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GLEN TERRY (ACT)
2 to 5 piece band or more, collaborative duos
Soul oriented blues and groove
Vocals/guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, saxophone
He is "Mr Showman of the blues" the wonderfully entertaining Glen Terry is one of our most versatile performers. Glen Terry hails from Sri Lanka with Jamacian/Indian heritage. He has performed around the world (Japan, Africa, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Egypt, Scandinavia) and is now settled in Canberra. Together with his band you'll enjoy mellow and rich interpretations of soul oriented blues. A joy to watch. Glen often tours Japan and his festival credits include 2007 Blues on Broadbeach, 2009 Australian Blues Festival, and has done a 72 gig tour of Scandinavia, Sri Lanka and Thailand. A superb entertainer who's passion for his music shows every giration and move he makes on stage... a band to get the party started!!!!!!! Ideal for festivals, quality clubs and pubs and private engagements. Great Party Band, international class act. WINNER of the Canberra Blues Society ' Best Original Song' & 'Best Male Vocal' 2008 awards. Finalist 4 Chain Award categories (2009). His new CD is being played about the the world with good reviews!
Glen can also appear as a guest artist in front of most bands... a nice highlight to any corporate event.
VENUE GIGS - PUB, CLUB, WINERIES, FESTIVALS
PRIVATE AND CORPORATE FUNCTIONS
DANCE
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SPECTRUM PLAYS THE BLUES (VIC) 3-4 PIECE Australian Blues and rock. Oz history band
Vocals/harmonica/guitar, bass, drums
Remember the hit "I'll be gone" with the famous lyrics lead in by the iconic blues harp of Mike Rudd.... "someday l'll have money.... money isn't easy to come by..." Spectrum is one our favourite Australian bands. In the 70's they were in the vanguard of progressive rock in Australia, and they left a legacy of innovative and imaginative music. The Band went through many morphes... into the Indeliable Murtceps, Ariel, Mike Rudd and the Heaters.... Today Spectrum has reformed as a one of the tightest trios and good time music bands you can enjoy! Harp, Guitar, Drums and the voices!
From light instrumentals to the most driving and inspiring rock songs, this band has the tightest rhythmn section we've heard for a long time... Featuring the wonderful musicality and talents of founders Mike Rudd and Bill Putt with Robbo on drums... They put on a great show!
VENUE GIGS - PUB, CLUB, FESTIVALS
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MAMA'S BLOOZ HOUSE (ACT)
5 PIECE BAND Sassy cheeky blues in the vane of the ol' Blues Mommas... A great bag of New Orleans, Chicago, Electric, Jump and Barrelhouse blues
Female vocals, guitar, piano/organ,vocals, double bass, drums
One of the most entertaining bands around. This fun band love their cheeky blues: barrelhouse, jump, electric and rockin’ to have the audiences on their feet dancing and the room pumping. Beyond the blues standards, you will be entertained by a raunchy blues mama with the powerhouse voice, (Mama Blooz) Gaye Reid, with her award winning musician line up with the slick guitar riffs from (Rev Blooz) Dave Blanken, the boogie keys and vocal from (Dr Blooz) Leo Joseph. the rhythm of (Uncle Blooz) Mitch Preston, the bass grooves of double bassman (Mo Blooz) Brian Taylor. This band has just won the Canberra Blues Society award: BEST BAND FOR 2007 & 2008, Best Fenale Vocals 2008. Gaye was also a finalist in the 2009 Australian Blues Music 'Chain' Awards. Gaye has over 25 years experience on the corporate circuit, in cabaret and jazz/rock bands. These guys are blues veterans having played many festivals with their own bands. Ideal for concert, quality pub, club, corporate and private engagements! If its a party you want, this entertaining band will get your party happening. FESTIVAL CREDITS: 2009 Australian Blues Festival, Blues on Broadbeach The band is also getting local radio airplay and community radio stations coverage.
VENUE GIGS - HOTELS, CLUB, FESTIVALS
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CHRIS MAWER BAND (NSW)
3 PIECE West Coast Blues Jump Groove Band
Male vocals/electric and double bass, keys/vocals, drums
option: guitar
One of our most popular blues bands: COOL WEST COAST blues come out to play with frontman Chris Mawer delivers witty lyrics with a rich vocal styling with his awesome voice. Their repertoire and self penned songs have been drawn from their experiences on their USA gig tour. Mawer has played with other Blues notables such as Jan Preston, Harper, Ray Beadle, L'il Fi, Pyshco Zydeco. “Blues music is honest. It deals with everyday ups and downs in a unique way,” says Mawer. “I’ll always have the Blues - it’s my life.” he says. His 4 piece line up features the queen of jive piano Ali Penn., Festival credits include: Blues on Broadbeach 2007, Australian Blues Festival (Goulburn) 2007, Gympie Muster, Thredbo Blues. This band gets any crowd going no matter what musical persuasion!
VENUE GIGS - PUB, CLUB, FESTIVALS
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LEO JOSEPH's KEY GRIP (ACT)
4-7 piece or more inc brass Chicago blues and boogie
Male vocals/keys, bass, drums, guitar (3 sax section)
Back from the USA, Leo teams up with our local best to perform his blues.One of Canberra's best frontmen! There ain't nothing he can't play... piano, guitar, bass and sings... Leo knows how to get the party going.... and keep you on your feet till midnight! A versatile performer with an awesome line up of top musicians. The big outfit of 7 always makes their mark!
VENUE GIGS - PUB, CLUBS
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THE DETONATORS (VIC)
4 PIECE Rockabilly Jump Jive Blues (themed band)
Male vocals/harmonica, double bass, drums, guitar
“ The Detonators’ blazing jump-rock tunes are as slick as their teddy-boy quiffs ” - mX Newspaper.
Before Rock, there was Rockabilly, Blues and Rhythm n’ Blues. The Detonators, through their original songs, reinvent the styles that made the mid to late 50s such a vital time in music’s history. They play an era, not simply a genre. Australia's leading roots rockers release their fourth album/fifth release Top Night Out August 2007. The quartet’s original blend of blazing jump-rock blues is infused with the driving energy inherent in their heros’ music. Chuck Berry, Little Walter and Hound Dog Taylor are some of the influences that give this band their distinguished sound.
VENUE GIGS - PUB, CLUB, FESTIVALS
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