Tours

101 Proof Pantera Tribute - Goddamn Electric North Island summer tour

101 Proof is back and ready to metal up your new year! There are more dates still to be announced so keep checking for updates! Also this year 101 Proof will not only be playing all your

• Smash Palace, Gisborne Sat, 14 January 12
• Krazy Jacks, Tauranga Fri, 27 January 12
• Coda Lounge, Auckland Sat, 28 January 12
• Axces, Hamilton Fri, 10 February 12
• Crave, New Plymouth Sat, 11 February 12

Alizarin Lizard - The Weekend Went Without You Album Release Tour

PRESS RELEASE - 4/1/2012 MrYoda Productions presents... ALIZARIN LIZARD 'THE WEEKEND WENT WITHOUT YOU' ALBUM RELEASE TOUR ... JAN / FEB / MAR - 2012 Dunedin quartet ALIZARIN LIZARD are embarking

• The Tap, Nelson Sat, 21 January 12
• The Commercial, Murchison Sun, 22 January 12
• cooks saddle cafe, Fox Glacier Tue, 24 January 12
• Blue Ice Cafe, Franz Joseph Wed, 25 January 12
• Barrytown Hall, Barrytown Thu, 26 January 12
• Franks cafe, Greymouth Fri, 27 January 12
• The Cabana, Napier Wed, 15 February 12
• Franks, Greymouth Fri, 27 January 12
• Star Tavern, Westport Sat, 28 January 12
• Karamea Village Hotel, Karamea Sun, 29 January 12
• Sunset Point, Hawkes Bay Fri, 17 February 12
• Smash Palace, Gisborne Sat, 18 February 12
• The Pheasant Plucker Bar, Rotorua Sun, 19 February 12
• Waihi Beach Hotel, Waihi Wed, 22 February 12
• Cassette Number Nine, Auckland Fri, 24 February 12
• The Rocks, Waiheke Island Sat, 25 February 12
• Baylys beach, Auckland Sun, 26 February 12
• Salut Bar, Whangarei Wed, 29 February 12
• Speakeasy, Thames Thu, 01 March 12
• Grange Bar, Whitianga Wed, 07 March 12

Alizarin Lizard -the Weekend Went Without You Album Release Tour

PRESS RELEASE - 4/1/2012 MrYoda Productions presents... ALIZARIN LIZARD 'THE WEEKEND WENT WITHOUT YOU' ALBUM RELEASE TOUR ... JAN / FEB / MAR - 2012 Dunedin quartet ALIZARIN LIZARD are embarking

• The Strawberry Tree, Kaikoura Sun, 15 January 12
• The Roots Bar, Takaka Wed, 18 January 12
• Baby G's, Nelson Fri, 20 January 12
• St Peter's Church Hall, Paekakariki Thu, 09 February 12
• Mighty Mighty, Wellington Wed, 08 February 12
• Bedrock FM, Granity Mon, 30 January 12
• Mussel Inn, Nelson Thu, 02 February 12
• Dharma Bums Club, Blenheim Sun, 05 February 12
• Geoffs Saloon, Wairoa Thu, 16 February 12
• Eggsentric Cafe, Whitianga Thu, 23 February 12

Anna Coddington Little Islands Tour

Catch Anna Coddington as she embarks on a nationwide tour this summer with some great support along the way... Anna Coddington Little Islands Tour Thur 26th Jan - Kings Arms, Auckland w/She So

• Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland Thu, 26 January 12
• The Yot Club, Raglan Fri, 27 January 12
• Dux Live, Christchurch Wed, 01 February 12
• Chicks Hotel Port Chalmers, Dunedin Thu, 02 February 12
• The River House, Wanaka Fri, 03 February 12
• The Free House, Nelson Fri, 10 February 12 Buy
• The San Francisco Bath House, Wellington Sun, 12 February 12 Buy

Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti

Strange News, Bodega, 95bFM and www.undertheradar.co.nz present: ARIEL PINK'S HAUNTED GRAFFITI - NZ Tour The most talked about act a Laneway 2011, Ariel Pink and his Haunted Graffiti are set to

August Burns Red and Bless The Fall

AUCKLAND Saturday 14th April, The Kings Arms (R18*) WELLINGTON Sunday 15th April, SFBH (R18*) Tickets on sale Friday 10th February from www.undertheradar.co.nz, Real Groovy (Auckland) and Slowboat

