Melbourne is the capital of the most progressive state in Australia, we have a diverse mix of cultures and languages, our food and drink scene is unparalleled and (aussie rules) footy is a religion. But […]
Category: Music
My stories in this month’s Jetstar mag
I’ve been busy in April 2016’s Jetstar magazine with four stories. They include my regular male grooming column (this month on the plight of the humble suit tie), a story on the return of affordable […]
The man who told Elvis his career was in the toilet
Close-up of bling belonging to Al ‘Alvis’ Gersbach, Parkes Council grader driver 51 weeks of the year, Elvis tribute artist the rest. Photography: Emma Byrnes Parkes Elvis Festival: Binder reflects on the ‘one-and-only’ King January 8, […]
Chrissy’s legacy lives on in Amphlett Lane
Charley Drayton, an American multi-instrumental musician and producer of African-American descent, who has played as a drummer and bass guitarist for many bands and artists and is currently the drummer in Cold Chisel. Photo: Brendan […]
Australian-born singer-songwriter Johnny Logan won Eurovision Song Contest in 1980, 1987 and 1992
I caught the Eurovision bug this year. Well done Guy Sebastian – I thought you were great. Here’s my story about another Australian who won it for Ireland three times. May 21, 2015 The Age […]
Henry Wagons – Kitchen Spy
I recently had the pleasure of meeting alt-country singer, songwriter and producer Henry Wagons at his holiday shack-cum- recording studio Goldview, in Mount Martha. We talked whiskey, hot sauce and slow-cooked meats among other things […]
Eurovision 2014
For a couple of days, at least, I went Eurovision-crazy last week. Read my story for the Saturday Age and SMH online here. I spoke to several people who attend or host Eurovision parties and, […]
