Australian artist Donny Benét is known for revamping the disco and funk sensibilities of eras past. His synth-heavy tracks, standout basslines and signature smooth vocals result in danceable tracks that have earned him the title of “Prince on a serious budget cut.” Benét first broke onto the scene in his native Australia with his debut record, 2011’s Don’t Hold Back. Since then he has released five more albums, most recently last year’s Infinite Desires, which Billboard writer Lars Brandle calls “a retro journey that takes the listener back to a time when big hair was fine, muscles ruled Hollywood and you wouldn’t be seen out without shoulder pads.” Donny Benét will be joined by Fancy Gap, the country-tinged project of Stuart McLamb of The Love Language and songwriter and producer Charles Crossingham.
WHO: Donny Benét
WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show)
WHERE: Georgia Theatre
HOW MUCH: $25–30
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