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Singer Vince Contarino was a founding member of the Zep Boys that formed in 1986. In the 38 years of their existence, he has guided the band through hundreds of tours, thousands of gigs and numerous line-up changes. They began in Adelaide with the intention of playing a few “one off shows” just for the fun of it because they loved Led Zeppelin. After almost 20 years of touring from those initial gigs in 1986, Vince decided to approach The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra for a collaboration. In July 2005 Zeppelin Flies Again (Zep Boys and Adelaide Symphony Orchestra) took its first flight. It was an astonishing success. Since then the Zep Boys have performed with Orchestras at the Sydney Opera house through to the Hammersmith Odeon in London and all over the UK and Europe. The Zep Boys have prioritised working with orchestras for the last 15 years however now they want to get back to the roots and play the pubs where they were born and bred. Vince says “We’ve toured with orchestras playing to sold out houses in Australia, UK (including the London Palladium and Hammersmith Odeon) and Europe, but it’s the ‘true believers’ who are responsible for our success in band mode, over hundreds of gigs and lineup changes.” “…the Zep Boys are the real deal…they play with passion and above all a love of music …many attempt to pull off the trademark Plant howl but few succeed – Vince is one who does…..they should be given an open ticket to return.” Daily Telegraph Manchester Dinner times (Pre show): 6pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm Support: 7.15pm Show: 8pm - 10.30
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Jo-Ellen
April 6th 2024
Absolutely amazing show! Vince’s voice so powerful.. the band were on fire and the wonderful orchestra brought the show to another dimension!! Loved it 💯💯
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ZEP BOYS Biography

The Zep Boys are a remarkable story from its inception right up to the current day. The music industry is arguably one of the most competitive markets in entertainment today.
So why have a concept band from Adelaide South Australia succeeded at the highest level in their genre for almost 30 years?

Many people have shared their opinion with me over the years but this is what I believe.

“The music of Led Zeppelin is now part of music and social history it needs no introduction or explanation. Older and new generations alike still listen to their music catalogue. Zeppelin has become immortal and is now classical rather than pop, it transcends fashion and market trends.

In 1986, the thought of performing an entire program of Led Zeppelin songs live on stage not only terrified me but almost made me want to give up playing all together. The fear of not having the ability or confidence to perform what I believed was the ultimate in rock music was fundamentally the inspiration to accept the challenge. This was to become a project of passion love and integrity.

Success would only be measured by the execution of the music. What was to happen next was totally unexpected.
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