SWAY is an acoustic rock song driven by Lyons’ raw vocals and buoyed by the pulsating rhythm of Bill Gibson (bass) and Lee Carey (drums). Lyons exposes an intense vulnerability though his direct lyrics that capture the desperation for peace of mind experienced when relentless and ever-expanding thoughts take over.
Album launch show for the new album, SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN, out August 24. Full band line-up with MJL's long-time collaborators (and Shire muso stalwarts) Lee Carey (Unlocking the Doors), Matt Collins (Grizzly McDuff), Andy Peacock (singer-songwriter) and Andrew Webb (Max Music Collective
Fallon Cush had so much fun last time we did the Union, we thought 'bugger it, let's do it again', and so, hey presto, we are! This time around we're sharing the bill with wonderful tunesmiths Sam Newton with his band and Matthew James Lyons solo. Sunday arvo at the Union: tunes, beers (or perhaps something more 'sophisticated' if that's your thing), free in and out. What's not to like...
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On the back of the sold-out album launch, I am back at The Brass Monkey to do it all again with the band. Expect to hear songs from the album 'Relics' and EP 'Everything That Was' (2016), plus a few surprises.
Special guest David Harrod will open proceedings with his unique take on alt-folk.
Playing two free sets as part of the Cronulla Jazz & Blues Festival lineup.
Playing all your favourite tunes you forgot you loved so much! Meet you by the dart board!
MJL is back at Sunday Road for the return of their Sunday Sessions. Playing plenty of classics plus the odd original tune. Great food and beer, of course!
The Brass Monkey, 115A Cronulla Street, Cronulla NSW Australia
Matthew James Lyons returns to The Brass Monkey to showcase songs from his debut album, 'Relics', along with a full band. The set will also include songs from his EP, 'Everything That Was' (2016).
Peta Caswell will open the night with her powerful and distinctive voice giving an impressionable take on alt-country.
$61.20 includes meal
Saturday night's alright for jiving
Playing hits and near misses from before I was born.
Matt is excited to be back among the chrome tanks of delicious Sunday Road beer to play some well loved classics and a few shots of original tunes. See you there!
Playing some tunes after the footy...
Enjoy some tunes with the finest beer.
Playing some tunes after the footy...
A night of original singer-songwriters in an intimate setting. Featuring David Harrod, Matthew James Lyons & Chad Hammock
