Gravel-voiced troubadour offers comedy sideline on live set.

Instrumental rock at its best.

The charm of street food is often best - and it applies to music too.

From Naxos to Nixon, this music will cheer the soul.

More rock and balladry from Aussie veterans.

Keeping the Wu flag flying proudly.

Uneven, promising and long-overdue outing from the Violent Femmes frontman.

Jazz hands for the family gathering.

Pearl Jam played Mt Smart last night. Scott Kara was one of the over 30,000 fans there.