The Blonde and I took a Friday arvo trip to Willie Smiths toe see Van Walker and Tristan Bird. I love going to Willie Smiths - my favourite cider and great food. It's just 20 minutes from the city but feels like you have escaped the rat race if only for a little while.
Van Walker's voice is like molasses and melted chocolate. Hearing his rich, deep tones automatically puts you at ease. His music seems to come deep from within you but yet from somewhere far away. His songs are poignant and thought provoking. His up beat songs get you toe-tapping and his ballads make you want to cry. He was kind enough to take agree to my request to play "Old Joe" a song about a Bus driver and he also did his song about a rabbit who falls in love with a fish. I know these sound a little odd but his songs are pure storytelling gold.
Tristan Bird was up next. His music had a country feel and his original songs were really good. He sang real songs about simple people.
These boys were a joy to listen too. They were also generous with their time afterwards and were keen to have a chat about their music with The Blonde and me. A couple of great blokes with enormous talent.
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