Live Music Spots - Auckland

I always hear people asking "How much is it?" when being asked if they wanna go to a live music gig and don't go cause it's too much. But here are some spots in Auckland (sorry guys, haven't been much other cities) that have live sound on the regular with mostly free entry (max being 10bux) and don't demand strict dresscodes, though if your gangs looking for fame, don't bother rocking up!

Rakinos - Lounge, Bar & Cafe
RAKINOS - is located in the middle of High St, Auckland City & is a spot where their flyers advertising gigs, capture the scene and you'll get a pretty good idea of what to expect. Pop in & by pickin up a few flyers from the door, you'll have gigs to attend all week!. A highlight here is live jazz every Sunday from 5.30pm, a solid way to end the week! This is a hotspot for live DJs who will spin the decks until the place is empty and don't snob the crowd; So if you say hi or give the ol' "chur" head nod, they'll give one back, but that's just NZ music, pretty phunkin' solid! just click the above link and you'll see the monthly gig guide (updated on a regular) and them flyers I'm on about like this one!

Ponsonby Social Club - Time To Chill
PONSONY SOCIAL CLUB - 152 Ponsonby rd is one of the regular spots thanks to my brother. The club has a mean set up; No roof on the front half of the place so you can smoke, chill and breathe the fresh air while the live music in the back sweeps through the whole spot! A solid spot away from the hood where live music is also no stranger! Dj's, musicians jammin & a lot of solid women! Straight up! Gotta watch them cougars lol But every wednesday is the "Circling Sun" where musicians like Isaac Aesili & Ben Turua team up and jam funk/soul/jazz! Watch Ben, the walking bassline, he's solid! This is the place where you want to chill to good live music & dancing is appreciated, without having to worry about cats eyeing you out for a scrap. Check out their schedule on the above link!
Khuja Lounge - 69 Steps Up
KHUJA LOUNGE - is at the top of Queen St (so don't park at the bottom! biggest walks) that some may say is where it all happens. It's had so much established NZ musicians come through and perform regularly and a lot of underground artists comin up to show their sound. It may take 69 steps to actually get up there, but most times it's worth it! Only thing, is that it's too small! But if you're keen on the music, it's all good. You'll never run out of gigs to go to here; They always have album releases, afterpartys & regular guest acts/dj's that'll go down nice! The underground hip hop that goes down is solid! Also, thursdays are usually "The Uptown Lowdown" where upcoming talent get to show what they are made of. You can perform to if you email Ben at Khuja; but don't bother if you ain't serious! For the address & what the place is about, click the link!
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OTHER SPOTS: Here are some other spots where good phunkin music goes down!

BACCO ROOM: "The Turnaround" (Every last friday of the month) - Cian & Manual Bundy with regular special guests rippin it up with hip hop, brazilian samba, smooth soul & roots reggae!

RACKET BAR: George FM dj's usually spin some sounds on the regular!

GALATOS: Regular gigs, themed nights that are different from the rest!

AUCKLAND TOWN HALL: Always having crazy music events, like the crazy 20 piece collaboration that made up Eru Dangerspiel!

The list goes on, but if you hit up these spots, word of mouth becomes something good for a change and you'll just find more places to chill & meet some cool cats!