Swamp Dawkins will make your night a success.
The feedback from the events we do is consistently amazing.
The Hoedowns, Bushdances, Barndances, Wild West Nights, Honkytonks, Milestone Birthday Celebrations, Weddings, Corporate Conferences, Staff Parties, Fundraisers, Festivals, Community Barndances, Sporting Event Crowd Activation and Team Building Events are consistently amazing.
Since starting in 2014, we’ve received the most amazing feedback from all these types of events– so if there’s one thing to look at when looking at the results of what we do– it’s our Testimonials & References and if you want to see how the events come together as a whole– please visit the Showtime! page which has a dozen of our favourite events and includes photos, videos, references and the client briefs.
We’ve got plenty of song lists, photos, videos, recordings of songs and descriptions of what we do– but it’s the Testimonials that tell you the most about us. Please read them and if you’d like to get in touch with anyone who we’ve played for– just let me know.
Showtime!
We have done so so many memorable events– go to our Showtime! page to see some of the most memorable events we’ve done and get some ideas about what we could do for you. You’ll find a broad selection of events for corporates, private parties, weddings, community groups, pubs&clubs where we’ve done Australian Bushdances, American Hoedowns, and just other great nights of entertainment.
There’s a lot of common themes amongst the reviews we get: “The event was an amazing success that people can’t stop talking about”, “Michael and his band were Brilliant, easy to deal with, flexible”, “Everyone was on the dance floor to the mix of called dancing and other great music” are the recurring themes.
GREATEST HOEDOWN OF ALL TIME!
Extended recovery from “The Greatest Hoedown of All Time” weekend put on by my Honkytonk Heros with wine, karaoke, and line dancing.
My favourite things!
Massive thanks to Michael and Lozz from Swamp Dawkins for coming out to the Robertson Ranch to Dust Our Boots Off!! YEE HAW!
Lucinda - Hen's Weekend - Robertson - November 2023
FULL DANCE FLOOR WITHIN TWO MINUTES!!!
Michael and the team have been a breeze to work with in the lead up to our event and eager to share promotional material we had through their own channels.
They came dressed to match the theme of our Texan event and within 2 minutes had a full dance floor for the duration of their performance.
Everyone in attendance complimented the band on how much fun they were!
Hayden - SXSW Sydney - Pumphouse Darling Harbour - October 2023
INCREDIBLE!!! TRULY SPECIAL!!! FANTASTIC ENERGY!!!
I had the absolute pleasure of hiring Swamp Dawkins to play at my 40th birthday party on 28th October 2023, and I can’t express just how incredible their performance was! From the moment they started playing, they had the entire room on their feet dancing!
Swamp Dawkins brought a fantastic energy to the party and created a memorable atmosphere that made my birthday celebration truly special.
Their musical talent is undeniable, and they played a diverse range of songs that appealed to everyone and the line dancing added an extra layer of fun to the night.
I would highly recommend Swamp Dawkins for your next event!
Amanda - 40th Birthday - Cobbity - October 2023
PROFESSIONAL, FELXIBLE, THE TIME OF OUR LIVES!!!
We knew we wanted bush dancing at our wedding and found Swamp Dawkins online – bringing them into our night was the best decision ever! Most of our friends had never bush danced before and had the time of their lives, it was a great way to get everyone up and involved.
Swamp Dawkins were the perfect mix of professional, flexible and good fun. They’re experienced enough to know what difficulty of dancing the group could cope with and worked around our timelines with no stress at all. I can’t recommend having Swamp at your next event highly enough.
Gemma - Wedding - Berry - October 2023
THE BEST WEDDING EVER!!!
Swamp Dawkins played for our Redfern Town Hall bush-dance wedding and exceeded expectations in every way. From regular contact over the last few months to turning up early on the day, their preparation was outstanding. They were THE entertainment for the night and we can’t imagine what it would’ve been without them.
All of our guests were raving about it afterwards and many have said it was the best wedding they’ve been to.
It wasn’t just how good Michael and the team are musically (they’re brilliant!), but they have a way of sensing the vibe, knowing what to play and when, while making the whole thing feel personalised. We can’t thank them enough!
Tom and Amy - Wedding - Redfern Town Hall - September 2023
SO MUCH FUN!!! AMAZING MUSICIANS!!!
We hired Swamp Dawkins for our 20th Anniversary celebration.
Michael was so easy to communicate with and accommodating, not only with the music played by the band but also with helping out with playlists to be played around the band’s sets.
And then the night!
Swamp Dawkins are amazing musicians with a fantastic sound. They can read the room, and know how to get everyone up and into the Do-si-do. They are awesome, complete professionals!!! We had so much fun!
Catherine - Wedding Anniversary - Hunters Hill - September 2023
UNFORGETTABLE!!! TRULY REMARKABLE!!!
Swamp Dawkins delivered an unforgettable live music experience that had everyone on their feet and dancing.
Their captivating performance left a lasting impression, and people have been raving about it ever since. I would highly recommend booking Swamp Dawkins for any event where you want to create an electric and memorable atmosphere.
Their talent and ability to engage the audience are truly remarkable, and I would eagerly book them again in the future.
A truly great night of dancing!
Ali - 40th Birthday - Dalgety - September 2023
BEST 40TH EVER!!!
