for yellow fever to sing their hit 'The Phoenix Anthem'
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Disapointed you could find room for yellow fever to sing their hit 'The Phoenix Anthem'
you haven't seen the programme for week 3 yet have you?
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Want me to stop it saying Gardesn ?
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Want me to stop it saying Gardesn ?
Sure why not? tidy this mutha up please News
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Disapointed you could find room for yellow fever to sing their hit 'The Phoenix Anthem'
you haven't seen the programme for week 3 yet have you?
oh this is amazing. right - I'll get the crew together and practice everynight. Thanks Salmon!
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Disapointed you could find room for yellow fever to sing their hit 'The Phoenix Anthem'
you haven't seen the programme for week 3 yet have you?
oh this is amazing. right - I'll get the crew together and practice everynight. Thanks Salmon!
and unlike most nights where we pay the bands you can pay us for the privelge
(ps its a 90 minute gig- you need more than one song)
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Disapointed you could find room for yellow fever to sing their hit 'The Phoenix Anthem'
you haven't seen the programme for week 3 yet have you?
oh this is amazing. right - I'll get the crew together and practice everynight. Thanks Salmon!
and unlike most nights where we pay the bands you can pay us for the privelge
(ps its a 90 minute gig- you need more than one song)
well we have three versions, where its 7,9 and 11 "of you you to take us on" (they are for next yr and the yr after though)
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ASB Gardens Magic
8�9.30pm
Every night from Sunday 11 January�Sunday 1 February
The Sound Shell, Wellington Botanic Garden
Second week's programme:
Sunday 18 January
Yulia
Experience a magical performance from a voice of rare and intimate beauty.
Awarded �Best Female Vocalist� at the 2005 NZ music Awards, Yulia presents her most popular �international� songs in English, Russian, French, Italian, Spanish and Maori
Monday 19 January
Matt Langley Band
Matt has been writing and performing music in bands and as a solo artist in New Zealand for more than a decade. His unique take on blues, folk, country and rock is underpinned by sweet harmonies and raw live energy.
Tuesday 20 January
Scarlet and Friends
Scarlet are Andy Mauafua and Amanda Hanna-Doull. Backed by some of
Wellington�s finest musicians, they are joined by special guests including outstanding soul singer TJ Taotua, recently signed to Dawn Raid Entertainment. Scarlet�s fresh arrangements create a unique style and sound � beautiful jazz standards
from the 20s � 40s, retro tunes from the 60s and contemporary soul and jazz.
Wednesday 21 January
ROY G and the BIVinators
Driven by Maz Hermon and inspired by
the pulse of life, ROY G and the BIVinators are busy spreading the love wherever
they happen to be. Expect a night of warm reggae vibes and experience the
full spectrum shining through.
Thursday 22 January
Twinset featuring Lisa Tomlins
Twinset�s style originated in America in the 1960s � a sound that is characterised by pulsing organ bass, rich textural chords and a driving R&B-style beat. This is feel-good music, and unlike some other types of jazz, it comes more from the heart than the head.
Friday 23 January
Tyson Smith
Guitarist/singer/songwriter Tyson Smith relocated to Wellington in late 2006 � the latest stop on a musical journey that has included New York, Mexico and Cuba.
With jazz, blues, funk, rock and world music influences, his songs act as vehicles for the interaction and improvisation of the musicians he draws together.
Saturday 24 January
My Golden Soul
Soulful, conscious roots and funky grooves designed to reach beyond the ears of the listener to touch, move and inspire heart, mind, body and soul. The solid rhythm
section consists of drums, keys, acoustic and electric guitars, accompanied by
three backing vocalists, percussion, violin, and a scorching three-piece horn section. My Golden Soul is founded and led by Matiu �The Hook� Te Huki, who has performed with Fat Freddies Drop and Homefire Burning and continues to perform with Basscamp.
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Why go to Phoenix when you can watch Yulia 
First week of concerts have been great- 9,000 people to the first five gigs, all class acts, complete variety. The gardens look stunnign afetr dark with the lighting from MJf- if you haven't got down you are missing the iconic Wellington summer event (well, nmaybe after the 7's and Cuba Carnival)- do yourself a favour and get along to at least one night, but get there early- it packs out.
