Music

A chance to catch up and look ahead

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

Music, gigs,videos, art – get it all here

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

One thousand columns!

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

Bringing a little joy to the world

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

Politics, music, Matariki – it’s all here

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

The one where AI takes over

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

Audio Culture and... some new local music!

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

A King’s Birthday rain of music

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

King Brothers and a Fat Boy

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

Two-and-a-half musical stories

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

Examining Americana, and yet more gigs

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

Mucho Americana; and Shirley’s book

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