Latest news with #DaveDobbyn
Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Singer Dave Dobbyn is left broken-hearted after legendary music manager dies: 'It's a very sad day'
New Zealand singer Sir Dave Dobbyn has led the tributes after his beloved long-time manager Lorraine Barry died on Monday. Originally hailing from Northern Ireland, Barry found her second home in New Zealand, where she played a pivotal role in managing icons such as Dobbyn, rapper Tom Scott, and bands like Avantdale Bowling Club and Home Brew. She died at her Auckland home, after suffering a long illness. Her death was confirmed in a heartbreaking social media statement. 'Our wonderful Lorraine died yesterday. She was at her beautiful Titirangi home, lying in the sun and very peaceful,' the statement began. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'To everyone who knew her, was mentored, inspired or supported by her, we know you will be feeling this loss too. We are sending love to the music industry and wider community on her behalf.' Barry's illustrious career included a 16-year tenure as international marketing manager at Virgin Records in the UK. Across her career, she collaborated with legendary figures like the Spice Girls, Massive Attack, John Lee Hooker, the Chemical Brothers, Ice T and Soul II Soul. Slice of Heaven singer Dave Dobbyn paid tribute to her by sharing a heartfelt throwback photo of them together, which he captioned with some heartfelt words. 'It's a very sad day for my family and friends and for anyone who knew Lorraine. She was a straight shooter, her aim was true,' Dave began. 'We clicked from the start. I got so used to confiding in her as she had great instinct and a canny intelligence.' He added she had been an incredible manager in the two decades she had represented him. 'She had a great way with people and didn't suffer foolishness. Twenty-one years later and I'm at a loss to be without her. 'What would Lorraine think about this and that moving forward? Well she would tell me not to be anxious and to stick to the path we have nurtured. 'All who dealt with her had a deep respect for her. Rest in eternal peace.' NZ Six60 bassist Chris Mac also paid tribute, writing: 'She will be missed. Grateful to have known her.' 'Sending so much love. Such a kind brilliant woman,' NZ radio presented Sharyn Casey chipped in. 'A gem of a woman. Heartbroken for us all,' added NZ country singer Tami Neilson. Barry is survived by her long-term husband Ross.
The Spinoff
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Spinoff
From Dave Dobbyn to Japanese Breakfast: Reviews from the Auckland Winter Series
Four nights, four gigs, four reasons to love the Auckland Town Hall. Wednesday: Sir Dave Dobbyn The last and only other time I saw Dave Dobbyn live was at a craft beer festival in 2017. He came on around three or four in the afternoon and belted out a no-frills-no-fuss set of all the classic hits you'd want and expect Dave Dobbyn to play, then got out of there. It was your typical Festival Dobbyn experience, i.e. a bloody good time. Wednesday night at the town hall was a different kind of Dobbyn experience, a rare chance for him to tear up the festival setlist and play some deeper cuts from the catalogue. Calling the evening 'Selected Songs' should have been a clear signpost to anyone buying a ticket that this was the direction in which we were heading, though some of my fellow standing section punters were vocally less thrilled than I was to be treated to so many songs off Twist and Lament for the Numb in the first hour. Even those people got what they came for in the end, of course, with a rousing, Tami Nielson and Delaney Davidson-assisted version of 'Welcome Home' closing the set before 'Slice of Heaven' and 'Be Mine Tonight' in the encore. But this was a night for the real Dobbyn heads, and the highlights were plentiful. From the opening chimes of 'Belltower' to the ragged glory of 'Don't Hold Your Breath' to the high note at the end of 'You Oughta Be In Love', this set served as proof that not only has Sir Dave written some of this country's finest songs, he still has what it takes to bring the house down with them. / Calum Henderson Thursday: Teeks There's something a little bit terrifying about watching a performance from an artist whose work relies almost entirely on their voice. Of course, all singers rely on their voices, but most will have other things in a live show to entertain audiences – a band, back-up singers, dancing, even themselves playing an instrument. I watch artists all the time and never consider their voices less valuable because they have a band singing with them, but when I watched Teeks perform to a sold-out Town Hall on Thursday, I realised just how much his live performances live and die by his voice. And the voice delivered. Accompanied by a piano and a string sextet (he has previously performed with the full Auckland Philharmonia), Teeks put on an intimate show, cycling through his EP, album, a few newbies and a few covers of songs you'd expect to hear on a Teeks algorithm playlist – 'Drive' by Bic Runga, 'Landslide', 'Make You Feel My Love' and 'I Can't Make You Love Me'. His voice never faltered, except once when he teared up singing 'Never Be Apart' for his late friend Taryn. If it weren't for the surprisingly rowdy and vocal crowd, there were times when it could have fallen into being genuinely awkward. Teeks can sing – we all know this – but he's not much of a talker. Again, most of the time the banter between songs is barely registered, but when there's so much silence in the music itself, those moments of crowd interaction felt amplified and intimate, and it took Teeks a good hour before he sounded remotely comfortable speaking rather than singing. In the end, the show felt more like a studio session than a Town Hall concert – and I suspect Teeks himself would have preferred that setting. It was most amplified by his invitations for the crowd to sing along to his bigger hits. Have you ever sung along to a live song that only has a piano accompaniment? You don't, is the answer. Because if you did, literally everyone would hear you. It led to some awkward whisper singing from those of us who knew the lyrics but didn't want to be heard by the whole venue. Despite the awkwardness at times, Teeks managed to pull off something few can manage – a full audience captivated by