Cooly Rocks On

Friday, 3 June 2011 to Monday, 13 June 2011

 

Bands

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Organisation: Swing

The Big Ol' Bus band is on a musical odyssey that is seeing them make their way to the far corners of Australia. With their double bass strapped to the roof and the horn section in the back seat, the troupe make for a great musical ride with their highly infectious performance of mostly original swing, New Orleans... and even a dash of burlesque. Their shows have so far been a sell-out.




Band leader Hughie has worn out numerous pairs of boots on the back roads between Broken Hill, Sydney, and Nashville - where the Big Ol' Bus band first struck up and rolled. This Australian chapter carries its own credentials, including credits with Keith Urban, INXS, Lou Rawls, Smokey Robinson, Human Nature, Jimmy Barnes, James Morrison and more.

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Organisation: Rockabilly & Rock 'n' roll

The Blackhill Ramblers play Rockabilly, Country, Honky Tonk and a bit of good ol' Rock 'n' roll.

They play music you can dance to and they do love playing for the dancers, so if you can't dance to the Ramblers, well... you're probably dead and no one has bothered to tell you.

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Organisation: Rockabilly

The band began doing gigs at various venues on the Mornington Peninsula and then in November 2002 they were offered support at the yearly Rock 'n' roll show at Moorabbin Town Hall, an event organised by Three Dimensional Productions.

This was a great debut in the Rock 'n' roll dance scene for Brandi and The Badcats and it led to the bands new year's eve gig at Cabaret 499 in St.Kilda road Melbourne, working alongside '50's singing sensation, Colin Cook; and to the support spot for Dave Somerville from The Diamonds when he came to Melbourne in August 2003 for the show at the Kingston Town Hall.

The Suzi Quatro show performed by Brandi and the Badcats is a very dynamic tribute to a wonderful performer.

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Organisation: Swing

Featuring the sexy lead vocals of Bridget 'Dollface' Burnell and some of the finest musicians in Brisbane, this high energy eight piece band is sure to have you off your seat and dancing the night away.

So get out your wingtips, dust off your pinstripes, and get lindy hoppin to the swing nouveau musical stylings of the Calibre Cats.

 

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Organisation: Rock 'n' roll

Catfish, otherwise known as John Purser, is the original Rock 'n' roll drummer for Johnny O'Keefe and The Dee Jays. Rock 'n' Roll royalty for a better word to describe him.

John played all the big shows around Australia with O'Keefe and every big name from USA in the early days of Rock 'n' roll.

Dance to the authentic sounds of the great performers of the rock and roll era.

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Organisation: Rock 'n' roll

Cool Change plays all of the classic hits that people know and love to dance to. The band has been together for over 20 years playing the club and hotel circuits of south east Queensland and has always worked hard on providing a great dance beat for a wide variety of styles.

With a strong focus on vocal harmony and attention to detail in musical arrangements, Cool Change delivers everything from traditional Rock 'n' roll through to easy listening and Friday night rock with bite. Their message is always 'Let’s Dance'.

You will hear Rob, Robert and Mike play songs from all of the greats such as Elvis, JOK, Bill Haley, Gene Vincent, Carl Perkins, Beatles, Four Seasons, Beach Boys, Alan Jackson, Dire Straits and more.

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Organisation: Rockabilly

Corn liquor are a quartet of guitar pickin', bass slappin', skin smackin' slack jawed yokels from the deep south of Brisneyland, Australia. Born out of wedlock to a drunken abusive father and a chain smokin', sailor lovin' mother, their music will have your feet doing a crazy mexican voodoo dance as the spirits take hold.

Listen at your own peril. This is dangerous mojo.
 

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The Darren J. Ray band performs a collection of material from artists such as The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Gene Pitney, The Everly Brothers and The Mamas & The Papas. As well as their catchy original songs including the single 'Please Cindy-Louise' which has received national radio airplay.

Supporting the band is the stunning teenage all-girl group The Love Bugs. They perform their own bracket before backing the band as singers and go-go dancers. It has won Best Production Show at the last three annual Entertainer Of The Year Awards for Clubs in South Queensland and is regularly playing to sold-out audiences.

Anyone who enjoys live music and appreciates a great visual show with vocalists who
can really sing should catch Darren J Ray & The Love Bugs.

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Organisation: The Aussie Elvis

Dean Vegas - Award winning Elvis tribute artist. Close your eyes and you could be at an Elvis performance - it’s that good!

Authentic costumes, authentic music and the vocal sound of Elvis Presley will have you entranced. The consummate showman, Dean Vegas will have you coming back for more.

