Lunchtime Author Talk: Gareth Shute

All you music lovers (and Aotearoa history buffs), join us for a great lunchtime author event!

Author, and musician Gareth Shute will be spending time in-store discussing his most recent book Songs from the Shaky Isles. There'll be plenty of muso anecdotes and historical tid-bits. Pull up a chair and settle in for an hour of excellent story-telling.

Gareth has published a number of non-fiction books about the arts in New Zealand, particularly local music. He has toured the UK, Europe, US, and Australia as a member of bands such as the Brunettes and the Ruby Suns, hands-on experience which shapes the scope of his writing. Shute’s books focus on the history of New Zealand popular music.

Click through to read a fab interview from Under the Radar.

About the book:
Songs from the Shaky Isles provides a vivid account of how popular music arose in our far-flung island nation. From early songs that could only be heard in person through to modern hits which spread digitally to all ends of the earth. It's a fast-paced, big picture account that shows how wider society influenced, and was itself impacted by, the country's musical culture. There's also plenty of room for outrageous anecdotes and insightful analysis. It's a treat for music fans and history buffs alike.

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Author photo: Mieko Edwards