Shane Gilchrist

Going with the buzz

Going with the buzz

From the fun and funk of AHoriBuzz to the darker drones of Cairo Knife Fight, guitar ace Aaron Tokona embraces his multiple musical personalities, writes Shane Gilchrist.

Suckers for punishment

Suckers for punishment

There is a point in life when, like it or not, the body slows down. Still, no-one said anything about stopping. Shane Gilchrist goes for a run down Masters Games lane.

Mutton Birds back for the songs

Mutton Birds back for the songs

The Mutton Birds are reuniting for a 16-date summer tour with Gin Wigmore and Avalanche City next month. Shane Gilchrist asks frontman Don McGlashan, guitarist David Long, bassist Alan Gregg and drummer Ross Burge a few questions about hits, friendship and remaining young at heart.

Time to get back on the bike

Time to get back on the bike

Next month, cyclists can pedal confident in the knowledge their efforts will contribute to both their own fitness and a new neurosurgery fundraising campaign, writes Shane Gilchrist.

Lessons for learning

In a little over a week's time, bells and buzzers will sound the start of another school year. In preparation, Shane Gilchrist seeks some advice.

Soul-stirring stuff from Neville

Soul-stirring stuff from Neville

Shane Gilchrist presents a special Summer Times selection of albums worth exploring.

More about passion than posturing

More about passion than posturing

Shane Gilchrist presents a special Summer Times selection of albums worth exploring. Today: Gin Wigmore gets her groove on with sophomore album Gravel and Wine.

Old blues get breath of new life

Old blues get breath of new life

Shane Gilchrist presents a special Summer Times selection of albums worth exploring. Today: American country-rock legend Gregg Allman shows he's still got plenty of gas in the tank with Low Country Blues.

Adele's soulful global hit

Adele's soulful global hit

Shane Gilchrist presents a special Summer Times selection of albums worth exploring.

Crooner enlists star team

Shane Gilchrist presents a special Summer Times selection of albums worth exploring. Today: Veteran crooner Tony Bennett again persuades some industry pros to accompany him, this time on Duets II.