‘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 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.

Come join us for a night of incredible music as we play The Very Best of Joe Cocker’s fantastic catalogue of Hits.

There is a Film Documentary on Joe’s life and music, currently in the works.

“Learning To Live Together” – (The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen Rock Doco and Concert) had its International Premiere at The Rain Dance Festival UK, Oct 31/2021. It then continued worldwide. Many Attempts were made to reform the band with Joe, unfortunately to no avail.