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Darryl Cotton Band
The Darryl Cotton Band has a great line up of Australian musicians and their performances throughout Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia have left audiences cheering for more.
A great mix of music with an emphasis on entertainment. The band's repertoire is very diverse and includes Darryl's original music and songs from all eras.
The surprise packet is a classy set of swing and jazz classics
-something for everybody -
A great party band, and a guaranteed "great night out".
Darryl Cotton has long been recognized as one of Australia's most popular and successful entertainers, with a career of more than
30 years in the entertainment industry.
A founding member of the Aussie rock band ZOOT along with Rick Springfield (Jessie's Girl) and Beeb Birtles (Little River Band). Their classic 1970's recording of Eleanor Rigby was a gold record no: 1 and established ZOOT as one of the most popular Australian bands of that era.
The mid 70's saw Darryl based in the US and recording 3 albums including the Billboard top 40 hit "I go to Pieces" .He appeared on a number of US TV shows such as American Bandstand and the "Midnite Special" and toured with Olivia Newton John and Cliff Richard.
A successful solo career followed and songwriting credits for such artists as Mississippi, The New Seekers, Shaun Cassidy and Englebert
Humperdink.
In 1980 he scored a top 10 Australian hit with the self penned "Same Old Girl" and became a regular face on the ABC's Countdown. In 1983 Darryl, along with his side kick Marty Monster, began hosting Ten network's "Early Bird Show". The show was a huge national success
running for 5 years and introduced him to a new generation of fans. In recent years Darryl has performed regularly with several Aussie music
"legends" including Russell Morris, Ronnie Burns and Jim Keays.
THE BAND
ASHLEY ROBINSON - guitar/vocals
Australian born Ashley Robinson has worked throughout the world including Canada and Europe in various bands and as a solo
artist - A distinctive vocal and guitar style makes him a focal point and great contributor to the Darryl Cotton Band.
PETER VALENTINE - keyboards/vocals
An accomplished musician with many recording session credits, Peter has performed with many of the country's leading artists -
Max Merritt, Doug Parkinson, Normie Rowe, Jon English, Brian Cadd and Russell Morris.
TIM WILSON - saxophone/flute/composer/vocals
A finalist in the recent world saxophone competition held in London. Tim Wilson is steadily gaining a reputation as on of
Australia's finest young musicians. 2000 saw his Jazz album "Tim Wilson Trio" nominated for an Aria. He continues to be much
sought after for live performances and recording sessions - His performance credits include Ray Charles - Olivia Newton John -
Michael Buble and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
ALEJANDRO VEGA – drums/percussion
Regarded as one of the countries best. Chilean born Alejandro has worked with international artists such as Michael Frente,
Michael Buble and the Little River Band, also a regular member of the "Dancing with the Stars" band.
*WENDY STAPLETON
A successful solo career throughout the 80's with Wendy and the Rockets and more recently the highly acclaimed performances
of the music of Dusty Springfield. A unique vocal style, great performer and on stage personality.
*LISA EDWARDS
Well known vocalist whose career has seen her perform with such artists as John Farnham and Olivia Newton John while also
establishing her own successful solo career. Her great voice and stage presence has made her a favourite corporate performer.
*Both Wendy and Lisa are available with the Darryl Cotton Band and add that extra special touch to the line up.
Songlist
60's Classics
Beach Boy Medly
Beatles Medley
Daydream Believer
Doo Wah Diddy
Get Ready
Gimme Some Lovin
Happy Together
Hold On (I'm Coming)
Hot Love
I'm A Believer
Knock On Wood
Light My Fire
Midnite Hour
Mustang Sally
Not Unusual
She's Not There
She's So Fine
Shout
Substitute
The Letter
Treat Her Right
Walk In The Room
You Really Got Me
70's Dance
Back Ussr
Baker Street
Eleanor Rigby
Get Back
Give It Up
Got To Get You Into
Help Me Rhonda
Hooked On A Feeling
Horse With No Name
How Long
KC/Sunshine Medley
Lady Madonna
Lido Shuffle
Little Red Book
Misunderstood
Mony Mony
More Than A Woman
One Of These Nights
Pretty Woman
Revolution
Superstition
Sweet Caroline
Will I
80's Hits
1999
April Sun In Cuba
Boys Of Summer
Call Me Al
Everlasting Love
Every Little Thing (Magic)
Funky Music
Jessies Girl
Kiss
Kokomo
Lets Go
Life In A Northern Town
My Sharona
Rain
Same Old Girl
Stars On 45
Tainted Love
Underneath The Radar
Video Killed The Radio Star
You Got It
90's & Today
1999
Are You Gonna Be My Girl
Beyond The Sea
Black Fingernails Red Wine
Clementine
Come Fly With Me
Feel Good Inc
Fly Me To The Moon
Have You Met Miss Jones
I Like The Way You Move
I'm Coming Home
It’s My Life
Lady Is A Tramp
Lavida Loca
Lullaby
Me And Mrs Jones
Moondance
On My Mind
Pretty Vegas
Smooth
Sway
Swing & Jazz
The Way You Look Tonight
This Love
Under My Skin
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