Life on the border
Performing together for two years, Melbourne band The Wishing Well are relative newcomers to the scene, but the band's members come with an impressive musical maturity and remarkable background.
Lead singer Jai Larkan has previously supported artists such as Bob Geldof, Andy White, Liam O’Maonlai and Tim Finn.
During their two years together, the band has played an impressive 270 gigs on the live national circuit, including performing at 12 music festivals across Australia in 2008.
The band was also recently voted Music Oz Awards finalists in 2007.
Beguiling, orchestral and lush, The Wishing Well’s debut album Life On The Border evokes an extraordinary gamut of emotions.
A cacophony of three-part harmonies, wistful violin and majestic rhythms are melded to achingly strong and haunting vocals to produce a rich tapestry of folk, pop and rock.
In the melodic tradition of Ryan Adams, David Gray, Dave Matthews Band and The Waterboys, the band’s sound will no doubt appeal to lovers of emotive lyrics and melody.
The band’s inspiring live performances captivate audiences and have created an enthusiastic and ever-growing fan base across the nation.
>> The Wishing Well performs at the Green Ant Cantina on Saturday from 8.30pm. Entry is free.
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Moving up: The Wishing Well are a Melbourne band that has been doing great things over the past year or so.
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