Friday, December 18, 2009
Ho ho ho!!!
Just by way of a little festive cheer, how's this - as per his promise earlier in the year, local shock jock music reviewer
Simon Sweetman performing
Britney Spears' "Toxic" - and it sure is! View it in all its' glory here:
Fortunately, there is also good news amongst the horror and torment:
Thanks also to everyone who made it down to our Phoenix Foundation "Merry Kriskmass" instore here last week - a terrific time was had by all, extra special thanks to the band and their management for sharing the love via their favourite local record shop. The EP is still fair flying out the door, and makes a lovely, thoughtful, good fun little Xmas pressie for someone special!
And we have literally TONNES of awesome stuff for you to give and receive this Xmas - from badges and posters at only a few bucks, right up to special box sets (we even still have "The Beatles In Mono", and stereo!) for someone you really, really love! But crucially we have an absolute shedload of delicious vinyl, new and second hand, for the true music lover in your life - from classic reissues from the likes of Bob Dylan, The Band, Big Star, Television and The Rolling Stones through to some of this year's crucial indie releases from the likes of Bill Callahan, Death Cab For Cutie, The XX and The Horrors. Pick of the bunch, though, is still probably the glorious, and very limited 2LP "AK79" reissue, which we have secured the last remaining copies of.
Most of all, we entreat you to have a wonderful festive season, with plenty of music, beers and cheers, and hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable New Year and returns ready to do battle all over again in the new decade!
With very best wishes and many thanks for your continued patronage,
The Slow Boat Crew
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Merry Kriskmass, evrybody!!!
Sprinkling a little festive cheer, Slow Boat is thrilled to announce that we will have our favorite local band, The Phoenix Foundation playing live instore this Friday the 11th December at 6pm, by way of celebrating their latest release, “The Merry Kriskmass EP”, which we will have available at a special Slow Boat price, and which the guys may even stick around and sign for you, at a push.
It also marks five years since the band, bright eyed and bushy tailed, played here in support of the release of their debut album “Horsepower”.
They have recently had some terrific press in the UK, where their last album “Happy Ending” has just been released, including a 5 star review from Andy Gill in The Independent, as well as similarly gushing, effusive praise in hallowed rock snob bibles Mojo and Q.
Space is limited, so I would suggest getting here early…
ps by the way, we have copies of the Chris Knox tribute disc "Stroke" back in stock now...
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
A Decade Of New Zealand
We now have tickets for next Thursday's
Lawrence Arabia "A Decade Of New Zealand" tour available, cash only and a measly $16, including booking fee...
The Silver Scroll winner will be performing material from his self titled debut as well as his latest release, "Chant Darling" before heading back overseas to tour in support of the UK release of the album on the fine Bella Union label, so this will be your last chance to see him for a while.
Also instore now, and selling like the proverbial hot cakes, is the brand spankin' new 6 track EP from The Phoenix Foundation, entitled 'The Merry Kriskmas EP'. Showcasing the whimsical, lighthearted side of the band, it is the first taster of a new album due early next year, and would make a lovely Kriskmas (sorry) present for someone you think has been good...
Afraid there is a bit of a wait on the second run of copies of the Chris Knox tribute/ benefit album 'Stroke' - we hope to have copies by the end of next week. We'll let you know.
Also of particular interest is the new album from the Dave Rawlings Machine 'A Friend Of A Friend' - better known as Mr Gillian Welch, Rawlings is an extraordinary guitarist, and the album (on which Ms Welch is featured) is a blast from start to finish.
And how's this for a closer - on top of all the other swell gigs we have tickets for over the next few months (Camera Obscura, Neko Case, Yo La Tengo), we have just received tickets for a rare band show from none other than the extraordinary Joanna Newsom, playing at the Paramount on the 31st January, which will be marvellous.
Stay tuned folks - some exciting news is a-brewin...
