Rock & Roll Show on the Sunshine Coast, Australia

Owen's Rock & Roll show is a combination of the best 50's, 60's & 70's Rock & Roll numbers with a hand full of 'CLASSIC' Country Rock tunes thrown in for good measure. All of the songs have been chosen for their visual effect, dance-ability and crowd involvement potential. This means you are guaranteed of people singing along with their favourite tunes, dancing or even being able to just sit and be entertained.

"My repertoire contains over 300 songs, and even though I follow a set list throughout the night, the SHOW is designed to flow with any changes or additions that may (and is encouraged!) be requested in a night's performance."

His music is best described as having a "Barrel House" style about it. Imagine Elton John, Billy Joel, Pearl Jam, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis etc. played & sung on the piano with a driving rhythm pushing it along. Now that you have that in mind, add yourself a guitarist ripping through all the guitar hero tunes by artists such as Chuck Berry, Bill Hailey, Johnny Cash and the list goes on!

After playing the Australian touring circuit for more than ten years now, Owen can honestly give the people what they want to hear and also entertain an audience. Whether your venue or function has 2 to 4000, this SHOW can meet the needs.

6345789 - Wilson Picket, Ain't That A Shame - Fats Domino, All Shook Up, Blue Suede Shoes, Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do - Neil Sedaka, Calendar Girl - Neil Sedaka, Cherry Cherry - Neil Diamond, Crocodile Rock - Elton John, Do You Wanna Dance, Don't Get Around Much Anymore, Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood, Feeling Alright - Joe Cocker, Fever, Folsom Prison - Johnny Cash, Fool Such As I - Elvis, Good Golly Miss Molly - Little Richard, Good Year For The Roses,
Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis, Green Door - Shakin Stevens, Green Onions - Booker T & The MGs, Happy Together - The Turtles, Hard To Handle, Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis, Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles, Hound Dog - Elvis, House Of The Rising Sun - The Animals, I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles, I'm A Believer - Neil Diamond, I'm Walkin - Fats Domino, In The Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett, Jailhouse Rock - Elvis, Jambalya, Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry, Kansas City, Keep A Knockin - Little Richard, King Of The Road - Roger Miller, Knock On Wood, Let's Twist Again - Chubby Checker, Little Sister, Love Potion No 9, Lucille - Little Richard, Mama Tried - Merl Haggard, Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett, Oh Carol - Neil Sedaka, Personality, Please Release Me, Poetry In Motion, Return To Sender - Elvis, Rock Around The Clock - Bill Hailey, Rockin Robin, Runaway - Del Shannon, Shake Rattle & Roll - Little Richard, Singing The Blues, Slippin and a Slidin - Little Richard, Splish Splash, Stand By Your Man, Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond, Take These Chains From My Heart - Ray Charles, Teddy Bear - Elvis, That's Alright Mama - Elvis, The Letter - Joe Cocker, This Old House - Shakin Stevens, Time Is Tight - Booker T & The MGs, Under The Boardwalk, Whole Lotta Shakin - Fats Domino, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow - Carole King, Willie & The Hand Jive, Your Mama Don't Dance, plus many more!

Based in Southeast Queensland (Maleny), I have been playing professionally throughout Australia and the North Island of New Zealand. Previous to this though, I was awarded the title of "1984 Nth Queensland Entertainer of the Year".

This award prompted me to move to Brisbane where I had further private instrument tuition from acclaimed pianists and vocal tuition from a Mr. Jack White, who has taught the likes of John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John and John St Peters to name just a few.

Some of the highlights of my career so far are being given the opportunity to perform with and support top artists such as;

RENEE GEYER, JOE CAMILLERI & THE BLACK SORROWS, DIG, CHARLEY PRIDE, KATE CEBERANO, BULLAMAKANKA, JOHN WILLIAMSON, PETER PAUL & MARY and REDGUM.

Mick's career has spanned more than two decades. Mick's past band efforts include mid 80's Pop/Rock act Idol Minds, The Country Boys & The Blue Heeler Band, as well as years of supporting/backing international stars including Nick Lowe, Joe Walsh (from the Eagles) Johnny Tillotson & local heroes such as Col Elliot, Adam Harvey, Tania Kernaghan, & Slim Dusty etc.

Originally from Melbourne, Andy worked with many bands in the 70's such as the Avengers, Captain Matchbox & The Dingoes. He moved to Queensland's Sunshine Coast in the early 80's to work with Barry Charles in the now legendry band Barry & the Rockets. Andy has been involved in writing and recording numerous jingles & film scores for many hi profile clients over the years. He has also played with many Brisbane acts including Blues Appetite in 1994 and most recently with Fiddle Me Please, touring extensively overseas, particularly throughout Europe.

Doug Gallacher - Drums & Percussion

Doug Gallacher was born and bred in Dubbo NSW. Doug moved to Sydney in his early twenty's to pursue his passion for percussion, he joined various cover bands and soon found himself a highly sought after session musician. To date Doug has worked on over 300 albums and associated projects including countless commercials, movie soundtracks and TV themes.

His dedication and immense talent caught the attention of Jeff Harvey who instantly placed Doug behind the drum kit on the Midday Show on Channel 9. Doug remained with the Jeff Harvey Band for over twenty years. In that time he also performed in The Carols in the Domain (15years), NSW School Spectacular (22years), the Golden Guitar Awards, the Opening Ceremony of the 2000 Olympic Games, the Opening of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Entertainment Centre & Bi-Centennial concert. Doug has been involved with many Theatre Productions including Hello Dolly, Menopause The Musical, Respect The Musical, Aladdin, Cinderella & They're Playing Our Song.

During this time Doug also travelled extensively throughout Australia and overseas with various touring acts including Adam Harvey, Adam Brand, Albert Lee / Vince Gill, Alan Caswell, B. B. King, Crossfire, David Helfgott, Drifters, Don Burrows, Don Spencer (Play School ), Dusty Springfield, Felicity Urquhart, Feral Swing Katz, The Four Tops, Graeme Connors, Garth Brooks, Gene Pitney, Glen Frey (The Eagles ), Gina Jefferies, James Blundell, James Morrison, John Denver, John Farnham, John Williamson, Judith Durham and The Seekers, Julie Anthony, Michael Crawford, Neil Sedaka, Olivia Newton John, Peter Allen ( 15 years ), Peggy Lee, Randy Brecker, Randy Crawford, Reg Lindsay, Ricky May, Rick Price, Rhonda Birchmore, Shirley McLaine, Cliff Richard, Slim Dusty ( 20 Albums ), Supremes, Temptations, Tom Jones, The Wiggles, Tiny Tim, Trisha Yearwood, Tommy Emmanuel, The Monkees, & Troy Cassar Daley.

Doug moved from Sydney to Brisbane in January 2006 to enjoy a quieter life however this was short lived as he was quickly recognized by Mick Martin and now regularly gigs with The Smokin' Crawdads in and around South East & Central Queensland.