Nathan- 12 Dec, 2024
David's Session - Dec 2024
We reflected on our listening for 2024, and enjoyed hearing our favourite musical moments through David’s new system.
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Nathan
- 26 Nov, 2024
Nick's Session - Nov 2024
We explored all things Dylan, and it was made abundantly clear to us that be it the Devil or the Lord, you’ve gotta serve somebody.
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Nathan
- 22 Oct, 2024
Chris's Session - Oct 2024
1, 2, 3 - We check out musical solo acts, duos and trios.
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Nathan
- 24 Sep, 2024
Bruce's Session - Sep 2024
We got medieval with it, before working our way towards the future.
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Nathan
- 28 Aug, 2024
Richard's Session - August 2024
We raised our glasses to Martin’s mum, said goodbye to The Sundays’ Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, and limited ourselves to tracks 2 and 8.
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Nathan
- 24 Jul, 2024
Martin's Session - July 2024
A full-house (plus a new guest) went back to basics, kept it simple, and then gave it heaps.
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Nathan
- 18 Jun, 2024
David's Session - June 2024
A smaller turn-out meant more time for extra tracks, from funky ear-worms right through to whatever the opposite of what an ear-worm is
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Nathan
- 16 May, 2024
Nick's Session - May 2024
We enjoyed an evening of noise, submission to a higher thing, and appreciated the energy and joy of it all.
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Nathan
- 16 Apr, 2024
Chris's Session - Apr 2024
Despite depleted numbers, we ventured North, South and Elsewhere. Liberal imaginative and interpretation was encouraged. North. The Warratahs - “Mount Victoria Rain” (Chris) Mike Oldfield - “Platinum, Pt.
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Nathan
- 27 Feb, 2024
Bruce's Session - Mar 2024
We heard Nigerian disco-funk, Afro-Cuban jazz, American art-punk, Paul Simon’s dream inspired meditations on “The Lord” and much more.
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Nathan
- 27 Feb, 2024
Richard's Session - Feb 2024
We explored the world of harmony and it’s importance in Country music, went down rabbit holes and fox holes, and discussed the relevance of Taylor Swift as a cultural icon.
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Nathan
- 17 Jan, 2024
David's Session - Jan 24
We welcomed Richard back into the fold, enjoyed a wide range of excellent music, and learned a few interesting facts about whales.
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Nathan
- 21 Nov, 2023
Martin's Session - Nov 23
We quaffed mead (does it still count as quaffing if you only have a thimble full?) and explored unfamiliar territories: funk, rap and prog.
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Nathan
- 19 Oct, 2023
Chris's Session - Oct 23
We learned that not everyone listens to different types of music on different days of the week, that 2 members down and an earlier start means we all go home early, and that Daryl Hall wears sunglasses when inside and always looks super-pleased with himself
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Nathan
- 21 Sep, 2023
Nick's Session - Sep 23
We got to hang out in Nick’s expanded living space and spin some records.
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Nathan
- 15 Aug, 2023
Nathan's Session - Aug 23
Nathan’s guest hosted session (thanks Bruce) in which we explored the benefits of being a cheapskate.
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David- 18 Jul, 2023
David's Session - Jul 23
The themes were: Play one of your “Music Oracle” cards. , Music used in Film, Television, or streaming video services., Fill your boots.
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David
- 16 May, 2023
Richard's Session - May 23
The themes were: Any track appearing on a bona fide Studio album. No live recordings, compilations, best of’s etc etc., Another track pulled from the VERY SAME album that has provided track 1., A cover song.
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David
- 18 Apr, 2023
Chris's Session - Apr 23
The themes were: The letter S , The letter U, The letter L
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David
- 17 Mar, 2023
Nick's Session - Mar 23
The themes were: _ Song of the 🌎 Earth, The Love 😍 generation. , The heat is on!_
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David
- 21 Feb, 2023
Bruce's Session - Feb 23
The themes were: Back to School, Voice , Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover
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David
- 24 Jan, 2023
David's Session - Jan 23
The themes were: Happy: Surely we aren’t in for another annus horribilis? Let’s introduce the year to “Happy”., New: Bring something newly discovered, preferably from this century., Year: An age, an era, a measure of time.
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David
- 15 Nov, 2022
Martin's Session - Nov 22
The themes were: a track that connects with another culture (lifestyle, country, ethnic group, political persuasion, gender identity, etc), a track that connects with a personal interest (stamp record collecting, flint knapping, ships in bottles, etc), a track that connects in some way with one or both of the preceding tracks. You can reveal the connection before or after playing the track.