• The San Francisco Bath House, Wellington Sun, 15 April 12
• Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland Sat, 14 April 12

Batucada Sound Machine - Album Release Tour

Don’t Keep Silent: Batucada Sound Machine make themselves heard from the UK to Whangarei Riding the wake of their successful European summer tour, Batucada Sound Machine return to New Zealand with a

• Sale St, Auckland Thu, 26 January 12
• The San Francisco Bath House, Wellington Fri, 27 January 12
• The Yot Club, Raglan Sun, 29 January 12
• Commercial Hotel, Whakatane Fri, 03 February 12
• Poverty Bay Club, Gisborne Sat, 04 February 12
• Cabana Bar, Napier Sun, 05 February 12
• Nelson School of Music, Nelson Fri, 24 February 12
• Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai Sat, 03 March 12
• The Old Library, Whangarei Fri, 02 March 12
• Regent Theatre, Hokitika Sat, 25 February 12

Bulletbelt - Writhe And Ascend Nz Tour

Headless Horseman proudly presents... BULLETBELT - WRITHE AND ASCEND NEW ZEALAND TOUR - February 2012 Thursday 9th: CHRISTCHURCH @ The Dux Live (363 Lincoln Road)- FREE entry! w/Christless,

• Dux Live, Christchurch Thu, 09 February 12
• 12 Below, Dunedin Fri, 10 February 12
• The Creek Hotel, Timaru Sat, 11 February 12
• The Royal, Palmerston North Thu, 23 February 12
• Biddy Mulligans, Hamilton Fri, 24 February 12
• The Spa Hotel, Taupo Sat, 25 February 12
• Medusa, Wellington Sun, 26 February 12

Flights Of Fancy

Do you miss nylons and swing' Do you feel even nostalgia just isn't what it used to be' Wish you could still smoke in planes' The Hummingbirds are here to help with Flights of Fancy! Join this fresh

• Bergman theatre, Paramount, Wellington Thu, 01 March 12
• Bergman theatre, Paramount, Wellington Fri, 02 March 12
• Bergman theatre, Paramount, Wellington Sat, 03 March 12

Have Voice Will Sing

7.00pm - 8.15pm Sat 18 - Tue 21st February 2012 Meow Cafe, 9 Edward St What would you do for a dollar' This year Ruth Armishaw, the musical force behind several hit Fringe shows, is up-front and

• Meow, Wellington Sat, 18 February 12
• Meow, Wellington Sun, 19 February 12
• Meow, Wellington Mon, 20 February 12
• Meow, Wellington Tue, 21 February 12

Hipstamatics

Hipstamatics start a party at Grand Central with unique soul/ Funk tunes.

• Grand Central Bar, Auckland Wed, 08 February 12
• Grand Central Bar, Auckland Wed, 22 February 12
• Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai Sat, 25 February 12

Honeybadger Tour

This February, eight friends will cast off the shackles of big city life and venture out from the borders of Auckland in a rickety old bus to solve the mystery of the True Meaning of Summer and to

• Dogs Bollix, Auckland Sat, 18 February 12
• Major Toms, Mt Maunganui Wed, 22 February 12
• Flow Bar, Hamilton Thu, 23 February 12
• Medusa, Wellington Sat, 25 February 12

I Am Giant With Cairo Knife Fight

I Am Giant have to returned to NZ for their biggest national tour ever! 2011 was a massive year for I Am Giant – their debut album ‘The Horrifying Truth’ debuted No 2 in the charts and is nearly

• Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai Sat, 04 February 12
• Brewers Bar, Tauranga Thu, 09 February 12
• The Shed, Rotorua Fri, 10 February 12
• Sideline Bar, Napier Sat, 11 February 12
• Basement Bar, New Plymouth Thu, 01 March 12
• Colloseum, Palmerston North Fri, 02 March 12
• The San Francisco Bath House, Wellington Sat, 03 March 12
• Saints and Sinners, Invercargill Wed, 07 March 12
• Re Fuel, Dunedin Thu, 08 March 12
• The Bedford, Christchurch Fri, 09 March 12
• Riwaka Hotel, Motueka Sat, 10 March 12
• Ballroom Billiards, Whangarei Thu, 15 March 12
• Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland Fri, 16 March 12

John Cooper Clarke

KINGS ARMS TAVERN, NEWTON. DOORS 8PM With Special appearance by Johnny Green, Legendary Road manager for the Clash, recounting his life on the Road with England's Greatest Punk Band.

• Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland Thu, 22 March 12 Buy
• Bar Bodega, Wellington Fri, 23 March 12 Buy

Justin Townes Earle

American troubadour Justin Townes Earle returns to New Zealand this April, bringing with him his timeless songs, tasty picking and charismatic, high-energy performing style. The son of maverick Texas

• Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland Sun, 11 October 09
• Bodega, Wellington Sat, 10 October 09
• Bodega, Wellington Fri, 25 March 11
• The Powerstation, Auckland Sat, 26 March 11
• Leigh Sawmill Cafe, Auckland Sun, 27 March 11
• Dux Live, Christchurch Thu, 19 April 12
• Bar Bodega, Wellington Fri, 20 April 12
• Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland Sat, 21 April 12
• Leigh Sawmill Cafe, Auckland Sun, 22 April 12

Knights Of The Dub Table - Way Of The Dub Album Tour

Full Noise Music Management and Flax Roots Records Present: Knights of the DUB Table \\\'Way of the DUB\\\' Album Tour 2012 The much anticipated album tour from Knights Of The DUB Table is here!

• Flow Bar, Hamilton Fri, 03 February 12
• 4:20, Auckland Sat, 04 February 12
• The Royal, Palmerston North Fri, 10 February 12
• Medusa, Wellington Sat, 11 February 12
• The Pheasant Plucker Bar, Rotorua Fri, 17 February 12
• Poverty Bay Club, Gisborne Sat, 18 February 12

Little Bushman And Electric Wire Hustle

ELECTRIC WIRE HUSTLE& LITTLE BUSHMAN NZ SHOWS FEB / MARCH Last September saw Little Bushman & EWH team up for two sell out nights of vibrant psychedlic and soul music at one of Wellington’s

• The San Francisco Bath House, Wellington Fri, 23 September 11
• The San Francisco Bath House, Wellington Sat, 24 September 11
• Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui Fri, 24 February 12
• Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland Sat, 25 February 12
• The Yot Club, Raglan Thu, 26 January 12
• Riccarton House Beer Garden, Christchurch Sun, 04 March 12

Lydia Cole Album Release

Come celebrate the release of Lydia Coles new album Me & Moon album release show @ Tabac Tuesday 21st Feb 8pm Wednesday 22nd Feb 8pm

• Tabac, Auckland Tue, 21 February 12 Buy
• Tabac, Auckland Wed, 22 February 12 Buy

Million Dollar Trivia Show

Test your general knowledge against your mates, create a team or just join one on the night. The Empire's quiz night is held every Tuesday from 6.30pm giving a great chance to relax after work with

• The Empire Tavern, Auckland Tue, 13 September 11
• The Empire Tavern, Auckland Tue, 27 September 11
• The Empire Tavern, Auckland Tue, 18 October 11
• The Empire Tavern, Auckland Tue, 25 October 11
• The Empire Tavern, Auckland Tue, 01 November 11
• The Empire Tavern, Auckland Tue, 31 January 12
• The Empire Tavern, Auckland Tue, 14 February 12
• The Empire Tavern, Auckland Tue, 21 February 12
• The Empire Tavern, Auckland Tue, 28 February 12
• The Empire Tavern, Auckland Tue, 06 March 12
• The Empire Tavern, Auckland Tue, 13 March 12
• The Empire Tavern, Auckland Tue, 20 March 12
• The Empire Tavern, Auckland Tue, 27 March 12

Mountaineater

Thur 1st March at Spacemonster: Wanganui w/Von Thundersvolt & Caves $10 pre sale $15 on the door. Doors from 9pm

• Re Fuel, Dunedin Fri, 12 June 09
• Phat Club, Nelson Wed, 17 June 09
• Bar Mode, Palmerston North Fri, 19 June 09
• The Cabana, Napier Wed, 20 May 09
• Ward Lane, Hamilton Fri, 26 June 09
• Bacco Room, Auckland Sat, 27 June 09
• Stink Magnetic Record Co., Wanganui Thu, 25 June 09
• Space Monster, Wanganui Thu, 01 March 12 Buy
• Newtown Community & Cultural Centre, Wellington Fri, 02 March 12 Buy

Nero Zero NZ2 Tour

Los Angeles based Canadian Rock band NERO ZERO announce their 2012 International Tour kick-off is to take place in Auckland, New Zealand. Spokesperson for RTR Entertainment New Zealand Brent

• Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland Thu, 01 March 12 Buy
• Altitude Bar, Hamilton Fri, 02 March 12 Buy
• Medusa, Wellington Fri, 09 March 12 Buy
• Secret Level, Lower Hutt, Wellington Sat, 10 March 12 Buy
• Dux Live, Christchurch Fri, 16 March 12 Buy
• Re Fuel, Dunedin Fri, 23 March 12 Buy
• The Royal, Palmerston North Fri, 30 March 12 Buy

Open Mic At One2one

The Tuesday night session at one2one is an eclectic evening of music set in Ponsonby's legendary venue, featuring both seasoned professionals & new talent. Callum Gentleman built up the Tuesday

• One 2 One, Auckland Tue, 10 January 12
• One 2 One, Auckland Tue, 17 January 12
• One 2 One, Auckland Tue, 24 January 12
• One 2 One, Auckland Tue, 31 January 12
• One 2 One, Auckland Tue, 07 February 12
• One 2 One, Auckland Tue, 14 February 12
• One 2 One, Auckland Tue, 21 February 12
• One 2 One, Auckland Tue, 28 February 12
• One 2 One, Auckland Tue, 06 March 12
• One 2 One, Auckland Tue, 13 March 12
• One 2 One, Auckland Tue, 20 March 12
• One 2 One, Auckland Tue, 27 March 12
• One 2 One, Auckland Tue, 03 April 12
• One 2 One, Auckland Tue, 10 April 12
• One 2 One, Auckland Tue, 17 April 12

Real Estate

MYSTERY GIRL, 95bFM & UNDERTHERADAR in association with Radio One and Pop Lib are proud to announce… REAL ESTATE AUCKLAND Thursday 15 March 2012 – Kings Arms Tickets on sale Wednesday the 7th

• Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland Thu, 15 March 12 Buy
• The San Francisco Bath House, Wellington Fri, 16 March 12 Buy
• Re Fuel, Dunedin Sat, 17 March 12 Buy

Shenandoah Davis Wthe Carpet Floor

The Seattle, WA, USA based musician Shenandoah Davis will be coming to New Zealand in 2012 in support of her new record, The Company We Keep. Drawing inspiration from the Chopin and Debussy of her

• Chicks Hotel Port Chalmers, Dunedin Fri, 24 February 12
• Harbour Street Theatrette, Oamaru Sun, 26 February 12

Shenandoah Davis, Timothy Blackman

Supported in Hamilton at Static by Der Kranks, music influenced by Eastern European/Balkan Gypsy music styles. A seven piece band consisting entirely of stringed instruments: violins,viola, mandolin,

• The ARC Theatre, Wanganui Mon, 05 March 12
• The Cabana, Napier Wed, 07 March 12
• The Wine Cellar, Auckland Fri, 09 March 12

St Vincent

Rushmore, Under the Radar and 95bFM present the inimitable St Vincent, in her return to New Zealand, on 18 and 19 March 2012 in Auckland and Wellington only. St. Vincent, a.k.a Annie Clark, debuts

• Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland Sun, 18 March 12 Buy
• The San Francisco Bath House, Wellington Mon, 19 March 12 Buy

Stig, The Piano Man And Guests

Join Stig, and his some of his friends, for an evening of great music, and comaraderie! Staff is wonderful, the food divine, and the drinks are well-poured...

• The Brewery, Christchurch Sun, 26 February 12
• The Brewery, Christchurch Sun, 19 February 12
• The Brewery, Christchurch Sun, 05 February 12
• The Brewery, Christchurch Sun, 12 February 12
• The Clink, Christchurch Wed, 08 February 12
• The Clink, Christchurch Wed, 15 February 12
• The Clink, Christchurch Wed, 22 February 12

Supermodel and Sleeping Dogs North Island Tour

Wellington rockers Supermodel are teaming up with Christchurch wave-makers Sleeping Dogs in an eight-date tour throughout the North Island this summer. In a new manifestation of the Live and Loud

• Flow, Hamilton Sat, 14 January 12
• THE WHISKEY BAR, Auckland Fri, 13 January 12
• The Cabana, Napier Thu, 02 February 12
• The Royal, Palmerston North Fri, 03 February 12
• The Yot Club, Raglan Thu, 09 February 12 Buy
• Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui Fri, 10 February 12 Buy
• Bar Bodega, Wellington Fri, 17 February 12 Buy

