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The Monkeymen

Arguably, The Rolling Stones are one of the most iconic rock and roll acts in the history of modern pop music, given and holding the title of the World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band for decades. Monkey Men dare to stand in the world’s biggest musical shoes. Formed in March of 2023 by Karl Liebhardt and Paul Montgomery, band mates from a former Rolling Stones tribute, Exiles on Main Street, they hit the ground running with a fantastic line-up of local musical talent. Monty, the group’s frontman, looks nothing like Mick Jagger, but wears the look as the character he portrays. “I have seen the Stones at least a dozen times and I have been singing their tracks at the top of my lungs driving up and down California’s freeway’s for decades. I know what Mick sounds like and I know how he moves. What do they say about 10,000 hours? I’ve put the time in on their music”. Yet Monty asks the audience of Rolling Stones fans to listen with their ears, not their eyes. “I get our guys to bring the energy out of the music in their playing. I tell them, "I need to feed on you guys and you need to feed off me and the audience will feel it. We’re not just playing their music, we have to bring the energy they bring.” Like Mick himself says on Let It Bleed, “We All Need - Someone we can Feed aawwwnnnn..” Karl, the group’s “Keith” guitarist, is also the band’s historian, a veritable encyclopedia of knowledge about the Rolling Stones. He brings an authenticity to his musical approach staying true to the different guitar tunings Keef used on certain recordings and uses today in their live sets. There’s that 10,000 hours thing again… Monkey Men, a play on words from the hit song “Monkey Man” from the Let It Bleed LP, are after the live sound of the Rolling Stones today, bringing to the stage an entourage of seasoned, musically educated and talented performers including a horn section and backing vocals. Monkey Men bring the Rock and Roll Show in their tribute to the Greatest Rock and Roll Band, tip their hats and dig in the feast of energy in the music of The Rolling Stones.

C.O.F.F.I.N

Children of Finland Fighting in Norway (C.O.F.F.I.N) are a four piece hard rock & roll band hailing from the ocean shores of Sydney, Australia featuring a lead vocalist on drums. Forming in 2005 as schoolmates influenced by a huge love for music, skateboarding and a good-times-all-the-time attitude. Since playing their first show at the age of 12 opening for The Hard-Ons at Manly Youth Centre the band have meticulously carved out their own corner of hard biting Australian Rock n Roll.

C.O.F.F.I.N have gained a passionate following for their unique take on punk and rock music, gathering widespread acclaim for their energetic and addictive live shows combined with their lyrical activism and howling guitars. It has delivered them hundreds of gigs over the years, headline tours, and numerous festival appearances. They’ve toured and shared the stage with many world renown bands such as Rose Tattoo, TSOL, Celibate Rifles, Dead Kennedys, Cosmic Psychos, Parkway Drive, Frenzal Rhomb, Misfits, Amyl and the Sniffers and the Hard Ons.

C.O.F.F.I.N have recorded and released four studio albums, one live album, and three EPs, all of which have sold out globally.

Their most recent LP – the self-titled ‘Children Of Finland Fighting In Norway’ – released through Legless Records and Erste Theke Tontraege Records in October 2020 is now in its 6th re-issue and continues to be distributed globally. 2022 saw C.O.F.F.I.N tour the world in support of friends and Australian punk heroes Amyl and The Sniffers. Playing shows to crowds in the thousands across the globe, C.O.F.F.I.N’s reputation for wild live performances became known by fans and industry alike everywhere. Following their lap of the globe, with not a minute has been wasted, a new album has been tracked and three new record labels signed (EU, AU and US regions), including a deal with the highly esteemed, historical Goner Records (US).

C.O.F.F.I.N are set to travel far and wide this year with various scheduled tours around key festivals such as The Great Escape (Brighton, UK) and Goner Fest (Memphis, US).

Among the Restless

Raised on Rock n’ Roll and fascinated by the Australian indie-alternative rock sound, Among The Restless fuse both the old and new to create their own personalised take on guitar-driven music, whilst still maintaining an indie sensibility.

Comprised of Rhett James (Lead Vocals), Lachie Dunn (Guitar/Vocals), Seamus Glenn (Guitar), Jaidyn Hale (Drums) and Josh Marra (Bass), the energetic five-piece comes from all corners of Australia. After meeting by chance in Fitzroy in early 2019, they quickly realised there was something special happening between them.

