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Volume 38 #25 29 November–5 December, 2023 Editor: Eve Jeffery Editorial/gigs: gigs@echo.net.au Copy deadline: 5pm each Thursday Gig Guide deadline: 5pm each Friday Advertising: adcopy@echo.net.au P: 02 6684 1777 W: echo.net.au/entertainment
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LIVE ON THE LAWN Live on the Lawn at Harvest is back, and it’s not just a comeback. It’s in collaboration with the taste makers at Jet Black Cat Music. Harvest is thrilled to present an evening of pure auditory bliss on the Harvest Village Green, featuring none other than the extraordinary Sylvie (US) and home-grown virtuoso Tex Crick (AUS)! Sylvie, hailing from the sun-soaked landscapes of California, effortlessly channels the timeless musical essence of the mid-’70s. Their music, simultaneously steeped in nostalgia and infused with a contemporary vibe, masterfully weaves beautiful melodies, grooving rhythms, and stripped-back production.
GETTING LOST IN NYE TIME Get ‘Lost in Time’ on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day at the Beach Hotel! As the year draws to a close, the Beach Hotel invites you to bid farewell to 2023 in style at the ‘Lost in Time’ New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events. On 31 December the Beachy will host an electrifying lineup featuring some of the best local bands and DJs. The sounds of Jerome Williams Band, Ragga Jump, Animal Ventura, Micka Scene Duo, and beats spun by DJs Quendo, No ID, and Reiflex will set the stage for an epic transition into 2024. Prepare for an unforgettable night filled with music, laughter, and a celebration that transcends time. But the festivities don’t end there! On New Year’s Day, the Beach Hotel keeps the energy high with an epic
festival-style lineup. Headlined by the sensational Safia the day will also feature performances by Luen, Yolanda Be Cool, Jai Piccone, and Julian Munyard. Start the year on the right note surrounded by good vibes and great tunes. For Northern Rivers locals, they have a special treat! Purchase discounted tickets at the Beach Hotel bottle shop by showing your license to their friendly team. This New Year’s, don’t miss your chance to get ‘Lost in Time’ at the Beachy. Secure your tickets now and make memories that will last a lifetime. Let’s welcome 2024 with open arms, good company, and fantastic music at the Beach Hotel. Tickets for both events can be purchased via: oztix.com.au.
The genesis of Sylvie is a tale worth telling: In 1975, John Schwab and his band, Mad Anthony, gathered in a Southern California barn to make a hit record, however a narrative familiar to the era unfolded – a band tantalisingly close to a record deal was thwarted by circumstance. The tapes, a testament to unrealised dreams, found their resting place in a closet. Fast-forward through the decades to a small Ohio town, where John’s son, Ben Schwab, stumbled upon these forgotten tapes.
The songs, timeless and effortless, left an indelible mark on Ben, inspiring him to embark on his own musical journey under the moniker Sylvie. It’s a return to the musical lineage and spirit that resides in those cherished yet misplaced cassettes and reels. Schwab, a true artisan, immerses himself in the entire music-making process, donning the hats of songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer, and engineer in his garage-studio. Joining Sylvie on this captivating tour is Tex Crick, a melodic piano pop virtuoso from Australia’s south coast. Tex’s songwriting style, loosely anchored in nostalgic pop and soft rock, possesses an idiosyncratic charm. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary musical journey! Secure your tickets via the QR code in Harvest’s ad on p29 and prepare for an evening of sonic enchantment on Friday, 8 December from 6pm.
A solo exhibition of works by international and local artist Judi Reynolds-Baxter will be held at the Byron Bay Service Club this Saturday to raise funds for the Middle Earth Gardens Animal Sanctuary at Ewingsdale. There will be art for sale, monster raffles and a performance by percussion vocal group, Agapanthus. Saturday, 2 December from 5.30pm at the Byron Bay Services Club.
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