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A Low Hum is a monthly NZ-wide Tour/CD/Magazine run by music-enthusiast, musician and photographer Blink. The Hamilton tour shows are usually put on at either [[Sohl]] or [[Ward Lane Tavern|Ward Lane]]. They showcase 3-4 bands hand-picked by Blink.  
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Between 2003 and 2006, ''A Low Hum'' was a monthly NZ-wide Tour/CD/Magazine run by music-enthusiast, musician and photographer Blink. The Hamilton tour shows were usually put on at either [[Sohl]] or [[Ward Lane Tavern|Ward Lane]]. Each tour showcased three to four bands hand-picked by Blink. Entry fee for tour gigs was $10 for entry only, or $15 for entry, A Low Hum Magazine, and a double CD.<br>
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[[image:Lowhum11.jpg|left|thumb|''A Low Hum'' 11 cover art]] <br>
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From 2007 ''A Low Hum'' remains active, but no longer has a monthly tour. Instead, different activities are planned for each month. In February 2007, ''Camp A Low Hum'' was held over three days and three nights at Wainuomata. This event featured Hamilton's [[The Shrugs]], [[MC Stormtroopa]], and [[The Deadly Deaths]], and former Hamiltonian [[Pumice]].<br>
  
Entry fee is $10 for entry only or $15 for entry, A Low Hum Magazine, and a double CD.
 
  
Hamilton band [[The Shrugs]] appeared on the compilations associated with ''A Low Hum'' issues [[A Low Hum Issue 11|11]] and [[A Low Hum Issue 12|12]] (series 2), while [[The Deadly Deaths]] have appeared on [[A Low Hum (Series 3, Issue 6)|series 3, issue 6]] and [[Dean]] on [[A Low Hum (Series 3, Issue 9)|series 3, issue 9]]. A compilation of [[Dead Pan Rangers]] songs culled from their albums and EP was issued as a bonus CD with [[A Low Hum (Series 3, Issue 2)|series 3, issue 2]].
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==''A Low Hum'' Compilation Appearances==
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* [[The Shrugs]] appear on ''A Low Hum'' issues 8 (series 1 - unreleased), [[A Low Hum Issue 11|11]] and [[A Low Hum Issue 12|12]] (series 2)
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* [[This Night Creeps]] appear on ''A Low Hum'' issue [[A Low Hum Issue 10|10]] (series 2)
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* [[The Deadly Deaths]] appear on ''A Low Hum'' [[A Low Hum (Series 3, Issue 6)|series 3, issue 6]]  
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* [[Kill the Zodiac]] appear on ''A Low Hum'' [[A Low Hum (Series 3, Issue 8)|series 3, issue 8]]
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* [[Dean]] appear on ''A Low Hum'' [[A Low Hum (Series 3, Issue 9)|series 3, issue 9]]  
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* [[Gadget Goose]] appear on ''A Low Hum'' [[A Low Hum (Series 3, Issue 2)|series 3, issue 2]]
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* A compilation of [[Dead Pan Rangers]] songs, culled from their albums and EP, was issued as a bonus CD with ''A Low Hum'' [[A Low Hum (Series 3, Issue 2)|series 3, issue 2]]
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Three DVDs have been released<br>
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* [[The Clerics]] appear on [[A Low Hum DVD 2]]
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* [[The Deadly Deaths]] appear on [[A Low Hum DVD 3]]
  
==Past Shows==
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==Past Hamilton Shows==
  
 
===2005===
 
===2005===
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** Whipping Cats
 
** Whipping Cats
 
** Grand Prix
 
** Grand Prix
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[[image:Ser3iss1.jpg|right|thumb|A Low Hum - Series 3, Issue 1]]
  
 
* Series 3, Issue 3 - 14 April 2006 at [[Sohl]]
 
* Series 3, Issue 3 - 14 April 2006 at [[Sohl]]
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** The Undercurrents
 
** The Undercurrents
 
** The Reduction Agents
 
** The Reduction Agents
[[image:Ser3iss1.jpg|right|thumb|A Low Hum - Series 3, Issue 1]]
 
  
 
* Series 3, Issue 4 - 12 May 2006 at [[Ward Lane Tavern|Ward Lane]]
 
* Series 3, Issue 4 - 12 May 2006 at [[Ward Lane Tavern|Ward Lane]]

Latest revision as of 15:27, 1 September 2009

Between 2003 and 2006, A Low Hum was a monthly NZ-wide Tour/CD/Magazine run by music-enthusiast, musician and photographer Blink. The Hamilton tour shows were usually put on at either Sohl or Ward Lane. Each tour showcased three to four bands hand-picked by Blink. Entry fee for tour gigs was $10 for entry only, or $15 for entry, A Low Hum Magazine, and a double CD.

A Low Hum 11 cover art

From 2007 A Low Hum remains active, but no longer has a monthly tour. Instead, different activities are planned for each month. In February 2007, Camp A Low Hum was held over three days and three nights at Wainuomata. This event featured Hamilton's The Shrugs, MC Stormtroopa, and The Deadly Deaths, and former Hamiltonian Pumice.


A Low Hum Compilation Appearances[edit]


Three DVDs have been released

Past Hamilton Shows[edit]

2005[edit]

The Return of A Low Hum
  • 'Local Knowledge' Book and A Low Hum DVD release - 19 November 2005 at Sohl
    • So So Modern
    • Teenwolf
    • Kill Surf City

2006[edit]

  • Series 3, Issue 1 - 11 February 2006 at Ward Lane
    • Die! Die! Die!
    • French Horns
    • The Vacants
    • Yokel Ono
  • Series 3, Issue 2 - 11 March 2006 at Sohl
    • Connan and the Mockasins
    • Whipping Cats
    • Grand Prix
A Low Hum - Series 3, Issue 1
  • Series 3, Issue 3 - 14 April 2006 at Sohl
    • Over the Atlantic
    • The Undercurrents
    • The Reduction Agents
  • Series 3, Issue 4 - 12 May 2006 at Ward Lane
    • Disasteradio
    • Kill Surf City
    • Voom
    • with Dynamo Go
  • Series 3, Issue 5 - 16 June 2006 at Ward Lane
    • The Sneaks
    • Shaky Hands
    • Thought Creature
    • with House of Dolls

External Links[edit]

Official Site