Country Music-Nu Country Bands and musicians
Country 1- Spectacular Country tribute-ACTSpectacular Country is an amazing experience for people of all ages. Pete, Megan & Mark trace the evolution of country music over the last 50 years via music, trivia and premier entertainment. Performing hits from Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, The Dixie Chicks, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers and many more, the show provides a spontaneous action packed 2 hours concert that includes a prizes and giveaways in an impromptu trivia extravaganza. This show makes a great cabaret act or a special concert performance. Pete, Megan and Mark come with a wealth of experience in show business, having performed in many of the country’s biggest and best-known venues as well as regular visits to remote regional function centres. |
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Country 2-Daylesford Vic5 piece country band w/ guitar, fiddle, banjo, upright bass, and drums The Band is equally at home in nightclubs, on cruise ships, or overseas, there is no venue they can’t fill with our entertaining and danceable music repertoire includes bluegrass, old-time, jazz, alt-country, and rock. The band can play as a duo, trio, or as a full band The Band can also call dances.
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Country 3 The Backyard Balladeer-NSWFrom his home base in Sawtell on the north coast of NSW,singer/songwriter/entertainer and teller of tall stories, ERROL GRAY travels the country with his one man show THE BACKYARD BALLADEER. With his acoustic guitar, stompbox,harmonica and a dry Aussie sense of humour, ERROL regales his audiences with songs and verse of everyday life experiences that can only be gained by fifty years of living in this great country. Being from the Baby Boomer generation, ERROL has done the hard yards and has now hit the road to do what he loves best. As well as performing his own songs, ERROL has a vast repertoire of Australian classics from Slim Dusty to Paul Kelly to Cold Chisel. For inspiration for his own songs, ERROL has to look no further than his own backyard or over the neighbour's fence. Mundane domestic situations such as mowing the lawn, feeding the chooks, getting old, losing your hair and trying to lose weight are given the ERROL GRAY treatment with giggles guaranteed.
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Country 4 Johnny Cash Tribute Show- NSWDale's Complete tribute to Johnny Cash and has been complimented by Joanne Cash and Tommy Cash as the closest and authentic tribute there is. Dale covers all Johnny Cash's great songs such as Folsom prison Blues, Ring Of fire and Orange Blossom festival. and lots more. Show runs for 80 mins with a 45 min support act of Sharnee Fenwick who also does some Johnny and June Carter duets during the show. Backed by 5 piece band |
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Country 5 Rick B-GeelongRick is a former graduate of the CMAA College of Country Music in 2006. Since then, Rick has been presenting his very own Rick Bartlett Cabaret show, with "sold out" results at every venue. Incorporating an individual style of country-rock-blues, favourites, original compositions and good fun humour, Rick's performances display the most in exciting entertainment value. Rick's first album Wanted: Outlaw, was released in 2005, was a huge success and his latest album is Acoustic: People. It has been recorded and presented "acoustically" and is break away from country-rock. Capital News review describes the album as a surprisingly satisfying acoustic album. Rick continues into 2009, with the release of his first DVD Rick Bartlett and the Outlaw Band, Bootlegged as well as a whole line up of shows and festivals through the year. |
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Country 6 The Beans-MelbourneThe Beans are an upbeat, contemporary acoustic string band – playing bluegrass, swing, country and blues. A typical performance features dynamic vocals, soaring harmonies and exciting instrumental breaks. All the ‘Beans’ come from a variety of musical backgrounds and play in other bands and genres. They are passionate musicians who have combined their considerable experience and talents to create a fun, infectious band that obviously enjoys performing and entertaining a crowd. The band is Wendy Jackson (vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica), Leo Kahans (fiddle, mandolin, vocals), Mike St Clair-Miller (double bass, vocals) and Geoff Wright (Banjo, mandolin, dobro and vocals). Other musicians are often invited to join the performances, varying our line up to be adaptable and fresh. |
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Country 7 "50 - 60's Divas" Tribute Show-MelbourneThese professional, sentimental and moving Tributes complete with band and costumes delight audiences of all sizes and age Supported by 2-5 piece band View 50-60's Divas tribute show has Xmas show |
