Harry Lyon and Hello Sailor Day, on East FM, Saturday from 3pm
Four and a half decades ago, Harry Lyon was leading the charge with Hello Sailor in creating an exciting scene – the pub and club rock scene in Auckland, establishing themselves as true pioneers in a quickly changing music industry in the City of Sails (or as it was known then, the Queen City), and it’s a real pleasure to be able to talk live with Harry at 4pm on today’s She’ll Be Right on Saturdays Show with PJ Taylor, 3-7pm (NZ time) on East FM.
It’s Harry Lyon and Hello Sailor Day, and we’ll play his most recent solo album, the excellent To The Sea, from 2019, in entirety at 5pm.
I always think of Hello Sailor as Auckland’s first, leading rock band. Ray Columbus and The Invaders had been pop kings, so too Larry’s Rebels (and very rock in attitude), and The La De Das masters of rhythm n’ blues (so, too, rock in attitude).
But the Sailor played rock-pop with reggae and country traces, drawing big crowds and keeping them.
When Hello Sailor play, the people turn out. They’re a big part of many lives of Aucklanders and Kiwis – players and fans. Their music has been the set-list of our lives. Songs about this place we call home. The foundation of the Auckland sound.
Looking forward to talking with Harry about Hello Sailor in 2023, the early years and his musical roots, and what you can expect at the band’s upcoming shows – at the Waiheke Jazz Festival next weekend at Easter www.waihekejazzfestival.co.nz... ; at Leigh Sawmill on May 27; and opening with an acoustic set for 10CC on June 3 www.plus1.co.nz...
We’ll also talk about MAINZ (Music and Audio Institute on NZ) and how you can make your voice heard about the surprising situation that emerged this week that funding issues could lead to its closing.
Harry was a leading light at MAINZ up until six years ago, and so many young people I’ve met on my travels in Auckland’s music community have spoken very highly of him and the people who taught there. The already smart young ones – because they chose to go to MAINZ – learned practical and people skills that made it possible to work in interesting creative fields.
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She’ll Be Right - it’s all about the vibe; it’s all about the groove. And this Saturday, we’re celebrating Harry Lyon, Hello Sailor and the Auckland Sound! – PJ
Emma’s wedding dress reveal tells a different love story
A Valentine’s-inspired wedding dress show at Ryman Healthcare’s Logan Campbell Village is providing the perfect opportunity for residents to share memories of their romantic day.
But for Emma Muller, it has also turned into an opportunity to celebrate her late daughter Nicola, who died 19 years ago at the age of 37.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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