Let's start the way so many clubs start their meetings: with a little housekeeping. Last week I bemoaned the lack of news about New Zealand shows by English... Read More

OK. After last week's celebratory indulgence, let's get back to business. I've got all sorts here: international gigs, local gigs, videos, dance,... Read More

Yes. From the headline I suspect you've guessed that this week's column will contain a certain amount of self-reflection; I'll try not to be too indulgent. It's... Read More

Little in the world right now seems to bring unadulterated joy; so we must rejoice when something does. I felt that way last week as I watched YouTube, which... Read More

Here at the Watusi Country Club we tend to avoid politics; but sometimes, all you can say is ‘Wow!' It has been possibly the weirdest 10 days I can remember... Read More

Everyone seems to be talking about AI these days. Should we be afraid - very afraid - or is it just the focus du jour for the latest round of media hysteria? As... Read More

I've got some new local music for you today, but, first, a belated anniversary. I'm really kicking myself over this one. Of all the absolutely perfect things... Read More

Nearly June already, and it starts with a public holiday: a new public holiday. For the first time in my life we're celebrating King's Birthday Weekend. Hooray!... Read More

There's a new music video from Tauranga. But first, a gig. And not just any gig. An international act, here from Japan for the fourth time; they're wild. King... Read More

If there are indeed eight million stories in the naked city then there are at least a few hundred in Tauranga. These are two-and-a-half of them... Craig Jamieson... Read More

Recently I've been wondering about this whole ‘Americana' thing. Last week I mentioned a couple of Americana duos coming through town. There are many more.... Read More

I have a long list of things I'd like to write about; but time-dependant stuff keeps getting in the way. Case in point: there's a new local album from singer/songwriter... Read More