Joe Cocker Mad Dogs and Englishmen Show

Be treated to a 9-piece band made up of some of Melbourne’s finest musicians as they perform the music of Joe Cocker! Come join us for a night of incredible music as the band plays the entire “Mad Dogs & Englishmen Album”, plus more… fifty years later!

Mike O’Loughlin has been singing the music of Joe Cocker for over 20 years. His voice has incredible depth and emotion paying great respect to Joe’s amazing catalogue of songs. Backing vocals accompanying Mike include: Lindel Bell and Benita Evans both original singers with The Joe Cocker Show from Melbourne.

The 10-piece band comprising of the twin, guitars, of Dean James and David Bathgate, Gary Winchester and Jeremy Zatorski alternating on bass and Steve Ambrose drums, Michelle Johns a much sought-after Hammond Organ player, who also plays in the Van Morrison Show ” Born to Sing” and on Saxophone, Dean Hilson (Melbourne Ska Orchestra/ Swinging Sidewalks/Bustamento). Tibor Gyapjas from the ” Etta James Story ”and “Into The Mystic” is on Trumpet and all led by UK. Musical Director: Simon Walters on Keyboards and vocals.