Adam Mc Grath
Adam McGrath: A life in song
One of New Zealand's most esteemed singer-songwriters Adam McGrath has captivated audiences both as part of beloved roots band, The Eastern, and latterly as a solo artist. He'll be in Wanaka as part… Audio
Adam McGrath: Supporting Small Venues
Adam McGrath and The Eastern play two fundraiser shows in support of much-loved Hastings venue Common Room. Yadana Saw talks to Adam about the challenges facing musicians under the shadow of COVID19… Audio
NZ Live: Adam McGrath
Hard-working Christchurch folk/country singer Adam McGrath is touring NZ with Scottish vocalist and harp player Esther Swift this February. He plays us a live session from the Christchurch studio and… Video, Audio
First song: Alejandro Escovedo and Adam McGrath
Alejandro Escovedo is well known in the Texan music scene as a song writer and performer. Alejandro is joined by The Eastern's Adam McGrath for a taste of what's in store in Alejandro's first tour of… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 222: The Chats/ Al Park/ Lydia Cole
On this week's Pocket Edition we chat with Aussie teen punks The Chats, go deep with Christchurch stalwarts Al Park and Adam McGrath, and host a live performance from ex-pat Lydia Cole. Audio
Al Park - Better Already
Al Park has been a stalwart of the Christchurch music scene for a considerable number of years. Trevor Reekie sits down with Al and Adam McGrath to talk about the new tribute album Better Already -… Audio
First song - Adam McGrath
My first song guest today is no stranger to the RNZ studio, we've had him for NZ Live as part of Lyttleton country band The Eastern. Audio
The Mixtape: Adam McGrath
This week's RNZ Music mixtape selector is The Eastern's Adam McGrath. He picks tunes and shares tales of his rugged Southern upbringing with Kirsten Johnstone. Video, Audio
NZ Live: The Eastern
Today on New Zealand Live, one of the hardest working bands in land. The Eastern! Audio
Music 101: Pocket Edition 106 Renters United/Rev Horton Heat/Passenger/Graeme James
In the Music 101 Pocket Edition tonight Yadana Saw attends the Renters United fundraiser gig, Trevor Reekie has his time with the Reverend Horton Heat and Alex Behan talks busking with Passenger and… Audio
Renters unite for tenants' rights
Renters United is a Wellington collective seeking change in the local rental property sector. Yadana Saw heads along to their fundraiser gig. Audio
Happy Birthday Wunderbar - Adam McGrath
For 25 years now, the Wunderbar in Christchurch has prided itself on being one of the most unique bars in New Zealand. And the Lyttelton bar is planning to celebrate in style tonight. Over the years… Audio
NZ Live - Adam McGrath
Folk singer Adam McGrath performs live from our Auckland music studio. Audio
Adam McGrath: Singer-Songwriter
Adam McGrath is the lead singer in the Lyttleton band The Eastern. This October, he's going solo, giving a series of concerts for Arts On Tour. Audio
The Eastern in session 2014
Christchurch band, 'The Eastern' on New Zealand Live today - just back from touring Europe and on the road for eight months. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 19
We pay tribute to Soane, Brooke Fraser says goodbye to her guitar, Bunnies on Ponies' Sam Scott on being a teen and The Eastern take in Stewart Island. Audio
The Eastern - Postcards From The Road, Stewart Island
Big hearted road warriors The Eastern send us an audio postcard from their 'Territory' tour - this week from Stewart Island, where they meet the locals and find out what it means to be an Islander. Audio
Hope and Wire
Lyttelton singer-songwriter Adam McGrath talks about songwriting, free concerts after the Christchurch earthquakes, and lending his song - and its title - to TV mini-series Hope and Wire. Audio
Bob Dylan tribute with Delaney Davidson, Tiny Ruins and friends
For Bob Dylan's 73rd birthday Auckland's Wine Cellar hosted a live tribute show featuring New Zealand musicians Reb Fountain, The Bads, Tiny Ruins, Adam McGrath, Delaney Davidson. RNZ was there to… Audio