Not your usual gig spot, a local library has hosted the second in a series of free music events to highlight and celebrate young musicians from across the Yarra Ranges.
Zak Gully performed live on Friday 7 November in a special gig at the Belgrave Library for Live at the Library, part of the Defrosted Event series.
Lead programmer for Live at the Library, Mikhala Grubb, said Zak’s performance was captivating and dynamic.
“He’s humble in disposition, yet his experience as a performer shines through in how he weaves both original and cover songs into an evolving story through his skilful folk guitar and heartfelt vocals,” she said.
A self-described ‘nature-inspired’ acoustic musician, Zak said he was excited to return as the main act at the library this month.
“I write a lot about nature and travelling and things like that – It’s a very indie type of music,” he said.
“Zak is local to the Ranges, and this is storied through his songwriting about nature and place,” said Ms Grubb.
“It set the scene perfectly for our cosy gig in the hills,” she said.
Playing music since he was 16, and gigging more seriously for the past five years, the performance featured a bit of storytelling from Zak about how he came into music, and he played a mix of original songs, including some unreleased material.
Performing across the Yarra Ranges, including Warburton, Sassafras, and Healesville and Zak said he appreciates the chance to play gigs locally.
“It is something that I definitely appreciate – it’s great with all the Councils running locally-based gigs and helping support youth, as well youth up and coming musicians,” he said.
The second in the series, Live at the Library, came about as part of a collaboration with Defrosted Events, Your Library, Creative Victoria, and the Yarra Ranges Youth Team and will run the first Friday of every month until May next year.
Head to the Yarra Ranges website or Yarra Ranges Youth team socials to stay connected with future performances.