Dean has travelled the world, including Memphis, Elvis’ home city with his show and has many awards to prove his authenticity. An international favourite.

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Organisation: DJ

With a retro nostralgic style, coupled with hopped up Rockabilly, add some Country Blues, blended with Rock 'n' roll and a side order of Western Hillbilly Bop. You're in for a rhythmic amalgam that guarantees to fill the dance floor every time. He is the anomaly among his music peers and plays to the dancer within all of us. 

Jimmy Dee's uncompromising interpretations of the great music he loves is in fact what defines him as undeniably the hip master of 50's in style dance music.

He is an awesome driving force with all band formats and the embodiment of the genuine house rocker and Juke joint boogie man, complete with interaction and powerhouse vocals.

Catch Jimmy Dee as he shakes, rattles and rolls the great spinning combination's of boppers, rockers and rollers, swingers 'n' strollers. He's always ready and all action.

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Organisation: Rockabilly, Swing & Blues

There’s nothing like the sound of the Dirty Boogie Band at full throttle. It’s no wonder they're known all over town as the most rockin' swing band on the planet.

With a crazy mix of Rockabilly, Swing and Blues this nine piece band of rockin' musos will have you dancing your socks off from the first number to the last.

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Organisation: Rockabilly & Rock 'n' roll

Brisbane Rockabilly fans have been smiling since Leapin' Lawrie hauled? his huge record collection from Adelaide to sunny Queensland in 2005.?

Back in South Australia, Leapin' Lawrie could be heard spinning vintage?tracks across his two radio shows on Coast FM - The Louisiana Hayride?and Midnight to Six.  

Expect an earful of cool Rockabilly and classic Rock 'n' roll when Leapin' Lawrie hits the decks.

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Organisation: Rockabilly

‘Diamond’ Doug Wilshire is a 25 year veteran of the Australian and International music scene and was well known as frontman and songwriter for The Chrome Daddies. ?

?Starting out in 1979 in Canada, Doug has been thrilling crowds the world over with his high-octane mix of roots-based music.

Highly influenced by Rockabilly, Blues, Swing, Pop, Hillbilly, Bluegrass, Rock, Country and many other genres, Doug brings these styles together in a unique blend that folks the world over have grown to love! ??

Expect a full dance floor from an electrifying mix of slappin’ double bass, steel guitar and the occasional banjo from ‘Diamond’ Doug’s latest outfit the Tailspinners.

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Organisation: Rockabilly

Can you smell the methanol? The Flattrakkers new album ‘Winner Takes All’ is finally here. Hot off the press the boys have put down an all new 14 track variety feast for all. They’re stoked with the result and can’t wait to bring it to you. 

In 2004 The Flattrakkers recorded their debut album High Octane and were overwhelmed by the response received here in Australia and around the world. The album was enough to set their ‘sound’ and The Flattrakkers name in concrete.

In 2008 Speedcar Demon was released with the same response from fans although leaving them begging for more. High Octane and Speedcar Demon continue to gain momentum and attention to this day with tunes being featured in many a hot rod/racing doco and the title track High Octane also gets a run in the Paul Hogan movie Charlie & Boots.

These boys are a real eye-opener to see live and they work extra hard to make sure each gig is a new experience with plenty of originals and covers from artists such as Johnny Cash, Wayne Hancock, Bruce Springsteen, The Stray Cats and even Billy Idol. 

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Organisation: Rockabilly

This 4 piece Rockabilly band will have you on the floor from the first song.
Incredible hard driving beats from a wild drummer and big slappin’ upright bass combined with the voice and guitar out front makes the Flying Saucers one of the hottest Rockabilly bands in the country.




Check out high energy rockabilly at its very best.

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Organisation: Rock 'n' roll

The band was formed around four years ago bringing together five musicians who have been playing from the early 60's.

I.C. Rock have a classic repertoire of songs from the late 50's to early 60's and Colin McFarlane has a voice that can sing just about anything including tributes to both Elvis and Roy Orbison.??

Ron 'Flying Dutchman' Nolte delivers distinctive licks and fills adding unique colour to the band’s sound with lead guitar and occasional vocals. John Mort keeps the band on track with a solid rhythm with his 'rhythm' guitar and Theo Bouloukos brings the heartbeat with drums and vocals and adds an expressive and dynamic edge to the music. Allan Scott on bass guitar joins in on vocals, harmonies and enough jokes and one-liners to keep the party rocking all night long.


 

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Organisation: Rock 'n' roll

Born in New York and now living in Australia, Joe Dowen (now Joe Daniels) is one of the most versatile singer, musician, entertainers to ever come down the pike.

