Malone has a wonderful apt for re-working classics as well as inducing quirky and original tales throughout his sets - his former band’s Bargirl predominatly sticks out in my mind, “we’ve all done it”. Adding to his impressive resume is also Hobo Jones and The Junkyard Dogs.
Alongside his whimsical real life tales Davey also combines wit, charm and cheek through his often blunt lyrics.
I’m curious if Davey rehearses his opening lines when speaking to the audience, it’s a mystery. Regardless he always manages to present an natural freshness to his shows which undoubtedly explains how he attracks the attention of his audience. Unsurprisingly Davey gets the crowd singing along and, at times, in complete hysterics.
To give you more of a vibe, The Good Gig Guide rates Davey as: “A folk-punk phenomenon, a dark and dodgy dealer in high tragedy, comedy and sparkling morality. He’ll have you laughing, weeping and thinking things you won’t want to mention in polite company.“
Accompanying Davey Malone for our favourite night at The Vic, Night of the Ocelot, will also be Steve Mitchell formally of The Leylines.
The Leylines established themselves quickly as festival favourites around the likes of Glastonbury, The Big Festival, Beautiful Days and Goldcoast Oceanfest.
Steve’s sound is actually not too disimiliar to R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe, which he harmonically delivers through stories of life on the road with particular attention to societal issues.
The night kicks off at 8.30pm, and tickets are only £5 which can be purchased online or on the door.
