CHRISTCHURCH

Rip It Up, Issue 16, 1 October 1978, Page 6

CHRISTCHURCH

A Little blue on my part last month. Our. promising new bluesy-rockers should be more correctly termed the Waterfront Blues Band. Sorry chaps. Graham Parker came and went and left a couple of Interesting sidelines. 3ZB, the local output of : the Tonight * sho w - network ■ monster, managed to broadcast an ambiguously advertised Graham Parker "live" show at exactly the same time : as yer actual concert in the Town Hall. The advertising went on to use the "If you can’t afford the real thing" line. So you can see what we’re up against with the radio In this part of the I wo(TdSIVMH|HBHHpHMBM9| After Mr Parker's concert (the real one), many headed off, to a post-Parker party at Mol-’ lett Street (alias Club De Rox). Two bands played, and first up the multifarious E.S.T. were In one of their quieter moods, but still managed to reveal one or two Interesting things. Playing next, The Kippers included in their methodical set Elvis Costello’s "Mystery Dance". Now that wouldn't mean a hell of a lot ot anyone, but alas, Included In the audience was Mr Costello's discoverer, creator and general nurturer Dave Robinson, who also happens to be GP & the R’s manager and supremo at Stiff records. Mr Robinson was seen to tap his feet politely as the song was performed. More recently the multl-membered Tearoha headlined a group of four bands In concert at the Chateau Commadore. The classy sounding line-up was completed by Vlvre, Spiral and Bon Marche. Most seemed to enjoy themselves despite a four dollar entry fee and a 60c glass of beer levy. However proceeds did go to charity. Did you know that The Vauxhalls are travelling around the country? Minimalism at its best! Now try to work that one out. • M. Moore.