About Us
The Substitutes recreate the sounds of the 1960’s, with the strong vocals and superb guitar work of Michael Barker, a captivating rhythm section with Pete Robinson on bass,
Peter Reed on drums, and Adrian Scott on keys.
They are simply the best 60s band in Melbourne!
Michael Barker - Vocals and Guitar
• Back Alley
• Khe Sanh - The Aussie Chisel - Barnes Show
• Glory Days - The Springsteen Show
His guitar work and powerful vocals add a true 60’s authenticity to the sound of the The Substitutes
Pete Robinson - Vocals and Bass
Musical director for Olivia Newton John, Diana Trask, and the television and live version of the Go Show.
Recording producer/engineer/ arranger with for over 50 top ten records for artists like: Lyn Randell, John Farnham, Russell Morris, John Williamson, Ronnie Burns, Lionel Rose, The Town Criers, The Virgil Brothers, Buddy England, Merv Benton, and Ronnie Charles.
He was arranger and conductor for the lush orchestrations on Johnny Young’s “All my Lovin’”, the Russell Morris classic “The Girl that I Love”, and Ronnie Charles’ "Katy Jane”.
In 2015 Pete was presented with a Logie, and inducted into the Rock Roll Hall of fame in 2019
Peter Reed - Drums
He began his career as Drum Corps in the Army, and later became a drum teacher at Drum World.
To quote Gary Young of Daddy Cool fame: “As a Drum student, I don't think I've ever been pushed to do anything in my life that required so much resolve and concentration.”
High praise indeed!
Adrian Scott - Keyboards and Vocals
He has toured the world with Kylie Minogue, as her musical director, and more recently with The Little River Band.
He won the coveted Silver Medal at the World Popular Song Contest in Tokyo, and is known worldwide as a sound designer for Roland Musical Instruments.