CGG recently attended a sweet performance by Simon Spire, a transplanted New Zealander currently living in NYC. (We'll spare you the Flight of the Conchords references.) Okay, just this one. Unlike, Brett and Jemaine, Simon has competent management (sorry, Murray). He was discovered by Lenedra Carroll. You may have heard of her daughter, Jewel. Simon has received guidance and support from Lenedra's organization, Artist Advance, which supports and mentors emerging artists.

Simon stopped by the CGG office to tell us about his new CD, "ALL OR NOTHING" and the causes that concern him. We have to admit we found his accent charming (or chaaaa-ming, as he would say.) Read the interview here.