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David
- 18 Oct, 2022
Chris's Session - Oct 22
This session was originally to be hosted by Martin. The fucking COVID unpleasantness put paid to that!
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David
- 26 Jul, 2022
Richard's Session - Jul 22
The themes were: 15 minutes of music either recorded in, or released in the year 1970
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David
- 21 Jun, 2022
David's Session - Jun 22
The themes were: The theatre of the absurd, An artist that has NEVER been played at a SUAL session, Anything goes
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David
- 18 Jan, 2022
Bruce's Session - Jan 22
The themes were: Hot – whatever interpretation you wish, Video round – everyone gets to share some good visual stuff, Cool – whatever interpretation you wish on this one too
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David
- 07 Dec, 2021
Richard's Session - Dec 21
The themes were: 15 minutes of music,(recorded or released in) the year 1969.
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David
- 23 Nov, 2021
Chris's Session - Nov 21
The themes were: (Predominantly) acoustic/unplugged., Instrumental., Whatever.
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David
- 28 Sep, 2021
Martin's Session at Pete's - Sep 21
The theme: Less Is More - three tracks celebrating minimalism (with the usual expectation of creative interpretation, misinterpretation or contradiction, of course)
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David
- 15 Jun, 2021
Bruce's Session - Jun 21
The themes were: Sun, Sea and Surf , Storm and Pestilence , Harvest, Leaves Falling
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David
- 25 May, 2021
Chris's Session - May 21
The themes were: You’ve got 15 minutes to fill using CD, DVD, YouTube, or any combination thereof.
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David
- 20 Apr, 2021
Martin's Session - Apr 21
The themes were: Something fine, finessed, fragile or sofisticated, Something foreign, far-fetched, far out or unfamiliar, Something flamboyant, flashy, flaunting or florid
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David
- 18 Mar, 2021
David's Session - Mar 21
The themes were: Your watershed year - This is the year which you consider represents the biggest shift in your musical adventures and one that has had the most influence on why you like what you like., A recent discovery which you think reflects those earlier influences.
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David
- 08 Dec, 2020
Bruce's Session - Dec 20
The themes were: Discoveries of the Year 2020, Looking forward to 2021
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David
- 10 Nov, 2020
Nick's Session - Nov 20
The themes were: Memory , Implicitly humorous ( oh…go on then…explicitly counts too!) , Grandeur
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David
- 20 Oct, 2020
Martin's Session - Oct 20
The themes were: Jimi Hendrix original or cover, and now extended to any other virtuoso performer!, Sadness, Joyous/ joyful
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David
- 15 Sep, 2020
David's Session - Sep 20
The themes were: Planes, Trains and Automobiles , Hey this isn’t my usual genre?, Hey this isn’t my usual genre? (Bonus Track), WTF - Who was that?
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David
- 04 Aug, 2020
Richard's Session - Aug 20
The themes were: 15 minutes of music recorded or released in 1966.
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David
- 18 Feb, 2020
Martin's Session - Feb 2020
The themes were: _Remaining, Or returning - e.g. bands that have never broken up, or have reformed, or members who’ve left and come back, Leaving - E.g. bands that have broken up, or band members who’ve left to forge new careers , Gone For Good - E.g. someone from the latest crop of rock, etc, deaths _
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David
- 21 Jan, 2020
Bruce's Session - Jan 20
The themes were: _New! , A piece of music you played on New Years Eve (or would have wanted to play if you could choose the music being played), A piece of music that reflects one of your resolutions or goals for the new year _
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David
- 03 Dec, 2019
Nick's Session - Dec 19
The themes were: Worst track on one of yer favourite albums., Jumpin’ Jack flashes a gas gas gas!!!, Lean on me!
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David
- 05 Nov, 2019
David's Session - Nov 19
The themes were: An iconic, revered track that challenges the mainstream., A stand-alone track or one that is representative of an album not appreciated at “the time” but redeemed by further scrutiny., Let the fireworks begin - it’s Guy Fawkes after-all.
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David
- 11 Sep, 2019
Richard's Session - Sep 19
The themes were: The “SHAKE” record, where it shifted or consolidated, The “BANG” record, where it shifted or consolidated again
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David
- 27 Aug, 2019
Chris's Session - Aug 19
The theme was: You have a total of up to 18 minutes (or less) at your disposal to play and fill as you wish (and that others can bear).
