Diary of a 60's Cover Band (Blog)

We have now added an incredible new song to our repertoire from one of the most influential US psychedelic bands of the 60's, Vanilla Fudge. It's their 1967 upside down version of the hit by the Supremes "You Keep Me Hanging On". Check it out!

Last year we added the astonishing song "Something in the Air", recorded in 1969 by the one hit wonder band Thunderclap Newman. They were put together by Pete Townsend around a drug addled drummer (Speedy Keene) and an eccentric jazz pianist (Thunderclap Newman). The song has a killer middle instrumental section.

Our most requested song is "Everlovin' Man" by The Loved Ones. We added this song in 2006 in honour of the late great Gerry Humphries. Dennis does the most astonishing version you've heard bar the original. See him in action here. 

Remember the 60's?

The 60's were an exciting, revolutionary, turbulent time of great social and technological change: assassination, unforgettable fashion, new musical styles, Camelot, civil rights, women's liberation, a controversial and divisive war in Vietnam, the first manned landing on the moon, peace marches, World's Fairs, flower power, great TV and film and sexual freedom.

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The Substitutes are based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

 

60's music attracts a diverse range of people but the majority are in the 38+ age group. This group is looking for: a clean and well presented venue that has good food a large dance floor and great live music for dancing  the opportunity to have fun and meet people.  Check out pix of the Friends of The Substitutes here! The Substitutes are Melbourne's best 60's band bar none and we actively encourage dancing - we love dancers! So in 2007 we have organized with the WILLIAMSTOWN RSL to present  monthly special SINGLES NIGHTS, commencing in March. The Williamstown RSL, affectionately known as the Willy RSL, has recently been refurbished and has a heated outdoors section for smokers from which you can still see and hear the band. The Williamstown RSL is located at 128 Ferguson St. Click here for a map.

Help us recreate the atmosphere from the Thumpin' Tum, Berties, The Catcher, Opus, etc.  So if you enjoy 60's music and would like to see it played by a seriously good band, and you'd like to meet people of similar age and interests, and you like dancing, please come along.  See below for the dates.  "It will be worth it, if not for the sake of this song, but for the sake of your own peace of mind" [from the song "San Franciscan Nights recorded by Eric Burdon & the Animals in 1967]

Pictures of the Williamstown RSL

Public Gigs

New Bay Hotel, Friday October 10, 2008
cnr New and Bay St, Brighton, 9pm
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Nighthawk Blues, Saturday October 18, 2008
114 Nepean Hwy, Mentone, 9pm
Bookings : 9583 8511

Williamstown RSL, Saturday November 1, 2008
SINGLES NIGHT - CLASSIC '60s ROCK & LOTSA DANCING!!!
128 Ferguson St, Williamstown, 8pm
Bookings : 9397 7642

The Dutch Club, Saturday November 8, 2008
60 Rosstown Rd, Carnegie

Kew RSL, Sunday November 9, 2008
63 Cotham Rd, Kew 3pm - 6pm

Nighthawk Blues, Saturday November 15, 2008
114 Nepean Hwy, Mentone, 9pm
Bookings : 9583 8511

Williamstown RSL, Saturday November 29, 2008
SINGLES NIGHT - CLASSIC '60s ROCK & LOTSA DANCING!!!
128 Ferguson St, Williamstown, 8pm
Bookings : 9397 7642

Elwood RSL, Saturday December 6, 2008
2 Pine Ave, Elwood, 9531 4894

Manhattan Hotel, Saturday December 13, 2008
Special "Kew RSL" Xmas Party with Mid Life Crisis
cnr Heatherdale & Canterbury Rd, Ringwood, 8pm

Mentone Hotel Sunday December 14, 2008
95 Beach Rd, Mentone, 3pm-6pm

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