mEET tHE bAND
is a group of Australia's finest musicians, brought together to faithfully reproduce the band and the feel of the concert event.
CLAY PHILLIPS
Lead Vocals & Guitars: Clay has been performing dIRE sTRAITS music since Sultans of Swing first hit the charts. He has also performed in shows such as Desperado the Eagles Show, Frankie 4 All Seasons, the Crowdies the Urban Legends and OzRockUnlimited. Clay performs the vocal and guitar style that gave dIRE sTRAITS their unique sound.
GARY BRADBURY
Saxophone. There aren't many musicians who can say they have played with Royalty. Gary is a member of that elite group.
He has Toured with Doc Neeson of The Angels as well as John Schumann of Redgum.
Oh, and he's also performed for the Prince and Princess of Denmark, Sir Edmund Hillary amongst others.
BRUCE HODGES
Keyboards, Guitar & Backing Vocals: Bruce has performed in such shows as the Stormy Monday Big Band, the One Hit Wonders, Crowdies, OzRockUnlimited & BornJovi. Bruce actually recorded the 1986 'Triple M Simulcast' final Sydney concert that was the basis of this show.
TOM RUKI
Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals: Tom has been part of the fabric of the Sydney music scene for decades, spending years playing in bands like the legendary Matt Finish the Golden Years of Bowie
and McCartney - Wings Across Australia 50th Anniversary
BRENDAN WOOLLEY (Brenno)
Guitar & Backing Vocals: Brendan is a multi-instrumentalist having played in everything from Foo Fighters & 70s / 80s glam rock tributes to latin punk bands across Sydney for over 30 years. He is excited to bring his passion and energy to aLCHEMY."
MITCH FARMER
Drums/Percussion: It would be easier to list the bands that Mitch HASN'T played with. From his performance at the Sydney 2000 Olympics with the Emmanuel Brothers to regular appearances at the Carols in the Domain, the Andrew Fariss Band & Dragon, Mitch has been a keystone of the Australian Music scene for decades.