Over the past 6 years the elements has established itself as one of Brisbane’s and the Coast’s most popular acts, accumulating a long list of very happy clients, many of whom have used them on a repeat basis year after year.

For this rare appearance at the Palmwoods Hotel as the elements trio  band members Andy Dickson vocals/guitar/stompbox, Joanne Hall vocals/percussion/guitar, Darryl Bowers cocktail drum kit/vocals will display their passion for music and entertaining with an energetic, fresh and interactive performance covering an upbeat selection of popular music spanning the past few decades and with a few original tunes thrown in. …Don’t miss them!!

www.theelements.com.au

Andrew Dickson
THE ELEMENTS MUSIC
andrew@theelements.com.au
Ph: 0408262986

Roots, Beats and Special Treats”

Mason Rack has ignited a whole new range of roots music fans in the last 5 yrs since he emerged and the Palmwoods hotel is one of those hot sweaty gigs where you’ll find him at his incendiary best. Gigging 3-4 times a week makes for a great band and with his trusty rhythm section in tow here in Australia and often overseas these days, Mason has never sounded hungrier and more on top of his considerable skills

BIOGRAPHY OF KOOL

RORY QUINLAN: BASS PLAYER/ VOCALIST  0408243668

Rory has been playing professionally for over 30 years and has supported such names as INXS, AC/DC, LRB, Cold Chisel, Midnight Oil, John Farnham and Skyhooks and has piloted his bands ‘Overactive Minds’ and ‘Rock Force’ to three wins in 1988,’89 and’90 in Central Queenslands ‘Battle of the Bands’. Since moving to the Sunshine Coast 15 years ago, Rory has been actively involved with the local music scene, winning the 2000 Sunshine Coast ‘Band of the Year’ with the ‘Rocketeers’. Rory has been the spearhead of the immensely popular local band ‘Dogs on Fire’. He has a pet ant called ‘Spot’.

DAVE O’KEEFFE: KEYBOARDIST/VOCALIST

Tall, dark and handsome (!!) Dave has been playing in bands for the last 18 years.  His musical talent is broad but because the bass and drum positions had already been filled (instruments he also plays) Dave plays the keyboards and shares lead vocals with the Rory and Ben. Dave’s influences have been Geoff Downes, the keyboardist from Asia. He also loves The Doobies, LRB and Joe Cocker. Dave has performed with other local bands ‘Beyond the Blonde,’ ‘The Randycoots’ and for the past two years has been performing with the immensely popular local band ‘Dogs on Fire’. He has also supported Billy Thorpe and James Reyne.  Dave likes to wear his wife’s knickers.

BEN RICHARDS: LEAD GUITARIST/VOCALIST

Ben is a multi skilled musician and has been playing for many years. Ben is passionate about all things musical- a regular one-man band! His talent is copious but because the bass, keyboard and drum positions had already been filled (instruments he also plays), Ben chose to play lead guitar! He also shares lead vocals with Rory and Dave. Ben’s main influences include Pearl Jam, Fuel and Foo Fighters. He has performed with original and covers bands and has supported bands such as Screaming Jets. Ben boasts the entire collection of ‘Wiggles’ DVD’s.

KEITH STEVENSON:DRUMMER/ VOCALIST

Keith has over 25 years experience in banging things and making a lot of noise! Not only does Keith drive the sound of the Industry of Kool’, he also provides the bands unique style of humour. He shares vocals with Rory, Dave and Ben.  Keith very much enjoys his time on stage. His main influences are “The Police”, “Genesis” and Bundaberg Rum.

80’s and is influenced by that style. He also loves to wear purple nail polish on his toes.

All talented muso’s come on down!!!! This Sunday is your chance to get up on stage and perform in front of real live audience and show them your musical skills!!!! The jam will start at 3pm so all budding performers and anyone that wants to check out some local undiscovered talent make sure your here by then!!!!

Coastfolk … are your consummate full-time professional musicians.

Specialising in weddings, corporate functions and all other events.

Here are a couple of Corporate Organisations that Coastfolk have performed for:

• Faye Rolph Modelling Agency
• Wayne Swan
• Cooroy Mountain Spring Water

Coastfolks’ area of expertise lay in creating your desired atmosphere by catering for all pallets of music from smooth dinner jazz & tasty mood music right through to the pumping party hits that promise to keep you and your guests movin’ and groovin’ all night!

We let you select from a 2 piece duo through to a full flight 6 piece band!

We’ll even let you create your own preferred setlist.

You pick the songs… We play them…

Coastfolk are comprised of:

Jess Lean
Dyon Tahana
Jack Loa
Will Barry

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James Brennan covers acoustic music from 50’s to current day with excellent vocals and loads of audience interaction. James’ experience is broad, having performed in a number of top Cabaret and Cover bands including Sydney’s “Underdogs’ and “Real Gone Cats” widely accepted as two of the principal cover bands in Australia of the 80’s and 90’s recording albums with both these bands and others. 

James also starred in the Johnny O’Keefe Tribute Show, which toured Australia and New Zealand in 1998-2000. 

James has made many Television performances, performing original material, winning the “Ricky May Award” on Channel 9’s New Faces in 1989. His experience as a cabaret performer enables him to draw on vast entertainment knowledge whilst performing, ensuring a full and pleasurable experience. James has supported such well-known acts as, Joe Camilleri, Dragon, The Cockroaches, blues guitar legend, Kevin Borich to name a few. He has also supported comedians Austentayshis and George Smilovich. James’ repertoire includes such diverse styles as Tom Jones and Robbie Williams to 3 Doors Down and Coldplay. 

PULP FRICTION originally formed in January 2006 proving themselves in the Sunshine

Coast band scene with their modern rock repertoire and liveliness on stage. Almost five years down the track and Pulp Friction is now one of the most sought after rock cover bands

in South East Queensland. Their refreshing raw energy and musicality, coupled with a down

to earth, professional attitude are leaving crowds and venues begging for more of Pulp

Frictions hard rocking, live music.

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m.j trio

have performed almost everywhere from Woodford Folk Festival to the Qld Performing Arts Centre, with appearances in Ireland and France and over a decade spent in the grass roots cafes, clubs and pubs of Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine coast  totalling around 3000 performances

The trio cover the musical genres of folk, blues, roots, country and rock. True artists with a strong background of live performances and the consistent delivery of entertainment via mj’s exceptional voice and onstage presence coupled with the brilliance of the musician in this unique line-up…

The term “less is more”  radiates from this condensed but necessary outfit of vocals, guitar, bass and drums. A unique blend of each instrument caressed with Carl’s unique voive allows the trio to craft a sound that outlines pure dynamics and musicianship.

Though almost any stlye or genre can be adopted, The Carl Wockner Trio is possibly best known for their fusion of groove, funk, pop, and acoustic hip hop.

The Carl Wockner Trio is a perfect solution to any venue or function that appreciates connectedness through musicianship, and wishes to achieve decevingly full sound from “bare essentials”.

BAD HABITS

Biography

Whether you are looking for a wedding, corporate function, live music venue or local pub, Real Bad Habits provide the entertainment and atmosphere to any function. A local band with over 20 years of musical knowledge you know you are dealing with professionals that deliver.

Real Bad Habits are five local musicians with  varied backgrounds which come together to deliver that wow factor to any event. Covering songs from Blue Juice to Cold Chisel, Black Eyed Peas to Led Zeppelin,         try to resist the urge to dance! This band gets nothing but positive reviews and referral bookings from clients and venues.

Real Bad Habits are a complete show with stage lighting and PA systems, with the right gear for any job. Real Bad Habits love to perform live…. and it shows.