Introducing... The Von Tones!
An exciting new musical duo from Melbourne has arrived!
Baroness Yvonne Von Tone is this duo’s enigmatic vocalist; She acts out her role with animated gestures, little stories, audience participation and a big, big voice; The Baroness guarantees to mesmerise you every time.
The Baron Tone Von Tone provides the backing vocals and loves ‘all things with strings’. He creates the music performing on ukulele, 12 string acoustic, electric guitar and bass guitar.
They formed when these two friends realised their quirky social jams together were quite special. The chemistry was obviously there and so ‘Von’ and ‘Tones’ decided to take it to the next level.
The duo enhances their live sound using a looper. Bass and drum beats, multi-layered vocals and instruments allow them to create a band sound, complete with backing singers!
The Von Tones perform a variety of musical styles specialising in reinterpreting classic hits from the ’60’s to the ‘80’s. Special attention is given to reviving ‘almost forgotten’ Aussie gems. It’s not just about the covers; their original material receives equivalent amounts of accolade at their gigs.
So here are some examples!
Can you imagine Kate Bush mashed with Lou Reed, ‘rapped’ over a funky beat that gets the crowd dancing? Or how about some Fleetwood Mac mashed with Led Zeppelin, or Tom Petty delivered on the ukulele boogie-woogie style? Grunge Blondie, Jazz Abba, Alt-folk and country AC/DC; it gets stranger than that and their audiences love it! They manage to funk, grunge, pop, calypso, rap, soul and jazz their audiences at every gig. They do have a truly unique sound and vibe!
Since their inception in July 2017, The Von Tones have enjoyed a monthly residency at Benson’s on Martin in Brighton
as well as shows at many private parties.
Here’s what other people think!
“My customers have described The Von Tones as a vibrant duo offering a great variety and intelligent interpretations of songs. A quirky duo with a unique sound. I love Yvonne’s voice. The Von Tones have an undefinable ‘je ne sais quoi’. I love hearing the quirky interpretations of songs from back in the day. Tony is versatile with his instrumentation and Yvonne evokes a sense of fun by engaging the audience to join in the fun.”
Joe (Benson’s manager)
“I just love the new take that The Von Tones put on songs that I love. They breathe new life into classics – they will put a smile on your dial and a tap on your toe!”
Geoff (house party host)
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GIG GUIDE
next gig to be advised
Sat 17 Mar 2018 Bensons on Martin Brighton 2 - 4PM free entry
Sun 29 Oct 2017 Bensons on Martin Brighton 2 - 4PM free entry
Sun 08 Oct 2017 Bensons on Martin Brighton 2 - 4PM free entry
Sun 06 Aug 2017 Bensons on Martin Brighton 2 - 4PM free entry
Sun 16 Jul 2017 Bensons on Martin Brighton 2 - 4PM free entry
Sat 17 Mar 2018 Bensons on Martin Brighton 2 - 4PM free entry
Sun 29 Oct 2017 Bensons on Martin Brighton 2 - 4PM free entry
Sun 08 Oct 2017 Bensons on Martin Brighton 2 - 4PM free entry
Sun 06 Aug 2017 Bensons on Martin Brighton 2 - 4PM free entry
Sun 16 Jul 2017 Bensons on Martin Brighton 2 - 4PM free entry