Music

A good excuse to praise Kiwi music

Many people, even me sometimes, diss New Zealand Music Month, but any excuse to write more about Kiwi music can't be a bad thing.At the end of last year we had a... Read More

Reasons to be cheerful - Part 21

If this is meant to be an occasional series then why is Winston doing it two weeks in a row? Because he's just so damned happy that's why! This week: blues, blues... Read More

Reasons to be cheerful - Part 20

We continue the occasional series wherein Winston expounds on things that currently make him happy. This week it's gigs again. Easter may be over but if you're planning... Read More

Music doesn’t sleep after Easter

If you thought there would be time to rest between gigs now that Easter has come and gone, think again.First up, there's another concert next Friday (May 2) at the... Read More

Jazzy plans for Easter break

Rain has finally arrived in the Bay, which is alright with me; just as long as it clears up for next week.It is, of course, nearly Easter, and the only religious... Read More

Tauranga gigs happening all over the show

It's all on next week - gigs, gigs, gigs. I've got four of them here, see what pops your musical cork...First up, on Thursday (April 10) there's another show at... Read More

Sticking to it

A lot of people play music for a while then give it away when the demands of the 'real world” intrude.And there's nothing wrong with that. To embrace music... Read More

Reasons to be cheerful - part 19

We continue the occasional series wherein Winston expounds on things that currently make him happy. Stranded at the intersection of Boresville and Snorefest? Get... Read More

Still marvelling over the Boss

I know it's been a few days, but I'm still recovering from last weekend with Bruce.Yes, he was as good as everyone says and, yes it was worth going to both shows.... Read More

An increasingly wild wake awaits

There are amazing things happening in the CD world - the album may be dead but the wake is getting increasingly wild.Perhaps it's always like this when a societal... Read More

Guess who’s coming our way

BRUUUUUCE!It's getting to that time: March is nearly here and Bruce is on his way. Bruce Springsteen is coming to New Zealand in March.He's got a few more shows... Read More

A month crammed full with events to enjoy

Perhaps it's because February is a short month; perhaps it's because everybody thinks the weather will be good.Whatever the reason, February just seems crammed with... Read More