- 2002-Present - REBECCA JOHNSON BAND
Rebecca and her close musician friends have created the ultimate funk band which will now feature Rebecca Johnson as the lead vocalist as well as her incredible bass playing. They play a repetoire of music from the 70s to some of the latest hits in a style that will have you grooving on your seats. Details here!
- 2001-2002 - CHARTBUSTERS
Sydney`s longest standing and hardest working cover band, playing pubs,
clubs and corporate functions. Existing for 6 years
and after many line-ups settling on the current one which is the best by
far!
- 2000-2001 - SUPERNATURAL
One of Sydney`s busiest working cover bands featuring famous Aussie
actor/singer, Andre Eikmeier.
- 2000-2001 - VANESSA AMOROSI
New Years Eve gig- The biggest crowd I`ve played to in my career. We played
to 160,000 people at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour for the "Rock The
Millenium Concert" Footage from this gig resulted in RJ featuring in the
video clip for Vanessa`s huge single "Absolutely Everybody".
- 1999-2000 - TED MULRY
Famous Aussie superstar, Ted Mulry, bass player/singer from the Ted Mulry
Gang, who unfortunately died on September 1st,2001.
RJ played bass on Ted`s last solo CD "This Time" which also featured Paul
De`Marco (Rose Tattoo`s drummer). Recorded (January 2000) + Many live gigs
with "Ted Mulry & Friends" (Ted playing accoustic guitar) in late `99.
- 1999 - THE BROTHERS OF OZ
Sydneys most famous funk band playing at "The Basement" regularly. "The
Brothers" feature awesome bass player, Craig Calhoun (cousin of Will
Calhoun-(drummer from Living Colour/Jungle Funk). RJ had the honor of being
the one to replace Craig for some gigs in `99. The Bro`s also feature famous
Aussie singer, Mark Williams of "Show No Mercy" fame.
- 1999 - Sam Hawksley Band
funk, blues, rock band featuring RJ and Sam
on lead vocals and Sam's awesome guitar playing with credits such as the
recent "Main Event" Tour where he played with John Farnham, Olivia
Newton-John and Anthony Warlow.
- 1999 - Ted Mulry Gang
Recorded new CD called *This Time* and several live gigs
- 1999 - Kate Ceberano
female lead role in Jesus Christ Superstar and many
huge selling albums. RJ - bass and backing vocals supporting the recent hit
single *Pash*
- 1999 - *Some Like It Hot*
Funk Cover Band doing corporate gigs
- '98/'99 David Adams Band
(David Adams, originally from Nebraska,
singer/songwriter/guitarist just recorded new 6 track cd
'Poppies'. In '91, the 'Red Not Blue' cd was produced
by Richard Clapton)
- '96/'97 Dawayne Bailey
(Ex guitarist/singer from US band Chicago Dawayne Bailey
performed with Jeff Duff And The Prophets; many live performances,
television shows and studio gigs, as well as clinics at local colleges.
Dawayne guested on The Prophets' new cd)
- '96 Jeff Duff And The Prophets
(many shows around Sydney with this hot 11 piece
horn band, featuring famous Australian singer Jeff Duff)
- '96 Richard Clapton
(More gigs with one of Sydney's household name recording stars. Promoting his 12th album Angeltown, this time with the former drummer and guitarist of the famous Australian band Baby Animals)
- '96 Shauna Jensen Band
(Shauna is also one of Sydney's most respected session and backing singers for such huge artists as Jimmy Barnes, Richard Clapton and Margaret Urlich. Original bluesy/funk band, playing mostly songs off her new cd)
- '96 Barry Leef And B'yond B'leef
(Barry is one of Sydney's most respected session singers and can be heard on 90% of tv jingles; an extremely funky guitarist also,who has worked with Frank Zappa in the 70's)
- '96 Honky Fonk
(Funk cover band; Prince, Seal, Sting, Stevie Wonder etc.)
- '96 G.T. Express
(Funk cover band; Chaka Kahn, Vanessa Williams, George Michael etc.)
