The following bands are availible for Functions and Gigs
Russell packages bands for all functions and venues.
Do you require a Jazz band, Rock or Blues band, Funk and Soul band, Australiana or Country band, Roving Dixieland or Classical group for dance or dinner music or a reading and backing band for Shows and recordings.
Russell Bayne [Solo Guitar]
[Performing at Parliament House open day in Brisbane]
Russell has performed solo guitar at many functions and events from private weddings to venues such as Cafe San Marco, Brisbane Convention Centre, Versace, Marriot, Hyatt Sanctuary cove and high rollers in the Treasury Casino.
Backing Bands for Acts and Artists
QLD backing band for Normie Rowe and Dennis Knight.
Russell has backed many national and international acts and packages backing bands that can play for dancing as well as backing the artists.
Backing Band for Davy Jones[The Monkees] and Gina Jefferies.
Russell Bayne [Duos, Trios, Quartets etc].
Russell performs with many guest musicians and vocalists as a duo, trio, quartet etc. Combinations such as guitar and trumpet [pictured above]. Guitar and Vocals. Guitar and piano. Guitar and Guitar. Guitar and Violin. Guitar and Harp. Perfect for weddings, restaurants and functions. Many combinations are possible and availible.
The Guitar Gurus
[Best guitarists in the country not too good in the city]
Hot Licks and Guitar Tricks.
The Guitar Gurus feature Russell Bayne and either Jose Mclaughlin [ex Gerry and the Pacemakers] or Tuhi Timoti playing all those hot guitar feature favorites. These guitarists are seasoned professionals who have worked with the best artists in the world. Great Band to hear and dance to. Held a two year residency at The Treasury Casino in Brisbane and have played Brisbane Convention Centre and many clubs and functions.
Guitar Gurus playing live at the Outside and Alive Music Festival
The Jazz Merchants
[Trio to Big band]
Cool Jazz and Latin grooves, The Jazz Merchants take you on a sophisticated musical experience. Dance to their rhythms or get lost in the swinging sounds of yesterday and now. They are the preferred society function band. for setting the mood of your next event.
The Good Time Jazz Band
[Duo to 8 piece band]
We play on beaches, parades and ballrooms, Parties fiestas and fetes. Society functions and hoedowns. Weddings engagements and wakes. Shopping malls and racetracks. Theatres and stages too. Anywhere you call us. We’ll play there for you.. Great music & fun band.
The Versatiles
[Trio to 6 piece band]
Five years residency at Redcliffe Leagues Club every Wednesday 11am to 2pm and Greenbank RSL playing to capacity audiences for dancing The Versatiles specialise in New Vogue, Old Time, Waltzes, Foxtrots, Barn dances, Quicksteps, Country and Line dancing, Latin and more.
Don’t miss them.
The Brisbane Beat
[4 Piece to big band available]
Slick all style function and dancing band. Dinner music to modern hip dancing is their specialty. You want to rock, swing, get funky or just dance these guys know how to keep the dance floor packed. Call them now.
