Diary of a 60's Cover Band (Blog)

The latest astonishing song we've added is "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.

We've also recently added "Everlovin' Man" by The Loved Ones to our repertoire 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.

Please note:
The Substitutes are based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

 

'60s music attracts a diverse range of people but the majority are in the 45+ 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! Check out our FACEBOOK page here The Substitutes are Melbourne's best '60s band bar none and we actively encourage dancing - we love dancers!

Help us recreate the atmosphere from the Thumpin' Tum, Berties, The Catcher, Opus, etc.  So if you enjoy '60s 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]

Gigs

Saturday July 13, 2019, Oakleigh Lounge, 8pm

The '50s vs '60s Rock 'n' Roll Party
with special guest PAUL WOOKEY & THE MERCURYS
95 Drummond St, Oakleigh.
Bookings: Tix available here.
 

 Saturday July 20, 2019, Private Function

Saturday July 27, 2019, Sandown Park Hotel, 8pm

Greatest Hits of the '60s Show
Corrigan Rd, Noble Park
This is a Life's a Ball gig. For bookings contact Mez on: 0417 376 330

Friday August 2, 2019, Ariette's Concert Lounge, 8pm

Heavy Hits of the '60s Show
212 Mt Dandenong Rd, Croydon. Table bookings:  0418 131 489
 

Saturday August 17, 2019, German Club Tivoli, 8pm

The '60s Girls Rock Show
featuring Kelly Auty, Andrea Lees
291 Dandenong Rd, Windsor. Tickets available by ringing Tanya on 0499 188 826.

Sunday August 25, 2019, Eddies Band Room, 2pm - 5pm

THE '60S ROCK 'N' ROLL SHOW
168 Chesterville Rd, Cheltenham. Tickets available soon.

Saturday August 31 2019, Hampton RSL, 8pm

One Hit Wonders of the '60s Show
25 Holyrood St, Hampton. Table bookings:  9598 0460


Sunday September 23, 2019, Essendon Bowls Club

One Hit Wonders Hits of the '60s Show
50 Raleigh St, Essendon.,Table Bookings: 9375 2522ngs:
 

Saturday October 5, 2019, East Malvern RSL, 8pm

NEW! THE '60S BRITISH INVASION PACKAGE SHOW
featuring only the music of:
THE BEATLES, THE KINKS, THE WHO & THE HOLLIES
Tickets available soon

Stanley Grose Drive, East Malvern. Table bookings: 9571 2058
 

Saturday October 19, 2019, Eddies Band Room, 9pm

The '50s vs '60s Rock 'n' Roll Party
with special guest PAUL WOOKEY & THE MERCURYS
168 Chesterville Rd, Cheltenham. Tickets available soon.
 

Saturday October 26, 2019, Oakleigh Lounge, 8pm

The '60s Brass Rock Show with BRASS ATTACK
95 Drummond St Oakleigh. Bookings available soon.

Saturday November 2, 2019, Hampton RSL, 8pm

SPECIAL: Peter Summers' & The Substitutes 15th Birthday Party
This is a significant birthday for Peter Summers and the 15th birthday of The Substitutes
25 Holyrood St, Hampton. Table bookings:  9598 0460

Saturday November 9, 2019, Bentleigh Club, 8pm

Greatest Hits of the '60s Show
Yawla St, Bentleigh
This is a Life's a Ball gig. For bookings contact Mez on: 0417 376 330

Friday November 29, 2019, Ariette's Concert Lounge, 8pm

The '60s Girls Rock Show
featuring Kelly Auty, Andrea Lees
212 Mt Dandenong Rd, Croydon. Table bookings:  0418 131 489
 

Sunday December 1, 2019, Private Function

TBC - Saturday December 14, 2019, Carnegie Hall, 8pm

The Substitutes XMAS Party featuring BARRY SMITH and BRASS ATTACK
65 Rosstown Rd, Carnegie, Bookings: Tix available soon.

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