‘Symbiosis’ Album Launch at Byron Theatre
Guitar Journeys: Felicity Lawless and Black Rabbit George with special guest Shai Shriki
Byron Theatre, December 4
Two of the Gold Coast’s iconic artists, Felicity Lawless and Black Rabbit George (aka Tijuana Cartel front man Paul George) have just released their first album together, “Symbiosis”, and are bringing their spectacular show to Byron Theatre on December 4. They will be joined by vocalist, oud and guitar player, Shai Shriki (Israel), composer and performer of contemporary music with traditional sounds from the Middle East, Hebrew songs and Spanish guitar.
“Our album ‘Symbiosis’ explores our joint passion for gypsy, Middle-Eastern and Flamenco music,” explains Felicity. “We both love to blend traditional music with our own flavours and seem to be on an eternal mission to create as much guitar beauty as possible.
Our ‘Guitar Journeys’ shows are an immersion in the guitar’s infinite possibilities. It is so exciting to be joined by Shai for the Byron launch as he is one of my favourite guitarists and he really sets a mystical scene with his music. These shows are full of colour, from our Classical pieces, where you could hear a pin drop, to explosive guitar shredding over Latin and world music grooves.”
Recorded in Black Rabbit’s studio, ‘Symbiosis’ is a collection of guitar music accompanied only by cajon and percussion. The first single “Zarma” is already available on Spotify and Youtube with the rest of the album to be released online just before the Byron Theatre show in December. It is available for purchase as a CD at their shows.
Byron Theatre invites you to celebrate and support two incredible local artists.
Presenting the frontman of Tijuana Cartel Paul A George ( Black Rabbit George) united with the bohemian folky beauty - Felicity Flawless.
This is a very intimate unique evening exploring Gypsy/folk sounds, infused with flamenco and classical guitar.
Black Rabbit George
From the wellspring of childish fantasy and a lifetime of musical evolution emerges folk singer/songwriter Black Rabbit George, another incarnation for Paul A George, the musician whose guitar drives the unique sounds of Tijuana Cartel, one of the tightest and most sought-after bands on the Australian festival circuit. If Tijuana Cartel ever lacked anything for its guitarist and vocalist, then it was the open door to a subconscious demand to tell stories—any stories—with the strings of a guitar and the words of a born storyteller. And he has crafted a treasure trove of folk gems expertly weaving the guitars delicate complexity with his deeply felt lyrics and warm, distinctive vocal tones.
Felicity Lawless
From the streets and tapas bars of Spain and bustling Japanese live music venues, to Australian festivals, bars, and restaurants, Felicity Lawless has delighted many diverse audiences with her journey through sound and emotion. Her music is characterised by a flashy, Spanish guitar style, soaring vocal melodies and hypnotic rhythms. Felicity performs with an energy that elevates and inspires while infusing her crowds with enthusiasm and joy. Having honed her craft busking around Australia with nothing more than her guitar to feed her, it is little wonder that she has learned to capture and enchant audiences with virtuosity and sincerity.