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Country 8 Jetty -MelbourneThe four friends met whilst studying at music college in Melbourne Victoria, however it wasn’t until a few years later that they began writing and recording their own music, and the band was born. April 2009 sees the release of their brand new album, Life At A Million Miles through Compass Bros Distribution. This is the third album released by the Victorian 4 piece. Their previous albums, Full Circle released in 2005 and Dirt Roads City Lights released in 2007 saw the band garner the attention of the country music industry, both locally and internationally. After releasing their debut single Run To You in 2005, the band have had five tracks in the Top 20 on Australian radio. Heart And Soul, Real Smooth Cowboy, I Wanna Go Home, City Lights and most recently Good Times, which sat in the #2 position for 4 weeks. Four of the video clips for these tracks made it to the Top 10 on CMC. City Lights, released in 2008 made the coveted #1 position on the CMC (Country Music Channel) chart. Along with strong chart success, the band have twice taken home the TIARA Award for Best Group (2008 / 2009) and the Victorian Album of the Year at the 2008 Victorian and National Country Music Awards. In January 2008 they were honoured with a finalist nomination at the 36 th Country Music Awards of Australia for Best Group. In 2006 Lee, Paula, Simon and Julian spent nearly two years on the road touring with Australian country music star, James Blundell. They have toured nationally numerous times, including many festivals. In addition to performing throughout Australia, their great chart success and numerous accolades, the band have started conquering the world. June 2008 saw Jetty Road performing on main stage at Dauphin Countryfest in Canada. To date ,the band are the only Australian act to ever perform at the festival. Dauphin Countryfest is Canada’s longest running music festival, and other performers in 2008 included country music super-star, Alan Jackson, Lonestar and 2008 Grammy Award winners Emerson Drive. They have also performed in Nashville at the prestigious CMA Global Artist Showcase during the annual CMA Music Festival, performed to over 10000 fans at a national baseball game in North America and were the first country music artist to perform at the Hard Rock Café in Paris whilst on tour throughout France and the United Kingdom. This year, in conjunction with the release of the new album Life At A Million Miles, the band will be returning to Canada to perform alongside Kenny Chesney, Emerson Drive and Jo Dee Messina at Mountainfest – the Merritt Mountain Music Festival. They will also perform at Big Valley Jamboree in Alberta, alongside Tim McGraw, Gary Allan, Glen Campbell, Billy Currington and Tracy Lawrence. Jetty Road Life At A Million Miles will be release through Compass Bros Distribution on April 18 th 2009. |
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Country 9 The Highwaymen-QLD The Highwaymen towered like giants over the country music scene well into the This is a genuine tribute to The Highwaymen. 'Ring of Fire', 'On the Road Again', ' View video |
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Country 10 Johnny Cash Tribute Show -SydneyBosco's soulful tribute to the Man In black is the Ultimate journey into country music's nostalgic Hall of Fame. Jacui also makes an appearance as June carter.
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Country 11-Castlemaine VicThis is a band for all occasions. We play a wide variety of music - bluegrass, folk, country, rock n roll, bootscootin’ and jazz. We use a range of instruments, the singing is shared and four part harmonies are a feature. The Band are based in Castlemaine and have been performing in Central Victoria for more than 20 years and feel its now time to expand our horizons, with our CD, biography and repertoire you will hear we cover a variety of music. For Rock n Roll performances we complement the band with the addition of a saxophone for an authentic sound. Collectively with more than 100 years in the music industry The Band can adapt from the smallest venue where only acoustic music is required to large outdoor festivals .We also provide a special service for wedding couples, we will learn and perform their requested songs acoustically during the ceremony whatever the venue. The client will have to provide us with the requested songs 10 weeks prior to the wedding, as time is needed to learn the material. |
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Country 12-Prarie-MelbourneThe Praries got their name from a popular Texan delicacy. That simple fact reveals the bands twisted sense of humour and lets all know that this is a band that is about playing music with balls and having a good time. While predominately American Country, they also cross over to Rock A Billy, Southern Rock and Blues. Excellent band highly recommended.
