Lead Vocals & Acoustic Guitar

Phil Roach …

Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals

Carl Wockner … 

Drums, Percussion & Backing Vocals

Jack Loa …

Acoustic, Classical, Electic Guitars & Backing Vocals

James G Brennan 

Lead Vocals & Acoustic Guitar

“The voice of the show”…. 

This experienced Cabaret performer began his career at the tender age of 15, whilst performing with his first band at a high school dance.  His love of song writing also took shape around that time, and since then he has recorded several independent albums.  In 1989 he appeared on “New Faces” hosted by Daryl Somers, where he sang an original composition, receiving rave reviews from both judges and audience alike, which also won him the “Ricky May Award”. James also appeared on “The Good Morning Show” with John Mangos in the early 1990’s, once again singing an original composition.  In 1998 James starred in the “Johnny O’Keefe Tribute Show”, which toured Australia and New Zealand from 1998 to 2000. He has also supported such well known acts as Dragon, Joe Camilleri, The Cockroaches and blues guitar legend Kevin Borich, to name a few. James’ extensive cover repertoire has included such diverse styles, from Tom Jones and Don McLean, to Robbie Williams and Bernard Fanning.  His starring role in “The Neil Diamond Travellin’ Tribute Show” once again allows him to showcase his amazing vocal talents.  

Phil Roach

Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals

Phil was brought up in a family of musicians and by the age of 7, he already mimicked the playing styles of his favourite performers, like Paul McCartney and Jimmy Hendrix.During primary and high school Phil played in musicals, stage band and wind ensemble performances all over Queensland.Intensive music and bass lessons refined his technique further … and his music teacher, being deeply impressed by his rare talent and skill, invited Phil to join his band. By the time Phil was 15, he was already playing professional gigs in pubs and clubs.Phil has been driven all his life by a burning passion and his deep sense of commitment, combined with an outstanding talent makes him today an irreplaceable member of The Neil Diamond Travellin’ Tribute Show. There is no doubting, Phil’s undeniable talent and enthusiasm, has earned him the reputation of being a world class bass guitarist … 

Carl Wockner

Drums, Percussion/Backing Vocals

Folk, roots, alternative, rock and lounge are some of Carl’s influential genres as a singer/songwriter and guitarist. Though he has had only seven years of professional experience, Carl has performed in a number of top cover bands and as a solo artist. Influenced by performers such as The Cat Empire, John Butler Trio, Dave Mathews Band and Ben Harper, Carl also writes his own music and is currently halfway through his first album. Carl has performed on stage with such well known acts as Sue Anne Stewart, Butterfly Effect, 8 Ball Aitkin, Soul-frame and Doin Time… just to name a few.His experience has involved him with personal interviews on ABC radio and Triple J, where he performed some of his songs live on air to the whole of Australia and was described as having one of the best voices to grace the folk/roots scene.Since then Carl has continued to perform as a solo artist and with other musicians, where he has also been studying percussion. Since winter 2009 Carl is calling on his rhythm abilities in the Neil Diamond Travellin’ Tribute Show where he makes up the percussion section & backing vocals. 

 Jack Loa 

Steel String, Classical, Electric Guitars & Backing Vocals

Coming from a musical family and culture, Jack’s natural talent and profound training as a classical and jazz guitarist,  has  seen him through to being one of the youngest high demand session guitarists of New Zealand. He embraces all genres, from heavy metal through to county-folk and black gospel.In the frame of freelancing with several multiple award winning bands such as Spacifix, Sweet’n Irie and 3 Houses Down, Jack has played every major festival and venue in the New Zealand since the age of 16.Jack is also a founding member of The Levites, New Zealand’s busiest instrumental session band. Under this umbrella he has partaken in creating music for many of today’s ‘top ten’ artists including Ben Lummis, Vince Harder, Emily Jones, Delanie and others.Performing on numerous televised shows and supporting several international acts, including Israel Houghton and Gwen Steffani, Jack has rubbed shoulders with many of today’s biggest names in entertainment. Jack recently joined the Neil Diamond Travellin’ Tribute Show, and is a highly valued member.