CHRISTCHURCH

Rip It Up, Issue 17, 1 November 1978, Page 6

CHRISTCHURCH

Philip Lynne and Vince Eager

Graham Parker was right when he said Christchurch ain’t no rock ’n’ roll town. Rough Justice could have told a similar story. They had two fairly so-so-weeks at the Hillsborough with the usual apathetic Christchurch audience. Then at Mollett Street they showed what they could do with a stunning set of soul, R&B and rock 'n' roll. These guys are great, with Rick Bryant’s singing, a battery of saxes, a tight rhythm section and excellent playing from everybody. Probably the best band seen down here for some while (and that includes Citizen Band). Why aren’t they being recorded? Rock music comes to town for nine days next May when the Students’ Arts Council runs the National Festival of the Contemporary Arts in New Zealand. The festival will cover a broad spectrum of the arts, with the musical content running the gamut from rock through blues and jazz to electronic and experimental music. Little known cult band Head Office have split

Waterfront Blues Band continue to improve. They played a most enjoyable blues set before Rough Justice at Mollett St. A bit more spit and polish added to the spirit will produce a good noise.

Rumours of Luna Sea’s split may well be that. With work booked up for a while there are rumours of an anti-split.

The Cave Rock Hotel rocks again. A new venue for the touring band circuit, the "Cave Rock” promises plenty of bands and will feature a free Saturday afternoon session for summer sunshine bliss.