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David
- 23 Jul, 2019
Martins's Session - Jul 19
The themes was: Three tracks showcasing the human voice - with the usual encouragement to creatively interpret, misinterpret, cause offence, push the envelope, overstep boundaries and cross lines in the sand.
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David
- 11 Jun, 2019
Bruces's Session - Jun 19
The themes were: Two tracks that you know from the past, but have not played for at least 15 years, And one track that you discover after the session at David’s last week
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David
- 14 May, 2019
David's Session - May 19
The themes were: Influenced: One song representative of the music your parents played. , Influenced: One song representative of the music your parents played. , Influence: One track that you would consider to be one of the most important songs you would want your children to listen to., Influenza: Go Sick! Infect us with something new and affecting.
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David
- 02 Apr, 2019
Richard's Session - Apr 19
The themes were: The “BANG” record, where it shifted or consolidated again, Extra Track (Quiz Winner), The “BOOM” record, where it all began
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David
- 12 Mar, 2019
Chris's Session - Mar 19
The themes were: An oldie but a goodie: A tune chosen by your better half , A tune that prominently features an ukulele (Tiny Tim and Hawaiian music have had their turns, step aside)., A tune that prominently features a string orchestra (Neil Sedaka or Rossini not welcome today).
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David
- 27 Nov, 2018
Martin's Session - Nov 18
The themes were: STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) , One track to commemorate a 2018 rock death.
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David
- 25 Sep, 2018
David's Session - Sep 18
The themes were: _ONE SHORT TRACK of any given artist or band of no more than 3 minutes. , ONE LONG TRACK of any given artist or band no longer than 18 minutes _
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David
- 24 Jul, 2018
Chris's Session - Jul 18
The themes were: Round/circular, Heaven/hell, Circus, Bonus Track
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David
- 22 May, 2018
Nick's Session - May 18
The themes were: Raw abrasive knee-buckling hard- swinging boogie!, The hook., Repetitive.
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David
- 25 Apr, 2018
Bruce's Session - Apr 18
The themes were: Choose a musician, performer or whatever and 3 tracks which feature that special person.
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David
- 21 Mar, 2018
David's Session - Mar 18
The themes were: No hablo Ingles - A track that is not in English., Dubnobasswithmyheadman - Let’s celebrate great bass players. , Non retro - A recent discovery that celebrates modern, contemporary music.
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David
- 13 Feb, 2018
Richard's Session - Feb 18
The themes were: One Word Songs. (Bonus points if led by a woman singer), Bonus Track
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David
- 23 Jan, 2018
Chris's Session - Jan 18
Theme: “take the rough with the smooth” (however you wish to interpret).
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David
- 19 Dec, 2017
Martin's Session - Dec 17
Theme: Theme: Other Forms - three tracks or clips that celebrate, feature or reference forms of art/creativity other than music. Bonus Meta-theme: nominate one track as a Secret Santa-type homage to another SU&L member.
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David
- 08 Nov, 2017
Nick's Session - Nov 17
The themes were: Name Check, Chess Board, Impress Me
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David
- 15 Aug, 2017
David's Session - Aug 17
The themes were: African American (any musical genre welcome), Lady Singers Only (transgender inclusive), Make up your own theme (no theme IS a theme!)
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David
- 11 Jul, 2017
Richard's Session - Jul 17
The themes were: Three Piece, Four Piece, Five Piece
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David
- 20 Jun, 2017
Chris's Session - Jun 17
The themes were: The very first lyrics of the tune must be exactly the same as the title of the tune., The tune must come from an album whose front cover contains no words, no letters, no numerals, no readin’ matter, Fresh
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David
- 23 May, 2017
Martin's Session - May 17
The themes were: Year of Birth, NZ Hits, Anagram Of Dan
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David
- 18 Apr, 2017
Nick's Session - Apr 17
The themes were: Pioneers, Traditionalists, Pop History
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David
- 14 Feb, 2017
Richard's Session - Feb 17
The themes were: Must be Track No 1. , Must feature electric slide guitar, Must have a playing time of between 2 minutes 57 seconds and 3 minutes 3 seconds, Bonus Track
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David
- 30 Jan, 2017
David's Session - Jan 2017
The themes were: F@%# Off 2016! - A song or musical moment that exorcises the ghosts from 2016. , Now that’s a bit random - Randomly select 3 albums (CD or vinyl only - no video) and bring them along, Who let the cows out - The track you select must contain a cow bell as an instrument.
