Amplifier

17.02.10

Amplifier is moving offices and Minuit are heading out on tour next month - coincidence?

Minuit have had a great summer thus far, having been trusted with some amazing time slots at recent festivals: before Peaches at the Big Day Out; between Lupe Fiasco and Basement Jaxx at Splore and following Fat Freddy's Drop to close a stunning day at Rippon where 5000 people belted out the lines from 'Aotearoa' in unison - "You and me we are a New Zealand".

Minuit will also be headlining the electronic stage at this year's Homegrown festival in Wellington.

Someone whose no stranger to touring is Jackie Bristow, she provides today's;  

Release Of The Day
Jackie Bristow - Freedom

Having first moved to Australia in the mid-nineties, Jackie recorded her debut, Thirsty (Mushroom / Liberation). Since then, Bristow has built up an enviable live reputation.

After a decade spent touring the United States, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, this singer-songwriter has earned her spurs. Her sweet melodies and hypnotic tones have US critics heralding her as one of New Zealand's most talented musical exports.

Freedom her third album was Recorded in Austin, Texas at Cedar Creek Recordings and Church House Studios with additional recording at Smith St. Studio in Sydney, Australia.

Musicians include JJ Johnson (Drums), Chris Maresh (Bass), Mark Punch(Guitars), Claton Doley (Hammond) and Jeff Young (Keys).

Chart Attack

Holy Smoke, Gin takes the number two spot this week with Stan Walker moving up to number three. Shapeshifter hold at 18. 

Dobbyn, Finn & Runga re-enter the chart with Together Live in Concert whilst Dave Dobbyn's Greatest Hits is at 24.Final showing in the album charts comes from the Fat Freddy's camp with the good Dr at 31.

Stan and Gin continue to fly the flag in the singles chart with the only new entry being the new single from J Williams featuring Scribe which debuts at 12.

The Great NZ Songbook is at number six this week in the compilation chart.

You can visit the official NZ Music Chart here.

Gigs

Here are our pick for live music for this week as found on the Makuna gig guide. 

For a full breakdown on whats on offer around the countries pubs and clubs take a look at Makuna

Have a great day
Ed