Maybe it's because it's August. Is it spring already? For whatever reason, the Bay is alive with the sound of music.Some weeks are a little quiet and I can witter... Read More

We continue the occasional series wherein Winston expounds on things that currently make him happy. Tired of election billboards of people looking like psycho killers?... Read More

Everyone I talk to is going over the hill - finally they have a good reason to visit Hamilton.Hush my mouth. There are, of course, many good reasons to go to Hamilton.... Read More

Neil Young goes mad, and other news...I like Neil Young; have done for decades. But, after a life of eccentricity, he would appear to have gone completely mad.Which... Read More

Musicians generally hibernate during winter but there's always stuff bubbling away beneath the surface.That whole cold winter vibe just doesn't seem so conducive... Read More

Who thought a music column was a good idea while the FIFA World Cup is happening?I've never been good at multitasking and I don't seem to be improving. So it's best... Read More

They say there is no such thing as bad publicity, but that's a load of rubbish.Just ask Mel Gibson or The Dixie Chicks. Or Gary Glitter. Publicity can destroy a... Read More

Last week I was inspired and, dammit, this week I'm still inspired.It's a good thing. Like walking around on little clouds of happiness. And I have - surprisingly... Read More

I have been inspired. My world is a brighter place, and I have celebrities to thank. Well, ‘celebrities' is a loaded term. It's hard to tell exactly what it... Read More

The problem with us columnists is that we're prone to predictions.I kick myself when I do it, but it's an urge that's hard to resist. The difficulty, though, with... Read More

New Zealand Music Month may be coming to an end but here at The Weekend Sun every month is New Zealand Music Month.We don't need an artificial construct to celebrate... Read More

Once again the music world is busy, busy, busy - albums, bands, gigs, the thrills never end.It's almost enough to bring on another ‘Reasons To Be Cheerful'... Read More