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.
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...
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