Rhys Renwick (Rhysics)
Description
Coffeehouse at Julie's sixth show: Rhys Renwick of Rhysics!
Intimate, unusually low-tech acoustic shows with natural reverb in a cosy restaurant at the Abbotsford Convent, Sunday evenings around dinner time.
As free of sonic artifice or interference as is achievable, these will be acoustic concerts unlike any other you have experienced.
Whether it's the human voice, a guitar or a guzheng, every note you hear at these concerts will sound more natural and 'real' than you may have heard these artists sound before.
In the cosy atmosphere of Julie Restaurant, around sunset on a Sunday evening, a small audience will enjoy some beloved local and international artists presenting their music as they wrote it: each word and every note clearly audible. Any audible distraction will be removed (within reason) to help the artist's music reach your ears intact. The kitchen will go quiet. Fridges will switch off.
Inspired by the coffeehouse gigs of Greenwich Village and across the UK during the folk revival of the early 1960s, these performances are captured only in further-away microphones that reinforce the overall sound of the artist, without making them louder. Rejecting the larger-than-life sonic approach typical of modern concerts, these artists will not perform into close microphones for each instrument, nor will their instruments be plugged into the PA system. The restaurant's magnificent church-like ceiling will provide all the reverb.
Restaurant meals, drinks and desserts available (not included in the ticket).
FAQs
- Does ticket include food and drink?
No. Delicious food, drink & desserts will be available for purchase separately, but the "bottomless cup" coffee is free.
- Can I talk during the show?
Try not to. You wouldn't want to, anyway. There will be plenty of time to talk before, between, and after the artist's sets.
- Are kids allowed?
Yes, with supervision. If they'll need a seat, they'll need a ticket. If they can't remain quiet and seated during the performances, they should not come. Material performed may not be child-appropriate. Consider hearing protection for children, even at quieter gigs.
- What time is the show?
Unless otherwise stated in the event's page... Doors at 6pm First set (of two) at 6.30pm Earlier arrival = higher likelihood of receiving any food orders prior to the first set, and better choice re: seating.
- Will there be tickets available on the door?
Yes, but only if there are any left. These are not big concerts. Booking ahead highly recommended.
- What is your refund policy?
100% refundable until 1 day before the event.
- Are seats allocated?
No. Choose your seat/table on arrival. Please be open to sharing your table with people you do not know.
Lineup
Rhys Renwick
LOCAL BUFFOON, GLOBAL PHENOMENON: Rhys Renwick captures the hearts and minds of all who hear the scruffy songbird sing his songs. Whether he is gracing the stage of Meredith Music Festival with his band Rhysics, or pouring his soul out onto beer soaked carpets, his charm and well crafted songs bring everyone who see’s him coming back for more. Rhys, now working on his debut album under his legal name, takes influence from Randy Newman, and Beck, then adds more than a touch of chaos and blends it all up with his sharp lyricism to be a singular voice in Melbourne’s DIY Scene.
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