Ready, steady, go! The second wave of festivals is underway. By now I assume we're all thoroughly sick of cyclones, so bring on the music. Luckily there's plenty... Read More

I'm writing on day five of seemingly constant rain; it's getting a bit soggy. There's a hurricane or cyclone coming, maybe both, and then more after that, and at... Read More

It strikes me that I write two types of column: stories and stuff. I actually prefer the 'story” ones - columns with one main subject. Then you can have fun... Read More

It's always nice to get good news, and a new festival announcement is always good news. Actually, it's not a new festival. It's the latest edition of a current festival,... Read More

I hate to waste people's time, but that's what I did with part of last week's column.It turns out that one of the gigs I wrote about has been cancelled. The latest... Read More

Last week was all about upcoming gigs, and this week is more of the same.Once again I'm looking at a few smaller things happening. There are more than a few big... Read More

Everything's coming thick and fast on the music scene right now - from festivals to open mic nights, it's happening in Tauranga. And it's going to continue for... Read More

Welcome to 2018! Hope y'all made it through the celebrations in one piece. And, I guess I should say: 'Welcome to the future, sorry it's not a bit more futuristic”.... Read More

A mere couple of days and we'll be saying goodbye to 2017. I assume you have resolutions prepared.To ease us into the New Year I've asked a few prominent local... Read More

They say good things come in threes. I don't know why.It's just as likely that bad, or even indifferent things would come in threes, unless it's a throwback to... Read More

Ten more day to go. Ten shopping days. I know I'm screwed. It just seems to sneak up doesn't it? One minute there's snow on the Desert Road, the next they're playing... Read More

Pat's back. A bit greyer and balder, but happy, chatty and with a new album. The Pat I'm talking about is Pat Hura. He's definitely back because I ran into him... Read More