only his voice. Ps. Who would have thought the only genuine encore chant I've heard in nearly five years would be at a Teeks concert? I eagerly await his second album. / Madeleine Chapman Friday: Mall Grab Having had Mall Grab's sets on heavy rotation for the past year, I wasn't just excited to see what he would bring to New Zealand – I was curious to see who else made up his Aotearoa fanbase. The crowd skewed older and more refined than other recent electronic events I've attended – an upper-middle-class, predominantly male group out for a well-curated night. The ample space to dance at the Auckland Town Hall is a rarity at gigs of this calibre. Christchurch producer and DJ Emilie opened with a confident, composed set. Her selections delivered just enough bounce to keep the energy alive without encroaching on headline territory. As a thick mist rolled across the stage, conversation on the dance floor faded. Mall Grab had arrived. He kicked things off with the 133 BPM future-nostalgic stunner Love Reigns – a softer side of his catalogue that still hit hard, setting the tone for a dynamic build throughout the night. The lighting and stage design elevated the entire experience, transforming the town hall into something reminiscent of an international warehouse rave. With punters allowed to gather on either side of the DJ, and a lighting technician absolutely dialled in, the visuals matched the sonic journey beautifully. Moving fluidly between ambient, sample-driven house and modern tech slammers, Mall Grab delivered a sophisticated, deeply textured set. It was a masterclass that spoke not only to his own artistic evolution but to the strength and depth of Melbourne's thriving electronic scene. / Diaz Grimm Saturday: Japanese Breakfast On a weekend where Instagram stories would have you believe every cool indie band in the world was in Barcelona for Primavera, it felt like a huge coup to have Japanese Breakfast in Auckland – especially so soon after the release of their fourth (and for my money best yet) album For Melancholy Brunettes (And Sad Women) (add 'Beardy Men' and I reckon you'd have a pretty good chunk of the audience covered). We had the band Mannequin Pussy to thank for their presence, bandleader Michelle Zauner explained – they came here in 2024 and made her green with envy when they posted pics from Hobbiton (Japanese Breakfast was heading there on Sunday). Thanks also to the show's organisers for choosing the perfect opening act: I went it having never heard locals Phoebe Rings before and left an evangelical fan (check out their new album). Japanese Breakfast is touring as a six-piece band and started their set in campfire mode, sitting around a lantern-lit stage for delicate acoustic FMBASW opener 'Here Is Someone'. But a large gong at the back of the stage suggested the intensity would build, and so it did across a set that balanced the more introspective new album with all the biggest hits of previous albums. 'Picture Window' and piano-led 'Men in Bars' (the drummer filling in for Jeff Bridges on his verse) were highlights off the new album, before Jubilee favourite 'Posing in Bondage' rounded out the main set. Chekhov's gong finally got a working over during the encore ('Paprika'), which would normally be the biggest rock move of the night but here was immediately overshadowed by the pick slides in closer 'Diving Woman'. Good band – I hope they had a really nice time at Hobbiton. / CH
Scoop
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Delaney Davidson Joins Sir Dave Dobbyn And His Band As Special Guest At The Auckland Winter Series
Press Release – Live Nation Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Live Nation is proud to announce multi-instrumentalist Delaney Davidson will join Sir Dave Dobbyn as special guest at the A uckland Winter Series line up at the Auckland Town Hall this June. Well known for his hypnotic and original One man and his Ghost Orchestra show, enigmatic multi-instrumentalist Delaney Davidson both defines and commands his own unique realm in the shadowy musical world some call 'Country-Noir' or 'Gothic Americana'. He joins one of Aotearoa's most treasured musical voices, Sir Dave Dobbyn, live in concert at Auckland Town Hall on Wednesday June 4. With over 45 years as a recording artist, Sir Dave Dobbyn has shaped the sound of Kiwi music, penning the soundtrack to generations of New Zealand lives. From iconic anthems to an extraordinary catalogue of deeper cuts, Dobbyn's set for the Auckland Winter Series promises an unforgettable journey through one of the nation's most storied songwriting legacies. Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2022, Dobbyn declared it 'business as usual' – and continues to inspire with his unmistakable voice and enduring presence on stage. Recognised with a Knighthood in 2001 for his services to music, Dobbyn remains one of New Zealand's most revered cultural figures. Generally dealing with the darker side of things, Delaney Davidson has been described as ' being the reigning king of capturing the essence of 'Noir' in Country and Folk Music, pushing at the framework and preconceptions of roots music with his brand of modern gothic Americana.' (Post to Wire). Having spent the last 20 years as travelling 'troubadour' around the globe, sometimes solo, sometimes with accomplices, but always with his Ghost Orchestra, Delaney Davidson has found new focus embracing a love of Aotearoa. Through his collaborative work with Troy Kingi ' Black Sea, Golden Ladder ', his visual art work with Tame Iti, and his most current album ' Out Of My Head ' produced by Merk, he has featured such varied talents as Hayley Westenra and Reb Fountain and has toured with Chamber Music New Zealand – all the while continuing to reinvent concepts and challenge expectations, and gaining respect and admiration from audiences. Auckland Winter Series is a new curated concert experience from Live Nation, in association with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited on behalf of Auckland Council. Featuring an eclectic lineup of international icons and homegrown heroes, the series brings world-class performances to the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau this June. Delaney Davidson joins Sir Dave Dobbyn as part of the Live Nation Auckland Winter Series line up which also features TEEKS, Mall Grab and Japanese Breakfast.
