Theo Bard Live at The Vortex on Sunday Night

Downstairs at The Vortex presents Theo Bard, acousic folk and folk performer, live on Sunday night.

Theo has been dubbed by The Guardian as "a reggae-infused pop philosopher... on the cusp of very good things".

The Vortex said: "We are delighted to have Theo back on our stage for the first Sunday of the new decade."

According to his MySpace, Theo Bard feels that his best way to communicate with the world is through music.

Inspired by the stories found in traditional folk, he sets razor-sharp lyrics to a stripped-down acoustic guitar, allowing his words to speak for themselves.

His musical journey started at the age of just 4, when Theo began learning violin. He is thankful for such early experiences.

“Learning violin makes you humble,” he says. “There are just a handful of people in the world who have truly mastered the instrument.

You learn to work hard, and always demand better from yourself. It’s all about discipline.”

Perhaps this explains his prolific songwriting record, and dedication to his adopted instrument, the guitar.

His time spent learning violin might also have contributed to his ear for a catchy tune.

The show starts at 7:30pm downstairs at The Vortex.