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Disapointed you could find room for yellow fever to sing their hit 'The Phoenix Anthem'
you haven't seen the programme for week 3 yet have you?
oh this is amazing. right - I'll get the crew together and practice everynight. Thanks Salmon!
and unlike most nights where we pay the bands you can pay us for the privelge
(ps its a 90 minute gig- you need more than one song)
well we have three versions, where its 7,9 and 11 "of you you to take us on" (they are for next yr and the yr after though)
Well Feverish-if this unintelligble gobbledygook is the level of your between song banter i am reconsidering your spot
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Rosita Vai fall from grace. NZ idol ---> Free concert in a garden
biggest night of the series so far- 3000 +
her star has not wained as much as we thought.
Groove Generation tonight...winners of Wgtn Smokefree rockquest- soul and groove covers, very accomplished for their age.
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I saw Rosita tear up the stage large last night. 3000+ seems rather optimistic, 1K were those walking through the Bot Gardens to get home.
I only recognised one song from the entire set, but everyone else seemed to be shaking their booty. Small people were allowed near the front row, too!HarryHotspur2009-01-17 19:56:35
I only recognised one song from the entire set, but everyone else seemed to be shaking their booty. Small people were allowed near the front row, too!HarryHotspur2009-01-17 19:56:35
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I saw Rosita tear up the stage large last night. 3000+ seems rather optimistic, 1K were those walking through the Bot Gardens to get home.
I only recognised one song from the entire set, but everyone else seemed to be shaking their booty. Small people were allowed near the front row, too!
I only recognised one song from the entire set, but everyone else seemed to be shaking their booty. Small people were allowed near the front row, too!
thanks Harry- wasn't there that night but got told it was 3k. the soundshell is a tardis though- you can squeeze a lot of people in
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I saw Rosita tear up the stage large last night. 3000+ seems rather optimistic, 1K were those walking through the Bot Gardens to get home.
I only recognised one song from the entire set, but everyone else seemed to be shaking their booty. Small people were allowed near the front row, too!
I only recognised one song from the entire set, but everyone else seemed to be shaking their booty. Small people were allowed near the front row, too!
thanks Harry- wasn't there that night but got told it was 3k. the soundshell is a tardis though- you can squeeze a lot of people in
not if Rosita Vai was there..
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If you type the name of a certain Celtic Centre Back it gets an automatic spelling change.
ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH
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I saw Rosita tear up the stage large last night. 3000+ seems rather optimistic, 1K were those walking through the Bot Gardens to get home.
I only recognised one song from the entire set, but everyone else seemed to be shaking their booty. Small people were allowed near the front row, too!
I only recognised one song from the entire set, but everyone else seemed to be shaking their booty. Small people were allowed near the front row, too!
thanks Harry- wasn't there that night but got told it was 3k. the soundshell is a tardis though- you can squeeze a lot of people in
not if Rosita Vai was there..
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Was at Julia tonight too (after the game, of course). At least with Vai I listened, but after Julia's nauseatingly sugar sweet approach, I went to get a coffee, and played Snuff very loud on the ipod thingy.
The 6 and 3 year old were entranced though...my plans to inculcate their wee minds with punk rock needs fast tracking...
The 6 and 3 year old were entranced though...my plans to inculcate their wee minds with punk rock needs fast tracking...
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Was at Julia tonight too (after the game, of course). At least with Vai I listened, but after Julia's nauseatingly sugar sweet approach, I went to get a coffee, and played Snuff very loud on the ipod thingy.
The 6 and 3 year old were entranced though...my plans to inculcate their wee minds with punk rock needs fast tracking...
The 6 and 3 year old were entranced though...my plans to inculcate their wee minds with punk rock needs fast tracking...
yeah, she was hard yakker- but there was a fair amount of yellow and balck scarves in the crowd, and she has a loyal popera fanbase. i think the series has some real highlights coming up:
Twinset, My Golden Soul, Roy G. (kinda like Kenny G. but newtown reggae styles)
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