??Joe say's he owes his versatility to his old agent who would book him into a different style of club each week. Living on the road is tough when you lose your job, so it became a necessity to know all kinds of music. ??Joe is a popular studio musician who's backed many well known artist's, from Neil Diamond, Sonny and Cher to Perry Como and Liberace. 

Joe started singing Elvis songs from the moment he picked up a guitar so it's no wonder that he was thrilled meeting the King, not on one occasion but two.

In Las Vegas, Joe won the coveted award of best new act in 1978.

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Organisation: Rock 'n' roll

A Bexley (Sydney) bodgie who became a singing legend, Kevin Barker has been keeping the Beagle Boys in consistent work for over 32 years. Even after all the years of late nights and loud guitars, Kevin still rocks out the screamers with his dynamic tenor voice. Some say he is singing even better if that were possible.

The Beagle Boys have a very big, fat and awesome sound that rocks and provides some of that Rock 'n' roll magic which is just electrifying. The 'fullback' on drums is Dennis Dunstan (ex-Fleetwood Mac-Manager/Stevie Nicks), Floyd Jones on guitar (ex-Zarszoff Bros), Rick Poole (ex-Late For Woodstock) on bass, and a great keyboard player and ex-international Jon May.

The Beagle Babes, Perene (ex-Stevie Wright Band) and Tanya Stevens add to the magic with their harmonious vocals and rhythmic percussion.

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Organisation: Rock 'n' roll

Lindisfarne Kings of Rock AKA The Drive. These young performers are up and coming future musicians who display flair and have a great sound - the kind that Cooly Rocks On will love. The boys are Joseph Callander, Noah Spencer, Isaac Lindley, Christopher Slade and Sam Mossop.

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Organisation: Rock 'n' roll

With a succession of hits including 'He’s my Blonde Headed Stompie Wompie Real Gone Surfer Boy' and 'Stompin’ at Maroubra' and as a long standing member of the Bandstand Family, Pattie established herself as a prominent force in the Australian music industry.

Her energy and passion extend to all of her involvements which include her position as the Federal President of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance, a position she has held since 2002.

Pattie has a strong commitment to music education. She is a consultant for the NSW Government’s Talent Development Project.

Little Pattie continues an impressive track record in the music industry. She is a true professional and a much loved Australian performer.

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Organisation: Rock 'n' roll

Sammy's career started in Australia in the early 60's when he started doing backing vocals in a group called The Leeman. By the second half of the 60's he even formed his own group 'Little Sammy and The In People' in Sydney. ??

Just like many artists he went to Paris during the early 70's, where among others he recorded a song for the soundtrack of the film "The legend of Frenchie King" (1971). Apart from that he worked as a session musician and toured around.

By 1974 he recorded a single 'J'ai envie de toi" b/w "Cuckoo' in the same studio where Vangelis spent a lot of time, and so it came to be that Vangelis helped out with playing synths on these songs.

Sammy Gaha also released some other singles while in Europe, 'Rock and roll is back again' and 'Had to run'.

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Organisation: Rockabilly

Her soft giggles at band banter tittering through the speakers heralded the start of Miss Teresa and her Rhythmaires swinging fillybilly set. FIlled with songs of love, kissin’, huggin’, dancin’ and rockin’, it cannot be helped but compare Miss Teresa’s vocal stylings to artists such as Connie Francis and Brenda Lee. 

Throughout the set there are guitar changes that add the zing of crisp surf guitar lead melodies, perfect duet and background harmonies and the ever present chunky thunk of the double bass.

Enjoying the clarity and beauty of the vocals, part of the allure of 1950’s pop and swing is in the lyrics that say so much without saying a thing. Much like the Hollywood films of the day that had fireworks representing the heat of a love scene, lyrics such as "I’m gonna rock my baby all night, I’m gonna kiss him, squeeze him, love him and hug him, I’m gonna rock my baby all night..." are delivered with poppy naivety yet convey the back seat shenanigans of lovers lane with a hint of bad girl rasp and a cheeky sly smile from the lady behind the microphone.

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Organisation: Rockabilly & Rock 'n' roll

Sydney based band No Brakes are having a ball this year playing their unique brand of Rock 'n’ roll, Rockabilly and Country with an infectious energy that fills the dance floor and simply feels good!

Drawing on a great wellspring of music from the 50’s they balance tradition and innovation to produce a sound that is retro on rocket fuel!

Their recipe is refreshingly straight forward with no bells, mirrors or computers - just four musicians who are passionate students of this era and deliver with enthusiasm.

