There's nothing better to write about than new local albums.This week we've got the first review of rhythm and blues proponents Brilleaux's new album, and there's... Read More

It's all good news this week - the most exclusive little party in Tauranga is coming up and we have free tickets to give away!Actually, all the tickets are free.... Read More

The thing that has struck me, though it has been slowly building over the past couple of years, is the huge increase of relatively small specialist music events... Read More

Graham Brazier. Damn. RIP Graham.I realise it's been more than a week and everyone knows that Graham died, but it just seems wrong not to say a few words about someone... Read More

You're probably also sick of me writing about the blues. Or, specifically, about blues shows in Tauranga. There do seem to have been an inordinate number recently.... Read More

I worry about the residents of Pongakawa; it must be hard living in a den of iniquity.Who would have thought? I have friends in Pongakawa and they seem like perfectly... Read More

We continue the occasional series wherein Winston expounds on things that currently make him happy. This week it's gigs again. More gigs than you can shake a stick... Read More

You might recognise Neil Billington, but you may not know why.Neil, who is coming to town next weekend to perform at the Tauranga Art Gallery, is one of the finest... Read More

The most memorable film I ever saw was ‘Satantango': black and white, in Hungarian, seven hours long. It was an experience like no other, 20 years ago now,... Read More

Get down, get your groove on and get jiggy - Saturday is International Blues Music Day.Yep, the first Saturday every August is, according to IBMD director Johnny... Read More

All sorts of bad things can happen in a city like Tauranga; it's lucky we've got the council to protect us.Say what you will about the council - and if you ever... Read More

Despite trying to answer all emails, I must confess I'm a lousy correspondent.I say this by way of an apology to everyone I haven't replied to. Sorry. I really meant... Read More