Dear Michael,
My heartfelt thanks to you and the Swamp Dawkins Band for helping make my 40th birthday party such a special occasion and night to remember.
You explained the called dances so well as evidenced by everyone picking up the steps so quickly and getting into each of the dances. It really was just the coolest to see everyone doing the steps and dancing together. Such a dream!
The night was everything I had hoped it would be and a week later I’m still getting calls, messages and texts from friends and family expressing how much fun they had.
Thank you. I now need another excuse to have a party!
Hopefully see you sometime in the future.
Warm regards,
EmmaEmma - 40th - Banksmeadow - April 2022
EVERYONE ON THE DANCE FLOOR IN SECONDS!!!
Swamp Dawkins played at my Australian Bush Dance themed 60th birthday celebration in March 2023.
The band were fantastic, great music and had everyone up in the dance floor within seconds.
Michael was great fun teaching everyone the steps to each dance, and he has a great sense of humour.
From the time of contacting Michael to discuss booking Swamp Dawkins, through to the night of my party, Michael and the band could not have been mores engaged and easy to work with.
They have a great play list and my guests are still commenting on how much fun they had, and that Swamp Dawkins are such a great band.
I highly recommend Swamp Dawkins for your event.
I can’t thank you enough for last Saturday- the band were a “hoot”!
David - 60th Birthday - Leichhardt Town Hall - March 2023
BLEW ALL OUR EXPECTATIONS AWAY!!!
Michael and the Swamp Dawkins group blew all expectations out of the water when they played at our Namoi Cotton Excellence Awards night in Narrabri.
When booking them I had read the reviews and seen some footage of previous gigs, and thought that they looked like a lot fun – and fun was what we needed. But their set and teaching us to bush dance was way better in real life.
People were dancing that we didn’t know could dance and others were foot tapping and immersed in the music. The only complaint we had on the night was that the band didn’t play for long enough – and we have noted that for next time.
Thank you Swamp Dawkins for adding an extra element of fun to our celebration!
Sarah - Namoi Cotton - Narrabri - November 2022
WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!
Thank-you Michael for being a key part of my birthday party.
You and your team got everyone up and dancing and all our guests had a wonderful experience and we look forward to having you play for us again!
Robert - 60th Birthday - Woodhill Mountain - November 2022
PERFECT!!! OVER THE MOON!!!
Swamp Dawkins played beautiful acoustic music at our wedding ceremony followed by a set after the ceremony while the guests were mingling and photos were taken.
The vibe was relaxed, warm and fun and the music was perfect.
Later, after all the formalities Swamp Dawkins fired up the bush dancing- our guests said they hadn’t laughed and smiled so much in years! They were all up for every called dance!
We were over the moon with Swamp Dawkins’ performance and highly recommend them for a wedding or any party where you want people to have some real fun.
Thanks Michael & the Band!!! We’d have you back for a shin-dig any time!!!
Tania and Marty - Wedding - Penrith - September 2022
BRILLIANT!!! SO MUCH FUN & LAUGHTER!!!
Dear Michael,
We had a fantastic night last Friday thanks to the Swamp Dawkins Band! The music was toe-tapping brilliant and your instruction fantastic!
So much fun and laughter from every one of our 110 tennis club members who enjoyed the music and dancing. We hope to have you guys back soon!!
Ross - Bareena Park Tennis Club - Balgowlah - October 2022
A TOTAL HOOT!!! FANTASTIC!!!
I just want to thank you for another fantastic night!
The Bush Dance is truly a wonderful highlight for our parish. It is a very important night to bring the community together. The evening was such a lot of fun and it was so lovely to see small children dancing with father and mothers, teens having a total hoot (and us oldies trying to keep up!)
You are terrific musicians, but more than that, you are generous in your performance.
I have been asked by so many people for the parish to do it again next year – they have all told me what a great time they had – and that is something that was made possible by you – so thank you!
Kate - Maternal Heart - Earlwood - October 2022
OUTSTANDING AND MEMORABLE!
Swamp Dawkins made our community celebration bush dance a memorable one! Michael and the band catered for our needs through quick communication, willingness to travel, outstanding musicianship and a commitment to the performance!
Thanks again! Everyone who attended had a great time!
Steven - School 150th Celebrations - Nundle - September 2022
AN AMAZING NIGHT!!! EVERYTHING I HOPED FOR!!!
A deep thanks to the Swamp Dawkins band for an amazing night celebrating my 50th birthday! Michael was so gracious, answering my emails and calling to chat about details to make sure my Wild West Bush Dance was everything I hoped it would be and more.
The band travelled to the South Coast, NSW for the night and I think they had just as much fun playing as the guests did dancing!
Everyone that attended has an amazing night! These guys are in demand for a reason!!
All the best and hope to see you again soon!
Virginia - 50th BIrthday - Shoalhaven Heads - August 2022
BEST WEDDING EVER!!!
We had Swamp Dawkins play at our farm wedding on March 12th. Every one of our 112 guests had a blast!
Music to suit everyone and the barn dancing was hilarious! We bumped into someone today and they said it was the best wedding they have ever been to! No fights, no drama- just fun. I had a great time!
We highly recommend Swamp Dawkins for your next shindig! The gang are welcome back here anytime! Great excuse for another party!
Dionne - Wedding - Lade Vale - March 2022
THE PERFECT ATMOSPHERE!!!
