The first Sunday Youth Session was held on August 30, to trial the concept. After a successful first event, Gasoline Pony hosted another session on October 11, with plans to make it a recurring event throughout 2016.
From 1-3pm, people cramped beside one another along a laneway to get a glimpse of the youth of today playing their music; strumming guitars, singing with modest voices, and conducting themselves with every ounce of professionalism you’d expect from a seasoned act.
Gasoline Pony’s aim is to give young musicians the previously rare opportunity to perform at a working music venue. Kids from local primary and high schools are invited to perform three to five songs per band, showcasing their talents and honing their craft.
I overheard one man saying, “We should take photos of all of the kids so we can sell them when they get famous.” Profiting from adolescents is not what it’s about, although this is probably how half the acts on Triple J start out, so he had a point.
Quirky furnishings and quaint bartenders, or perhaps the other way around, make this bar the perfect place on any given afternoon. Being able to bring the kids along for some family entertainment is just the icing on the cake.
To keep up with all the latest event information, and to find out when the next Sunday Youth Session is being held, visit http://www.gasolinepony.com or https://www.facebook.com/TheGasolinePony/timeline, or go to 115 Marrickville Road to check it out for yourself.
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