Scoop
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Delaney Davidson Joins Sir Dave Dobbyn And His Band As Special Guest At The Auckland Winter Series
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Live Nation is proud to announce multi-instrumentalist Delaney Davidson will join Sir Dave Dobbyn as special guest at the A uckland Winter Series line up at the Auckland Town Hall this June. Well known for his hypnotic and original One man and his Ghost Orchestra show, enigmatic multi-instrumentalist Delaney Davidson both defines and commands his own unique realm in the shadowy musical world some call 'Country-Noir' or 'Gothic Americana'. He joins one of Aotearoa's most treasured musical voices, Sir Dave Dobbyn, live in concert at Auckland Town Hall on Wednesday June 4. With over 45 years as a recording artist, Sir Dave Dobbyn has shaped the sound of Kiwi music, penning the soundtrack to generations of New Zealand lives. From iconic anthems to an extraordinary catalogue of deeper cuts, Dobbyn's set for the Auckland Winter Series promises an unforgettable journey through one of the nation's most storied songwriting legacies. Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2022, Dobbyn declared it 'business as usual' – and continues to inspire with his unmistakable voice and enduring presence on stage. Recognised with a Knighthood in 2001 for his services to music, Dobbyn remains one of New Zealand's most revered cultural figures. Generally dealing with the darker side of things, Delaney Davidson has been described as ' being the reigning king of capturing the essence of 'Noir' in Country and Folk Music, pushing at the framework and preconceptions of roots music with his brand of modern gothic Americana.' (Post to Wire). Having spent the last 20 years as travelling 'troubadour" around the globe, sometimes solo, sometimes with accomplices, but always with his Ghost Orchestra, Delaney Davidson has found new focus embracing a love of Aotearoa. Through his collaborative work with Troy Kingi ' Black Sea, Golden Ladder ', his visual art work with Tame Iti, and his most current album ' Out Of My Head ' produced by Merk, he has featured such varied talents as Hayley Westenra and Reb Fountain and has toured with Chamber Music New Zealand - all the while continuing to reinvent concepts and challenge expectations, and gaining respect and admiration from audiences. Auckland Winter Series is a new curated concert experience from Live Nation, in association with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited on behalf of Auckland Council. Featuring an eclectic lineup of international icons and homegrown heroes, the series brings world-class performances to the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau this June. Delaney Davidson joins Sir Dave Dobbyn as part of the Live Nation Auckland Winter Series line up which also features TEEKS, Mall Grab and Japanese Breakfast.
Scoop
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Full Line Up For Auckland Winter Series
Press Release – Live Nation Entertainment TĀMAKI MAKAURAU AUCKLAND (MAY 15, 2025) – Live Nation is proud to present the full Auckland Winter Series line up at the Auckland Town Hall this June featuring Sir Dave Dobbyn, TEEKS, Mall Grab and Japanese Breakfast. One of Aotearoa's most treasured musical voices, Sir Dave Dobbyn, will be live in concert at Auckland Town Hall for the very first time on Wednesday June 4, which is selling fast. Celebrated homegrown artist TEEKS will perform a very special sold out show with a string sextet and piano for one night only on Thursday June 5. Mall Grab is back, making his long-awaited return to Auckland on Friday June 6, which is selling fast. Japanese Breakfast comes to Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time on Saturday June 7, in support of their fourth studio album For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women). Auckland Winter Series is a new curated concert experience from Live Nation, in association with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited on behalf of Auckland Council. Featuring an eclectic lineup of international icons and homegrown heroes, the series brings world-class performances to the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau this June. Tickets are on sale now. For complete tour, ticket and event information, visit: Sir Dave Dobbyn, TEEKS, Mall Grab and Japanese Breakfast all perform as part of the complete Live Nation Auckland Winter Series line up. About Live Nation Entertainment Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship.