Thanks so much to Michael and The Swamp Dawkins Band for making my 50’ish celebration a huge hit!
Michael was easy to deal with in the lead up to the party and worked well with our caterers to ensure we could dance between the food service.
Michael and the band were able to create the perfect atmosphere to get everyone up and dancing (guests ranged from 10yrs-80yrs). We’ve had lots of feedback from guest saying how good the band were.
We can highly recommend Swamp Dawkins!
Jo - 50th Birthday - Terry Hills - September 2022
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
We recently held a Covid-catchup combined birthday party including a 90th and two 60ths and the guests ranged from 3 to 92.
Without Swamp Dawkins and his band the celebrations would not have been such a hoot- the event evening was over far too quickly!
Highly recommended! I cannot wait to have a chance to hire them again!
Fiona - 60th Birthday - Bow Bowing - July 2022
AN INCREDIBLE, INCREDIBLE NIGHT!!!
Sensational!
The crowd interaction was amazing! We had an outstanding time & learnt a few new tricks. I think the Women’s College girls will be the most entertaining at any party we go to now because we’ve got some new dance moves up our sleeves.
Michael and the band did an incredible job. From start to finish made it the most incredible process. Bump in to bump out- perfect. The songs- amazing. (We heard some Dolly Parton! The crowd went off!) So it was an incredible, incredible night and you can still hear the hooting outside and we’d love to have you back very soon!!
Hannah - Country Cowgirl Hootenenny - Women's College, Sydney University - May 2023
AWESOME NIGHT!
I just wanted to say thank you for an awesome night for my 50th at Club Heathcote.
Everyone has been messaging and texting since the weekend to tell me how much fun they had. They all really enjoyed the bush dances!
I love watching back the videos- you can hear the sound of laughter and joy in the background!
You guys are very talented and I can’t wait to see you at a live gig again in the future!
Donna - 50th - Heathcote - May 2022
PERFECT! THE TIME OF OUR LIVES!
Swamp Dawkins played at my 40th Bushdance at Jervis Bay. It was perfect.
They played beautifully, called the dances with humour, patience and they were easily followed for young and old!
Michael was wonderful to communicate with and they were very accomodating with all of my extra requests.
Thank you Swamp Dawkins– We had the time of our lives!
Suzannah - 40th - Jervis Bay - March 2022
FANTASTIC! PERFECT!
Swamp Dawkins were fantastic! They brought the perfect flair to our cowgirl themed Hen’s Party and really set the scene for the day.
Not only were Michael and his band INCREDIBLY talented but they were super accomodating and flexible with plans and set-up.
Everyone had a wonderful time and all got involved in the line dancing lessons – which were hilariously fun.
I’d highly recommend Swamp Dawkins! We are so glad we booked them – they really made the day. Many more comments from the girls that attended the Hen’s about how much fun they had.
Thanks again for everything!
Greta - Hen's Party - Derby House - February 2022
RAGING SUCCESS!
You guys were a raging success!
Pretty much the consistent feedback for the night was “The band was fantastic!”
I loved every minute of it! Thank you!
Sarah - 50th Birthday - Burrawang - June 2021
WE HAD A BLAST!
We really wanted to have a band that could bring our guests together, young and old, in a different and memorable activity at our wedding.
Michael and Swamp Dawkins were very easy to work with, especially with the uncertainty of COVID, we never felt obligated to lock things in.
We had a blast!
Thanks again and all the best!
Caroline & David - Wedding - Athol Hall, Mosman - January 2022
TRULY AMAZING! PERFECT! ENTERTAINING! ENGAGING!
The Forbes Heritage Festival were lucky enough to secure Michael and the amazing Swamp Dawkins Bush Band.
From our first contact, Michael was more than accommodating and so easy to work with.
The local community have been raving about the entertainment at the Festival, so many great comments about their music and how entertaining and engaging they were throughout the Festival.
A huge thank you to Michael and the Bush Band, it was nothing but perfect for our event. Bring on the 2022 Festival !!
Cheers and thank so much, you are truly amazing!!
Jolene
Jolene - Forbes Heritage Festival - Forbes - May 2021
PARTY OF THE DECADE! ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!
To Michael & the Band,
You were absolutely brilliant!
I decided to go big for my 30th and Swamp Dawkins made it bigger and better than I could ever have hoped for. You’d think a 50+ bunch of 30 year olds might not be that keen for a hoedown type party but Swamp Dawkins proved me wrong. The entire party loved every single second of the dancing and music – we couldn’t get enough! Wanted it to go all night!
Incredible songs, huge musical talent, great voices, brilliant dance instructor (so easy to pick up the moves) and great people!
I would highly recommend for any party type. I’ve never seen my friends so happy. It’s been dubbed party of the decade all because of Swamp Dawkins! Thank you!!!
David - 30th Birthday - Wiseman's Ferry - May 2021
UNIQUE! EVERYONE DANCING! A GREAT SUCCESS!
Thank you for such a fantastic night!
You and the Swamp Dawkins band mad my 40th one to remember! The called dances, the music, the atmosphere you guys created… it was all awesome!!! It made my hoedown theme go down a treat!
Everyone I invited commented on how much fun they had and where in the world did I find you?
You guys are unique, lots of fun and got everyone up dancing, twirling, kicking and yelling “Hoy!”, laughing and colliding in between.
