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The Phoenix Foundation - Gig Review: The Phoenix Foundation @ Cabana, Napier 19/09/15

05 Oct 2015 // A review by Ria Loveder

I can’t believe since I turned eighteen, which was almost four years ago, I have not taken the opportunity to go to The Cabana in Napier. Walking in, I saw posters on nearly every visible surface showcasing past events. My friend and I stood there going ‘Yup, I would have definitely gone to that one.’ or ‘Oh my gosh, I love those guys… How did I not know about this?’ Well now that I know the kind of events that occur at The Cabana, they can expect to see my face around more often. Lucky them!

As soon as The Phoenix Foundation came on stage the dance floor was packed. For us shorter human beings, we had to resort to standing on tables, chairs and barrels to get a better view. The guys opened with their song Mountain which is my favourite from their latest album, a psychedelic sounding tune that got people moving. I loved how they played their entire album, no song was left out from Give Up Your Dreams, and we were also treated to songs that could only be heard if you bought their cassette tape… So retro!

The audience was fantastic. Seeing as The Phoenix Foundation have been around for almost twenty years, the range of ages there was all over the show. It was so nice to have such a variety of ages dancing and prancing around. The fellas kept up a good banter with the audience, so it felt more like a performance amongst friends then an actual gig.

I do have to say that I adored their encore set in which they played my favourite song Buffalo. I started dancing on my chair like nobody’s business! That being said I prefer their older tunes to their latest, but that does not mean that GUYD does not contain excellent tunes that deserve being listened to. It is just my personal preference.

I had a fabulous night, dancing at a venue (that I hope to frequent more) while listening to an album containing a great collection of songs. And to the lady while dancing, dropped to the floor and did the splits wearing heels AND jeans… I envy you!

 

About The Phoenix Foundation

The Phoenix Foundation have been performing and producing music together for just on 20 years. As one of New Zealand's most accomplished acts, they have either won or been nominated for every music industry award NZ has to offer.

With a career releasing and performing such a diverse range of music they appeal to any demographic. Their recent releases of Give Up Your Dreams, Fandango and Buffalo, have seen them receive high acclaim from publications such as Mojo, Q, Uncut, NME and The Guardian. BBC Radio Personalities such as Lauren Laverne and Jarvis Cocker are fans. They have performed on stages around the globe from ‘…Later with Jools Holland’ (BBC TV) to The Big Day Out to Glastonbury.

They have written soundtracks for many TV Shows, Commercials and Films, including New Zealand’s Top grossing film of all time Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Boy and Eagle Vs Shark by Oscar Nominee director Taika Waititi.

Visit the muzic.net.nz Profile for The Phoenix Foundation

Releases

Life Boat
Year: 2021
Type: EP
Friend Ship
Year: 2020
Type: Album
Give Up Your Dreams
Year: 2015
Type: Album
Buy Online @ Mightyape
Tom's Lunch
Year: 2014
Type: EP
Buy Online @ Mightyape
Fandango
Year: 2013
Type: Album
Buy Online @ Mightyape
Buffalo
Year: 2010
Type: Album
Merry Kriskmass
Year: 2009
Type: Album
Happy Ending
Year: 2007
Type: Album
Pegasus
Year: 2005
Type: Album
Horse Power
Year: 2003
Type: Album
China Cove
Year: 2001
Type: EP

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