Beer Garden // Free
Hailing from the Blue Mountains folk scene, Gaia Scarf is now a captivating component of the Melbourne music tapestry. Taking pieces from RnB and Indie stylings, Gaia has allowed her songs to evolve and unfold against the city’s backdrop, painting her sound in venues across the eclectic Northern suburbs. Evocative and atmospheric electric guitar interwoven with vulnerable yet soulful vocals, Gaia is transparent in her expression as she speaks on identity, love, society and her personal human experience.
Gaia will be joined by Tom Riccioni
After a string of intimate shows across Europe in 2019, Tom Riccioni hiked the Camino Primitivo in the north of Spain as a pilgrim. Along the trail he sang to passersby. Mostly to cows, unicorn and the mountain peaks. This journey changed what it meant to be a songwriter for Tom.
Authenticity, now paved the way and in January of 2020 Tom released a self-produced single called “Sunup” which received national airplay “...I want you to sit in the magic of Tom’s music... So much emotion behind his lyrics” ~ Nkechi Anele (Triple J, Roots’N’All) Tom's new single “Rainbow River” is a step up for the dynamic songwriter. Showcasing his raspy-honey voice, abstract lyrics and his home production prowess. The single artwork is in collaboration with friend and artist Nicole Cociş, and the song is mixed by Tom Harman.
The song is from his upcoming EP “ A Living Home”, recorded in a Park Orchard’s share house during the long Melbourne lockdown. This Storyteller’s vivid narrative will pull you through scenes of your own wildest dreams. single downloadable via private link.