Auckland Town Hall Concert review

Very fair review, and quick! Hubby and I had wondered if Steve Earle would turn up on stage since he was in town, and it was a real treat. The encore set was definitely the highlight, not just because of Steve, but the songs played, the Joy version was particularly impressive. However a Tuesday night out was not a night for ‘groovers’ with next to nobody dancing in the aisles like last time. A lot of chair dancing, thigh slapping and foot tapping going on though.

I spent most of my time along the wall with one or all of my 3 kids (6, 8 & 10) so we could dance etc – but get this – some lady came and told me that I should leave with my children because she thinks it was an R18 venue 😡 Anyhow she was wrong, but it put a dampener on my night, especially when I know Lucinda likes to see people dancing and having a good time.

So we took our kids to their first concert of music they know well, yes it was a late night, they were a bit fidgety, but I kept them away from people, and tried to show them a good time, listening to live music, seeing real artists perform, and giving them an opportunity they may not have again – and some moaning minnie has to come and try to ruin it for us.

Overall we enjoyed the night, great to hear a real mix of Lu’s music from her career, and the volume was perfect. Thanks for coming back!

Thanks for the pictures & review Marty!!

Very memorable wedding anniversary night for my wife and I…we last saw Lu at the Gluepot back in the 90’s when she wore a pink tutu on stage…she’s just got better with age…vocals, lyrics, phrasing and a rocking band who looked like they were having a lot of fun towards the end of the set…we didn’t have the best tickets & were stuck way up on the 3rd balcony peering down, but four songs in we were hooked…very very raw & real…feel genuinely blessed to be there…thanks so much for coming to NZ!!

one disappointment…what were they thinking putting on that australian karioke caricature…was he trying to be a comedian, country impersonator or what???…funny guy, but his songs were so secondary to his act, definitely in the wrong place…NZ has a strong line-up of quality female singer/songwriters who have learned a lot from Lu and would jump at the chance to open up for her and treat the crowd on a special night…i’m not sure of the politics involved but maybe the promoter could do better next time…peace, love & let the revolution roll

@nickle wrote:

I spent most of my time along the wall with one or all of my 3 kids (6, 8 & 10) so we could dance etc – but get this – some lady came and told me that I should leave with my children because she thinks it was an R18 venue 😡 Anyhow she was wrong, but it put a dampener on my night, especially when I know Lucinda likes to see people dancing and having a good time.

will you be my mommy, ma’am?