The Australian Joe Cocker Show

The Australian Joe Cocker Show - UNCHAIN MY HEART - ‘JOE COCKER’S GREATEST HITS SHOW’

Featuring a 9 -piece band made up of some of Melbourne’s finest musicians attuned to Joe Cocker’s music.

Mike O’Loughlin from Bradford near Yorkshire, (just an hour down the road from Joe’s hometown) has been singing the music of Joe Cocker for over 20 years. His voice has incredible depth and emotion paying great respect to Joe’s amazing catalogue of songs. Mike was actually invited to audition for Joe’s Original outfit; “The Grease Band” by our UK agent who handles them. on one of Mike’s return journeys there.

Mike’s trip to the UK to visit his hometown of Bradford (There’s a lot of the Englishman still in Mike) Backing vocals accompanying Mike include: Lindel Bell and Natasha Childs both solo artists in their own right.

The 9-piece band comprising of the twin, guitars, of Englishman from the Midlands: Dean James and David Bathgate, Gary Winchester on bass and Steve Ambrose on drums, and on Saxophone we have a rotating crew from (Melbourne Ska Orchestra/ Swinging Sidewalks/Bustamante/Paul Williamson) And all led by our very much sought after, both here and the UK. Musical Director: Simon Walters from Surrey England on Keyboards and vocals.

Lineup:

Mike O'Loughlin - Lead Vocals
Simon Walters - Keys/Vocals/M.D.
Michelle Johns - Hammond Organ
Lindel Bell - Vocals
Natasha Childs - Vocals
Dean James - Guitar/Vocals
David Bathgate - Lead Guitar/Vocals
Gary Winchester - Bass Guitar/Vocals
Steve Ambrose - Drums