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Country 13-MelbourneThe Duo originally came together in early 2008 when Darrell (guitarist from way back) discovered John (lead vocals / drummer) doing a guest vocal spot with the band Mustang. This was not long after John had arrived from Joplin, Missouri, USA, where John was bourn and raised. John has been singing on stage since the age of six with an extended family on musicians. More recently John has performed in the capitol city of county music, Nashville. Darrell was taken with the sincerity and range as John delivered his songs and immediately identified an opportunity to bring Johns’ talents and experience to the Australian public and set about to building a band (and duo) around John, to enable the public the rare chance to experience an original American doing the songs from his home country. Audiences have been quoted as saying we love the original material that RENEGADE do, not realizing that they are songs from the states that they have not had the opportunity to listen to, until now. They also say it is so refreshing to have the choice rather than to listen to just another covers band doing the same old songs they have been listening to for decades. Inspiration comes from artists like:- Dwight Yoakam, Brooks and Dunn, Travis Tritt, Rodney Crowell, Alan Jackson, Ricky Van Shelton, Marty Stuart, George Strait and Vince Gill. Can be 4 piece band |
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Country 14 Jimmy-MelbourneJimmy song list, shows there is a variety of styles and eras. Jimmy accompanies his vocals on keyboard and guitar and would typically use guitar for country songs like “Boy named Sioux” and “Ruby don’t take your love to town” and keyboard for most other stuff. Jimmy has a nice mellow voice to listen too. |
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Johnny Cash Tribute Show- NSWDale Hooper's Complete tribute to Johnny Cash and has been complimented by Joanne Cash and Tommy Cash as the closest and authentic tribute there is. Dale covers all Johnny Cash's great songs such as Folsom prison Blues, Ring Of fire and Orange Blossom festival. and lots more. Show runs for 80 mins with a 45 min support act of Sharnee Fenwick who also does some Johnny and June Carter duets during the show. Backed by 5 piece band |
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Dolly Parton Tribute show-MelbourneThe show is a Country Classic celebrating the life and career of a very special and well loved artist. The Dolly Parton show will get the audience tapping their toes, clapping their hands and itching to have a dance. 2 x 30-40min sets. |
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Norm Price-Country-MelbourneNormie Price has been touring the Country music scene for many years and with his likeness to Willie Nelson decided to put a floorshow together of Willies great hits. The show consists of an hour or so tracing Willie's early beginnings, his hits which he wrote for others such as Crazy and Hullo Walls, his Stardust recordings through to his later hits (e.g. Always on my mind). The show includes stories about Willie to introduce the various songs. After a 10-15 minute break Norml features some of the Highwaymen songs plus many of his collaborations like Seven Spanish Angels and To all the girls I've loved before. After the second half of the show is done I will take another break and then return with an hour of rock & roll dance music so that the audience can let their hair down. This will fill in a three and a half to four hour night. |
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Michael Craig-Drouin-VicMichael Craig has been travelling throughout Australia singing for the last 6 years. Prior to travelling Michael had been singing throughout Brisbane and Northern NSW included as some events Michael has performed at include Mid North Coast country Music Showcase as well as the NSW state country music titles which he entered in 2000. Michael now calls Drouin home and regulary performs around country areas. |
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Alan Taylor-MelbourneAlan Taylor has played in many bands over the years covering Rock N roll and Country music |
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Lee Forster-MelbourneLee Forster has an energetic and humorous approach to his shows. Lee Forster has a great individual style and pleasant on the ear. Winner of New Songwriter of the year, lee has been support act for many of the great country singers of today. Lee plays everything from Slim Dusty to Brad Paisley, from Western Swing to Modern Country. Lee can play solo or with his band. view video |
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Col Perkins -MelbourneColin Offers a selection of very popular (30 min) floorshows which include, Johnny O'Keefe, Roy Orbison,John Denver, Neil Diamond and Glen Campbell. He also provides a combination of these artists as the following 1 -2 hour shows. Colin Perkins offers an extensive repertoire and style ranging from vocal, acoustic guitar and harmonica to a full band sound through the use of a midi file based system. Show 2. World Of Early Rock Legends. Featuring tributes to Ricky Nelson, Cliff Richards, Big O, Buddy Holly, Col Joye and JO'K. |
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Marceau Camille-MelbourneMarceau Camille is an up and coming Country Music Artist with a unique style with influence from Marty Robbins and his Marician background. Marceau brings the house down with his yodeling an amazes audiences with his range of instruments. |
