Intensely beautiful, emotionally honest, sensitive and seductive

Doors 4 pm | Band for Sunset 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm

Duke of George presents

Gyan "Introspective Retrospective"

Gyan says  - ‘ we had big plans before the world stood still, delaying what was to be an anniversary in a retrospective show celebrating 30 years since my debut release. We did manage to reach some places between lockdowns on the Eastern front and only now happy to be reaching western ears.’

‘I’m pretty excited to be playing The Duke in Perth for the first time with my partner multi-instrumentalist Si Greaves and inviting on-board a couple of Perth’s local stars as my special guests, Lucky Oceans and cellist, Mel Robinson. ‘

It’s 30 years since ARIA recipient Gyan sang her hit Wait from the cliffs of Kiama on Countdown. Since then her career has followed an international trajectory working with the likes of Bon Jovi, Ricky Martin and LeAnn Rimes before returning to Byron as part of The Museagency, scooping a Sydney Theatre Award for her collaboration with Leunig at Sydney Opera House, with runner-up/shortlist awards for her album, Superfragilistically (SMH), and children’s book, How Weird Is That (CBCA).  

‘Is it really possible to be totally original? Certainly Gyan seems to elude easy categorisation in her determination to find sounds, silences and lyrics that are unpredictable, never clichéd. ...  intensely beautiful, emotionally honest, sensitive and seductive... The more you listen, the more you will fall in love with Gyan’s unique talent.’ Bruce Elder - The AGE

‘Gyan’s subversive lyrics and weird tunes recall some of the mysticism of Kate Bush’s epic meanderings, and there are some great folky moments of interplay between the guitars and rather dominant strings – one could be forgiven for mistaking Triple Why for a Nick Drake song, Robert Kirby-style arrangements and all.’ ‘….this is a series of vignettes; with the air of a European film soundtrack, oddly naked lyrics and hesitant chord patterns keeping the listener guessing at every turn. It’s not a pop album, but one that will reward the patient audience with fine details upon repeat …Aidan Roberts- City Hub

Billy the Rabbit is a magical and unique journey through the mind of a gentle genius told from the voice of a beautiful and talented singer and is perhaps the most delicate and appropriate partnership between any two unique Australian artists.  Shelly Blake, THE PROGRAM

‘….which is why Byron-based singer/songwriter Gyan's collaboration with Leunig is such an inspired idea. Billy the Rabbit is a superb tale about the fragility of life. As Leunig explained, the poem was based on the death of his daughter's pet rabbit, and her distress on finding Billy dead in his hutch. It rolls on in the style of a murder ballad that Nick Cave would be proud of. …..This show is a welcome reality check and a quiet revelation.’ Jeanti St Clair ABC Local 

Come down and enjoy Gyan's sunset session at the Duke!

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