Diary of a 60's Cover Band (Blog)

The latest astonishing song we've added is "Something in the Air", recorded in 1969 by the one hit wonder band Thunderclap Newman. They were put together by Pete Townsend around a drug addled drummer (Speedy Keene) and an eccentric jazz pianist (Thunderclap Newman). The song has a killer middle instrumental section.

We've also recently added "Everlovin' Man" by The Loved Ones to our repertoire in honour of the late great Gerry Humphries. Dennis does the most astonishing version you've heard bar the original. See him in action here. 

Remember the 60's?

The 60's were an exciting, revolutionary, turbulent time of great social and technological change: assassination, unforgettable fashion, new musical styles, Camelot, civil rights, women's liberation, a controversial and divisive war in Vietnam, the first manned landing on the moon, peace marches, World's Fairs, flower power, great TV and film and sexual freedom.

Please note:
The Substitutes are based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

We are genuinely the best '60s band in Melbourne. We are the real deal. You will not be disappointed.

So for a no obligation quotation, please address your email to:

  bookings@thesubstitutes.com.au
or phone Peter on 0419 306 454 anytime.

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Costs

Performance fees are negotiable relative to the venue's distance from Melbourne, the nature of the performance and the duration of the gig.
We play 3 x 45 or 5 x 30 minute sets but this is also negotiable.
Interstate bookings can be arranged.
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Gigs

Sunday July 12, 2020, Sorrento RSL, 4-7pm - MAY BE CANCELLED

Show TBA
1-3 Hurley St, Sorrento
 

Saturday July 18, 2020, Hampton RSL, 8pm - MAY BE CANCELLED

Show TBA
25 Holyrood St, Hampton, table bookings: 9598 0460
 

Saturday August 1, 2020, Oakleigh Lounge, 8:30pm

The House of the Rising Sun Show
featuring the music of Eric Burdon & The Animals, Manfred Mann & The Yardbirds
featuring ROB PRICE
95 Drummond st,Oakleigh. Ticket bookings HERE.

 

Saturday August 15, 2020, Carnegie Hall, 8:30pm

Rolling Stones vs The Beatles Show
60 Rosstown Rd, Carnegie. Bookings: TBA

Saturday August 29, 2020, German Club Tivoli, 8pm

The 1967 Summer of Love Show featuring TANYA KAY and ANDREA LEES
291 Dandenong Rd, Windsor, Bookings: 0499 188 826.

Saturday September 12, 2020, Eddies Band Room, 8:30pm

The '60s British Invasion Package Show
featuring ONLY the music of The Beatles, The Kinks, The Who and The Hollies
168 Chesterville Rd, Moorabbin, $15, Bookings: 9532 2775

Saturday September 19, 2020, Bentleigh Club, 8pm

Greatest Hits of the '60s Show featuring BARRY SMITH
Yawla St, Bentleigh. $20.
Songs by The Town Criers will be featured.
This show is run in conjunction with Life's-a-Ball. Bookings SMS Mez on 0417 376 330

Saturday October 3, 2020, Oakleigh Lounge, 8:30pm

Show TBA
S95 Drummond st,Oakleigh. Ticket bookings: TBA

 

Sunday October 11, 2020, Essendon Bowls, 3-6pm

Show TBA
50 Raleigh St, Essendon, table bookings: 9375 2522, Doors open at 2pm.

Saturday October 17, 2020, Hampton RSL, 8pm

Show TBA
25 Holyrood St, Hampton, table bookings: 9598 0460
 

Saturday October 24, 2020, Bentleigh Club, 8pm

Greatest Hits of the '60s Show featuring RONNIE CHARLES
Yawla St, Bentleigh. $20.
Songs by The Groop and The Loved Ones will be featured.
This show is run in conjunction with Life's-a-Ball. Bookings SMS Mez on 0417 376 330
 

Saturday November 7, 2020, Eddies Band Room, 8:30pm

Show TBA
168 Chesterville Rd, Moorabbin. $20. Ticket bookings: 9532 2775

 

Saturday November 14, 2020, Wickers Club, 8:30pm

NEW! THE HEAVY ROCK vs BUBBLEGUM SHOW
Elsternwick Park Sports Club, 170 Glenhuntly Rd, Brighton. Ticket bookings: TBA
 

Saturday November 21, 2020, Bentleigh Club, 8pm

Greatest Hits of the '60s Show
Yawla St, Bentleigh. $20.
This show is run in conjunction with Life's-a-Ball. Bookings SMS Mez on 0417 376 330

 

Saturday November 21, 2020, Triumph Car Owners Celebration

Ballarat

Saturday December 5, 2020, Oakleigh Lounge, 8:30pm

Show TBA
S95 Drummond st,Oakleigh. Ticket bookings: TBA
 

Saturday December 19, 2020, Bentleigh Club, 8pm

LIFE'S A BALL XMAS SHOW!
Yawla St, Bentleigh. $20.
This show is run in conjunction with Life's-a-Ball. Bookings SMS Mez on 0417 376 330
 

Saturday April 24, 2021, British Classic Motor Cycle Celebration

Newstead
 

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