Auckland

Rip It Up, Issue 12, 1 June 1978, Page 4

Auckland

There’s a new rock venue opening soon, eh boy. The Exchange Hotel in Parnell. Musicians are apparently pleased with the move as Parnell has lacked a decent venue over the last 12 months ... Alastair Riddell’s new single, “What Good Does It Do Me” looks likely to be released in Australia. Phonogram (Sydney) have shown more-than-a-passing interest . . . Radio With Pictures has Citizen Band, Th' Dudes, Cimmaron and Night Musique lined up for showing in June . . . Although Golden Harvest’s new single “Give a Little Teensy Bit of Love” has failed to take the Best Lyrics of the Year Award, it did feature on the charts. The group had a successful concert at Boystown over the school holidays .. Te Kulti had a great Monday Night Fever Disco Travolting Competition last month. They would have had it on a Saturday but they couldn’t get anyone to leave the pub ... An interesting quote from an Aussie rock magazine: “Hello Sailor will be the biggest band in the world in a year.. Who would have said that??? ... Eunuch Of The Year Award is a tie: Leo Sayer and the Bee Gees. Gorgeous ... Interesting to see Phil Warren thinking that Night Musique should listen to Sergio Mendes. (ref: The Entertainers) That reminds me, I want to suggest to Th’ Dudes that they listen to Rob Guest. Neat, eh??? ... On the recording front, various bands are doing demos but there is virtually nothing being done for release. Mandrill Studios have Alastair Riddell’s album almost completed and Citizen Band were in for a fortnight putting down the bulk of theirs. Both LPs are due for release in early August... ... Wait a minute .. . Golden Harvest have been in the studio recording an album of 90% original material. It should be in the shops in late August. Producer is Rob Aitken. The boys have a fan club: c/o P.O. Box 5564, Auckland. $1 .50 to join .. . Th’ Dudes have recorded 2 demo tunes at Harlequin . LJB. Sands