Hemi Hemingway – Neck Of The Woods: February 27, 2026 (13th Floor Concert Review)
New Zealand has a long tradition of tall, dark, handsome crooners, going right back to John Rowles. And Hemi Hemingway is the man of the moment.
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Mermaidens – Hollywood Avondale: December 8, 2023
Mermaidens celebrate the release of their new, self-titled album with a show at Auckland’s suitably-grand Hollywood Avondale theatre. The 13th Floor’s Karen McCarthy and Michael Jeong were there to catch all the action.
The Others Way 2023 – Various K Road Venues: December 1, 2023 (Pt.1)
The Others Way returned and we were there! This year’s festival was so big we had two 13th Floor reporters there to cover all the action.
Ebony Lamb & Tom Lark – Whammy Bar: November 10, 2023
The stage of Auckland’s beloved dive bar Whammy was graced last night by surely one of the finest songstresses it has ever hosted – the enchanting, enigmatic Ebony Lamb.
Princess Chelsea – Neck Of The Woods: October 19, 2023
Another Auckland week abundant with gigs. We are truly blessed. Happy Mondays on Tuesday , Nile Rodgers and Chic in town Wednesday, and tonight Princess Chelsea and band at Neck of the Woods.
Genesis Owusu – Tuning Fork: February 25, 2023
Genesis Owusu performed at Auckland’s Tuning Fork Saturday night. The 13th Floor’s Karen McCarthy and Leonie Moreland were there. Here are their photos and words.
PinkPantheress – Auckland Town Hall: Jan 10, 2023
PinkPantheress stalked the Auckland Town Hall this week and the 13th Floor’s Karen McCarthy was there.
Concert Review: Tami Neilson & Dave Khan – Freida Margolis, 24 June 2020
On a wet, wild, Wednesday evening, where better to be than in the cosy confines of the Freida Margolis corner bar in Grey Lynn, gathered around for a double helping of two of Auckland’s finest – Dave Khan and Tami Neilson? What a treat!
Hollie Smith, The Tuning Fork, 30 May 2020: Concert Review
First off, hats off the Tuning Fork crew. One of the greatest little venues in Auckland town opened its limited capacity, Covid-combatting doors to punters for its first post-lockdown music gig last Saturday night – the inimitable Hollie Smith performing in an intimate cabaret-style seated affair.