((CHART)) Newsletter - Christchurch Music Update - July 2011
Welcome to the July 2011 Christchurch Music Update.
The latest music news, events, competitions and giveaways for July 2011.
The shakey city is still rockin' (literally) with The Wunderbar taking another hit on June 13, closing its doors for a few weeks for repairs. Fortunately a couple of new venues have opened - THE BREWERY an intimate and busy brew bar on Garlands Rd, Woolston and THE COLOMBO heated marquee in Sydenham which will be busy this month with Six60, Nightcap and Sal Dub shows.
Work continues on finding suitable venues for local and touring acts (see www.christchurchmusic.org.nz/venues) but fortunately several events are in the calender and there's still some gig's happening around town.
Coming up this month, check out shows from local artists such as Hera and the House Of Mountain Band, Lindon Puffin, The Eastern, D'Sendantz, Mundi, Dr Sanchez, Paul Ubana Jones, Piha Rescue, Tim Moore, Von klap, Delaney Davidson, Adam McGrath, Soul System, Madfaces, The Grand Chancellors, Truth, Missy G, MZA, Insmniac, Oval Office, Men An tol, The Murderous Seth, Dawning, French For Rabbits, Amiria Grenell, Hayne, Psych Tigers, Villain, Hans Pucket, Sick Cycle, Camo MC, Stomping Nick, Salmonella Dub, A Hori Buzz, and more.
Visiting Christchurch in July are The Ten Tenors, Stan Walker, Katchafire, Six60, Tex Perkins & The Johnny Cash Story, Reverend Beatman, Thought Creature, Full Moon Fiasco, Minuit, Concord Dawn, 16bit, The Upbeats, Alphabeathead, The Adults, F In Math, Steve Kilbey & Ricky Maymi, and State Of Mind.
Keep an eye on the events and gig guide pages for the latest news.
www.christchurchmusic.org.nz/events
CHART NEWS
TV2 Kidsfest 2011
The Hub Hornby, The Open Stage at Hagley Theatre & Aranui High School Auditorium
Heats 19-21 July , Grand Final Thurs 28 July 2011
Celebrating a huge 20th anniversary KidsFest will be back in style and having a ball in more ways than one in 2011, all your favourites will be back and of course always something new and exciting... more
RDUnit Mobile Broadcast Launch Party July 9 at C4
C4 Coffee, 78 Tuam St, Christchurch
Sat 9 July 2011, Noon - 11pm
In these times of seismic uncertainty, it's reassuring to know that modern technology has given us the ability to insert a radio station into a 1980 Mitsubishi Canter. And at RDU, we love to insert things. So come celebrate our new-found mobility and return to normal transmissions on Saturday the 9th of July, from 12 noon to 11pm... more
Mundi In The Blink Of An Eye Album Release Show 9th July
Finally! Mundi's much awaited CD launch in is here in their home town of Christchurch! Celebrating the release of their second album " In the Blink of an Eye" under the label Monkey Records. Mundi will have the sizzling african drum and ensemble Wontanara to open, PLUS special guests at Naval Point Yacht Club, Sat 9 July... more
2011 Christchurch Schools' Ukulele Festival
Chisnallwood Intermediate School, Breezes Rd, Christchurch
Sat 9 July 2011, 10am - 4pm - Free
Christchurch Ukelele Festival is here for 2011! Although primarily aimed at schools, everyone is invited to bring their Uke and get involved in the festivities with activities including workshops, Guest Ukelele groups and a mass concert for all... more
Jon Toogood's The Adults Change Venue to Rangiora Town Hall
Rangiora Town Hall, High St, Rangiora
Sat 30 July 2011 - $35 from Dash Tickets
Due to the continuing uncertainty around the Al’s Bar site, the venue for the Saturday 30th July Christchurch show has been moved to the Rangiora Town Hall. Tickets purchased for the Al’s Bar show are still valid for the Rangiora Town Hall or refunds will be available from the point of purchase... more
Reverend Beat Man & Delaney Davidson Free Show at The Brewery
The Brewery, Woolston
Tues 12 July 2011
They'll make your back crack, your liver quiver, and your knees freeze. And if you don't dig that you¹ve got a hole in your soul. So let's give a big warm welcome for the rev, your beat-man, everybodys blues trash preacher, the fabulous reverend beat man together with the one-man ghost orchestra, 100% Johnson, Delaney Davidson... more
CHART Giveaways
MULHOLLAND - Fairytales And Constellations (Free Download)
Christchurch raised/Auckland and soon to be New York based composer, musician, sound engineer and “all round great guy” Jolyon Mulholland is set to release his new album Eugene Told Me You Were Dead on June 27th. The album was written and recorded in a small North Shore bedroom, mixed at Neil Finn's Roundhead Studios, then flown to Aussie’ to be mastered. It is an album that has already been praised by musicians and critics... more
PSYCH TIGERS - Glitter (free download)
Psych Tigers is the solo musical project of 16 year old Sam Perry. The music could be described as a blend of 90's garage rock and 60's esque psychedelia, with a few pop hooks thrown in. Influenced by Yuck, The Smith Westerns, Sand Fly Bay, Beach House, MGMT, Sonic Youth, T-rex,The Mint Chicks, Led Zeppelin and 'many more which are swimming in the depths of his subconscious', Sam aka Psych Tigers is definately one to watch... more
Mundi - Featured Artist
Jazz/Latin/World
Contact: Tamara Smith Ph: + 64 21 0279 0783
www.mundi.co.nz
Led by virtuosic flutist and composer Tamara Smith, Mundi features an exciting array of instruments including flute, sax, banjo, marimba, voice, bass and world percussion. Despite setbacks of an earth shaking variety, a birth and other life changing events, the new Mundi album is finally here with the "In The Blink Of An Eye" Album Release at the Naval Point Yacht Club in Lyttelton on Saturday 9 July 2011... Read more
Recent Releases
PSYCH TIGERS - Crystal Methods
“Psych Tigers” is the solo music project of Sam Perry. The idea was conceived in 2011 whilst in the studio recording an EP with his surf punk band “Beach Arab”. Whilst writing songs for the EP, strange musical ideas began to form. What started out as 13-minute psychedelic delay heavy jams, quickly started to form songs... more
OVAL OFFICE- Move (EP)
After a prolonged period of 'unscheduled' hibernation, much deliberation and a touch of confusion Oval Office return to bring back the funk to Christchurch City! Join us for the Release for our new E.P 'Move. Known for their tight, high energy shows, Oval Office play an engaging mix of original funk, soul, jazz, blues and latin music delivering hard hitting grooves, explosive horn lines and enticing, soulful vocals... more
MOUNT PLEASANT - The Aztecs
Christchurch-based Mount Pleasant (predominantly the project of Jonathan Phillips with a number of collaborators) has released a considerable amount of material over the years. His latest album, The Aztecs, is quite stunning. Traversing a whole range of genres and sounds, it mixes experimentation and pop hooks to wonderful effect.... more
More reviews at www.christchurchmusic.org.nz/music-reviews