SDL MUSIC, 20 A Minnie Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland (2024)

01/07/2024

Here's the SDL Music website post for the release of the Rodger Fox All Stars with Randy Crawford - Michael Fowler Centre - Wellington - August 1992

Randy Crawford first came to New Zealand in 1992 after a meeting between band leader, Rodger Fox and Warner Bros Music exec Tim Murdoch where Rodger told Tim that there were Musos in NZ quite capable of backing the Jazz/Soul Diva. Randy took a risk and agreed to come to NZ and work with people she d

01/07/2024

https://www.sdlmusic.co.nz/blog/new-release-rodger-fox-all-star-band-with-randy-crawford

Randy Crawford first came to New Zealand in 1992 after a meeting between band leader, Rodger Fox and Warner Bros Music exec Tim Murdoch where Rodger told Tim that there were Musos in NZ quite capable of backing the Jazz/Soul Diva. Randy took a risk and agreed to come to NZ and work with people she d

23/05/2024

MANAWATU JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL
The GLOBE Theatre – Main Street – Palmerston North
Friday May 31, 8.00pm
Blues Night – MIDGE MARSDEN (The One and Only) Guitar, Vocal and Blues Harmonica
One of New Zealand's preeminent blues musicians, New Plymouth-born Keith Marsden got his break with the 1960s R&B band The Breakaways. After time performing in Australia, he returned home; by the 1980s he was touring Aotearoa often. During an early visit to the United States, he befriended legendary guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan. The Texan featured on one of the beloved 'Travellin' On' adverts with Marsden and Murray Grindlay. In the 1990s Marsden studied Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi and taught blues music at the Waikato Institute of Technology. Later he was made a member of the NZ Order of Merit.
The Band: Neil Hannan, bass & vocals. Liam Ryan, keyboards & vocals. Johnny Scott, drums. Harry Harrison, guitar & vocals. Plus a Surprise Horn Section.

05/04/2024

Renowned Blues artist Midge Marsden releases new live album ‘live at BHB 2015

05/04/2024

https://www.sdlmusic.co.nz/blog/new-release-midge-marsden-band-live-at-bhb-2015
For all you Blockhouse Bay westies and everyone else that loves the Music in Parks gigs.
For the last 20 years or so Midge Marsden has been performing (weather permitting !) at the Blockhouse Bay Beach Reserve as part of Auckland City's 'Music in Parks' programme. We are grateful and proud that our council has kept these free concerts going. It is a valuable community feel good programme and here is Midge 'Live at BHB' - re-mixed show from 2015 - The band that year was Midge - Vox, Harmonica & G*t. Gary Verberne - G*t. Neil Forrest - G*t, BV's, Flute, Percussion. Neil Hannan - Bass. Mike Abbott - Drums, BV's. Steve Sherriff - Tenor Sax. Mark Dennison - Tenor Sax

Renowned Blues artist Midge Marsden releases new live album ‘live at BHB 2015

29/02/2024

https://music.apple.com/nz/album/hey-little-girl-single/1733566548
HEY LITTLE GIRL by Chet & Melissa
also out on iTunes / applemusic

Album · 2024 · 1 Song

30/12/2023

It has been an honour to have Kevin Greaves record with and be released by SDL Music over the last 10 years or so.
Kevin was also a great mentor and motivator and brought many performers (young and not so) through the studio.
Here's 'Drinking Problem' his highest streaming song to date - from his 'Head Over Boots' album recorded in 2018, slightly ironic that Kev didn't drink at all.
RIP my good friend xx
https://open.spotify.com/track/1UG78hKhtb0DJ4MmflCcQ9?si=4bdd59dcd1c74505

Kevin Greaves · Song · 2018

06/10/2023

Here's a recently found live recording from the great Mike Farrell & The Farrelli Bros Band. An assured passionate performance (1990) from one of NZ's best ever Guitarist / Singer / Songwriters.

Every now and then a recording from the past resurfaces and listening to it takes you straight back. In this case to a warm December night in 1990 with one of the best bands on the circuit. Step in and take a listen.

10/09/2023

https://www.sdlmusic.co.nz/blog/new-release-murray-mcnabb-quartet-live
New Release from SDL MUSIC
The Murray McNabb Quartet - Live in The Auckland Domain 2012
Features some fabulous playing and improvisation not the least from Drummer Frank Gibson Jr, Saxophonist Stephen Morton-Jones, Bassist Neil Hannan and Keyboardist Murray McNabb

Murray McNabb - also known as ‘Starwars’ by friends and colleagues - for obvious reasons when listening to his music. HARD JAZZ was recorded at the Auckland Domain Band Rotunda as part of the Music in Parks series run by AK City in 2012.

30/05/2023

It’s the end of the NZ Music Month of May but here’s one for June 2023. Definitely time to feature one of the early stalwarts of the SDL Music Label - well it was Scoop de Loop then. Glen Moffatt’s 3rd album - the 2001 ‘If That’s What You Want’ came as a result of having a bunch of new s...

30/05/2023

SDL Music Album of the Month for June 2023

It’s the end of the NZ Music Month of May but here’s one for June 2023. Definitely time to feature one of the early stalwarts of the SDL Music Label - well it was Scoop de Loop then. Glen Moffatt’s 3rd album - the 2001 ‘If That’s What You Want’ came as a result of having a bunch of new s...