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David
- 08 Nov, 2016
Chris's Session - Nov 16
The themes were: Artist/band not from USA nor UK., Old artist still do-oo-oo-ing it (cannot be younger than our oldest committee member, nor won a Nobel prize)., Another example/update for a theme that you enjoyed from a previous month/year
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David
- 04 Oct, 2016
Bruce's Session - Oct 16
The themes were: A Roadtrip song, A Favourite bath/ shower song, A Wellington song (we can’t all afford London)
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David
- 23 Aug, 2016
Nick's Session - Aug 16
THEME = Fire/ hot/ warm for each round. ( if you’re struggling, I’ll accept cold/ icy/ freezing, but you’ll definitely lose points!)
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David
- 26 Jul, 2016
Richard's Session - Jul 16
The themes were: Entree: Light Hammond B3, Main: Meaty Brass, Dessert: Sweet and Tasty Wah Wah, Bonus Track
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David
- 24 May, 2016
Martin's Session - May 16
The theme this month is 2016 Music Deaths – plenty to choose from, so pick three and turn up to the next session
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David
- 19 Apr, 2016
David's Session - Apr 16
The themes were: Sorry, I nearly missed my deadline - think days, weeks, months, years or any measurement of time. (But NOT the word “time” by itself), It just wasn’t my cup of tea. A song from yesteryear that you appreciate a lot more these days., Let’s stop this reminiscing nonsense! Something from this decade
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David
- 29 Mar, 2016
Chris's Session - Mar 16
The themes were: _Space/ heavenly bodies , Some (or all) of the tune’s lyrics to be narrated or spoken , Neighbours/ neighbourhood _
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David
- 15 Sep, 2015
Craig’s Session - Sep 15
The themes were: _Musical Theatre , Soundtrack, Mostly I Have Been Listening To _
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David
- 18 Aug, 2015
David’s Session - Aug 15
The themes were: _Year of Your Birth , Birth Of First Child , Last 12 Months _
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David
- 19 May, 2015
Richard’s Session - May 15
The themes were: Pedal Steel – Round 1, Pedal Steel – Round 2, Pedal Steel – Round 3
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David
- 25 Feb, 2015
Bruce's Session - Feb 15
The themes were: A recent discovery that is really very good and needs to be shared, A song that does good things for you and helps you relax, A song that recognises, in some way, that the World Cup cricket is happening right now – interpret that any way you wish. , Bonus Track
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David
- 09 Dec, 2014
David's Session - Dec 14
The themes were: “Grow some funk of your own”. Does funk belong in rock music?, Movie soundtrack music. Music used in a Movie or TV program., Something new that you have heard recently.
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David
- 19 Nov, 2014
Nathan's Session - Nov 14
The Secretary apologised for completely misinterpreting the evening’s theme. A vote of no confidence was marginally avoided.
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David
- 22 Jul, 2014
Chris's Session - Jul 14
The themes were: Mothers, Dedicated To, M.O.T.H.E.R
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David
- 27 May, 2014
Bruce's Session - May 14
The themes were: Wisdom, Slowdown Relax, Stay There, Crank Yourself Up
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David
- 25 Feb, 2014
Chris's Session - Feb 14
The themes were: Rediscovered, Gone Solo, Best Of 2013
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David
- 17 Dec, 2013
David's Session - Dec 13
The themes were: Summer Daze, Lou Reed/Velvets, Best of 2013
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David
- 26 Nov, 2013
Nathan's Session - Nov 13
In which we aim to discover “Does humour belong in music?”
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David
- 17 Sep, 2013
Bruce's Session - Sep 13
The themes were: Virtuosity - Round 1, Virtuosity - Round 2, Virtuosity - Round 3
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David
- 18 Jun, 2013
Martin's Session - Jun 13
As it is Queen’s Birthday month the theme is Majesty
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David
- 14 May, 2013
Richard's Session - May 13
The themes were: US States, Anything Goes, Anything Goes Again, Signature Tunes
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David
- 12 Mar, 2013
David's Session - Mar 13
The themes were: A relic from the 60’s. Arguably the greatest decade in modern music history. (Prove it!), Nice sound pity about the song. (It doesn’t necessarily have to be naff but must demonstrate high production qualities), A new discovery. (Surprise us with something you believe no one else has heard!)
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David
- 05 Feb, 2013
Bruce's Session - Feb 13
The themes for the evening covered the music genres Folk Rock, Americana, and Prog Rock
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David
- 18 Dec, 2012
Nathan's Session - Dec 12
The theme for the evening was “House Renovation” (lateral thinking was encouraged)
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