You were a great success and I will recommend Swamp Dawkins to anyone that will listen!
Thank you!
Jo
Jo - 40th Birthday - Appin House - March 2021
FANTASTIC!
Thank you so much for the entertainment. It was fantastic! Everyone I spoke to had a great time and even though we couldn’t dance, they enjoyed the bush “sit”!
Thanks for being flexible and going with the flow during Covid!
Simon & Danielle - Vintage Rail Journeys - Kandos - November 2020
FABULOUS! PROFESSIONAL! BEST BUSH DANCE EVER!
Dear Michael,
Just to say a huge thank you to you and the band for your fabulous performance on Saturday evening.
Your assistance beforehand in answering all my queries, your variety of music, the professionalism of your group, and the fun calling out of dances went to make this the best Bush Dance we have done– thanks to Swamp Dawkins.
Really appreciate your fabulous service– you are definitely on our list of preferred suppliers!
Warm Regards,
Barbara
Barbara - Frensham - Mittagong - November 2019
DELIGHTFUL! ACCOMODATING! GREAT MUSIC!
The 900+ people who attended loved Swamp Dawkins! We have had lots of comments about the great music. It was as good balance between more popular music and called bush dances. Michael was delightful to deal with– couldn’t have been more accomodating and well organised.
I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Michelle - Frensham - Mittagong - November 2019
EVERYONE DANCING WITHIN MINUTES!
Swamp Dawkins had all the guests at our daughter’s 21st up and dancing within minutes. The Australian Bush Dance music was the best we’d ever heard. People of all ages got involved – kids to grandmas – and so many people commented that they had the best time they’d ever had at a party.
You don’t need to know how to dance as Swamp Dawkins teach you as you go… so much fun and laughter! The sets of Australian songs in between were also fabulous.
Swamp Dawkins were really great to deal with in terms of logistics, set up and everything on the day. I can’t recommend them highly enough!
Liz - 21st Birthday - WInmalee - October 2019
FANTASTIC! MUSIC PERFECTLY SUITED!
Swamp Dawkins were fantastic – they were great fun, very talented, and the music was perfectly suited to the occasion, plus the band were nice to have around and chat to before and after the sets.
We couldn’t recommend them highly enough for a group similar to our size (18-20) as they got everyone up and dancing, having a laugh, and we felt like we were at a family wedding not a work event!
Frances - Amplitude Australia via Pinnacle Team Events - Glenworth Valley - September 2019
THE CONFERENCE GUESTS LOVED IT!
We recently hired Swamp Dawkins for a Bush Dance event with 200 guests of various ages visiting Sydney for a conference. The band played Aussie classics then played/called a few sets of barn dancing.
From our first interaction with Michael and the band, they were easy to work with, professional and accomodating. But, the music and fun they added to our event was beyond our expectations. Many of the guest told us how much they enjoyed the band and the dancing and with most of the crowd up and dancing, we know everyone had a fun and memorable experience!
You guys were awesome and the guests of the conference loved it!
We would highly recommend Swamp Dawkins.
Alexis, Events Manager - BENet Global Conference - Rosebank College - October 2019
AN INJECTION OF LAUGHTER & HAPPINESS!
In June 2019, the local residents of Barcaldine in ‘Outback’ Western Queensland championed the help of Sydney’s Best Bush Band ‘Swamp Dawkins’ to host a Community Bush Dance. It was time to have a bit of fun so Michael, Max, Andrew and the beautiful Cara, took up the challenge and packed their bags leaving the city lights of Sydney behind to visit the ‘Wild West’ in the dead centre of Queensland- Barcy.
From the moment they hit the dirt they sniffed it- tasting Barcy’s famous meat pies for lunch followed by ‘Happy Hour’ at The Union Hotel. this Outback experience was about bringing a fresh positive energy to a place burdened by many years of drought.
With the theme of ‘Giving Back’ to the Community, Michael and the Swamp Dawkins band members generously gave several hours of their afternoon to local school children in a workshop about writing music. It was here that we witnessed Michael’s true talent and passion for music surface as together the group wrote lyrics to an original song ‘When the River Runs Dry, the River Runs Deep’, all about their home town of Barcaldine. The group proudly performed the song later in the evening in front of the 200 strong crowd of emotional locals. The song has been generously recorded and gifted to our community as an everlasting reminder of our resilience and strength in tough times.
From the Brown Jug Polka to Stripping the Willow, Michael confidently called and taught each dance with humour and precision with the entire crowd up on their feet. The afterglow and success of this event is attributed to the enthusiasm, professionalism and generosity of Michael and the Swamp Dawkins Crew- Andrew (Terry), Cara and Max. This was more than just a night to remember. This was an injection of laughter, happiness and connection which transported each and everyone in our community to a place of pure joy. We are truly grateful. Thanks you Swamp Dawkins!
Amanda - St Joey's - Barcaldine, QLD - June 2019
RAVE REVIEWS!
Dear Michael and the wonderful musicians of Swamp Dawkins,
I would like to thank you for your performance and your musical and people-managing talents at our Parish Bush Dance. I have received rave responses from those who attended and they are all pressing me to do it again (with the same band!) next year.
