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.
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 and prepare for an evening of sonic enchantment on Friday, 8 December from 6pm.
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