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Wichita, Waterloo, Phoenix, Te Atatu.

Simple names on a piece of paper but then, so much more besides.

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It's not even about the places, although they are the stages where the stories play out, tales of everyday life and people.

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It’s these stories that are left holding all the memories, the regrets and

​with luck, ​a good tune.

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the Lights

of

Te Atatu

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180g lp now available

in all good retailers

or click the 'buy music" tab

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read the reviews :

 

“The songs ... they sound like classics, fearless and perfect.”
Nick Bollinger, RadioNZ

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“He makes those lights seem magical and resonant … fine songs.”
Graham Reid, elsewhere.co.nz

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“Gorgeous arrangements make this record so very special.

Your heart might just break.”
Grant Smithies, Sunday Star Times

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Anchor 1

Dominic Blaazer; singer/songwriter.

 

Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, found myself in London then matured in Auckland.

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Boys Will Be Boys, 1982 - two Moogs, a Roland and a borrowed Oberheim. Me, Simon and Sarah.

Then came A Riot of Colour with a C86-era John Peel session and three 12" singles, one unreleased. After a spell in The Chills came lounge supremos, The Peter Stuyvesant Hitlist. We took on Vegas without having to leave the country.  Smoothy was next, with "The Shock of The Smooth" a shapely calling-card.

Diverse journeys include Phase 5 on Richard Dorfmeister's excellent A Different Drummer Selection and quality-time alongside SJD, Don McGlashan and The Clean, for good measure.

 

I've absorbed much along the way so welcome to my own world of music.

Anchor 2
December 8 & 9 2023
Dominic Blaazer with SoLo

Garnet Station Tiny Theatre, Westmere

Two musicians, two nights.
Music starts at 8, all-ages.


GA tickets $20 from UTR


 

the collection

Photos © Christian Irwin 2017

things i like

Gearbox Records

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Kreisler Photography

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Moto Morini Riders' Club

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Lewis Eady Music Ltd

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London Jazz Collector

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KarenWalker.com

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Vintage Hofner

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Anchor 3
Anchor 4
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