Among The Restless captivate audiences with their hard hitting sound and commanding performances. The band thrive off playing regular gigs and have completed a recording-venture at ‘Red Engine Recording Studios’ in Brisbane, where they have finished their debut EP.

Plastic Section

Plastic Section and The Vibrajets live at The Tote front bar on Sunday April 14, 3pm-6pm. Plastic Section play dirty garage rock ‘n’ roll inspired by weird rockabilly and raw rhythm & blues. Their latest album “Ready” was recently released by Outtaspace Presents to rave reviews, as was their previous album “Twisted” and their Off the Hip release “Trouble Is Our Business”.

John Corabi

John Corabi - Acoustic & Solo

Journeyman, stalwart or just The Mayor of Rock ‘n’ roll, John Corabi certainly needs no introduction.

As the voice of The Scream, The Dead Daisies, Union and ESP, but perhaps most notably, as the voice of Motley Crue during their brief departure from life with Vince Neil in 1994, anything featuring the raspy vocals of John Corabi cannot be mistaken.

On the eve of the release of his autobiography “Horseshoes and Hand Grenades”, in which he recounts his life from the streets of Philadelphia to the Sunset Strip and beyond, John Corabi brings his intimate solo acoustic show to Australia for the first time in what can be considered a career retrospective of sorts.

Fans can expect to hear Corabi perform music from all stages of his career intertwined with stories and anecdotes that only John Corabi can deliver.

They don’t come more seasoned than Corabi and with a wide repertoire of rock ‘n’ roll at his disposal, this will be a unique insight into one of the biggest and most recognisable voices in rock ‘n’ roll.

Cam Cole (UK)

Hailed as “the most impressive one-man band you will ever see” by Unilad when they showcased him to their 44 million followers, Cam Cole is a singer, songwriter, busker and new age traveler from London, UK who roams around performing on streets and venues as his one man band show influenced by Folk, Delta Blues, Grunge and Rock N' Roll.

Check out the Instagram feed below to see what Cam is up to.

Itchy Fingers

Itchy Fingers are a four piece 50's & 60's Rock'n'Roll, Rockabilly, Rythym & Blues band from Melbourne. Formed in 1992 the band has been gigging for the last 27 years, performing at various Festivals, Pubs and clubs, dances, Hot Rod Shows, Car Club events and private functions.

Bob 'Bongo' Starkie

BOB 'BONGO' STARKIE'S SKYHOOKS SHOW -RAZOR SHARP Riffs and a lotta laughs!!! Skyhooks helped change the face of rock n roll in the 1970s with #1 and Top 10 singles to their credit, as well as two of the country's biggest selling albums, Living in the 70s and Ego is Not A Dirty Word.

Damage Inc

Sleep with one eye open, gripping your pillow tight because
Damage Inc – The Australian Metallica Tribute Band are here to KICK YOUR ARSE!

Nothing else matters once Sydney boys Clint, George, Brad and Drew light up the stage; they will Seek & Destroy! For 14 years Damage Inc has brought their Metallica Tribute to the crazy ‘Tallica fans of Australia, every show promises to be an experience you’ll never forget.

Damage Inc first hit the road in March 2004 and after playing a handful of gigs, the word quickly spread that this rocking tribute ban
d really know their stuff and were serious about moving ahead. Being able to brandish the kind of musical fire-power that Metallica has unleashed for more than three decades, Damage Inc has plugged right into the strength of Metallica’s music and helped heavy music shine.

Damage Inc recreates the live Metallica experience so well, you’ll swear you have just seen the heavy metal legends themselves. Covering songs from Metallica’s 30 plus year career, Damage Inc is a band not to be missed if you love Metallica or Heavy Metal

The Vibrajets

The Vibrajets are made up of past and present members of The Stems, The Shimmys, The Futuras and more. With their scorchin’ repertoire of wigged-out surf, frat and rock'n'roll, this string-bustin’ Melbourne four-piece harks back to a time when music was fun rather than phoney, instros were wild, and cats like Link, Chuck, Bo & Ike reigned supreme.