Wow, what a party! Thanks to all the lovely Ronsters who attended and to all the venues that took part, making it such a success. I’ve fought through the mother of all hangovers to bring you the newsletter this week, including my gig list and a competition to win tickets to see Leela James. But next week, you’re going to have a little break from me. That's right, Ronster! Next Thursday is the wonderfully titled «Auffahrt,» and as the powers that be are concerned I'll blaspheme my way through it, they've decided it’s safer to give me the day off. So... get scrolling and clicking, and I’ll see you in a fortnight. Have fun and...

Give my love to the city

If you are not from a landlocked country you may well be missing the sea? Well, we have some films that might help but if they don’t you can dance the blues away, check out some great live music or drown your sorrows with wine.

Thursday: Ten days of dance and movement with Zürich Tanzt
Thursday: Volkshaus takes you to the shore with the Ocean Film Tour
Friday: The Lauter festival celebrates its 16th edition
Saturday: Be pleased to be teased with Burlesque at Plaza
Sunday: Head to the lake for browsing and bargains
Sunday: The best kind of bottle? An open one! Smith & Smith hold their Open Bottle Day.
Monday: Leela James plays Kaufleuten and i have tickets to give away.

Many have asked the question, «Are Leela James and Etta James related». Well, with Leela’s blues infused voice it’s easy to make the comparison. Leela is going to be playing the Kaufleuten this Monday, promoting her 2023 Album «Thought U Knew». Guess what folks? I have 2x2 tickets to give away to some lucky Ronsters. Click the link or the buttons to find out how to win.

Once again i have been trawling the web so you lovely Ronsters don’t have to! There’s plenty of music happening in the city in the merry old month of May. Make sure you check out at least three shows this month.

This month, Martina Walther's drawings accompany us in the newsletter. I've already met the Lucerne-based illustrator and learned quite a bit about her in the interview. But see for yourself.