The idea behind the dance was to facilitate a socially engaging evening particularly for the younger members of the parish, but also for all ages. This was extremely successful- they had such a good time, and I noticed that some people who told me that they couldn’t dance ended up dancing. This was made easier by the way in which you and the band called the dances and basically taught the moves of each dance, allowing for it to commence slowly to allow us to perform it clunkily, until we got a bit more co-ordinated.
It ended up being an evening that was enjoyed by the older ones, the youth, and the children- bringing all the generations together- a really fun night. It also resulted in some friendships developing between people who have never spoken before!
Best wishes with you band- we will be in touch next year!
Kate - St Michael's - Belfield - August 2019
YOU GUYS SMASHED IT!!!
You guys rocked! Could not have asked for a better night, better band or have had more fun than we did.
By the looks of everyone’s faces in the pictures…safe to say you guys smashed it!!! Cheers!
Paula & Tim - 40th Birthday - Tumut - May 2019
SWAMP DAWKINS NAILED IT!
We needed a fun event for our weekend retreat that would work with our varied age range (19-40yrs) and cultural backgrounds- and Swamp Dawkins NAILED IT!
Their dances had all of us mixing and switching partners, which was great to bond the group together. Everyone had so much fun – there was non-stop laughter as we danced the night away. People have not stopped talking about it since!
Booking the band with Michael was so easy – it was obvious that he wanted us to have a great night, and he was willing to be flexible to the needs of our group and the venue we hired. The whole band was so friendly and had such a great style about them – it made our weekend retreat extra special.
I would definitely recommend Swamp Dawkins to anyone – thank you so much for a night to remember!
Melanie - Sydney Church of Christ Professionals Conference - Collaroy Centre - April 2019
EXPERTISE, LIVELY, TALENTED, MEMORABLE
Thank you for coming to Central Coast Steiner School to play at our bushdance. Swamp Dawkins was an excellent choice of band for our annual bushdance, the music was lively, the musicians were very talented and the dances were easy enough to follow and loads of fun to join in.
Michael called our dances with such expertise, patience and clear instructions, he was happy when we got it wrong and he played for longer when we got it right. The band definitely got the whole crowd up and dancing. All the children and adults had such a memorable evening and we will be booking the band again next year!
Nikki - Central Coast Steiner School - Gosford - May 2019
A FANTASTIC NIGHT!
Thank-you so much to you and your band- everyone had a fantastic night- I think they’re all taking boot-scootin’ lessons now!!
Nikki - 50th Birthday - Wisemans Ferry - June 2019
YOU GUYS WERE JUST BRILLIANT!
No words are enough to say how much fun we all had Saturday night. You guys were just brilliant!
Everyone can’t stop talking about it! Thank you again! Will highly recommend you guys!
Paula & Tim - 40th Birthday - Tumut Brewing Company - May 2019
THE MOST FUN YOU CAN HAVE WITH YOUR CLOTHES ON!
The best part of the night was seeing a room full of adults, beeming with smiles from ear to ear for hours on end. The was possibly the most fun you can have with your clothes on… Big thanks to Mark Coburn and Coburn’s Distillery for such an epic night.
I never thought I’d find myself at a friggin’ barn dance. Now I can’t wait for the next one!
Jason - Coburn's Distillery - Burrawang - August 2017
A DREAM TO WORK WITH! A NIGHT TO REMEMBER!
Michael and the team at Swamp Dawkins were a dream to work with. The lead up was seamless and the night ran incredibly well. The barn dance calls were perfect and everyone at the event joined in and had a great time.
Thanks guys for making our opening night of the conference one to remember!
Bec - The Flight Centre Conference - Dashville, Hunter Valley - November 2018
THE BEST TIME!
I just wanted to say the biggest thank you to you and your band for playing at our Kiama Show Ball on Saturday night. Everyone loved your music and all your country dances, they were great fun and we all had the best time!
Thank you so much!!
And from some of the guests…
Such a fabulous night! A big thank you to the Show Society, especially the ball committee, for a wonderful event! (Dianne)
Fabulous music from Swamp Dawkins! (Camilla)
Sarah - Kiama Show Ball - Kiama - November 2018
THESE GUYS ARE PHENOMENAL!
Swamp Dawkins gave us the best night- these guys are phenomenal! I have never seen so many non dancers hit the floor to learn some moves!
Much more than just a band- these are real entertainers. 3 encores before management stepped in to tell them we had to stop!
Sarah - The Flight Centre - Dashville, Hunter Valley - November 2018
FANTASTIC! VERY PROFESSIONAL! A COMPLETE SUCCESS!
I would like to thank you again for such a wonderful evening – Michael, you were fantastic to deal with and very professional, your band were a complete success and all our guests were bowled over by your choice of music and ability to get them up to dance – a fun evening was had by all.
I will not hesitate to contact you again for our next corporate function!
Karla - The Goring Hotel (Corporate Client Night) - Doltone House, Sydney - May 2018
INCREDIBLE! FANTASTIC! COULDN’T BE HAPPIER!
We first met Swamp Dawkins when we hired them for my 21st birthday in 2014. Every single person, from my little cousins to my oldest relatives had a blast! The feedback I got from my ‘city folk’ friends, was that they could not believe how much fun they had – and they didn’t need to be blind drunk to dance and have fun, like other parties they went to.
Even the people that ‘definitely do not dance under any circumstances’, danced!!
It wasn’t even a question when my now husband proposed to me that we would have Swamp Dawkins playing for the reception of our wedding. Our wedding has just passed and we could not be happier!
