Booga Beazley – The 13th Floor Interview
Hard to believe it, but Head Like A Hole are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of their album, 13, with a nationwide tour. The band had split up in 2000, but reformed eight years later, releasing two albums since then, with a third on the way. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to […]
John Steel of The Animals – The 13th Floor Interview
The Animals begin their two-date tour of New Zealand with a show in Christchurch tonight, followed by another at Auckland’s Tuning Fork tomorrow. This version of the band features original drummer John Steel and Mickey Gallagher, who replaced Alan Price on keyboards in 1965 and went on to be a member of Ian Dury & […]
Perfume Genius: The 13th Floor Interview 2017
Mike Hadreas, aka Perfume Genius, is just about to release his fourth album, titled, No Shape. Hadreas, who was in Auckland performing at The Kings Arms back in 2015, is a resident of Seattle, Washington although he and his partner Alan Wyffels have plans to move to LA, where No Shape was recorded.
Rodney Fisher Talks About the NZ Music Month Line-up at Flight 605
Rodney Fisher and Hayley Smith, the folks behind the Kingsland Folk Club shows, have put together, what they call, a “hand-crafted lineup of musicians across a number of different genres,” to perform every Thursday at Flight 605 during New Zealand Music Month with the early start time of 6pm.
Glenn Hughes: The 13th Floor Interview
Glenn Hughes is a rock and roll survivor. In addition to forming early 70s funk-rock pioneers Trapeze, Hughes was a member of two of the biggest bands on the planet…Deep Purple and Black Sabbath. Having experienced the stereotypical rock and roll lifestyle, and lived to talk about it, Hughes is still rocking…with his own solo […]
Ian Anderson Talks To Paul McLaney
Acclaimed Auckland musician Paul McLaney (Gramsci, Impending Adorations) is a huge Jethro Tull fan. So, with Tull’s Ian Anderson in New Zealand touring, it seems only right that we bring you Paul’s interview with Ian Anderson, conducted the last time Anderson was in New Zealand. Paul is the consummate Tull fan, so the interview is […]
Yumi Zouma: A Period Of Transition (Interview)
The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda tracked down Josh Burgess of Yumi Zouma. The band was putting the finishing touches on their, as yet, unnamed second album. Before that record sees the light of day however, the band is playing a few final shows in support of their acclaimed debut album, Yoncalla. You can catch them […]
Josh Pyke: The 13th Floor Interview
Australian singer-songwriter Josh Pyke is heading across the Tasman for his first NZ shows in a decade. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Josh Pyke recently and found that although Josh hasn’t performed in NZ for a while, he has been a regular holiday-maker here.
Endless Boogie: The 13th Floor Interview
The relentless riff machine that is Endless Boogie returns to Auckland for one show at The Tuning Fork on Sunday, April 23rd. The band is on the verge of releasing their new album, Vibe Killer, and will, no doubt, preview a track or two when they are here. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to […]
Alex Fischel of Spoon: The 13th Floor Interview
Austin, Texas-based band Spoon has just released their ninth studio titled, Hot Thoughts. The veteran band, led by Britt Daniel is down to a four-piece after the departure of guitarist and keyboard player Eric Harvey. Fortunately, they have, on board, guitarist and keyboard player Alex Fischel. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Alex Fischel […]
Living Colour’s Doug Wimbish: The 13th Floor Interview Pt.2
Last week we brought you the first part of our interview with Doug Wimbish, the groundbreaking bass player for Living Colour. (Click here to check out part 1) Now, here is the remainder of that conversation that The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda had with Mr Wimbish. As we pick it up, Doug is is the […]
Living Colour’s Doug Wimbish: The 13th Floor Interview Pt1
Doug Wimbish will be in Auckland with Living Colour in Mat when they bring their 30th Anniversary tour to The Powerstation. The much-celebrated bass player has been a major influence on contemporary music for almost 40 years having been a member of the rhythm section for both Sugarhill Records (that’s him on The Message) and […]
WOMAD Interview: Bebel Gilberto
Her father is Brazilian musical legend Joao Gilberto, now Bebel Gilberto is making her own brand of bossa nova music and bringing it to the world…including New Zealand.
WOMAD Interview: Tim Gruar Talks To Tago
Here’s another interview with one of the international artists performing at WOMAD this weekend. The 13th Floor’s Tim Gruar talks to members of South Korean drum ensemble Tago who give him a demonstration of a few of their traditional instruments.
WOMAD Interview: Teen Reporter McKenzie Jennings-Gruar Talks To NZ Dance Director Shona McCullagh
The New Zealand Dance Company is presenting their production of Brouhaha at WOMAD 2017 this weekend. The 13th Floor’s teen reporter, 14 year old McKenzie Jennings-Gruar spoke to Artistic Director Shona McCullagh about the show.
14-Year-Old McKenzie Jennings-Gruar Interviews 9Bach at WOMAD 2017
WOMAD is just getting underway in New Plymouth and we have 14-year old music journalist McKenzie Jennings-Gruar on site to talk to the artists. First up is Welch band and Realworld recording artists 9Bach. Listen in as McKenzie talks to founding members Lisa Jen and Martin Hoyland:
Tony Joe White: The 13th Floor Interview 2017
Swamp music king Tony Joe White returns to Auckland for two shows at The Tuning Fork on April 9th and 10th. The Polk Salad Annie hitmaker is no stranger to New Zealand having played here on numerous occasions and always leaving an indelible memory on those who have seen him. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda […]
Bonnie Raitt: The 13th Floor Interview
Bonnie Raitt and her stellar band return to New Zealand at the end of March for two shows as part of her Dig In Deep Tour. Bonnie’s been making music for well over 40 years and she seems to just get better and better. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to Bonnie Raitt recently about […]
Vernon Reid: The 13th Floor Interview Part 2
Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid has been stunning fans for over 30 years with his six string sonic gymnastics. Reid and the band bring their 30th Anniversary Tour to Auckland on Thursday, May 11th. Yesterday we brought you part one of Marty Duda’s interview with Vernon Reid. Today, we bring you part two, in which […]
Vernon Reid: The 13th Floor Interview Pt. 1
Trailblazing funk/rock/metal band Living Colour is bringing their 30th Anniversary Tour to Auckland’s Powerstation on Thursday, May 11th. Along with lead singer Cory Glover, the band features guitarist extraordinaire Vernon Reid, influential bassist Doug Wimbish and drummer Will Calhoun. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda spoke to both Vernon Reid and Doug Wimbish at length recently. […]