Lead vocals in the style of early Elvis, with moves to match, big double bass slapped within an inch of its life, sizzling Gretsch guitar in the style of the Stray Cats and real drums played with perfect dance tempos.

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Organisation: Rock 'n' roll

Old 45’s is a four piece Rock 'n' roll band forged from a love of the music of the 50's and 60's playing music that you can dance to.

It doesn’t matter whether you want to dance or even if you can dance - when you hear the music, your feet will want to move, so just let them. ??

Ken Ord plays lead guitar and loves to get your heart racing with some Rockabilly. Ray Peterson on vocals and rhythm guitar just loves a back beat you can feel in your gut. Spider fingers Ray Baxter on base is our secret weapon in the engine room and John 'E' Rockit on drums keeps it all together.

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Organisation: Rock 'n' roll

On the Move was formed late in 2008. The band's goal was to present a wide variety of music from the 60's and 70's with the main focus being on audience entertainment.

Being aware that many people from that era enjoy dancing, a large part of their repertoire is made up of songs that are bound to have your toes tapping, either out on the dance floor or under the table.

The Big O, Chuck Berry , Dusty Springfield , Connie Francis - these are some of the big names of the 50’s and 60’s brought to life by On the Move.

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Organisation: Rockabilly & Rock 'n' roll

If you like your music with a kick well, this is the band for you!

Paulie and his Crazy Rhythm Boys are rockin' it out with their own blend of stripped back, raw and wild Rockabilly and Rock 'n' roll.

Paulie on vocals and guitar, Jon on the bull fiddle, Dan on lead guitar and Mark on drums know how to drive the rhythm that gets you on the floor.

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Organisation: Rock and soul (50s & 60s)

Queensland Academy for Creative Industries is a high school for high-achieving student in the arts. The Funk Band from QACI plays a range of music from 50s/60s rock and soul through 70s/80s disco and pop to modern rock and groove-based music. For Cooly Rocks On we will be doing a set of 50s and 60s rock and soul covers, the classic songs from this time. All the members of the band are students at QACI.

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The Quick Draw McGraws have been spawned from various festival’s favourite acts, such as The Chrome Daddies, Skull-e-tones and Big Kitty and the Scaredy Cats.
Gel these individually talented players together and you get a high octane mix of rockabilly, alternate country and some 80’s punk rock.
Fronted by The Chrome Daddies drummer, Geoff Townsley (now on lead vocals and rhythm guitar), the band is gearing up for their first Cooly Rocks On appearance. These lads have been doing it all long enough to know how to play their stuff. Check out this harder edged band at one of the cool venues throughout the festival.
 

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Organisation: Rock 'n' roll

Ray Burton singer/songwriter of many top 20 hit songs including the Helen Reddy song 'I am woman', 'Paddington Green', 'Too Hard to Handle' and the list goes on.

Ray worked with many of the giants in the business such as Billy Joel, and opened for the greats like Queen, America and many more. Bands include the world renowned original Crossfir and top pop band of the 70's The Executives.

The silent achiever Ray continues to write for fellow artists and musicians and offers a catalogue of over 200 songs much of which is new material as yet unrecorded. His songs and music have been used in movies including the New York film critic award for Rabbit Run, My Best Friends Wedding and Airport 75. Ray also worked for theatre and recorded two significant albums of original work both in the USA and Australia.??

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Organisation: Rockabilly

The Retro Rockets has the finest team the space age could assemble: Brien; Singing and swinging with Ginger his No1 girl strings and all [guitar]. Cameron: The power in the engine room [sticks and tricks] and Dominic: Thundering in with the biggest Bass sound.

Previous visits to the Gold Coast have seen sell out crowds and dancing in the streets,

They have enthralled audiences in festivals from New Zealand to the east coast of Australia with their high energy Rock 'n' roll.

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Organisation: Rock 'n' roll

Roland is one of those rare entertainers who commands audience attention from his position at the keyboard, making it look so easy, yet delivering a powerhouse, dynamic performance which underlines a long career history of shows all over the world.

Roland's formal classical vocal and piano training includes seven years in the Sydney Conservatorium of music, equipping him with the essential skills for his exciting stage performances. ??

Born in Rockhampton, Queensland, Roland is a firm favourite in 25 countries around the world, with a career spanning from the sixties through the millennium and a repertoire of songs in the hundreds.

Roland has enjoyed great success with an extensive recording catalogue, including a Gold Record for his biggest hit, 'Rolling with the flow'. Roland's latest CD latest CD 'The very best of Roland Storm' has now also gone Gold.

