It seems a long time since I mentioned jazz in this column. Let's rectify that. This week I have a jazz initiative that's about to start, and another obituary.... Read More

A week is a long time in music. And this last week seems particularly long, with the passing of both Leonard Cohen and Leon Russell. I don't, as more than a few... Read More

Music keeps arriving from every direction. I try and keep up, usually with only limited success. It often feels like trying to catch a train that is already leaving... Read More

Blues CD ready to go Mike Garner is back, and he's got a new CD ready to launch! 'Back?” I hear you say. Given that he was playing in town on October 15... Read More

These are troubled times in the music world so it's always good news when there's a new local release. A couple of weeks ago I reviewed the debut single from Apollo... Read More

Bob wins - but is it literature? I guess you heard by now - Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize for literature. It's something that's been much discussed here at the... Read More

What are they hiding?It all seemed so innocent. Ask the Tauranga mayoralty candidates a few simple questions about music. In the event only five of the 11 candidates... Read More

The combination of music and pictures has long fascinated people.I remember a particular urban legend that did the rounds for several years which held that Pink... Read More

In a few short weeks the epic reign of Stuart Crosby as Tauranga Mayor will come to an end and a grieving public will vote for his replacement. There are 11 candidates.... Read More

Josh Durning. Having a chat with Josh Durning is an education. Which is nothing but a good thing, as Josh's current gig is teaching. But it's hard not to feel as... Read More

When an apology is needed I always wonder whether to put it first or last. Both have problems. If it comes at the end it's possible that those of y'all who object... Read More

We continue the occasional series wherein Winston expounds on things currently making him happy. In convenient soundbite-sized portions. And once again he's featuring... Read More