Paul - I think it was an iPhone (certainly that's what Ian was holding to his mic at the same time). Not sure how they made them make that buzzing sound.

This is the fourth time I've seen them play in Auckland (the first at the St James, the other three at the Powerstation) and of course they totally rocked once again. Would have loved to hear "Here Comes The Breeze" but we can't have everything. It looked like Olly was playing an electric shaver during "Bone Tired"?

This is a joke right? Gomez (chch) were rubbish, one plain and uninteresting song after another. The only gig I have been to in years where I was contemplating just going and hanging at the bar. The Bron cover was just as dull as any other song they played and that takes skill. They were boring as usual which is why they have never broken through.

Why are you comparing Gomez to Coldplay anyway? The only comparison I can draw is that they are both British and they both play music. Half of Gomez are from the states! Also, why would Coldplay would ever use Kimborough or Zepp material? Clearly they don't play the blues let a lone blues covers... You are drawing a very long bow my friend.

Yeah, I enjoyed the show in Welli too. Didn't quite stack up to the legendary show at the Starlight Ballroom though. They didn't seem to perform as long a set as they used to.

And Chris, please correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't you write a glowing "I'm a convert" review for Coldplay's show at Vector Arena? Or maybe that was someone else...

Brilliant show. Not a bad review either Chris, though I'm not sure about the constant comparisons with the vastly inferior Coldplay. Apples and oranges. The shaggy "stagehand" who crashed the stage was their tour manager Dave Hadley, top bloke, although I had mixed feelings about his cameo - funny on one hand but I'd have liked to hear that song done properly. Was also a little bit disappointed they didn't play 'Get Myself Arrested', or any slow songs - even 'Whippin' Picadilly' was sped up - but still a top show.

They were legendary as always, up there with my top 5 live bands. I was totally shocked it didn't sell out. Why they haven't hit it big in the mainstream is baffling to me as well, but its nice to enjoy them in an intimate venue like the Powerstation.

Sunday night was the 3rd time I have been fortunate enough to see Gomez live and once again they delivered an awesome performance. They are great song writers and musicians. I always enjoy how they blend the usual instruments acoustic & electric guitar etc with less mainstream instruments without relying too much on one or the other. They also seem to really enjoy what they do which the audience seems to pick up on (tho I'm sure they're getting a bit tired of playing Whippin Piccadilly.)

And what's the deal with reviewers always comparing english bands with Coldplay? I've got nothing against Coldplay but c'mon.... What does it matter how big or popular a band is? If they keep making good music what does it matter what sort of costume they wear?

Where would the public that like Coldplay hear Gomez....on one of the quality New Zealand radio stations of course....oh hang on, we donn't have any! Not quiet true but I cannot think of a station in Wellington that would play the new Gomez material. On the other hand most love stations Coldplay because it has been a hit overseas. Simple really. I went to Gomez on Saturday and loved it. I would prefer to go to a small show with enthusiastic, appreciative fans like this anyday. Coldplay at the Caketin? No thanks. More Gomez? Yes please!!

'A British accent thicker than Guinness'. No offence, but that's not a great analogy. Guinness being Irish, and all.

They are awesome in every way..... You cannot compare them to anyone they are Gomez....Coldplay are something else....