Imagine a chance musical meeting between a Romanian gypsy violinist and a guitarist from the bayou. Now imagine this musical pairing backed by a classically trained pianist and some of the tightest beats you’re heard. What you’re imagining is something like Rare Child. They’re an alternative folk band that defy folk conventions by not singing about dead dogs, but rather Flinders St. Station, exploding magpies, dodgy uni friends, love and there’s even an occasional Britney Spears cover with banjo. They combine high energy and honest performances with authoritative command of their instruments into a striking live performance.