The remarkable array of talent ranging from heavy metal to the blissfully folk/acoustic never dates; nothing less than an entertaining mixed bag.

This weekend Night in the Lane will have over 10 acts and for the first time, local artists Frankie Stone and Geena Elliott will perform.

Frankie began playing at the age of six and hasn’t stopped since. 

“I’ve picked up different ways to accompany myself along the years, such a bass, piano and mandolin,” she explained.

Frankie has been described as having a sound that is both sweet and sombre, yet she doesn’t like to be labelled. 

“It’s not easy to place myself within a genre,” she continued.  

“Through years of singing I think the country genre has stuck most, although my original music is more a groovy mix of soulful pop.”

But it’s more than just the performance for Frankie; it’s about sharing her passion with others. 

“I sing to help people feel through music. It always lightens my day to hear something wonderful and I hope to spread that feeling far and wide,” she said.

“I'm really excited about playing at Night in the Lane. It's fantastic to get on stage and share my love of music with such a wonderful and supportive community.”

High schooler Geena Elliott was a Night in the Lane audience member for two years before plucking up the courage to perform. 

“I started singing for fun when I was about six-years-old. My primary teacher Mrs Hickey inspired me and taught me so much, so I began music lessons, got involved in the primary school choir and started playing clarinet, and piano and guitar,” she said.

Since then Geena has performed in the Yass High School musical ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ and sung at the Murrumbateman Field Days and Yass Public fete.

“Music gives me a way to escape when things aren't going right. I have recently started writing my own songs which I may play on the night,” she continued.

“I have always loved the atmosphere at Night in the Lane. Every time I’ve attended people have encouraged me to perform. Now I finally have the chance and I’m thrilled. It’s a great way for locals to connect and see what Yass' young people can do in the spotlight. I’m only 13 and have been pushed down in the past and told I'm too young to do something. Night in the Lane inspires me to keep doing what I love no matter what age I am.”

To see Frankie, Geena and many other talented musicians hit the stage, come along to Thyme to Taste Café in the main street of Yass this weekend Saturday, November 28 from 5pm–10pm. Admission is free however donations are gratefully accepted.

“I'm so thankful for this opportunity and really looking forward to performing—it will be a blast,” Geena said.