DARTH VEGAS

DARTH VEGAS

Darth Vegas’ sound can’t be pigeonholed.

Their influences span the terrains of jazz, pop, punk and more.

Aside from Tom Waits, The Accused and John Zorn’s Naked City, front man Michael Lira cites “spooky cartoons” as one of their major influences.

With that in mind, it’s really no surprise that Lira says they’ve invited an extra-terrestrial guest for their last show in Sydney.

So what can audiences expect from the gig at the Jam Gallery?

“The unexpected,” says Lira.

“Definitely some strange and fun music, and perhaps an interplanetary visitor – almost guaranteed.”

Darth Vegas have performed together on and off for ten years and now Lira is finally moving to the States indefinitely to work on composing pieces for the silver screen. He says their last show will be a special one.

Along with their special “interplanetary” guest, the newly bionic Neill Duncan will be debuting his one-handed sax for the first time.

After being diagnosed with sarcoma in his left arm, Duncan has had a custom saxophone made for the occasion.

It will be the first time in the world that a one-handed tenor saxophone has been played.

“We’re a very versatile band,” says Lira. (SY)

Feb 8, Jam Gallery, 195 Oxford St, Bondi Junction, $10, jamgallery.com.au

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