The Cavern, Nobby Beach - Mon Aug 23

Novocastrian singer-songwriter Amy Vee is the curtain raiser at The Cavern’s weekly original acoustic showcase. Promoting her new Sleeping Dogs Lie EP, the set also draws from her time as a member of The Virtues. Onstage, Vee makes use of looped live sound – an innovative way to flesh out her warm, honeyed vocals and finger-plucked guitar.

Away from his eight-piece roots band, Tom Richardson takes the opportunity to show off his solo prowess. With some new songs on the set-list, the dreadlocked Victorian calls on Warrnambool slide guitarist Luke Watt to assist on a couple. They close with a blistering rendition of Robert Johnson’s Walking Blues – some distance from the Jack Johnson-esque roots that kicked the set off.

Haba Dudes are rounding the night out with their blend of gypsy and folk. Promoting their new album, Take From The Rich, the local quintet feature both a guest clarinettist and vocalist as they play a mix of new and old tracks. While their stripped back numbers make for pleasant adult contemporary listening, the more the band yield to their gypsy urges, the more entertaining they become. With a strong violin line holding everything together, they can afford to unleash more. Tonight’s gold coin donation cover charge = money well spent.

NILS HAY

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