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Rodney Vincent-Wodonga-NSWRodney Vincent is a versatile performer who has sung with some of the Favorite “Gene Pitney,The Four Kinsman, etc. styles include Country, Classic Rock N Roll, Ballads Old Time, with a touch of comedy added in. His One man show is a feast of entertainment that caters for anyone who enjoys a good time. Rodney Vincent is a talented and funny performer with an energetic packed show. Winner of many Country awards. |
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Johnny Cash Tribute-Melbourne The music of Johnny and June Carter Cash lives on with the recent release of the hit movie ‘Walk the Line’, which recognized their legendary status and the contribution they made to popular music. Authentically reproduced in a dynamic and engaging stage show, Walkin' The Line showcase the very best from the 'Couple That Walked The Line'. Video available
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The Playboys-MelbourneThese lovable mountain men play tunes to warm the cockles of the heart & stir the feet into spontaneous dancing. Featuring some of the Big smokes finest musicians they play all three types of music: country, western & mountain jazz. The Playboys are capable of performing spontaionesly (roving) in any location or on a stage as a trio or quintet. |
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Rene Diaz-MelbourneRene Diaz's show features the great hits of the classic Country legends Marty Robbins, Charlie Rich, Slim Dusty, John Denver, Keith Urban and lots more. Rene also has a four piece band for larger functions. Rene Diaz has been support act for many of Country greats like Ray Kernaghan, and has been nominated for many Country awards. Renee also can perform as a Duo or 4 piece band. |
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Adam Harvey-Country- NSWAdam Harvey is well recognized nationally and Internationally on the Country Music scene with many CMAA awards under his belt . Adam co writes his original material which has received many awards and acclaim and his music is continuously played on all Country radio stations. |
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Carter and Carter-MelbournePassionate Songwriters and performers Carter and Carter have made their mark on the Country Music scene. Carter and Carter have won many Country awards for their unique style of song writing and have recently launched their Acoustic Gospel album. Their music is refreshing and inspiring. Many of their songs have been picked up by commercial radio stations. * Double Golden Guitar Finalists at this years Golden Guitar Awards & the only independent act to be asked to perform on the 2008 Golden Guitar Awards. * All shows in Tamworth 2008 SOLD OUT * Two more National #1 singles in 2007 'Run Away' & 'The Best Things In Life Are Free' * Eight National #1 hits to date plus 15 National top 10 hits * Golden Guitar Winners * Merelyn Carter - 2008 National & Victorian Vocalist of the Year at the Victorian Country Music Awards * 2007 Independent Country Artists of the Year * 2007 Independent Album of the Year - 'Leap Before You Look' * 2007 Independent Group/Duo of the Year * Most awarded Independent act in the history of country music. Carter & Carter is quite simply an act that has something for everyone, male & female lead vocals, great harmonies, songs that have become national hits around Australia, a killer band and an honesty in their songs that continues to grow their fanbase around Australia as well as overseas. |
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Paul Costa-VictoriaPaul Costa has a great voice smoldering good looks and a sound that is uniquely Paul Costa. Paul also co writes with many other nationally known Cm artists and won many CMMA awards. His music has Rock N Roll influences but still remaining true to Country music. Accompanied by 4 piece band.
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Hardrive-Bluegrass-SydneyHardrive are a exciting and vigorating bluegrass band that is sure to have your feet tapping and hands clapping. winner if 2006 CMA Bluegrass and traditional Country Award. |
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Steve Lowry Band-MelbourneSteve Lowry Band cover Nu Country and originals with that hard Edge. Line dancing music also a specialty. |
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Brooke leal-MelbourneAn accomplished Country singer fully embracing elements of Pop and Traditional country. Brooke Leal has won many Country singing awards and well known on the Country arena. Great voice and sound. Brooke's rack of awards include the 1996 CCMA Female Vocalist Award, the 1997 Dead Ringer Band Achievement Award, Star Maker Grand Finalist in 1998, The 'National Year of The Outback' Song writing Award 2001, Mildura Independent Country Music Rising Star Award Winner 2002, 1233 ABC Newcastle Music Award Winner (Country) 2002.
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Southern Exposure BandSouthern Exposure Band draws on their collective experience in both entertainment value and repertoire, and can deliver to an audience just about anything they want, ranging from modern country Rock to traditional country music , plus draw on an MOR repertoire of a couple of hundred classic to current songs
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The Noll Brothers - NSWThe Noll's Brothers Adam & Damian have played in Shannon’s band for the past three years & Damian wrote a song called “The Way That I Feel” for Shannon that sold 1 million copies. Not only are they doing shows with Adam Harvey who just happened to win album of the year at this year’s Golden Guitar awards, but Lee Kernaghan, who was named Australian of the Year in January has asked the boys to also tag along with him for a few shows . |
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