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Ross Wilson is probably the only person in Australian rock music who can’t make a comeback simply because he has never been away. In a career that spans over 30 years Ross remains one of the country’s most respected artists. From “Daddy Cool” to “Mondo Rock”, as a solo artist, or as a songwriter of A-grade classics such as “Eagle Rock” & “A Touch of Paradise”, or as a producer of the legendary “Skyhooks”, “Jo Jo Zep” and more recently “The Screaming Jets”, Ross’s involvement with success has continued unabated. His hit “Eagle Rock” is listed Number 2 in the all time Australian Top Ten and his songs have been recorded by artist as diverse as Jimmy Barnes, John Farnham, Jennifer Rush, You Am I, Renee Geyer, Christine Anu, Lee Kernaghan, The Flying Burrito Bros and The Salvation Army Band. Ross concluded the century as special guest on the John Farnham “I Can’t Believe I’m 50” tour and CD and headlined the huge “The Long Way to the Top” national tour. He has just completed the “Now & Then” tour with Mondo Rock featuring some of the Worlds best 80’s acts. His latest CD “County & Wilson” is on radio and in the charts and features some of Australia’s best session musicians weaving their magic on traditionally brilliant Wilson tunes with Ross’s unique vocal style blending the mix. Ross Wilson is truly a national treasure!
Perhaps best know for his work in the country music genre, James Blundell is no longer being pigeonholed by an industry known for being fickle. Associate Editor of respected Sydney music magazine Drum Media, Michael Smith, said as much when he wrote, “(James Blundell) is no more a country artist than Paul Kelly is. He’s a roots Australian singer songwriter, drawing from rock, pop and country. ”Born in 1964 to an English mother and an Australian father, his formative years were spent in Queensland, Australia, where the Blundell family have owned and operated a mixed sheep and cattle property since 1937. James’ early exposure to music was the day to day fare of mid 60’s regional AM broadcast and so covered a wide range of styles and statements. The first record he ever put on a turntable, aged 8, was Marty Robbins' "The Gunfighter Ballads", a collection of highly evocative story songs that influenced him profoundly. From then on he believed that a song should either describe events, or say something of value in the 4 minutes that it has the listener’s attention. However James’ professional career did not start until 1986. Although he had begun writing songs at the age 16, it took a work place accident, and time in hospital to bring him to the realization that what he had always done for love, would now be the way he would sustain himself both commercially and philosophically for the rest of his life. With influences as diverse as 'The Tijuana Brass', Eric Clapton, Petula Clark, and the Angels, it took several years, and numerous attempts for his personal style to crystallize. Conflict with personnel and attitude in the music industry ensured a colourful and sometimes chequered career, a career which has now brought James to the release of his eighth studio album, currently in the final stages of production. "I am happy with this record. It encompasses both provocative philosophy, and a somewhat light hearted acceptance of the fact that even in the midst of chaos, life, love, and personal politics still occupy enormous amounts of our time and energy. In short, even though the present circumstances are desperate, we can still enjoy the ultimate gift of living, and should never lose sight of the fact that there is always hope of a better tomorrow".
The truth is Gary Who is no fan of biographies. He says that they read like a eulogy to him. However realising the importance of one, here it is in short. He began his career as a stand up comedian, one of the original pioneers of the infamous Sydney Comedy Store and still headlines there to this day. Yep, he’s still standing! He was the resident comedian on the Midday Show with Ray Martin and then moved to Channel 10 where he hosted his own comedy segments in the light-hearted magazine show Just for the Record. He returned to Channel 9 to star along side Jon English and Rebecca Gibney in the hit national sitcom Altogether Now as the lovable Doug Stevens. He wrote and performed his own segments on the award winning adult literacy series The Reading Writing Roadshow for the ABC network. All of the above shows are still on air around the world. In 1987 he was nominated for an aria award for the best comedy album Life’s Just a Routine. He is no stranger to the big screen either with roles in Fair Game, Dead End Drive In, Heat Wave, Close Contact the soon to be released You Can’t Stop the Murders. He has also made appearances on Water Rats and GP. Gary is working right around Australia with his own comedy show and tours with Steady Eddy.
The recipe for a great night’s entertainment! Just add funky bass, cool guitar licks, smooth keyboards, slick rhythms with two dynamic female vocalists and you will have your night complete. You have B’funk’D. A mix of classic retro right through to today’s funk will leave the audience screaming for more. Get B’funk’D for your next club, pub or corporate event. The Dynamic Duo must truly rate as one of Sydney’s best acts. They have entertained everyone from Prime Ministers and Premiers to punters in clubs, functions and hotels for the past ten years. Their unprecedented success makes them one of the most sought after and hardest working duos in the business. With a great range of songs they are able to entertain any age group with ease. Their repertoire is all self arranged and programmed, their equipment the best possible and with a line up of sax and guitar/vocals and brilliant musicianship they have a unique sound, unlike most of today’s duos. The Dynamic Duo, the best around.
Two R More are one of the most polished duo’s working the NSW circuit. Kate and Ray have extensive experience in both rock and cabaret bands working all styles of venues around Australia. They have the ability and repertoire to perform in clubs, hotels and function houses with an expertise that eludes most other acts of this type. With full sequencing and two guitars, as well as great vocals, they can impress even the hardest of critics. When you want a band with smooth love songs, When you want a band with that certain edge, when you want a band to make the night happen, Two R More certainly are more!
The Jay Tones The Jay Tones consist of Joe on guitar percussion & vocals and Juene on keyboard & backing vocals. After years in rock bands (Ex The Radiators, Aleph) they formed the Jay Tones and have been working in clubs and hotels around NSW for the past ten years. They play covers from the 50’s to today with a variety of pop, rock’n’roll, disco & latin and are able to work at suitable volumes for clubs & restaurants as well as increase the pace for hotels & functions.
