Category Archives: Music

Travis “Blind Dog” Taylor Wags his Tail Feather

Posted on October 11, 2025 by LivinginPeaceProject

Off the Top of My Head By Paul Murray What I love most about my old school mate Travis Taylor, is his blind, dogged determination to be a blues artist…He has devoted his life to the craft. Several albums, endless … Continue reading →

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The Little Shop of Horrors

Posted on August 31, 2025 by LivinginPeaceProject

A Karamea Area School Production August 30, 2025 Off the Top of My Head Photographs by Paul Murray

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The King & THE NOMAD Groove Karamea

Posted on February 20, 2025 by LivinginPeaceProject

Daimon “THE NOMAD” Schwalger successfully organized a musical event in Karamea, despite numerous challenges. Featuring King Kapisi and other artists, the sell-out show united local supporters and visitors. The event culminated in a vibrant celebration, highlighting Daimon’s dedication to the community and the region’s musical talent. Plans for a 2026 event are underway. Continue reading →

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“Virtual Symposium” Wows West Coast Theatregoers  

Posted on February 29, 2024 by LivinginPeaceProject

Off the Top of My Head   By Paul Murray   The stage production “Virtual Symposium,” which was written, directed, produced and performed by local playwright Brendan O’Dwyer, co-director Sacha Healey and a troupe of actors from Karamea closed on Saturday February … Continue reading →

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Kudos for the Karamea Summer Holiday Programme     

Posted on February 4, 2024 by LivinginPeaceProject

Off the Top of My Head      By Paul Murray      With financial support from the Community Led-Development Programme (CLDP), local volunteers have provided Karamea kids with a wonderful schedule of exciting, intellectually stimulating and practical activities this summer. From cooking, Stand … Continue reading →

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DJ Crap’s Single Artist Special Shows

Posted on May 4, 2018 by LivinginPeaceProject

DJ Crap, in collaboration with his good friend DJ Travis “Blind Dog” Taylor, present a series of radio programmes that showcase specific artists. This series of one-hour radio shows will introduce you to superb music by great musicians that you may … Continue reading →

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DJ “Blind Dog” Taylor’s Radio Karamea Recordings

Posted on January 18, 2018 by LivinginPeaceProject

Blues aficionado DJ Travis “Blind Dog” Taylor records his radio shows in Adelaide, South Australia exclusively for Karamea Radio 107.5 FM in Karamea, New Zealand. 

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DJ Raven Tuhua: Psybient Sounds Series

Posted on January 17, 2018 by LivinginPeaceProject

Karamea Radio Shows by DJ Raven Tuhua *****Special Bonus West African Music Shows*****

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Rongolians Reunite to Remember Jamie Tillett

Posted on July 30, 2015 by LivinginPeaceProject

Off the Top of my Head By Paul Murray A small gathering of friends assembled at Rongo Backpackers & Gallery at the top of the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand to remember our friend Jamie Tillett, who … Continue reading →

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Now That’s Rock’n’Roll Baby!

Posted on April 1, 2015 by LivinginPeaceProject

From SoBadSoGood: http://sobadsogood.com with thanks.

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