R Records is pleased to support the relaunch of the iconic New Zealand label, Flying Nun Records. Over the last year the founder, Roger Shepherd, has been back in charge and has released 3 highly acclaimed albums: Grayson Gilmour, Die!Die!Die! and Robert Scott. There are some exciting plans for the label in 2011.
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Time: Doors open at 7pm
Location: Clevedon Village Hall
Singer/songwriter Anna Coddington is one of New Zealand’s foremost heroines of the independent music scene. As well as singing backing for Bic Runga, Anika Moa, SJD and Dimmer, she has performed in her own bands Handsome Geoffrey and Duchess and more recently with Fly My Pretties. Her engaging solo album “The Lake” was released in 2008.
www.annacoddington.com
Also playing is Reb Fountain. For those who came to the Don McGlashan concert last year and raved about singer Reb Fountain, she’s coming back again to open the show!
www.rebfountain.com
Doors open at 7pm
Cash Bar and Snacks
Tickets only $30 from the Clevedon Woolshed or www.undertheradar.co.nz or phone James - 2929344
Doors sales if not sold out!
R Records is representing UMI Music, based in Berlin, to distribute and promote various artists from Europe and the USA. Two of these artists feature on our website:
MissinCat and Andrew Paul Woodworth.
Andrew Paul Woodworth will play at the One Movement Festival in Perth, Australia on 17 October 2009. MissinCat is also scheduled to tour Australia in December 2009.
Below is the video for Andrew Paul Woodworth's latest single.
Peter Rishworth, Managing Director of R Records, is at SXSW in Austin from 18 -21 March, and LA from 22-30 March. Our label, through it’s touring division, is interested in meeting emerging and established artists that are looking to tour in Australasia over the next year. Plus we are looking for licensing/distribution arrangements with record labels to promote their artists’ music in New Zealand. Peter can be contacted on mobile 310 7419018 while in the USA. Thanks
Anything But Federal have just released their debut video for Butterfly Effect
Directed by Kirry Beads & shot over one day, this is the official video for the new single from Anything But Federal, Butterfly Effect.
Anything But Federal’s new EP, featuring the single “Amongst Others”, will be released to retail outlets on April 7 throughout New Zealand by Rhythm Method. The band will be playing some live shows in April/May before releasing their second single later this year.
Robert Taylor has sent us the following letter regarding Anything But Federal.
'It has been a pleasure adding your latest song to Off The Record for February on the Rock Network. It was obvious on first listen that your band have something special.
Good luck for your future endevours - I look forward to hearing anything new from Anything But Federal. I'm sure you guys will stamp your mark in NZ music.'
Robert Taylor, Producer
Off the Record - The Rock Network
The Rock has chosen Anything But Federal's new single 'Amongst Others' for their Off the Record feature in February 08. This means the single will be on high rotation on the radio for the month, with further information on the band on The Rocks's website. This is wonderful news for the band and recognition of the musical talents they have. We expect the EP to be available in all leading record stores very shortly, or it can be ordered via our website.
Jeff played his sold out show at Opium on 26 September. It was a great night with Tim Finn making a guest appearance on stage.
Video footage from the show
On Sunday, September 23, R Records promoted the Art of the Groove music clinic featuring the Steely Dan rhythm section at the Sky City theatre. This event was sold out and was a great success, being the largest event of this type to be held in New Zealand.
This gig was a great success, with a good crowd in support even though it was very wet Saturday night. We look forward to getting these two bands together again soon.
Tangent are a one of kind latin/dub/funk band hailing from Auckland. There is no easy way to explain the music they play, hence the name. There message is simple, to spread unity and peace throughout the world. With a rich multicultural mix of Maori, Croat, Serb, Irish, Scottish and English it's easy to see why they are called Tangent.
Having formed 4 years ago with the core group of Nick, Vuk and Alex, the band has increased in size and popularity. They've played to large audiences at Rakinos, Leigh Sawmill Cafe, 4:20 / Rising Sun and Khuja Lounge. Tangent has played in support of One Million Dollars, Batucada Sound Machine and Odessa. Their debut EP is in production right now, so keep your eyes and ears peeled for these guys, no doubt you will get addicted to the funky flava of Tangent.
Rhythm Subrosa (RSR) are a four piece band who play an original mix of dub, reggae and roots, with a focus on performing live. Their up-beat, down-beat and off-beat styles have reached crowds around the country and they are continuing to bring it large Aotearoa dub style, all the while amassing a large following. Formed in Christchurch in 2004 on one cold and chilli evening, the 3 Canterbury University friends Ed Cottrell , Scotty Willson and Tom Fitzgerald collectively became known as Rhythm Subrosa in 2004. RSR started gigging around the local uni scene, performing live at the Wunderbar, the JetSet Lounge, Dux-de-Lux and at the Gardens in Dunedin. They have now re-located to Wellington, New Zealand dub/reggae home - so that they can be fully immersed in the scene and soak up all the creative juices that the city has to offer. The move paid off, and with the addition of Rahu Vause on lead guitar/ percussion they are about to make their mark. This year saw the release of their debut, self titled EP, and 2007 is set to be the year that RSR carve out their place in the New Zealand music scene.
R Records was pleased to support Play it Strange at a fundraiser recently. At a charity auction we purchased amongst other items the signed lyrics of a Neil Finn song, 'Faster Than Light' with the lyrics, '... and praise will come to those whose kindness leaves you without debt'. Also purchased was a photo of Neil Finn receiving a final applause from the crowd, at the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham, U.K, on October 3rd, 1998. Nearing the end of a five-month world solo tour, his first.
This photo was taken by Mark Smith, who is a renowned New Zealand freelance and portrait photographer. In 2000, Mark published the book 'Neil Finn Once Removed' released internationally with Sanctuary Publishing. The book received much publicity and acclaim, both here and overseas.
Play it Strange is a charitable Trust established in November 2003 for the purpose of encouraging young New Zealanders to develop interests and skills in songwriting and musical performance. The Trust runs a range of programmes across New Zealand to achieve its purpose.
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Give it Away
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Things I left behind
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Thick Black Mark
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Back on my feet