24/07/2019
Road Rules: Owning Your Value
A few days ago I submitted a writing pitch to a women's business and lifestyle website and received a positive response, ...
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Road Rules: The Wisdom Of Saying No
Most of the time it’s awesome to say yes. Being positive and curious leads to great experiences and emotional growth. Recently ...
READ MORE >29/01/2019
The Frank Burkitt Band Win 2019 Best Folk Artist Tui
Among the festivities of Auckland’s Anniversary weekend is the annual Auckland Folk Festival held at Kumeu Showgrounds, ...
READ MORE >19/09/2018
Road Rules: Staying Healthy As A Working Musician
Tattletale Saints’ bass player and singer Vanessa McGowan has previously provided NZM readers with insightful lessons and ...
READ MORE >13/06/2018
Road Rules: Some Tips On Becoming A Badass Backing Singer
A great instrumentalist who also sings will frequently get work over a great instrumentalist who doesn't, especially in the ...
READ MORE >25/08/2017
Working With Session Musicians For Original Music Gigs & Tours
Imagine the following scenario: You're a songwriter who usually plays solo. For your next recording and subsequent tour, ...
READ MORE >07/07/2017
Ex-Pat Files: Tattletale Saints
Following time in London where they performed and recorded as Her Make Believe Band, Cy Winstanley and Vanessa McGowan relocated ...
READ MORE >03/11/2013
On Foreign Soil: Black River Drive
When Anna Schlotjes did a Fresh Talent piece on Auckland band Black River Drive back in NZM's Dec/Jan 2011 issue she described ...
READ MORE >24/04/2013
Tattletale Saints – Based On A Book
When NZM last talked to Vanessa McGowan and her partner-in-music, Cy Winstanley, they were London-based and busy promoting ...
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