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Sounday 09 Rocked!

24Jan09 | Comment on the show, only 1 so far

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I got to spend yesterday soaking up the sun while listening to some great kiwi and international music at Sounday. You couldn’t have asked for a better day, with not a cloud in the sky. Thankfully Hagley Park supplied a lot of shaded areas for the public to relax in.

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The first highlight of the day came from Nathan Haines. This man was amazing, playing some incredible flute and sax tracks. Providing a great start as the crowds started to pour in and make themselves comfortable. And comfortable they were, brings their own chairs, beanbags, umbrellas and tents.

After Nathan Haines, the crowd was introduced to DJ Vadim and Yarah Bravo. This international hip hop duo got the crowd amped by starting their set with a tribute song to Barack Obama. “Ladies and Gentlemen the President of the United States of America Barack Obama bama bama bama bama bama!” They continued to impress the crowds with their mean beats, pulling most of the crowd to their feet.

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By the time Fat Freddy’s Drop hit the stage, the crowed was pumping. They played for at least 2 hours, inviting the other musicians to sing a long with them on stage. It was a magnificent performance, and a perfect way to send your Saturday afternoon.

Once Fat Freddy’s had left the stage about half the punters started to make their way home. Big mistake, Cut Off Your Hands took the stage and blew up. These guys put own an awesome show performing songs from all of their albums, even ones from back in the day when they were know as Shaky Hands. The main vocalist was going all out, stage diving into the crowd multiple times, much to the annoyance of security guards. He also managed to break a drum stick while beating away to one song. Cut Off Your Hands were my personal favourite of the day. They left the crowd on a huge high.
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NZ Beats Show #58 – Smorgasboard

11Jan09 | Comment on the show, 3 so far

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This weeks podcast is a bit of a smorgasbord with a whole array of different music genres. They are all good tho, so sit back and enjoy the tunes. Here’s this weeks playlist:

Hope you all enjoy NZ Beats this week and maybe fell in love with some kiwi music. Remember to follow the links on the site to where you can purchase the music and support the bands!

NZ Beats Show #57 – Sounday & Main Divide

05Jan09 | Be the first to Comment on the show

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Welcome back! I hope you all had a great Christmas and New Years. Mine was great, but I’m ready to get back into the NZ music scene. This weeks show focuses on acts that will be playing at Sounday and the Main Divide concerts here in Canterbury. Here’s the play list:

If you want any more information on either Sounday or the Main Divide head over to www.fabel.co.nz or buy tickets for Sounday or the Main Divide at Ticketek.

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