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Organisation: Festival

Round Mountain Girls are one Australia’s best festival/live acts. This 6 piece, high-energy, juggernaut aims to tell modern stories on traditional instruments.

As one listener described them, "... night out with Round Mountain Girls is like a good night in with your partner. They'll leave you hot and sweaty, exhausted but exhilarated, sonically bruised... maybe even a little tender... and yet you'll still end up begging for more."

Brilliant musicians and songwriters - a pure party band!

Organisation: Country Rock

Route 66 is a country rock band with a flavour from the 50's - rock to modern up tempo country music and a touch of Rockabilly.

Route 66 has introduced good up tempo country music into their repertoire as the Rock 'n' roll clubs have found out that country music has a great beat for the dancers.

Covered artists include Elvis, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Bill Haley, Johnny O’keefe, Dion, Chuck Berry, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn and The Mavericks.

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Organisation: Rock 'n' roll

A band whose music covers a wide variety of styles, from the 50’s and 60’s Rock 'n' roll and Country through to Pop. Shindig are a three piece band featuring Peter Brown on guitar and vocals, David Lee-Jay on drums and vocals, and Rex Harris on bass and vocals. ??

Shindig feature songs made famous by such artists as Elvis, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Eagles, Dire Straits and many more. Their extensive repertoire covers all types of music - from ballads and country to Rock 'n' roll, and also features some of the great guitar instrumentals of the 60’s.
 

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Organisation: Rock 'n' roll

Playing Rock 'n' roll the way it's meant to be played!??

Classic tunes from Chuck Berry, Wanda Jackson, The Chiffons, The Kinks, Rolling Stones, Del Shannon, Johnny O'Keefe, Brenda Lee, Carl Perkins and many others.??

A unique mixture of songs ranging from smooth ballads to raw 50's rock delivered with attitude and class.


 

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Organisation: Rock 'n' roll

SwitchBack is a dedicated 100% live, five piece 'classic line-up' band that recreates classic rock from the good times -- 1960's to the 80's. Classic rock from the legends!?

From their early begins in the 1970's, 'Switch' has always played strong rock songs with a wide range of styles. They've had the classic band lineup - guitar, keyboards, bass and frums with a master lead vocalist up front. The Master Blaster aka Kev, the original front man has put Switchback together (again).

The Switchback repertoire covers classic top of the charts songs to the most memorable ballads, and from the stadium bands (Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, Queen) to their original compositions.

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Organisation: Rock 'n' roll, Rockabilly, Swing

The Bakelites are a five piece, 50's and 60's Rock 'n' roll band formed in 2006 on the north coast of NSW. Their mission is to make every Rock 'n' roll venue between Coffs Harbour and Brisbane Jive with their blend of classic 50's and 60's Rock 'n' roll, Rockabilly and Swing tunes.



Piano, sax, guitar, bass, drums and vocals make this band unique with it’s variety of sounds.

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Organisation: Tribute Band

Australia's ultimate tribute to the fabulous Beach Boys.?

The Beach Boys are the No.1 selling American band of all time. The Beach Boyz is a dedicated 100% live, five piece band that faithfully recreates the wonderful good times and summer feelings of all the Beach Boys hits and more.?

From the lush five-part vocal harmonies to the authentic vintage instrumentation and?wardrobe, this true tribute is a faithful recreation and celebration of America’s favourite?band. Very real and totally live.

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Organisation: Rockabilly

The hypnotic beat of the double bass drives the music of The Bobkats.

This Rockabilly trio with Janelle on bass and vocals, Dave on drums and vocals and Tim on guitar and vocals is well known throughout Queensland and New South Wales and a band that you have to dance to.

Colourful and dynamic The Bobkats are not to be missed.

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Organisation: Rock 'n' roll

Sing and dance along to your favourite tunes and songs from eras of classic rock of the 60's, 70's, and 80's. Enjoy Country Rock, Pop, Ballads, Hard Rock through to the popular songs of today.

Band members have performed with some of the stars of Australian and International music including Eric Burdon, Ronnie Burns, Little Pattie and the Atlantics.

These professional highly experienced musicians are not only exciting to listen to but their stage appearance provides the polish to a great band.
 

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Organisation: 60's Pop

Here is a 60's showband with a difference. A full night of mixed music presented by four professionals who will keep you entertained from start to finish.??

The Chevrolets have a reputation as being the best ever presented show band by their immaculate dress and on stage showmanship.

