Nightlife - June 2011
31 May 2011
Rocking at The Lounge
By Gabe Andrews
Melbourne has a thriving live music scene, arguably the best in the country.
Docklands might not be the first thought for people looking for live music, however Two Tone Family Sedan, a duo of Bobby Valentine and daughter Laura Gillard have put Docklands firmly on the list of places to visit for live music.
Two Tone Family Sedan has started playing Thursday nights at The Lounge on NewQuay Promenade. The Lounge is a great setting to either enjoy the music while sitting down for dinner or viewing from the bar with a cold drink.
The beauty behind this duo is the simplicity. The instrumentation is two vocals and acoustic guitar, which means the arrangements are simple and the focus is on melody.
You would think that playing covers of Bob Marley, The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen and plenty more would prove difficult for a duo. It’s simply not the case here with two extremely strong voices providing a unique stripped back feel to these popular classics.
Valentine’s guitar playing is also something that can’t be ignored. It provides the perfect platform for the vocals to be priority, while also throwing in the occasional solo.
The thing that really stands out about Valentine and Gillard is how well their voices work in unison. The most enjoyable moments are when their voices come together and harmonise. It is an aspect of live music that is always appreciated and this duo nail their harmonies every time.
Seeing Two Tone Family Sedan at The Lounge is part of that long-standing Melbourne tradition of going down to the local pub to see live music while enjoying the company of your friends.
So be sure to head down after work on a Thursday to The Lounge to grab a drink and enjoy a fantastic gig from Two Tone Family Sedan.
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