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Review: Don McLean, Christchurch Town Hall
Don McLean in fine form at city show
Stuff.co.nz - American singer/songwriter Don McLean's songs have been covered by everyone from Madonna to Weird Al Yankovic, Fred Astaire, George Michael, Elvis Presley, Shirley Bassey, Glen Campbell and Engelbert Humperdinck.
Arriving on stage in blue jeans with his guitar slung around his neck, McLean, 66, said he'd start with a few ''oldies''.
read more»Review: Don McLean: Aotea Centre
The 13th Floor - It's rather incredible to think that it's been 40 years since Don McLean's American Pie was released on the public, instantly becoming one of the iconic songs of the 1970s and coining the phrase, "the day the music died". I first saw McLean play live in 1976 when I was at University. He was an engaging storyteller who quickly connected with his audience. In 2011, not much has changed. At age 65 Don McLean is still enjoying his time playing and singing his songs and others'.
The show got underway with a version of Buddy Holly's Everyday, followed by two tunes from my favourite McLean album, 1974's Homeless Brother. Don played La La Love You and the album's title track...
read more»Bowl of Brooklands rocks to the lively Hollies
Stuff.co.nz - Die-hard Hollies fans spread their picnics and revelled in the music of the Hall of Fame hit sensations last night.
TSB Bowl of Brooklands wasn't bursting at the seams (the official tally was 3250) but there was plenty of spring in the joints of those who chose to dance to the hits that first made the charts 40 odd years ago.
Many at last night's show praised the calibre of musicians playing at the New Plymouth venue in recent years and most spoken to had been at the Joe Cocker/George Thorogood concert two weeks ago.
read more»Rejigged Hollies prove they still ain't heavy
Dominion Post - BRITISH pop act The Hollies were one of the most successful bands of the 1960s and 1970s.
In recent times, Peter Howarth has assumed the lead-singer role, with Hicks and guitarist Steve Lauri sharing the vocals. Bassist Ray Stiles and keyboardist Ian Parker supply some harmonies also.
A sold-out crowd waited to hear the hits. It didn't take long – Jennifer Eccles, Just One Look and Sorry Suzanne were all early inclusions, the sunny harmonies still sounding fresh.
Kenny Rogers delivers in Auckland
Stuff.co.nz - The cool kids may have been on the other side of Auckland at the Big Day Out but the crowd at last night's sold-out Kenny Rogers concert were the ones having all the fun.
Rogers didn't need pyrotechnics or a flying-fox to win this audience over at Vector Arena. From the moment Rogers walked on stage the crowd was all his, with fans eager to hear him sing...
read more»Concert Review: Kenny Rogers, Vector Arena
NZ Herald - Kenny Rogers has an adoring and well-earned fanbase and there were few empty seats at Vector Arena on Friday.
The Topp Twins provided a nifty warm-up set. Garbed in gung-ho gingham and then changing to dashing denim while they dished out their sharp mix of heartland country and rollicking satire, they might have been a challenge to follow.
But with the support of his slick house band and the swooning strings and punchy horns of Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, the man did not disappoint...
read more»Petula Clark still a hit decades on
Dominion Post - British singer Petula Clark had a handful of hits in the mid-60s which catapulted her career.She was a successful child star and, by 1965, when her pop songs hit the radio, she had appeared in over two dozen films. From there it was to musical theatre, to flirtations with jazz and French chanson.
At 77, Clark is remarkable, moving and singing with the energy of someone at least two decades younger.
Her show, You And I: An Intimate Evening with Petula Clark, features a slick show band and Clark running through the hits and some more recent material...
read more»Thanks for the music Petula
Manawatu Standard - You and I – An intimate evening with Petula Clark.Regent on Broadway, Thursday, October 14.
Reviewed by STEPHEN FISHER.
Even the title of this concert suggests Petula Clark herself has realised that by now, well into her seventies, her voice may not be that crystal beauty that filled the radio waves during the 1960s.
While this may be true, there is no doubt that Petula Clark the entertainer graced the stage at the Regent last night, joining an appreciative crowd of genuine admirers who still managed to be a little struck by the fact that she was indeed in the house...
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