THE MAIN MAN, THE MAN WITH A PLAN, THE EB KING & THE PRESIDENT OF THE PERTH BLUES CLUB With two solo albums, several singles and nominations for country performer of the year to his credit, Rick is the linchpin of the band. Bringing a wealth of entertainment industry experience and a keen sense of theatre to the fore, Rick is without question one of the most charismatic and amiable characters in the game today, and with a set of vocal cords appropriate to his surname, Rick Steele is an evening’s entertainment in his own right. Born: Yes. When: Three years after World War II. Place: Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand. Son of a preacher. Early Influences: (In Chronological Order) Jesus, Elvis, Gospel Dylan, Beatles, Stones. Current Musical Perspective: The song - The meat in the sandwich. Take the raw material and mould it - Potters do it with clay. The church, in most cases, trys to do the same - Take a human and mould them into a beautiful piece of art. Tattoos change your skin, how do you improve your spirit? Song, dance and communion - ie, Eating, drinking and singing. 2002 Performance Highlights: Burswood Casino, Perth. U Blues Festival, Singapore. Solo hotel and nightclub performances - Ilanz, Switzerland. Variety Club Bash. 2003 Performance Highlights: Switzerland 2004 Performance Highlights: The LAKES 1st International Music Festival held in Gin Gin 2005 Performance Highlights: Amputees In Action Fundraising event 31st July 2005 featuring Katy Steele, Luke steele, Bambun Blues Band, Jake Steele.
RICK STEELE. . . . The man with a plan!
RUSSEL SMITH. . . . Mr Guitar!
Russell is originally from Melbourne! He has done so many musical achievements from song writing to sessions it is hard to document. He played with Mighty Kong, Cocaine, Rene Geyer, Ross Wilson, A2Z and The Goanna Band just to name a few. Russell is recognised as one of Perth’s best guitar players and the boy sings like a “Plumb”.
PETER " SLATZ " SLATTER. . . . The cat in the hat!
SLATZ comes originally from Queensland He has worked with many a showband such as Shazam, The Flying Beer Gut Brothers and still is out front of the Troupadores. “Slatz” has toured with John Paul Young and the All Stars , Jeff St John and spent many years as a session player and he “Sings up a Storm”, Has a Nice Hat , owns a “Bass or Two” and has an “Esky” for every occasion. BUT!!! Beware this bloke will never grow up! NOT THAT THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG WITH THAT!
DAVE GILLAM. . . . The Ice Cream Man!
Oh Shit! another Queenslander!! Ever since Dave saw Legendary British Group Status Quo at the age of 12 he has wanted to play music, but never got around to it. He picked up the guitar 3 years ago at Rick Steele's music workshop to sing a few tunes here & there. Dave says " I got bit by da bug, music & songs are running round in my head all day! Deciding to hop off the drums to being out front with his own band ON THE LEVEL has been difficult to adjust to, but we're getting there!" But drumming for Rick's Bambun Blues band, is a gig he loves. " Rick tests me every gig, he keeps me on my toes & teaches me to think on my feet " Dave also has been dabbling in writing his own music and had an entry in the 2004 WAMI awards.The band is currently playing another of Daves songs Titled " Pony Express " its a real high energy number. His other musical influences are: David Lee Roth,Van Halen, Foreigner, Boston & Heart
