Gig Review: Ryan Adams (July 16, Wgtn)

Ryan Adams

Opera House

Thursday, July 16

Ryan Adams is no stranger to New Zealand but this is his first visit to Wellington in a half decade and just his second show in the capital. The last was with The Cardinals, this time he has a new band in tow, The Shining. They’re like a cut-down version of The E. Street Band offering rock’n’roll essence, from a whi…