New York legends Television will play a one-off New Zealand show at Auckland’s The Powerstation on Thursday October 24, their first visit Downunder in a career spanning 40 years.
Singer / guitarist Tom Verlaine, bassist Fred Smith, drummer Billy Ficca and guitarist Jimmy Rip will perform works from right across the Television cannon including songs from their 1977 masterpiece Marquee Moon – consistently rated as one of the all time classic releases.
Founded in New York City in 1973, Television played their second ever show in early 1974 at then fledgling country / bluegrass club CBGB’s - inadvertently creating a hub for the pre-alternative culture of the lower Eastside, alongside the like-minded Patti Smith Group, Blondie, Talking Heads, Richard Hell, The Heartbreakers & Ramones.
Also on this killer bill is Ed Kuepper from Australian heroes the Saints - performing an acoustic set featuring songs from the Saints, Laughing Clowns, The Aints and his considerable and acclaimed solo career.
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