"Little sparrow" Edith Piaf's husky, and largely dolorous songs - performed in smoky bars between sips of absinthe - will always be treasured by the French.

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.

The dogg lacks bite.

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