The Cashews

The Cashews are contemporary acoustic nuts. When they describe their stuff as acoustic-brain-pop, friends and family start looking awkward...coz..what does that mean? Try?quirky, catchy, melodious, grounded original music with a lingering social conscience. Formed by Pete Lyon and Alison Procter in 2004 for a duo competition, they've gained a keen following throughout the ACT and have shared stages with major Australian touring acts.

Formed by Pete Lyon and Alison Procter in 2004 for a duo competition, they've gained a keen following throughout the ACT and have shared stages with major Australian touring acts. Their ?Guerrilla Gigs? series around Canberra during recent summers are now legendary and have been featured in the Canberra Times (2006) and the SBS ?Lonely Planet? episode on Canberra (June 2007). From time to time the line up also includes Emily Rice on Cello and Daniel Kempers on percussion.

Here's a published review?

Both (Pete Lyon and Alison Procter) have immense natural
charm (and) great songwriting. .The combined power of
their voices is staggering. We're talking about acoustic
ballads with a cello accompaniment here, not power rock.
Still they take your breath away while forcing an
incorrigible grin on your face?. I looked around the crowd
as they played and there was not a face that wasn't staring
in wrapt entrancement at the stage with a huge smile
cranked across their face. [the-riotact.com]

Visit www.thecashews.com for info on upcoming and past gigs, and to download samples of their
music.

Contact: lame@incanberra.com.au
Pete Lyon ? 02 6249 7959
www.thecashews.com