The David Merritt Poetry Experience

The David Merritt Poetry Experience and Guests is on tour over Feruary and March 2012

• Harbour Street Theatrette, Oamaru Thu, 09 February 12
• Thistle Inn, Wellington Tue, 21 February 12

The Mutton Birds

The original line-up of The Mutton Birds, reunited after 10 years, will break off from the Classic Hits Winery Tour to play two club shows in Auckland and Wellington. The Kings Arms, Auckland –

• Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland Wed, 29 February 12
• Bar Bodega, Wellington Wed, 07 March 12

The Session

Wellington's weekly Matterhorn jam session hosted by Myele Manzanza. Every Wednesday from 10pm starting the 9th of November. Following the traditional jazz jam session format, Myele's house band

• Matterhorn, Wellington Wed, 16 November 11
• Matterhorn, Wellington Wed, 09 November 11
• Matterhorn, Wellington Wed, 23 November 11
• Matterhorn, Wellington Wed, 30 November 11
• Matterhorn, Wellington Wed, 07 December 11
• Matterhorn, Wellington Wed, 14 December 11
• Matterhorn, Wellington Wed, 18 January 12
• Matterhorn, Wellington Wed, 25 January 12
• Matterhorn, Wellington Wed, 01 February 12
• Matterhorn, Wellington Wed, 08 February 12
• Matterhorn, Wellington Wed, 15 February 12
• Matterhorn, Wellington Wed, 22 February 12
• Matterhorn, Wellington Wed, 29 February 12
• Matterhorn, Wellington Wed, 07 March 12

These Four Walls, Decortica And Enercia

These Four Walls and Decortica - Two of NZ's meanest live acts, hit the road for four shows together in March. Support from Enercia. 2011 was a good year for These Four Walls - a year in which they

• Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui Sat, 24 March 12
• Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland Fri, 23 March 12

Voltaire

Voltaires riding a Black unicorn across NZ tour Voltaire is a one man enigma. His comedic performances combine European folk, Cabaret, a touch of Goth, Victorian & Steampunk stylings and even the

• Medusa, Wellington Thu, 09 February 12 Buy
• The Basement, Auckland Fri, 10 February 12 Buy
• The Ancient Realm, Christchurch Mon, 06 February 12

Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra

Wildly popular music-comedy sensation The Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra are back on the road with their newest record, “I Love You…”, another serving of infectious, ukulele-infused hit

• Bodega, Wellington Sat, 20 December 08
• Juice Bar, Auckland Sat, 21 November 09
• Neudorf Vineyard, Nelson Wed, 20 January 10
• Kuranui College Performing Arts Centre, Greytown Sat, 23 January 10
• Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai Fri, 09 April 10
• The Maidment Theatre, Auckland Sat, 10 April 10
• Raglan Town Hall, Raglan Sun, 11 April 10
• Bushmere Estate, Gisborne Wed, 14 April 10
• Hawkes Bay Opera House, Hastings Thu, 15 April 10
• The Regent On Broadway, Palmerston North Fri, 16 April 10
• Martinborough Town Hall, Martinborough Sat, 17 April 10
• Harbourlight Theatre, Lyttelton Tue, 20 April 10
• Harbourlight Theatre, Lyttelton Wed, 21 April 10
• Oamaru Opera House, Oamaru Thu, 22 April 10
• Main Common Room, Otago Uni, Dunedin Fri, 23 April 10
• Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka Sat, 24 April 10
• Eltham Town Hall, Eltham Fri, 23 September 11
• Eltham Town Hall, Eltham Sat, 24 September 11
• Neudorf Vineyard, Nelson Sat, 14 January 12
• Neudorf Vineyard, Nelson Sun, 15 January 12

Wooden Shjips

Strange News, Bodega & www.undertheradar.co.nz present PSYCHEDELIC SAN FRANCISCO QUARTET... WOODEN SHJIPS SUNDAY 1st APRIL - KINGS ARMS, AUCKLAND MONDAY 2nd APRIL - BAR BODEGA, GHUZNEE ST,

• Whammy Bar, Auckland Sat, 13 March 10
• Bodega, Wellington Sun, 14 March 10
• Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland Sun, 01 April 12 Buy
• Bodega, Wellington Mon, 02 April 12 Buy