Monique DiMattina and Rebecca Barnard: The Dao of Dylan
- Live at The Count's
- The Count’s
The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts
$15 - $30
Continuing a golden musical collaboration, Monique diMattina and Rebecca Barnard thrill fans of Dylan with their duo show – The Dao of Dylan. Hear well known chapters from the “Book of Bob”, soulfully re-interpreted by two of Melbourne’s favourite songwriters, as Monique & Rebecca weave comic strands between the Nobel prize winner’s lyrics and the grand themes of life, the universe and almost everything.
In this show well known chapters from the “Book of Bob” are soulfully re-interpreted, while these two celebrated songwriters tell tall and telling tales on the mystic resonance of Dylan’s work in their lives and music. Hear “Don’t Think Twice” boogie-thrashed, “The Man in the Long Black Coat” re-worked to gothic eeriness and all the Dylan songs that start with the line “Early in the Morning”.. who stole from who (Dylan? The Beatles? The Stones? Joan Baez?), how to stay Forever Young and much more.
About Monique diMatinna:
Known for her virtuosic pianism, witty songwriting and stylistic versatility, Monique diMattina possesses a “Dylanesque swagger with the Aussie vernacular” (Jazz & Beyond.com). She has released eight critically acclaimed albums recorded in New York, New Orleans, Shanghai and Coburg, spanning folk/roots, jazz and neo-classical solo piano works. In her energetic live performances Monique’s larrikin lyrics are at the fore, supported by her authoritative and soulful pianism. A raconteur “about us and the place we live” (The Age), she is a Fulbright Scholar, Honorary Fellow of the University of Melbourne and PhD Candidate at the University of Tasmania. Monique teaches in the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music and Monash University Jazz departments.
About Rebecca Barnard:
Rebecca Barnard’s musical roots run deep. Her grandparents ran The Kath Barnard Jazz Band in the 1920s and her father, Len Barnard, joined the band at just 12, recording Australia’s first microgroove LP in 1952. Growing up in a jazz environment, Rebecca absorbed a rich legacy of live performance, improvisation and swing. Over decades, she has carved her own path — from singing with her father’s band as a teenager to leading Rebecca’s Empire, touring extensively and releasing acclaimed solo jazz work including her celebrated album The Night We Called it a Day. Her voice brings warmth, soul and storytelling to every performance.
Eat & Drink
Make a meal of it! The music gets underway at 7.30pm, but arrive a bit earlier if you can. From 6.30pm, enjoy pre-show dinner and drinks at The Count’s Italian-style kitchen and bar. Reservations are not required when you purchase a ticket to a show. Order from the QR code on your table, or at the bar. View the menu.
