T H E L Y R E S
The Lyres (1984-89) formed in Padstow (Sydney) and consisted of Con Shacallis (lead guitar and vocals), John V (guitar and vocals), Paul Francis (bass guitar) and Scott Eggington on drums. The band played around venues in Sydney (often with Jumble Sale on the bill) including the Sutherland Royal Hotel, Mortdale Hotel (St George Rock Room), Penshurst Den, Cronulla Workers Club, Coogee Bay Hotel and the Evening Star Hotel. A self-written band biography from 1987 portrayed the band's commitment to producing a "Guitar-Pop" sound with strong harmonies, an intention to develop original material and an ambition to record and release a vinyl single in 1988. Additionally, it is evident that the band was influenced by Sunnyboys and The Beatles in the press clipping from the 1980s below:
John V, of Sans Souci, the band's lead guitarist said: 'We all remember the night well. It was December 7, at the Bexley North Hotel, and although we were a little nervous everything went OK. The crowd seemed to warm up to us when we belted out a few Beatles and Sunnyboys hits.' Eggington said 'We tend to have a Sunnyboys sound because of our lead vocalist and songwriter, Con Shacallis. Con was crazy about The (sic) Sunnyboys and this comes through in his delivery'
John V, of Sans Souci, the band's lead guitarist said: 'We all remember the night well. It was December 7, at the Bexley North Hotel, and although we were a little nervous everything went OK. The crowd seemed to warm up to us when we belted out a few Beatles and Sunnyboys hits.' Eggington said 'We tend to have a Sunnyboys sound because of our lead vocalist and songwriter, Con Shacallis. Con was crazy about The (sic) Sunnyboys and this comes through in his delivery'
