SPACIFIC NEWS #167: Contents
1. The Waiting Room :: Delaney Davidson
2. Islington Assembly Hall :: Avantdale Bowling Club
3. Vinyl & CDs
4. Upcoming Concerts by New Zealand artists in London
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THE WAITING ROOM :: DELANEY DAVIDSON :: 05/07/24
For our first confirmed show of the year, we’re delighted to welcome back the dark troubadour Delaney Davidson.
Initially inspired by the songs of Hank Williams and the Birthday Party, and the performance styles of distilled Johnny Cash and dead-pan Buster Keaton, Delaney synthesizes these into his own persona. His seminal influence and work with Marlon Williams on their “Sad But True” series, as well as his visionary production work for Tami Neilson, have earned him great praise from the media and huge respect amongst his peers.
Generally dealing with the darker side of things, Davidson’s lyrical content ranges from classic murder ballads to songs with a deeper insight into the human condition and a sympathy and acceptance of the quirks of life and human foibles. Combining the older style of beerhall musician and the traditions of pantomime and audience involvement his live show is renowned for its sublime dance competitions and bawdy sing-alongs.
His new album Out Of My Head is out now.
TIckets are £12 + b/f from DICE or SEE Tickets
From: 7pm
At: 175 Stoke Newington High St, N16 0PE
Nearest Tube: Stoke Newington
Venue website: thewaitingroomn16.com/
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/3634093843586336
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ISLINGTON ASSEMBLY HALL :: AVANTDALE BOWLING CLUB :: 15/11/24
Following on from last year’s three sold out shows, Avantdale Bowling Club return this November.
Helmed by Tom Scott, one of the most compelling figures to emerge from the New Zealand music scene over the last seventeen years, over the course of two albums, Avantdale Bowling Club present a vivid intermingling of jazz, soul, hip-hop and electronica. Written from a working class perspective at the bottom of the globe, Scott’s lyrics explore the day-to-day realities of life lived on the margins of society.
Sad and celebratory in equal measure, Avantdale Bowling Club has been lauded by NPR, Refuge Worldwide and Radio New Zealand. The debut release won the coveted Album of the Year and best Hip-Hop artist at the Aotearoa Music Awards followed by Independent Music NZ’s Taite Music Prize for best album release. At the end of 2022 the follow-up “Trees” debuted at number 1 on the NZ album charts.
Raised on jazz, soul, funk and rap, Scott has honed his skills as a rapper, songwriter and bandleader through membership in several cult groups (@Peace, Average Rap Band). He first emerged in 2007 with Home Brew, a band that has recently returned to the touring circuit and the top of the NZ charts with an unexpected second album, “Run It Back”. Scott’s other projects, and his burgeoning Years Gone By label, ensure that he continues to influence and push boundaries across genres.
Tickets are £20 + b/f + £1.20 restoration levy from See Tickets or Dice.
From: 7pm
At: Upper Street, N1 2UD
Nearest Tube: Highbury and Islington
Venue website: islingtonassemblyhall.co.uk/
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/255848334184848
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VINYL & CDs
New in stock this month are vinyl copies of Home Brew’s classic self-titled debut and their sophomore release “Run It Back”.
Find them and other New Zealand releases on Discogs, Amazon or MusicStack.
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UPCOMING CONCERTS BY NEW ZEALAND ARTISTS IN LONDON (details correct at time of sending)
03/05 33 Below // NT’s Loft, E8 3RL // 6 – 2.30 // £5-12
15/05 Jordan Rakei // Rough Trade, E1 // 4 – 10 // £17
18/05 Earth Tongue // Black Heart, NW1 0AP // 2-11 // £65
24/05 Black Smoke Trigger // O2 Forum Kentish Town, NW5 1JY // 7-11 // £42.50
24/05 Chaos In The CBD // Peckham Rye Park, SE15 3UA // 2-10.30 // £65.50
We track upcoming concerts by New Zealand artists in London using Songkick – if we have missed any, please email us at kiaora@spacific.net so that we can include the details in future mailouts.
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