The Party Animals and Friends @ Oakleigh Music Hall

Name: The Party Animals and Friends @ Oakleigh Music Hall
Start: 2024-10-12T19:30:00+10:00
Location: Oakleigh Carnegie RSL Community Club & Live Music Venue

Schedule

Sat Oct 12 2024 at 07:30 pm

UTC+10:00

Location

Oakleigh Carnegie RSL Community Club & Live Music Venue | Cheltenham, VI

The Party Animals have been delivering high-energy performances and captivating audiences consistently for over 36 years. Known for their distinctive blend of rock and exceptional vocal harmonies, the band’s longevity is a testament to their incredible talent and dedication to giving audiences what they want.
About the band members:
𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢 – 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫/𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬
Andy opened solo playing his original material for John Farnham across Australia on the Whispering Jack Tour. He has also shared the stage with many an international act such as Joe Walsh, Canned Heat, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Spencer Davis, Bay City Rollers, Susie Quatro. He also played guitar in Olivia Newton-John’s band when she appeared on Countdown promoting her song Xanadu.
𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐞 – 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫
Wayne has played on shows with international artists like Junior Wells, Lonnie Brooks, Roy Buchannon, Spencer Davis, Charlie Musselwhite, Fabulous Thunderbirds. Both Charlie Musselwhite and Lonnie Brooks invited Wayne to visit America and play with them at The Chicago Blues Festival. Wayne was invited and played as a guest with Lonnie Brooks at the Byron Bay Blues Festival.
𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐲𝐚𝐧 - 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐬
Darren has played in bands Adam Thompson – Chocolate Starfish, Steve Kilby - The Church and played on several
Church recordings. He was also a member of The Crystal set which was a project band by the Kilby Brothers. Until recently Darren had been living in Sydney where he was a very in demand drummer playing with many of Australia's best known musicians.
Darren was chosen as the drummer for The Soul Movers a super star band put together by Murray Cook the guitar player from the Wiggles. The band went to America and recorded in some of the most legendary studios in America. The album was nominated for a Grammy.
𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰𝐬 – 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐬 / 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫 / 𝐕𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬
Morry was the bass player and vocals in legendary cover band The Incredible Penguins which was a band put together by Molly Meldrum. The band recorded a single Happy Xmas (The War Is Over) which reached No 1 on the English charts. Prior to the Penguins Morry played bass in The Masters Apprentices.
𝐑𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐢 - 𝐕𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬 / 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫
Ron was lead vocalist for Dear Enemy who achieved considerable chart success in the 80’s. Ron was often on Countdown, Hey Hey and a popular guest on other tv shows. He has played in bands like Brian Cadd, Max Merrit, Absolutely 80’s with members like Scott Carne, Brian Mannix, Dale Ryder. Ron is renowned for having one of the best voices in Australia.
𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐲 - 𝐕𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬 / 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫
Laurie has been a Party Animal since the band first started 36 years ago and is an outstanding guitar player. He has the ability to be able to copy and play anything and has been a most valuable member due to this gift.
Want to make it an even more unforgettable night? Call Dragana at 0487 958 338 to book a table in our bistro for a fabulous meal before the show. And hey, let us know if you want a table named for you to direct your family and friends there!