Swamp Dawkins are very professional, flexible, so easy to deal with and all round good people.
Michael is an incredible caller and the band are fantastic – playing both bush dances tunes, as well as fun covers that get the whole crowd dancing. Swamp Dawkins easily managed our huge wedding of around 250 people – the only limitation was that we underestimated how many people would want to dance and we needed more dance floor!
We cannot recommend Swamp Dawkins highly enough for any function – birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, parties, etc, and I cannot wait to have them back at any opportunity we can!
Casey and Callum, Wedding, Darkes Forrest June 2018
INCREDIBLY FLEXIBLE, RELAXED & ACCOMODATING
Swamp Dawkins recently played at my 40th birthday party- Michael and his band were fantastic and had the majority of the room up on the dance floor bush dancing with ease and laughing at ourselves all at once.
The band were incredibly flexible, relaxed and accomodating of what we wanted to make the party loads of fun- which it was!
I would have no hesitation in recommending Swamp Dawkins for your next party or event.
We had a great night, thanks again guys for helping us kick up our heels and have so much fun!
Jenni - 40th Birthday - Gerroa - March 2018
JUST AN AWESOME NIGHT!
Just wanted to say, from Brian, myself & all at the party, thank you so much for the wonderful night of fun & entertainment!
It was great to go back to the simple barn dance days, although it made us realise how unfit we are, was so much fun for young and old!!
Just an awesome night!!
Thanks to you and the band for being not only professionals but so fun and friendly!
We will definitely recommend you to anyone!
Natasha & Brian - 40th Birthday - Northmead - September 2017
FABULOUS NIGHT! THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME!
What a fabulous night at the Gresford Family Country Dance!
The Swamp Dawkins Band were amazing- mums, dads, kids and grandparents all on the dance floor together having the most wonderful time- a fantastic choice of music – it just couldn’t have been better!
Thank you to Michael and the band for their energy and enthusiasm.
It truly was a night to remember!l
Louise - Gresford Community Group - Gresford - November 2017
JUST PERFECT! EXACTLY HOW I WANTED IT TO BE!
Dear Michael & Band,
Thank you all so much for last night- Just Perfect. Exactly how I wanted it to be.
The guests raved about you and you could see how much they loved the dances. “Where did you get them from?” they kept asking!
I did publicly thank you in my speech but I am not sure you were aware or could hear.
Honestly, I am just so pleased I plucked you off the internet. You were so sensitive to the occasion and the mood as the evening wore on and very accomodating.
From very happy and thankful sixty year old,
Heather
Heather - 60th Birthday - Sutherland - December 2017
SENSATIONAL NIGHT! SO GLAD WE FOUND YOU!
A sensational night!
Thanks to Michael and the boys for an awesome night filled with fun, laughter and lots of dancing. Our local community have been raving about the night! Michael and his team and friendly and professional all the way from the very first conversation, to understanding the event and delivering on the night!
So easy to deal with and the community at Cattai & South Maroota had a ball with everyone getting up and dancing. If they can teach me to barn dance- they can teach anyone!
If you want a fun great night with everyone participating, don’t hesitate to book Swamp Dawkins! You will not be disappointed!
Thanks again and hopefully we’ll do it all again soon!!!
So glad we found you,
Rosanna - Cattai P&C - Maroota - July 2017
PERFECT! A HUGE SUCCESS!
Dear Michael,
Thank you again for such an amazing night at our Barn Dance. Mark and I were so grateful to you for making it such a success. Here are a few words for your website.
Swamp Dawkins really made our barn dance come to life. The music was perfect, a mixture of led barn dance numbers and popular hits. We had most of the people dancing most of the time, which I found amazing. Michael’s sense of humour is spot on. He has the knack of making everyone feel relaxed and included and from the looks on people’s faces they loved every minute of it.
I would recommend Swamp Dawkins to anyone who wants to ensure their night is a huge success.
We look forward to using Swamp Dawkins again in the future.
Warm regards,
Jenni
Jenni - Coburns Distillery - Burrawang - August 2017
A DELIGHT TO WORK WITH!
Dear Michael,
Thank you for all your help in the lead up to, during and post the event. You and your team were a delight to work with and hopefully we will have the opportunity to work with you again in the future.
Thanks, Ally
Ally - MG Events, Private Party - Inglis Stables, Randwick - March 2017
THE GUESTS WERE RAVING ABOUT YOU!
Dear Swamp Dawkins,
We just wanted to say a huge thank-you for helping us celebrate our wedding!
Prior to the wedding we found you were very eager to answer all our questions and make the planning go as smoothly as possible- which it did! On the day the guests were raving about your professional and relaxed manner- they loved arriving to soft acoustic music. Two friends commented that “It was great, sitting on the grass with a beer in hand watching them go!”.
Although I wasn’t involved with lots of the minor details on the night from my perspective it seemed as if people were working well, sharing the stage/ equipment etc. People loved the way the music changed as night fell as things started to pick up. A huge favourite of mine was the called dancing- everyone was laughing and having such a great time. If my husband wasn’t so eager to leave I would have loved to keep dancing! The only complaint we had from guests was that the party ended too early…but the said even 4am in the morning would be too soon!
Our first dance was lovely, thank you for helping us with that. That song holds a special place in my husband’s heart and it will continue to do so!
