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What better day than what would have been Frank Zappa’s 71st birthday to interview Pauline Butcher, the composer’s secretary during his halcyon years, whose new book is a much-needed close-and-personal look at the controversial figure. BY GARY STEEL
Blast From The Arse – Flying Nun Archive Emission #1
It’s Flying Nun’s 30th anniversary, so Gary Steel thought he’d dip into his own archives for a series of Nun-related pieces.
From The Archives Of Oblivion – Rock Against Racism, Thistle Hall, Wellington – starring The Gordons, The Spines, Naked Spots Dance, 1981
Gary Steel reviews a live show ‘inspired’ by the then-forthcoming Springbok tour in NZ in 1981
Femtocell? Go figure!
Tim Steele on yet another strange and twisted Vodafone customer strategy
Blast From The Arse – The Wall, Berlin, 1990
The Wall, performed at the site of the Berlin wall. Wow.
Blast From The Arse – The Cure (Third Time Lucky)
In 1981, The Cure are still cult enough to hang – and jam – with their Wellington fans. Gary Steel was there.
The Erica Miller Experience
Erica Miller – “Mum” to Shayne Carter – talks candidly to Gary Steel