??After having worked shows with other great local and international stars including Bobby Vee, Crash Craddock, Lesley Gore, Bobby Rydell, The Drifters, Brian Cadd, Dinah Lee, Col Elliott, Frankie J Holden, Little Pattie and more, The Chevrolets now present their own show. 'The British 60’s Show' features the sounds of The Beatles, Gerry & the Pacemakers, The Searchers, The Hollies, The Kinks and The Shadows.

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Organisation: Chrome-a-billy

The Chrome Daddies formed in 2000 as a three piece rockabilly outfit. Musical tastes evolved to a wider influence of Blues, Alternate country and Swing, which can be best described as 'Chrome a-billy'.



A second guitarist was added to the band, which allowed Doug to move his talents to steel guitar and now The Chrome Daddies are the tightest and most dynamic they have ever been. Now the crowds really know what it's like to be 'Chromed'.

There is no denying the Chrome Daddies have a great time on stage. Their infectious energy spills out into the audience and within a short time the dance floor is overflowing with punters intent on having themselves a mighty fine time. With grooves as fat as Elvis, the Chrome Daddies take the crowd on an epic journey through some of the meatiest styles and influences within the roots' genre.

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Organisation: Rockabilly

The Cordobas are a swingin’ Brisbane based Rockabilly trio. Formed in 2011 by three teenage musicians, this up and coming Rockabilly trio is one to keep an eye out for!


Fronted by Argentinean musician, Gonzalo Rodino on guitar and vocals, backed by the alluring Hannah Williams delicately slapping the doghouse double bass, and the adventurous drummer Neevan Alavi keeping the beat swinging.

This bright-eyed Rockabilly trio are sure to keep you on your feet!

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Organisation: Rockabilly

The Detonators are a Melbourne based, original roots rockers band. 

Paulie on guitar and vocals, Dave on bass and vocals and James on drums The Detonators are highly experienced and well travelled. Paulie has just released a CD recorded in the USA and this trio has a song for every occasion.


Combining much loved music from the Rock 'n' roll, blues and roots genres with their own compositions The Detonators will have you up dancing in the aisles at every performance.

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Organisation: Rock 'n' roll

The Headliners were formed in Melbourne in January 2009 consisting of 4 members all with a passion to play 50's Rock 'n' roll. 

All members have over 30 years experience in the music industry and with influences from Rockabilly, Rock 'n' roll, Country and Rock the band has grown from strength to strength.

The Headliners play Rock 'n' roll dances, Hotrod Shows, Yarra Valley Wineries and gigs around the country.

 

 

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Organisation: Rock 'n' roll

The Mighty Guys formed in the 1980's when they released their first album for Glenn A. Baker called 'Rockin' All Thru The Night'.

With over 40,000 sales the band received a cult following from authentic Rock 'n' roll enthusiasts and two more albums followed on Rivet label - Festival 'Be Cool Be Smart' and 'The Rest of the Mighty Guys'.


 

 

Organisation: Rockabilly

COMING SOON!

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Organisation: Rock 'n' roll

the Rockafellez are a young energetic and vibrant Rock 'n' roll Melbourne based band, playing some of the favourite 50's and 60's hits ranging from Little Richard, The Beatles, Del Shannon, Van Morrison, The Kinks, Elvis Presley, Eddie Cochran, The Doors, Ritchie Valens and more. 

the Rockafellez are currently gigging regularly around the Melbourne suburbs.?? The band members consist of four passionate, family orientated young men, all with prior experience in the music field. Three members of the band are brothers and the lead singer is a friend of the family.


 

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Organisation: Rockabilly

Adelaide based Rockabilly band The Silverados are five guys strongly influenced by some of the traditional early 50’s American Rockabilly artists such as Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Eddie Cochran to the more modern Rockabilly bands like High Noon and the Barnshakers.

They even include the more bluesy influences of the neo style Rockabilly bands like the Go Getters.

From hot rod shows to street parties to radio station promotions, this band has the excitement and experience to make every performance a stand out!

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Organisation: Tribute Band

The Sonics have been The Shadows tribute band since the 60’s and their attention to detail is unsurpassed.

The stage costumes - even down to colour co-ordinated guitars and their choreography not only ensures a great musical experience but is very visually attractive.

The music of The Shadows is faithfully rendered with professionalism.

The Sonics performed at Sir Cliff Richards’ only personal appearance in 2003.
Add vocalist Jimmy Hansen to the Sonics and you have the complete package
Cliff and The Shadows.

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Organisation: Swing, Rock 'n' roll

The Sugarshakers play a mix of originals and some cool rockin' covers.

Fronted by the enigmatic and gorgeously talented Emma-Louise with an electric guitar, double-bass, kit and vocals, this four piece 'filly-billy' band is sweetening the palate of rockers with their own high energy brand of Swing and Rock 'n' roll.