If we ever get married again (hopefully not!!!) we would book you!
Thanks again,
David and Amanda
Amanda & David - Wedding - Dural - February 2017
AMAZING!
We had an amazing night at our social drinks Hoe-Down in large thanks to Swamp Dawkins.
Leading up to the event Michael was extremely helpful, making sure to get an insight into our crowd so they could tailor their set to suit and even giving me the names of some great suppliers they had worked with previously so we could pull the whole event together.
On the night the guys set themselves up without fuss and played an amazing set. We got so much positive feedback on the band and the night itself.
I can’t recommend Swamp Dawkins enough! Easy to work with and a great sound! Thank-you!
Verity - Atlassian Staff Night - Sydney CBD - April 2017
PROFESSIONAL, EASY TO WORK WITH, GREAT ATMOSPHERE!
Penrith City Council would like to thank Swamp Dawkins for creating a great atmosphere at our 2017 Australia day Event! We have had so many comments about how great the band was and a big thumbs up from the Mayor!
You were all very professional and so easy to work with. Thank-you!
Sheree - Penrith City Council - Jamison Park, Penrith - January 2017
WE HAD A BLAST! AMAZING!
Our company had a blast dancing along to Swamp Dawkins at our recent Christmas Hoedown.
Michael made the whole thing easy from beginning to end and is a very accomodating person– even coming up with a line dancing competition for us, which went down a treat!
The band on the night were fun and upbeat– taking requests from the crowd, getting everyone involved, and leaving everyone with sore legs the following day.
I thank Michael and Swamp Dawkins for an amazing night and highly recommend them to anybody looking for a great night of country music.
Zoe - Retail Apparel Group Staff Party - Cooks River Rowing Club - December 2016
AN AMAZING NIGHT!
Thank you guys for such an amazing night!
From acoustic outdoor music to a fantastic barn dance that was loved by all– you helped make our special day extremely memorable. Top guys, great sense of humour.
All in all outstanding! Will recommend to anyone!
Aaron & Jenna - Wedding - Topi Topi - October 2016
HUGE SUCCESS!
We enjoyed having Swamp Dawkins again at our IGNITE conference– as always the music was fantastic and it was great to see the local communities and families joining the Saturday night entertainment.
Thank you to Swamp Dawkins for making the evening a HUGE SUCCESS!
Anthea - Community Child Care Co-operative - Glenworth Valley - November 2016
THE BAND WORKED BRILLIANTLY!
A massive thank-you to Swamp Dawkins for being such an awesome band at our recent hoedown.
Working with Michael to set the whole thing up was so easy and he was always accomodating along the way. The band on the night worked brilliantly to bring the night to life which made everyone get involved and then closed the night with modern music that everyone loved!
Thanks so much for everything- we have had such fantastic feedback!
I highly recommend Swamp Dawkins to anyone looking to mix things up and have a great night of fun!
Kathryn - North Epping P&C - North Epping - October 2016
A GREAT NIGHT!
Thank you so much for making such a great night— Everyone commented on how good the band was!
Julie - 50th Birthday - North Curl Curl RSL - March 2016
AMAZING BAND HAD EVERYONE DANCING
We held my husband’s 50th at an RSL club and I had informed the function co-ordinator that the dance space he had provided would not be enough room as he would be bush dancing and everyone would participate. He told me that in his experience at planning functions that not even half the crowd dances. Well- we showed him! For the first set this amazing band had all but 2 elderly people up and dancing. We were quickly moving chairs out of the way! By the time the first set was over the functions co-ordinator himself realised his mistake and quickly rallied his staff to move several more tables and chairs. Needless to say we thoroughly enjoyed many bush dances and by the end of the night when the kids were still not tired we even danced to other styles of music.
Many thanks to Michael and all the band for making our family party a night to never forget!
Megan & Reg - 50th Birthday - Smithfield RSL - May 2016
PHENOMENAL!
We would highly recommend Swamp Dawkins for any event, but it was especially magical to bring Dads and Daughters together in a fun way at our school dance. You were so accomodating, enthusiastic and professional to deal with.
The band were phenomenal on the night. Thanks so much!
Mary - Dads & Daughters Night, PLC Pymble - Pymble - June 2016
THE FABULOUS SWAMP DAWKINS BAND WERE EXCEPTIONAL!
Michael and the fabulous Swamp Dawkins Band were exceptional on the night! They were completely attentive to all our guests requests and we had several people comment that it was the best finale dinner of the conference ever! Thank you once again and I cannot wait to work with you again!
Angela, Event Director - Corporate Conference, Beyond Events - Fairmont Resort - January 2016
FANTASTIC ENTERTAINMENT!
Thank you to Swamp Dawkins for providing such fantastic entertainment for my 40th party. The mixture of bush dance music and cover versions was perfect for the night and we all had fun “Threading the Bobbin” and “Stripping the Willow”.
They also surprised us by playing an acoustic set outside while we were having drinks, which was a lovely touch.
We could have danced all night and everyone has said what a great night it was- I would definitely recommend Swamp Dawkins to anyone!
Fiona - 40th Birthday - Oyster Bay - November 2015
WONDERFUL ATMOSPHERE! AMAZING BAND!
