“Sir+Plus takes credit for titular reinstatement.”

Following the announcement by NZ Prime Minister, John Key of titular honours being reinstated. Local celebrity and self proclaimed tit-list, Sir+Plus, had this to say.

“Well, it’s no surprise really, although I’m interested to see how the new title bearers will stack up against some of my idols. Sir Mix-a-lot, Lady Day, Prince Tui Teka and my dear friend Lady Muck for example.”  

When asked about his own title, Sir+Plus remarked “its not the size of the title, its what you do with it. I’m donating mine to charity to benefit the pocket of a young local musician that I’ve been mentoring through the performance process. He has a ways to go yet but I feel confident that he’ll get there.”

Sir+Plus

“I’ve heard Waipara’s new album and the musical variety is startling. One song recalls The Platters or The Moonglows with the kind of shimmering doo-wop pop you imagine drifting from the jukebox while lovesick teenagers slow-danced at a 1950’s American diner. Elsewhere there’s weightless Bacharach-style bossa nova, some soulful jazz-inflected folk songs, snatches of French chanson and Motown, even a song with the kind of skiffle once employed by The Kinks.”

Grant Smithies, Sunday Star Times

Tama Waipara - Sir Plus and the Requirements
Wed 18 - Fri 20 March 2009
Festival Club, NZI Room, Aotea Centre, THE EDGE
Playing as part of the Red Square programme,
Auckland Festival 2009
0800 BUY TICKETS

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