Collage is one of Australia’s best covers bands. The band has been booked in most major hotels and function centres, as well as the Sydney Club Circuit, for the past five years with great success. They have been chosen to perform at Miss World Pageants and Product Launches and with a line up that includes musicians that have performed with Cliff Richard, Bo Didley, P.J. Proby, The Silver Studs, Doug Williams and the Saints they have the firepower to make any venue rage. With songs from the fifties to the nineties they appeal to all age groups. Book Collage now! Phill Simmons is a guitarist/vocalist of immense ability. He has had many years of experience in rock and middle of the road bands and duo’s. He also has worked as a cabaret artist and compare. All these skills enable him to perform in hotels, clubs and functions to all age groups and types of people with great success. Phill’s repertoire ranges from the classic jazz songs of Cole Porter to the latest top ten tunes so he is able to please all audiences. His equipment is top quality and his sequencing is original, so his live sound is CD quality, giving him that individual edge missing from most other artists.
Double Identity are a duo of quality Les Young and Linda Knight have a wealth of experience working with such talents as Shirley Bassey, Lou Rawls John Rowles, Doug Parkinson, Julie Anthony, Mickey Rooney and John English as well as cabaret shows and covers bands throughout the country. When they decided to form a duo it was easy to create a repertoire of immense versatility and for them to tailor their show for most requirements; corporate, club or cabaret Double Identity are an act you can be sure will please any client. Performing music from all era’s and styles Double Identity are the duo to book when you need the right duo! Les also does solo engagements. Safire are a talented, hard working duo that have been together for six years working the major clubs and hotels around Sydney. Their repertoire ranges from Frank Sinatra & The Shadows to Cold Chisel and Celine Dion & is performed with a style & energy that give this duo an individual sound & presence. They are able to read any audience so their success rate & re-bookings are extremely high. Jo is also able to work as a solo artist so the demand for their available dates is at a premium. Safire or Jo M are a must for any venue!
This talented duo has found three keys to success. Playing the right variety of music for the particular audience and occasion, sounding great every night and remembering that they represent themselves and their client. Equally at home with pop, latin, disco or beautiful ballads Eclypse are a vibrant, fun duo. Sue have been working consistently around Sydney for the past two years with the duo Double Identity and has built up a large personal clientele. So whether it be a club, party, wedding or function Eclypse will make it a night to remember.
Having played more than 2000 gigs over a 20 year career, Michael Allan brings a wealth of experience to every performance. Two of his original songs made it onto the Australian compilation album “Thunder Down Under”, and he has also released an album with Norwegian virtuoso Eric Damberg, entitled ‘Precious Days’. A versatile entertainer, Michael prides himself on doing a great job EVERY night. He can provide a full night of soulful acoustic guitar and vocals, a party atmosphere with full back-up music, or anything in between. Either way, Michael Allan WILL entertain your crowd!
Mark B is talented guitarist and vocalist who has been playing music for over 20 years. Whatever the occasion, Mark has the style and repertoire to make your night unforgettable. At the moment you can hear Mark at clubs & restaurants where customers revel in the nostalgia of their younger times. Mark however can also walk into a pub, fully sequenced and get the place rocking. Also available as the duo, "Cutaway".
Nite Beat are a versatile duo with excellent vocal and musical ability. They are perfect for club, corporate or hotel engagements and have a great range of songs from fifties to today as well as some latin and jazz. Their background is from band and function work so their presentation is outgoing and professional. Just the act for any venue! Kenny is from the USA and now settled in Sydney. He has tasted the success of the major hotels in L. A., Reno, Miami and Las Vegas but has now chosen Australia as his home. In Australia he has opened for Rita Coolidge, The Baron Knights, Foster & Allen and The Fureys as well as working major hotels such as the Novotel, Swiss Grand Boulevarde and Gazebo. U.S.A. entertainment magazine “Variety” used the phrase ‘arresting sensuality’ to describe the vocal power of Kenny Glassman. Whether alone with his guitar singing a folk ballad or belting out a show tune or funky dance track with the band, Kenny’s show is at once exciting and inspiring. Covering a dizzying mix of material from original songs to reggae to rock to soulful R & B ballads, Kenny brings a range of emotions that runs from sweetness to operatic intensity, guaranteeing a show that is at one moment warming and the next exhilarating. The show is available with just Kenny and his guitar or with Rohan Cannon on guitar or a full band if required. Kenny is the “King of Kool”. A great acoustic/electric duo with classic songs from the sixties to today. They can work just with acoustic guitars or with backing tracks for a band effect. They can also mix both styles making them more versatile that many other duos. Big talk can also become a trio if required. They specialise in Aussie songs and play all the classic acoustic classics. Their excellent guitar work and vocal harmonies are a feature of their performance. Equally at home in a club or hotel environment Big Talk should be seen in your venue very soon. Chris Orchard Chris is an accomplished artist with a track record that covers just about all aspects of the entertainment industry. Trained at NIDA, Chris sings and plays guitar. He plays a mix of rock and pop with a Neil Diamond/ Paul Simon feel. He has done musicals and straight theatre for Australia’s leading theatre companies, had a regular cabaret act touring NSW and Victoria and was a successful one man band for 7 years during the late 80’ and early 90’s. His television credits are fantastic, he played lead roles in five major television series for all the networks these include The Young Doctors, Cop Shop, Carson’s Law, Prime Time, E Street, and Breakers and Prisoner in the 80s and 90’s. His face is well known, people love to meet him and talk about these shows and Chris is happy to oblige. Chris is also well known on the distribution side of the industry having worked for EMI, CBS (SONY), Polygram and Universal and Paramount. In short he’s a guy who knows what he is doing!
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