I have had so many comments about how amazing the band was and how much fun everyone had with the band especially Brendan. He hasn’t stopped raving about the you all!!! We’re so grateful and appreciative of how you went outside and created a wonderful atmosphere among the guests, kiddies and the animals!!
You were all very professional and so easy to work with. Thankyou!!
Gail & Brendan - 30th Birthday - Oyster Bay - November 2015
FUN, INCLUSIVE, HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL
Thank-you Michael and to all the boys in the band. All the music played on the night was great, from the quieter set during drinks through to the faster and more energetic sets later in the night. You certainly judged the crowd’s momentum well, and as you promised, I think everyone got on the dance floor and really enjoyed the called dances.
I would not hesitate in recommending Swamp Dawkins to anyone wanting a fun, relaxed and inclusive atmosphere. A highly professional lineup of musicians with a keen interest in meeting their clients’ expectations and enhancing any occasion.
Thanks again for helping to make it a great night.
Anna - Elanora Country Club - Elanora Heights - November 2015
SWAMP DAWKINS LIT UP THE NIGHT!
Swamp Dawkins were a wonderful addition to our music program at the Dungog Festival. They lit up the night with a fantastic blend of bush dancing and fun rock covers, which had the crowd dancing all night long.
Veronica Bolzon, Festival Producer - Dungog Festival - Dungog - October 2015
TRULY GREAT!
These guys are truly GREAT! Great music of all types- rock, blues, country- you name it- they can do it!
Great guys, great band, great music….let the good times roll!
Bob & Jan - The Garden Tap - Turramurra - October 2015
THE BAND WAS AWESOME!
The band was awesome! Easy to organise, right on time for the setup and organisation and perfect for our audience and outdoor event. Everybody was dancing all night to the range of music being played
Arian - CCCC NSW Conference - Glenworth Valley - October 2015
A TERRIFIC PERFORMANCE!
I would like to thank the Swamp Dawkins band for a terrific performance and wonderful co-operation and flexibility during the evening. There are very few bands around that can render sixties, seventies and contemporary popular music and, in addition, can have everyone on the dance floor doing a barn dance– and loving it!
A&W - 70th Birthday & Barn Opening - Bowral - March 2015
OUR PARTY WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!
Thank you so much for making our party a great success!
We hired the band for our combined birthday/anniversary party at our farm. They were fabulous and our guests continue to tell us how great they were. From the first contact with Michael, he was extremely professional and ensured that the night ran smoothly, continually gauging the mood of the crowd and adapting the playlist to suit.
The atmosphere the band created was excellent and the music, combining bush dancing with rock and roll, kept our guests dancing the night away. It was great fun and everyone was thoroughly exhausted by the end of the night.
We would highly recommend the band – great guys and great music!
Donna & Paul Wallis - 50th Birthday & 25th Anniversary - Taralga - April 2015
WE STILL TALK ABOUT THAT NIGHT!
It was a nice evening with the band. We have been back in Germany for over a week and still often talk about our trip to Australia and the evening in Sydney. Best wishes to for the continued success of the band.
Christiane from Germany - MSC Orchestra Cruise Ship - Sydney Harbour - March 2015
COULDN’T HAVE ASKED FOR A BETTER NIGHT!
Couldn’t have asked for a better night! The village of O’Connell came out in force – and wasn’t disappointed. Great time was had by all.
A month after the event customers are stoping me in the street wanting to know when Swamp Dawkins will be back?!
Michelle Webb, Licensee - O'Connell Pub's 150th - O'Connell, Bathurst - February 2015
THE SHOW WAS FIRST CLASS!
We booked the Swamp Dawkins Band for our Cowboy themed Christmas Party for 120 staff of all ages. Michael was easy to deal with and prompt in his communications. The band was excellent value for money. On the night the set up was seamless and very professional. All the band members were polite and professional and were happy to adjust their sets to accommodate our timetable. The show was first class.
Everyone enjoyed the music played during dinner, all well known favourites and I saw everyone singing along. The dancing afterwards was fantastic fun. Ian was a great caller, easy to follow and everyone was encouraged to get involved. We all ended the night laughing and exhausted! It was a great way to bring people together. Our staff are still talking about the party and how the atmosphere that the Swamp Dawkins Band provided really “made” the night.
I would highly recommend the Swamp Dawkins Band for a fun filled night of music and dancing.
Simone Gilbert, Director - Phil Gilbert Motors - Dooleys, Lidcombe - November 2014
WE HAD A BALL!
Swamp Dawkins played at our wedding and WE HAD A BALL!! They played unplugged during dinner and people were already saying how great the music was, then they called some barn dances and people had so so so much fun!!! They played other songs too, not just called dances and the dance floor was packed! They were all really nice guys too! After them we had a DJ, the night was so fun! Lots of people said best wedding ever!!! I highly recommend them!
Patricia - Wedding - Blackheath - Jan 2015
Gallery
For a lot of gig we put together a postcard of the night- follow the Gallery link to see some highlights of gigs and various photos of the band in action.
Videos
We don’t have a lot of videos from gigs as we’re generally too busy playing but the Video page has some videos including our “Introducing Swamp Dawkins” video, and a selection of videos from various gigs including corporate events and weddings.
Gig Guide
We’ve done hundreds of gigs since we started in 2012– the Gig Guide page has a list of upcoming bookings and all previous events so you can see how often we play and the range of events we’ve done.
