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Masterclass songwriter Rob Joass, who has a brilliant new album out – Faultlines, and Mema Wilda and her brother Levi Lights On, who’ll be in the spotlight at the singer-songwriter showcase The Bridge, feature on tomorrow’s She’ll Be Right on Saturdays Show with PJ Taylor, midday to 4pm (NZ time, August 17) on East FM.
Rob Joass is a favourite musician of She’ll Be Right, through his solo works and with Hobnail, and Faultlines is a substantive class act. It’s a marvellous album by a worldly thoughtful lyric writer and melody maker, and there’s the always-present ability to pen a memorable hook you find yourself singing along to by the fourth playing. It already comes highly recommended.
Looking forward to talking with Rob at 12.30pm and playing Faultlines in entirety either side of our chat. Not to in any way downplay how good his earlier albums are, Rob does say for the first time he’s worked with a producer, “and the results are obvious”.
“Wayne Bell not only added a layer of excellence to the production ethic, he also encouraged me to push arrangements and try some new ideas. Guest vocalists, intricate yet subtle guitar work, keyboard pads, and as you would expect from Wayne Bell, dynamic drums let the songs breathe and draw the listener in,” says Rob.
There are eight beautifully crafted Rob Joass originals on Faultlines, plus a magnificent cover of the Go-Betweens’ classic Bye Bye Pride.
Musicians on Faultlines also include Mark Hughes on bass, keyboards by Wayne Mason, pedal steel by Garrett Evans, violin by Jo Moir (Hobnail), cello by Brenton Vietch, and guest vocals from Jenny Mitchell, Nicola Mitchell, Jo Moir, Lynley Christoffersen, Rosie O’Connor and Sean O’Connor.
And Rob was kind enough to use one of my quotes in his media release: “Rob Joass is one of the finest Aussie / Kiwi singer-songwriters you’ll hear. Honest, clever, humorous and real.” – Phil Taylor, East FM (what an honour)
Mema Wilda and her bro Levi Lights On are coming into the studio at 2pm to talk about playing at The Bridge, along with Faith Wilde and her father Jesse Wilde, at Uxbridge Arts and Culture in Howick on Sunday, August 25.
Looking forward to catching up with Mema and to meet Levi. Mema Wilda is another SBR favourite, having brought her dynamic band into the studio twice for live sessions a few years back.
The Bridge, presented by the good folk at Brightside Productions, is an entertaining forum where singer-songwriters and musicians showcase their talents and personalities. It has a fantastic vibe. Performers talk about their compositions and the stories behind them, and of their journeys in the wonderful world of music.
The Bridge also works very well in the great venue of Uxbridge Arts and Culture, in the superb acoustics of the historic and charming Uxbridge Theatre.
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Here's what you need to know before making an offer on a house
🏠 What is the neighbourhood like?
Familiarise yourself with the neighbourhood, to check accessibility to public transport, schools and shops. Visit the street at different times of day, to find out how quiet or noisy it gets. Check with the local council whether they know of any future developments in the area that could increase noise or traffic.
🏠 How much are the rates and insurance?
Do a property search on the local council’s website to see what the rates are.
You can also get quotes from insurers to find out what it might cost to insure it.
Check whether the homeowner is paying off the cost of installing insulation or heating units through their rates, because you will inherit that debt if you buy the house.
🏠 For a unit title, check the pre-contract disclosure
If the property is on a unit title development (for example, an apartment), ask to see the pre-contract disclosure. This is basic information about the unit and the unit title development.
🏠 Get a LIM (Land Information Memorandum) report
A LIM report tells you everything the local council knows about the land and the buildings, for example, what building consents and code compliance certificates they have issued for work done on the property.
🏠 Pre-purchase building inspection
Get an independent building inspector to examine the house thoroughly and look for potential problems with weather-tightness, wiring, plumbing or the foundations (piles).
Ask them to check for features that might make maintenance more difficult. For example, some types of wall claddings need specialist knowledge to maintain, access to the gutters might not be straightforward, and retaining walls can be expensive to repair.
🏠 Check the property title
Ask a lawyer or conveyancer to check the property title for things like easements. For example, an easement might allow a neighbour to access part of the property. The property title should also confirm the property boundary.
More information is on the Settled website:
www.settled.govt.nz...
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Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.5% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.4% I want to be able to choose.
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47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
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