But don't let the name fool you, they're not all sweetness and light. Their set includes raunchy bluesy numbers and full-tilt Rock 'n' roll, with a touch of swing and Mexicana!

Emma-Louise is a song writing power-house, and many of their songs are original rockers. The Sugarshakers will be heading into the studio early next year to record a full album of their own stuff, so keep your ears to the ground!

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Organisation: Rock 'n' roll

"The Tallebudgera School Of Rock" is a school based band full of young and enthusiastically talented students ranging from Prep to Year 7 (5-12 years old). Through the kind generosity and support from the school and parents, the rockin’ staff (including the groundsman) have been teaching the students rock ‘n’ roll for 9 years! Not only will you be able to catch these little rockers’ perform on the Bendigo Bank Tugun Stage, but you will also see them cruising the streets in the Daily News Street Parade. Some of the songs that the students will perform include: Johnny B Good by Chuck Berry and Lucille by Little Richard.

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This is the band to hear if you want to sing along with the “Hits of the Past”.

The Toppers play a selection of “commercial songs” from a varied group of artists including:
Cliff Richard, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Eddie Cochran, Johnny Cash, The Beatles, John Fogarty, The Drifters, Brian Setzer, Carl Perkins, Buddy Holly, The Shadows and Gene Vincent... to name just a few...

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Organisation: Swing

The Velvet Set features some of Sydney’s most talented jazz musicians and is truly unique in that they combine male and female vocals to faithfully recreate the classic tunes of the 1930’s, 40’s and 50's.

In just 3 short years The Velvet Set has earned the reputation as Sydney’s leading Swing band and has being wowing audiences all over the country with their dynamic stage show.??

The Velvet Set performs all the Swing classics by: Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Nat King Cole, Sarah Vaughn, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin, Sammy Davis Jnr, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Cole Porter to name but a few.

They also play the best neo-swing such as Royal Crown Review, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and the Brian Setzer Orchestra to keep the dance floor jumping and jiving all night long.

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Organisation: Rock n Roll, Jump Jive, Modern Swing

The Well Swung Daddies is the hottest new 10 piece Rock n Roll, Jump Jive, Modern Swing Band that’s set to shake your tail feather, keep you rocking, twisting, stomping and dancing till you drop. The Well Swung Daddies has the best musician’s on the coast playing all the great tunes. The Daddies feature music from Bill Haley and the Comets, Big Voodoo Daddy, Stray Cats, Royal Crown Revue and much more. The band members are; Andy Cox Vocals, Robby Cenda Guitar, Michel Voets Bass, Michael F Smith Keys, Laurie Green & Mal Bateman Trumpets, Andy Hills Sax, Steve Saxton Baritone Sax, Josh on Trombone and Mark Coffey Drums. So catch the coolest band at the Cooly Rocks On Festival, the “Well Swung Daddies”. Saturday 11th June 11am

Organisation: Swing

Dynamic, colourful, enthusiastic - this is ToeJam’n. A group of local young singers and musicians who exuberance makes their performances ones not to be missed.

Great vocals and a killer horn section makes any performance a memorable event for dancers and listeners.

Music from bands such as Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Royal Crown Revue and Cherry Poppin’ Daddies as well as the classics of Rock 'n' roll are part of their great repertoire.

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Organisation: Rock 'n' roll

Tony was born in England in 1944 and emigrated with his family from Hastings to the sunnier climes of Brisbane when he was 15. Tony had already set his sights on a showbiz career by day he worked as an apprentice rigger in the Brisbane dockyards, but at night he patrolled the dance halls, waiting for his chance to get up on stage.

Tony quickly developed into a consummate performer, gigging around Brisbane's dance circuit with a variety of pick-up bands.

Tony was spotted by Ivan Dayman Sunshine Record boss who teamed him up with the Blue Jays and the rest is history. Either with Tony, or under their own name, The Blue Jays were crucial to Sunshine's early success, and Glenn Baker makes the very fair assertion that in many respects they were Sunshine.

Tony Worsely/Blue Jays releases accounted for seven of the label's first thirteen singles, and they also rank as one of the most prolific recording units of 'The Scream Years', churning out three LPs, eight EPs and seven singles in less then two years.

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Organisation: Rockabilly

Formed in 2001, West Texas Crude has taken their old skool Rockabilly sound across Queensland at festivals and venues such as The GreazeFest, The Jailhouse Rock, The Mustang Bar and were previously crowned 'Best Working Rockabilly Band' in 2002.

