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Who is Band of Cloud? Band of Cloud is the latest project from Bendigo guitarist Tyson Hodges. For the last 10 years he has written & performed the instrumental music of the Tyson Hodges Trio as well as being the main riff writer of local funk/ rock institution Ethanol. This new project has grown from writing and recording with vocalist & lyricist Melanie Ruedin over the past 8 years. Influenced by classic songwriters & performers of the 70’s, the pair have been honing their craft and slowly planning the assembly of their band. When choosing musicians for a project that is such a labour of love you aim high and this line up is no exception. Jacob McGuffie – (solo artist & Vampire Killers bass player) - Guitar & backing vocals, Josh DeAraugo (John Lingard Band & session guitarist) – Guitar/Drums, Ben Gibbons (local bass legend & session man) – Bass guitar, Jack Michael (John Lingard Band & session keyboard player) – Keyboard/Drums. Blending classic rock sounds with folk, funk and