Live Photos: Carnivorous Plant Society - Leigh Sawmill Cafe, Auckland

Led by multi-instrumentalist / cartoonist extraordinaire Finn Scholes, Carnivorous Plant Society wrapped up an absolute whopper of a nationwide tour on Sunday with an afternoon event at Leigh Sawmill Cafe. Bathed in projected animated visuals created by Scholes himself and looking like the finest psychedelic rock band this side of San Francisco, the Tāmaki Makaurau musical fantasists were celebrating the recent launch of their Carnivorous Plant Society Present: 'The Plants' EP, dedicated to the continent of South America. Dave Simpson was present to document the grandeur and mystery of CPS in action — click on the thumbnail images below to view a selection of his snaps, and make sure you head along to the From The Pit exhibition of Aotearoa gig photography (including works by Simpson), happening at Pōneke's Thistle Hall from 24th to 30th May...