The Kings Arms
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Stages: The Kings Arms, an Auckland institution
12 Apr 2014This Auckland venue is a rite of passage for bands and gig-goers from around the country. It's just shy of its third decade, which in music venue terms makes it an institution. Audio
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The Kings Arms Tavern, favourite memories.
10 Dec 2016The legendary Kings Arms Tavern in Auckland has been sold and it spells the end for an iconic music venue. We collected a few favourite memories. Audio
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The Mutton Birds live at the Kings Arms
19 Oct 2012A recording of The Mutton Birds' 2012 reunion show at Auckland's King's Arms Tavern. Audio
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Supergroove live at the Kings Arms
Legendary NZ funk/soul band Supergroove briefly re-formed in 2007 and played together for the first time in 10 years at Auckland's King's Arms. RNZ recorded the performance. Audio
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Blam Blam Blam - Live at The Kings Arms
29 Dec 2007The Blams were in fine form for this one-off 2007 performance at the Kings Arms in Auckland. Vocalist, drummer and euphonium player Don McGlashan dug out a gold lamé shirt from his 80's box, Tim Mahon… Audio
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Ladyhawke - Live at the Kings Arms
10 Jan 2009Pop purveying from Ladyhawke at the Kings Arms in Auckland. Audio
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Opensouls - Live at The Kings Arms 2009
23 Jan 2010Featuring the sexy, smoky vocals of Tyra Hammond and a talented crew of musicians, Opensouls burn up the stage with songs from the 'Standing In The Rain' album, the genesis of which was heavily… Audio
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The Clean - Live at The Kings Arms
The songs are At The Bottom, Two Fat Ladies, Wipe Me I'm Lucky, Flowers, In The Dream Life U Need A Rubber Soul, Getting Older, and Tally Ho. Audio
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Shayne P. Carter - Live at The Kings Arms
The 'Last Train To Brockville' tour saw Shayne P Carter selecting songs from his back catalogue with the bands Bored Games, The Double Happys and Straitjacket Fits, alongside tunes from his current… Audio
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The Brunettes - Live at The Kings Arms
27 May 2007Auckland's queen bees of twee-pop haven't played much around these parts lately. Whether playing as a five piece or a ten piece 'Orchestrette', the Brunettes utilise anything that makes a sweet noise… Audio
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Unknown Mortal Orchestra Live at The Kings Arms
18 Jan 2014Following international tours and support slots for the likes of Grizzly Bear and Weezer, Unknown Mortal Orchestra returned home for their third headline show, selling out the Kings Arms in July last… Audio
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Beastwars live 2013
29 Mar 2014Wellington sludge-metallers belt out a set of songs live at Auckland's Kings Arms. Audio
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Cairo Knife Fight - Live at The Kings Arms
One of the country's most exciting sonic duos right now is singing drummer Nick Gaffaney (respected drummer and percussionist for many top local artists) and guitarist singer Aaron Tokona (of A Hori… Audio
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Bailterspace live 2013
18 May 2013The well-known Christchurch noise rockers perform their songs Robot World, Tanker, Machine Song, Grader Spader and The Aim in this rare 2013 performance. Video, Audio
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Anthonie Tonnon Live At The Kings Arms
9 May 2015Following the release of Anthonie Tonnon's latest set, Successor, he took to the road with his newly named band, The Successors, for a 14-date run of shows through the North and South Islands. Up last… Audio
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The Sami Sisters - Live at The Kings Arms
7 Jan 2012The Sami Sisters Live at The Kings Arms, Auckland 27 July 2011. Recorded and produced by Andre Upston for Radio New Zealand National. The songs are: Cry, Not In Love, Oh Boy, How Did We Fall Apart… Audio
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Fetus Productions - Live at The Kings Arms
Fetus Productions recorded at The Kings Arms, 25 November 2011 as part of Flying Nun's 30th birthday celebrations. Audio
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Kate Tempest Live at Kings Arms
South East London poet, spoken word and hip hop artist Kate Tempest performs at Auckland's Kings Arms. Audio
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The Subliminals live 2011
Recorded and Engineered by Andre Upston Live at the Kings Arms, Auckland 24 November 2011. The songs are: Compulsion Engine, The Crystal Chain, Uh-Oh & Speed Of Sound. Audio
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The Verlaines Live at The Kings Arms
On 14 December 2013, Dunedin troubadours The Verlaines played their 1985 album Hallelujah All the Way Home in it's entirety at Auckland's Kings Arms, a performance that reunited the original '85 line… Audio
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Princess Chelsea live at The Kings Arms
On the back of the release of her second LP, The Great Cybernetic Depression, Princess Chelsea embarked on a tour that began at Dunedin's Chick's Hotel and finished up at Auckland's Kings Arms. Radio… Audio
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Sola Rosa Live at the Kings Arms
4 Jan 2014Sola Rosa in concert recorded live at Auckland's Kings Arms in July 2013, featuring vocalists Sam Allen and Cherie Mathieson, Matt Short on bass, Ben White on guitar, and Sola Rosa himself, Andrew… Audio
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The Drab Doo-Riffs - Live at The Kings Arms
15 Jan 2011Dirty low-down sci-fi psycho-surf-rock'n'roll-a-billy quintet The Drab Doo-Riffs play hard and fast songs from their EPs: Bury Me In Drab and Postcard from Uranus at the sold-out Kings Arms in… Audio
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HDU Live at Kings Arms
In January 2016, Dunedin noisemakers HDU regrouped to play Auckland's Kings Arms, a set captured by RNZ Music's Andre Upston. Audio
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Andrew Keoghan Live At The Kings Arms
When New Zealand-born, New York-based troubadour Andrew Keoghan gave a first look on his forthcoming sophomore set at Auckland's Kings Arms, Radio New Zealand engineer Andre Upston was on hand to… Audio