- '96 Tracy Arbon
(festival recording artist; extremely funky hot session band. Cd launch and numerous Sydney shows)
- '96 Like Father Like Son
(spent a month recording in Jakarta on this original project. Also did sessions and jingles at Jakarta's famous studio Jams)
- '96 The Benson & Hedges Light Tones Off Limits Band
(featuring well known Malaysian, Australian and American musicians. Two month tour of Malaysia performing rock/funk songs played in Malaysian and English at various hotels and resorts)
- '96 The Dance Hikers
(reformed for special corporate gigs)
- '95 The Nick Howard Band
(BMG recording artist; original pop/rock songs. Performed at Darling Harbour for the opening of the Glebe Island Bridge)
- '95 The Jeff Achison Band
(original blues/jazz/funk band. Well known Melbourne guitarist who tours regularly throughout Sydney)
- '95 Latin Fire
(original/cover band; latin/funk)
- '95 The Dance Hikers
(Well established funky cover band; performed at international corporate gigs and many live gigs throughout Sydney)
- '95 Dave Dwyer Band
(The Roland VG8 Clinic Band performing special gigs around Australia demonstrating Roland products)
- '95 The Jenni Forbes Band
(Mushroom recording artist; original/cover rock/pop songs. Supported famous UK band Take That and rock legend Joe Cocker on their Australian tours in Sydney. Television appearances and cd launch)
- '95 Jeff Duff And The Prophets
(11 piece band featuring many of Australia's most most famous musicians. Originals and covers by Chicago, Tower Of Power and Tom Jones. Well established band with residency at Sydney's top jazz club The Basement, and also the Golden Sheef Hotel)
- '95 The Flood
(Original/cover band; blues/rock/funk featuring well known singer Kevin Bennett. Well established band with major following around Sydney)
- '93 Margaret Urlich
(Back for another tour)
- '92 - '95 The Jamie Wilson Band
(Original/cover band, funk/rock; playing live for 3 years, major following and well established residency at the Old Manly Boatshed. Recorded live cd and played live in London at the famous Marquee Club. Shared half the lead vocals)
- '92 - The Richard Clapton Band
(Australian rock legend with 10 albums. Major following with extensive touring. Recorded live cd and many television appearances)
- '91 - '92 Margaret Urlich
(Major New Zealand recording artist; recorded live cd and toured extensively)
- '91 Big Shot
(Billy Joel tribute show)
- '90 - '91 Swingshift
(Major Cold Chisel show; well established, very popular touring band)
- '91 Mataqali Music
('86 Star Search winners; funk/reggae)
- '90 - '91 The Elton Jack Show
(major concept band doing rock gigs, club and theatre shows; extensive television appearances and tours)
- '90 Deveaux
(original rock/funk band; Living Colour influence)
- '90 Gank
(original house/hip hop grooves. Sang backing vocals and featured in one song on bass)
- '90 Creme Caramelle
(formed my own band again; spin-off of Hip Hop; shared half the the lead vocals, seriously funky)
- '90 Vegimite Reggae
(asked to do backing vocals for the UB40 Labour Of Love 2 tour)
- '90 Hip Hop - ex Fat Time
(Funk cover band)
- '88 - '89 The Ian Moss Band
(major touring act; did 2 national tours with no.1 single Tucker's Daughter)
- '87 - '88 Vegimite Reggae
(original recording/touring band; latin reggae, funk, ska fun style part band)
- '86 - '87 The Kim Hart Band
(original Funk/Dance band; no.1 single Love At First Night in '80)
- '85 The Cruise
(formed my own band, Top 40/Funk, gigging for 18 months)
- '83 - '84 The Kites
(Album track band eg. Steely Dan, Toto, The Tubes; had a big following for 2 years at the Woollahra Hotel)
- '83 Nite & Daye
(Well established resident band at the famous Allnations Club)
- '82 The Tim Shaw Band
(Funky Top 40)
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