Guitar, drums, upright bass plus vocals gives this band the authentic sounds of Rockabilly and Andy, John and Coojee swap vocals on some of the great tunes of the 50’s and 60’s to draw you to the dance floor.

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Organisation: Rock 'n' roll

The Wollumbin High School Band has been together for 10 months. The Band Director Mr Cenda gathered this fine bunch of young musicians to learn, play and perform contemporary tunes. This new talented 30 piece big band not only has trumpets, saxophones, clarinets, flutes, guitars, violins, piano, bass and drums, but a dynamite front line of singers, together they are guaranteed to rock your socks off !!!!

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Organisation: Classic Rock

Zoe - Luke - Karla - this trio is well known throughout the Northern Rivers as a dynamic producer of toe tappin’ music.

With vocals - keyboards and guitars their repertoire covers the great songs of Bill Haley, Daddy Cool, CCR. Van Morrison and other wonderful performers of that era.

Young, experienced and enthusiastic they love to entertain.
 

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Car/Motorcycle Standard Pack$60.00
Car/Motorcycle Standard Extras Pack$95.00
Car/Motorcycle Ultra Pack$249.00
Car/Motorbike Ultra Extras Pack$349.00
FRI 3rd COOLY TWEED GOLF CLUB - WELCOME TO CRO$25.00
FRI 3rd COOLY TWEED GOLF CLUB - WELCOME TO CRO$15.00
SAT 4th CIVIC CENTRE - DEAN VEGAS$25.00
SAT 4th CIVIC CENTRE - DEAN VEGAS$15.00
SUN 5th Day CIVIC CENTRE - BANDS$10.00
SUN 5th Night CIVIC CENTRE - BANDS$10.00
SUN 5th COOLANGATTA HOTEL - BANDS$25.00
MON 6th COOLANGATTA HOTEL - BANDS$25.00
TUE 7th KIRRA SPORTS CLUB - THE ROCKERFELLAZ$15.00
TUE 7th COOLANGATTA HOTEL - BANDS$15.00
TUES 7th KOMUNE$15.00
WED 8th CIVIC CENTRE - TRADERS BALLFreeSold
WED 8th KIRRA SPORTS CLUB - CORN LIQUOR$15.00
WED 8th COOLANGATTA HOTEL - BANDS$15.00
WED 8th KOMUNE - NO BRAKES$5.00
THURS 9TH GREENMOUNT SLSC - BREAKFAST$20.00
THU 9th KOMUNE - I.C. ROCK$5.00
THU 9th KIRRA SPORTS CLUB - SWEETROCK$20.00
THU 9th CIVIC CENTRE - BANDS$25.00
THU 9th COOLANGATTA HOTEL - BANDS$30.00
FRI 10th KOMUNE - THE SILVERADOS$5.00
FRI 10th Day KIRRA SPORTS CLUB - I.C.ROCK$15.00
FRI 10th PCYC - BANDS$18.00
FRI 10th CIVIC CENTRE - BANDS$25.00
FRI 10th Night KIRRA SPORTS CLUB - THE DETONATORS$15.00
FRI 10th TWEED PRIMARY SCHOOL - JOE DANIELS$15.00
FRI 10th COOLANGATTA HOTEL - BANDS$35.00
FRI 10th MISS PINUP AUSTRALIA HEAT$30.00
SAT 11th PCYC - SWEETROCK$18.00
SAT 11TH CIVIC CENTRE - BANDS$35.00
SAT 11th TWEED PRIMARY SCHOOL - DIRTY BOOGIE BAND$18.00
SAT 11th KIRRA SPORTS CLUB - BANDS$18.00
SAT 11th COOLANGATTA HOTEL - BANDS$35.00
SAT 11th KOMUNE - THE DETONATORS$5.00
SUN 12th - GREENMOUNT BREAKFAST W THE STARS$20.00
SUN 12th Day CIVIC CENTRE - BANDS$27.00
SUN 12th PCYC - KEVIN BARKER$18.00
SUN 12th KIRRA SPORTS CLUB - SWITCHBACK$20.00
SUN 12th Night CIVIC CENTRE - BANDS$27.00
SUN 12th COOLANGATTA HOTEL - BANDS$30.00
Sun 12th TWEED PRIMARY SCHOOL$15.00
SUN 12th KOMUNE - BLACKHILL RAMBLERS$5.00
MON 13th TWEED PRIMARY SCHOOL - GRAND FINALE$35.00
MON 13th CIVIC CENTRE - BANDS$25.00
MON 13th COOLANGATTA HOTEL - ROCKABILLY FAREWELL$30.00