Mercury Lane - Series Two, Episode One

This episode of arts show Mercury Lane features legendary musician Bill Sevesi, and poet Sonja Yelich (mother of musician Lorde). Sevesi takes centre stage: various musician friends join him to reminisce about packing Auckland dance halls in the 50s and 60s (at least until the arrival of 10 o'clock closing). After celebrating his 79th birthday, Sevesi is still as upbeat and music-obsessed as ever, especially when it comes to his beloved steel guitar and ukulele. In the final clip, Sonja Yelich performs her poem Teeth, with wry accompanying visuals from director Fiona Samuel.

I can just see the people kicking up their heels on that floor Buddy. Aye...

– Bill Sevesi remembers the old days, with his former bandmate Buddy Wilson

Key Cast & Crew

Fiona Samuel

Director - Poet's Corner

Sima Urale

Director - Bill Sevesi

Meryl Main

Narrator

Philippa Mossman

Producer

Colin Hogg

Writer, Story Editor

Kylie Henderson

Production Coordinator