Posts filed under Events
AMI Summer Symphony
Posted on March 4, 2009
Have been given 6 x tickets to Vector Wellington Orchestra’s AMI Summer Symphony at the Basin Reserve.
Simply Red Concert
Posted on February 14, 2009
Attended Simply Red concert at Church Road Winery, Napier. Fantastic show by one of the best bands ever to come out of the UK. Highlights: World class performance by world class musicians. You cannot put these guys in a box; they stand in a class of their own. Met up with bass guitarist Steve Lewinson before the show. (See separate entry below.) Lowlights: Security, as always, was rigorous and no recording devices were allowed, which included cameras. However, early in the concert Mick announced to the crowd, “By the way, I don’t mind you taking photos” before adding sardonically, “they’re all on the internet anyway.” This news was received enthusiastically by a grateful audience!
Simply Red Bass Guitarist
Posted on February 14, 2009
Just before the concert I recognised bass guitarist Steve Lewinson standing nearby, so I walked over and introduced myself and we got to talking about music. Steve is very much in demand on bass guitar and has worked with Herbie Hancock, Sade, Annie Lennox, Eurythmics, Kylie Minogue, George Michael, Anita Baker, Massive Attack, Joss Stone, Jimmy Cliff, Beth Orton, Bootsy Collins and Amy Winehouse. Steve and his brother Pete (drummer for Simply Red) also have their own successful production studios based in London.