2/22/13 - Auckland, New Zealand, Bruce Mason Center

2/22/13 - Auckland, New Zealand, Bruce Mason Center

Setlist:
The Greatest
Cherokee
Silent Machine
Manhattan
Human Being
King Rides By
Sun
Bully
Angelitos Negros
Always On My Own
3, 6, 9
Nothin But Time
I Dont Blame You
Peace And Love
Ruin

This is the 8th performance of the year and the 26th performance of the "Sun" tour.

This is the beginning of the 3rd leg of touring in support of "Sun". Chan will perform for 11 dates in New Zealand and Australia from 2/22/13 to 3/10/13, including performances at the "Perth International Arts Festival" and the "Golden Plains Festival". The last time Chan played in New Zealand was in March 2008. Her last performances in Australia were in January 2011.

(kboook)

I forgot that it is already tonight in Australia!

(katrinahodge)


(katrinahodge)


(katrinahodge)


(lornadenholm)


(sophieeeev)


(monicadenholm)


(simongemmell)


(ripitupnz)

Review and incomplete setlist: http://13thfloor.co.nz/reviews/concert-reviews/cat-power-bruce-mason-centre-february-22-2013/#

18 Pictures
http://www.undertheradar.co.nz/photo/6714/Cat-Power.utr

Review
http://libel.co.nz/blog_posts/4893-cat_power

Well we certainly got Cat Power on a good night. I was trying hard to ignore her legendary stage reputation and the lovely gentlemen/fan boy who asked me directions en route to the gig certainly wasn't helping. Apparently he'd seen her 4 times previously and described the performances as ‘hit & miss' at best. However, from the opening vocals on a deconstructed ‘The Greatest', Cat Power's incredibly haunting, smoky voice combined with the brilliant musicianship from her backing band, the signs were there it was going to be a ‘hit' night.

The evening continued with a set that showcased tracks from her latest album Sun as well as her better known earlier work. The two drummer set up not only made me want to take up drumming immediately, but provided a killer sound & rhythm that more than worked with the electronic beats on ‘Silent Machine' among others.

Whilst the audience interaction was minimal throughout the set, it was all the more touching when towards the end, Cat Power hefted a massive bunch of flowers and distributed (fancy speak for hurled) throughout the front of the audience. Then it was over. No encore, nor was it necessary, just Cat and us and a chance to show our appreciation. Thank you Cat Power, thank you for a wonderful evening.

The Greatest:

Manhattan:

Pictures: http://cheeseontoast.co.nz/2013/02/24/cat-power-w-watercolours-at-brice-mason-centre-on-friday-22-february-2013-photos-by-danielle-bolton/

(meljburton)