EntertainmentScholl visit a rare highEven with handbills and posters to prove it, I pinch myself to believe that Andreas Scholl, one of the world's leading countertenors, will be singing in the Town Hall this Tuesday.26 Mar 01:11 AM
OpinionWinston AldworthForward Thinking: Womad's world of differenceWinston Aldworth looks back an a fantastic weekend of music in New Plymouth.23 Mar 08:30 PM
EntertainmentFoo Fighters: Times like theseIn town to do his bit for Christchurch, head Foo Fighter Dave Grohl talked to Scott Kara about how his former band's classic Nevermind has impacted on his present band's forthcoming album - and the healing powers of music.23 Mar 06:00 PM
EntertainmentFoo Fighters play charity concertUS rock band Foo Fighters played a small one-off charity concert to raise funds for the Christchurch earthquake fund at the Auckland Town Hall.23 Mar 01:09 AM
EntertainmentConcert Review: Santana, Vector ArenaCarlos Santana is in love with a black magic woman. Really, he is, and she's got a wild afro, saucy style, and plays drums. 20 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentEighties artist Michelle Shocked ready to play AucklandEighties artist Michelle Shocked intends to make people forget the girl she once was, writes Jacqueline Smith18 Mar 06:00 PM
EntertainmentConcert review: Lionel Richie, Vector ArenaRichie's voice matched the fabric of his shirts - satin and velvet - and his moves rivalled his frenetic back-up musicians.18 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentConcert Review: Bobby McFerrin, Skycity TheatreYou hear of performers playing their audiences, but Bobby McFerrin really did use his Auckland audience as a musical instrument last night.16 Mar 10:31 PM
EntertainmentBB King announces new show for late AprilFollowing last week's cancellation of the Grassroots Festival, blues legend B.B. King has announced a show on April 24 at Auckland's Civic Theatre.16 Mar 05:00 PM
EntertainmentStone Temple Pilots take flight againThe Stone Temple Pilots are back, thanks in no small part to the forgiving nature of guitarist Dean DeLeo. Scott Kara talks to him about the band's eventful journey.16 Mar 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMore fundraisers for ChristchurchThe Christchurch earthquake has continued to inspire the entertainment industry into action with benefit shows. Here are two more on the way:16 Mar 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwis rock out in Texas at South By SouthwestAs you read this a bunch of Kiwi bands will be preparing to take the stage at the annual music extravaganza SXSW in Austin, Texas.16 Mar 05:00 PM
EntertainmentA quick word: Justin Townes EarleA quick word with Justin Townes Earle, the New York via Nashville singer-songwriter visiting for the third time on the back of his fourth album, Harlem River which has the track Christchurch Woman.16 Mar 05:00 PM
EntertainmentArts Festival Review: Spirit of India 2011: Shehnai and fluteRajendra Prasanna comes from generations of Indian master musicians. On Tuesday, thanks to him and his three colleagues, a rapt audience fell under the spell of a music in which time itself seemed almost to stand still.16 Mar 12:39 AM
EntertainmentWomad: Amadou and Mariam at the top of the worldWomad stars Amadou and Mariam talk to Scott Kara about how their musical partnership grew into a successful international career11 Mar 06:00 PM
EntertainmentGary Numan: Pushing the right buttonsGary Numan talks to Scott Kara about the happy accidents of his musical experiments and combining nostalgia with his new work.09 Mar 06:00 PM
EntertainmentBlasts from the past and hard rockers on wayHere's more to add to your gig diary - though you'd be in a fairly unique demographic if you were after tickets to all of this lot. 09 Mar 06:00 PM
EntertainmentConcert Review: Roxy Music, Villa Maria EstateThe last time Roxy Music played in New Zealand it was in a Waikato field as the headliners of Sweetwaters 1981.06 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Fundraising eventsIn response to the tragic earthquake in Christchurch on Tuesday, several events across New Zealand have been organised to raise money for relief funds.02 Mar 11:30 PM