Continuing to celebrate New Zealand Music Month, it's time to fill what has become a gaping hole in the column's recent content - no ‘Shadow & Light'. Which... Read More

We're about one-third of the way through New Zealand Music Month - and thank you for asking, yes, there is a plan. It's pretty simple: write about the many shows... Read More

There is a time for every season under heaven and currently it's time for New Zealand Music Month. I mentioned it last week and I hope to no one's great surprise... Read More

So New Zealand Music Month is once again upon us. I must confess to somewhat mixed feeling about the whole concept of NZMM, though I find it uncomfortable... Read More

'You don't write about English anymore.” That's what a guy said in the supermarket the other day and he was completely correct. The thing... Read More

Last week I started on the local blues scene - let's continue... There are a number of acts to watch for, from traditional blues players - Mike Garner... Read More

The world can be strange. Even l'il ol' New Zealand sometimes surprises. Who would have expected, for instance, Easter news to be dominated by tales... Read More

Easter. After all the build-up, it's arrived. And I've said all that I'm going to say about it. Check out last week's column on SunLive. Or just head straight... Read More

The jazz festival is here. Yes, The Port of Tauranga 61st National Jazz Festival, now expanded to 10 days, has arrived. ‘Blue Eyes - The Music of Frank... Read More

There's nothing worse than reviewing catchy music: it messes with your head. Many reviewers listen to albums once and make notes. But, sticking mainly to... Read More

This week let's start on some of the new music being released. After gaps of weeks where nothing emerges from Tauranga - much like our buses which apparently... Read More

Sometimes I don't recognise this place any more. I know, I keep going on about this; perhaps there's a song in it. Tauranga has changed: once it was... Read More