Live Music | Originals & Covers | Iconic Australian Rock | Blues & Roots | Duo, Trio, 4 or 5 piece
Swamp Dawkins has an extensive repertoire of music, beyond hoedown tunes, suited to a variety of events for pubs & clubs who are looking for a party band or live entertainment.
Our repertoire covers: Australian rock classics; Americana; assorted party favourites; blues & roots; and original material.
We’ve done a great variety of gigs for pubs & clubs– live music and themed nights for Pymble Golf Club and Elanora Heights Country Club…a Drought Fundraiser at Warragamba Workers Club…an end of year season hoedown for the Narrabeen Tigers Rugby Club…a 150th anniversary for the O’Connell Pub (outside of Bathurst)…live music at The Entrance Hotel, The Willloughby Hotel, The Hornsby RSL, Kiama Leagues Club and many others…entertainment for VIP customers at Penrith Panthers…a themed night for the Buick Car Club of Australia…and dozens of other sporting clubs, pubs and other venues.
The last few years we’ve had a residency at our local bar playing the last Sunday of every month where we perform as a trio (guitar, drums and bass) with the occasional guest appearance from local soloists and you’re welcome to come along and join us any time!
Head to Sound Cloud to listen to Michael’s latest albums and original material. Favourites include songs from ‘THIRD‘ Michael’s latest album: Even Though Paul Kelly (after “To Her Door”) and Hell it’s Hot Down Here – both of which were nominated as Grand Finalists in the 2014 ABC 702 Exhumed competition.
More recently, his album “Redemption”, released under the banner of The Roadhouse Regulars has received a lot of airplay across Australia on community radio stations.
Americana &American Country Take me Home Country Roads – Jolene – Rhinestone Cowboy – Texas Hold ‘Em – Cotton Eye Joe – Ring of Fire – Boot Scootin’ Boogie – Personal Jesus – These boots are made for walking – Ain’t going down till the sun comes up – The Gambler – Folsom Prison Blues – Honkytonk Woman – Keep your hands to yourself – Jack and Diane – Lay Down Sally – Jumping Jack Flash – Rawhide – Roadhouse blues – Summertime blues – After midnight – You say it best when you say nothing at all – Burning Love – Sweet home Alabama – Brown Eyed Girl – Take It Easy – Smalltown – Achy Breaky Heart – What was I thinkin’ – Paper in Fire
Australian Baby I’ve got you on my mind – Good times – Down under – To her door – Dumb things – Are you gonna be my girl – You shook me all night long – It’s a long way to the top – Highway to Hell – Like wow wipeout – Nips are getting bigger – Bow River – Run to Paradise – Throw your arms around me – Solid Rock – No Secrets – My Island Home – Take a long line – Coming Home – Harley and Rose – She’s so Fine
Party Favourites Man! I Feel Like a Woman – Mamma Mia – 500 Miles – Lonely Boy – Walk of Life – Rolling in the Deep – Summer of ’69 – Brown Eyed Girl – I was made for lovin you – Rolling in the Deep – Bad case of Loving You (Dr Dr) – What I like about you – I saw her standing there – Livin’ on a Prayer – Johnny B. Goode – Nutbush
Lazy Blues Before you accuse me – After midnight – I’ve got a good mind to give up living – Pride and Joy – The Things I Used to Do – Cocaine – Sunshine of your love – Grandmas Hands – Will you be my honey (and let me be your bee) – Tin pan alley – Stormy Monday Blues – Sweet Home Chicago – Layla – Crossroads