02/05/2023

https://www.sdlmusic.co.nz/blog/gb8uhrc9js9zxlukck9zjiddhzq2hg
OOOEE! - Also released through SDL Music to all Streaming Services

Relax and listen to the new album from Sam Ford and Trudy Green, OOOEE! Already receiving great reviews, it is another great album by this talented duo to enjoy.

01/03/2023

SDL Music Album of the Month for March 2023 - a fabulous funky record from Godfrey de Grut and Chris White.

As we say a not so fond haere ra to summer we bring you our SDL Album of the month, Buckle’s critically acclaimed Cut Lips EP. Let this be the soundtrack to an autumn of dry, warm weather and land that stays still.

31/01/2023

February has arrived and so has the album of the month. This month the we celebrate a couple of the brilliant women in the SDL Music back catalogue with Helen Medlyn and Penny Dodd’s, “darling, it’s hell.”

31/12/2022

SDL Music Album of the Month - first for 2023 !

Happy New Year SDL Music people! We are celebrating the start of 2023 with an eclectic and endlessly listenable album, Astral Surfers, from the Murray McNabb Group. The perfect accompaniment to the new year, so have a listen…

31/12/2022

https://www.sdlmusic.co.nz/blog/sdl-music-album-of-the-month-astral-surfers-murray-mcnabb-group
Happy New Year
Please enjoy our first new year 2023 Album of the Month x

Happy New Year SDL Music people! We are celebrating the start of 2023 with an eclectic and endlessly listenable album, Astral Surfers, from the Murray McNabb Group. The perfect accompaniment to the new year, so have a listen…

19/12/2022

https://www.sdlmusic.co.nz/blog/saloon-rips

Some new and re-worked tracks. A bit of fun during Auckland’s Lockdown 2020 onwards!

01/12/2022

SDL Music Album of the Month: Live at the Esplanade - The Legionnaires
To round out the year with a bit of noise, SDL Music’s Album of the Month for December is The Legionnaires, Live at the Esplanade. Have a listen and let it take you back to those live and loud nights at The Esplanade!

To round out the year with a bit of noise, SDL Music’s Album of the Month for December is The Legionnaires, Live at the Esplanade. Have a listen and let it take you back to those live and loud nights at The Esplanade!

28/11/2022

Listen to Balclutha Bound by Red McKelvie on Apple Music. 2022. Duration: 3:09

28/11/2022

Here is an album of classic Red McKelvie songs that he recorded before passing over to the great gig beyond Kurow.
His love of New Zealand story-telling is obvious and while he recorded this in 2016 he gave up on taking the project any further because he felt his singing was no longer up to scratch - I didn't think it was a problem at all ! We made a CD out of it to give away at Red's memorial celebrations, but now, with Red's family's permission have uploaded it to Spotify, iTunes etc
Please Enjoy!!

Album · 2022 · 12 Songs

31/10/2022

https://www.sdlmusic.co.nz/blog/album-of-the-month-al-hunter-neon-cowboy
SDL Music Album of the Month - November 2022
NEON COWBOY - from the great Al Hunter

SDL Music Album of the Month November 2022

01/10/2022

https://www.sdlmusic.co.nz/blog/album-of-the-month-yogi-martin-solo-accordion-classics
SDL Music Album of the Month October 2022 is Yogi Martin’s SOLO ACCORDION CLASSICS …
The best accordion player I ever knew - have a listen…

The October album of the month is Yogi Martin’s, Solo Accordion Classics. There is something about the liveliness of the accordion that captures your attention. This classic album from Yogi, arguably New Zealand’s greatest accordion player, is certainly one out of the (squeeze) box!

01/08/2022

August is already here and the album of the month brings some cool jazz. The George Chisholm Quintet’s award winning album Perfect Strangers. Have a listen and see for yourself how great it still is.

01/08/2022

https://www.sdlmusic.co.nz/blog/sdl-music-album-of-the-month-perfect-strangers-george-chisholm-quintet
SDL Music Album of the month august 2022
the George Chisholm Quintet - Perfect Strangers

August is already here and the album of the month brings some cool jazz. The George Chisholm Quintet’s award winning album Perfect Strangers. Have a listen and see for yourself how great it still is.

30/06/2022

SDL Music : Album of the Month for July 2022

The July SDL Music Album of the month is Hammond Gamble’s live album Plugged in and Blue. Have a listen to a New Zealand music icon and a great album that has stood the test of time.

07/06/2022

https://www.sdlmusic.co.nz/blog/sdl-music-artists-gigs-in-june

See some of SDL Music’s artists in action in June. A great chance to go to some excellent live gigs after so long!

01/06/2022

SDL Music Album of the Month - June 2022

This month we celebrate Graham Brazier’s final album with SDL Music, The Bookshop Tapes. Listen to Graham, the poet in his favourite habitat, the bookshop on Dominion Road.

31/05/2022

Message from Midge Marsden

02/05/2022

SDL Music Playlist: NZ Songs You Knew You Loved 70’s/80’s Pt1 — SDL Music
https://www.sdlmusic.co.nz/blog/sdl-music-playlist-nz-songs-you-knew-you-loved-70s80s-pt1

You know you love this stuff..!

As part of NZ Music month SDL Music has curated a playlist to celebrate some favourite NZ songs from the 70s and 80’s that you probably haven’t heard in a while. A cracking listen while you ponder those missing years due to the great times you had!

02/05/2022

SDL Music Album of the Month - May 2022

This month we pay tribute to Red McKelvie. His album Ridin’ on Trains tells you everything you need to know about Red McKelvie. The songs are rich in detail of a life well lived.