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New father, whistler and violinist Andrew Bird.

Andrew Bird gets (more) serious

Discovering the pleasures and pain of real adulthood at 43 has pushed the violinist, whistler and singer/songwriter into new, sometimes uncomfortable, areas.

Christopher Gallant: the golden-voiced R&B; singer

For all his big stage presence and adoring famous friends, Gallant comes across as a little shy.

He counts Seal, Elton John and Sufjan Stevens among his admirers and recently collaborated with some of K-pop's stars. R&B; singer Gallant is bringing his silken voice and deep soul to Australia to enchant local audiences.

Sticky Carpet

Evan Dando has a date at Howler.

Sticky Carpet: Evan Dando touring, Triple R's April amnesty, Underground Lovers back with a new album and more.

Sydney's top gigs

Singer-songwriter Emily Barker provided the theme tune for <i>Wallander</i>.

Bluesman Eugene Hideaway Bridges was five when he started playing around his home state of Louisiana with his father. It got him used to a career spent travelling the world with his music, which brings him to these shores once more.