Bluegrass & Rockabilly Bands

The Bluegrass & Rockabilly Band category lists musicians who play the Bluegrass and Rockabilly branches of American roots music. Inspired by folk music, jazz, ragtime and blues, Bluegrass formed in the 1940's and may include instruments such as the harmonica, washboard, banjo and fiddle. Rockabilly grew out of America's south in the 1950's and includes the slap bass and upbeat tunes.

BobKats are three dedicated musicians with a wealth of entertainment talent. The Band has toured nationally and internationally and appeared at almost every major Australian festival. They especially enjoy dance club nights and private parties. Nell slaps that bull fiddle like it owes her money. Nell’s sponsored bass has a paint job better than most custom cars and must be seen to be believed. Timmy Joe adds a whole new dimension to The Kats. Chops has the big voice and engaging personality. Chops Pulls the audience in a BobKats show and makes everyone feel they are part of the act.

Cathouse Creek Cathouse Creek is an old fashioned alt-country band specialising in songs from the 1920's - 1950's. Comprising guitar, piano accordian, and bush bass with an emphasis on vocal harmonies, Cathouse Creek play danceable, foot-stomping good-time music as well as waltzes, gospel, and roots oriented material. Mature, professional, widely experienced, & exuberant, Cathouse Creek promises to make your event a memorable one! It's roots-blues-old time country music for weddings, parties and all events!

Ignition are a Hi Energy hard hitting Rockabilly/ Rock ‘n’ Roll / Blues / Country Band. Consisting of 3 x experienced musicians who love to make an impact on there audience. Dave Attana: Lead Guitar / Slap Bass / Lead Vocals. Peter Mawson: Slap Bass / Lead Guitar / Lead Vocals. Dave Hudson: Drums / Slap Bass / Lead Vocals. Music ranging from 1950’s to original songs see song list for more info.

The Beggars are an internationally acclaimed, but distinctly Australian, acoustic trio. Their unique blend of folk and country music with lashings of tasty vocal harmonies has quickly found an audience with music lovers far and wide. Their first single ‘Preacher I Have Sinned’ has appeared in national top 10 radio charts in the UK , Germany, France, Spain, Sweden, Belgium & Poland. The talented trio's tune has also climbed up the Australian and pan European charts. Beggars are also able to perform as a trio or as a quartet by adding a percussionist for larger functions.