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From the Blog:
- NZMM: Critics on Wellington Music - Mark Williams
- Wellington Hosts the 2014 APRA Silver Scroll Awards
From DigitalNZ:
- Mercury Lane - Series Two, Episode One
Source: NZ On Screen
Resource type: Documentary ; Arts/Culture ; Television
"This episode of arts show Mercury Lane features legendary musician Bill Sevesi, and poet Sonja Yelich (mother of musician Lorde). Sevesi takes centre stage: various musician friends join him to reminisce about packing Auckland dance halls in the 50s and 60s (at least until the arrival of 10 o'clock closing). After celebrating his 79th birthday, Sevesi is still as upbeat and music-obsessed as ever, especially when it comes to his beloved steel guitar and ukulele. In the final clip, Sonja Yelich performs her poem Teeth, with wry accompanying visuals from director Fiona Samuel." (NZ On Screen summary)
