The Cobby Riverland Music Festival
June 5th -10th 2024
Please Note Artists Are Subject To Change
Heartland
Walk Right Back
Darryl, Daniel, Vince, Anthony and Tracy
when playing Rock they call themselves Stepping Back
Darryl EckertBass/rhythm/lead guitars, harmonies and vocals, Darryl began his music career in old time bands before developing an interest in country music. He is and experienced guitarist having appeared with such bands as The Premiers.
Vince WegenerPiano/Rhythm Guitar/Harmony Vocals Vince played in old time dance bands and rock n roll before moving into the Country music scene appearing with Flaming Country and Limestone Country and various backing and recording spots.
Daniel SchacheDrums. - Daniel had the sticks passed down to him when his father David retired in Dec 2016. He is very new to the country music scene playing the drums, even though he has been drumming most of his life, his background is 50s / 60s rock n roll playing lead guitar for shadows tribute band ATLANTIS.
Anthony StewartSee his Facebook site also Red Brick Music
Tracy StewartSee her Facebook site
John and Bill got together to create an Everly Brothers tribute, and adopted
the name “Walk Right Back” to recognise the music of the Everly Brothers, and
also to reflect their focus on “Great Music from the Past”.
The boys also pay tribute to the Bee Gees, and other great artists such as
Buddy Holly, The Mavericks and Alan Jackson.
Their focus is on harmony, and they include country music, Australian music
and music by their other favourite artists.
Leon Argent
Leon Has been singing around the club scene and hails from St Arnaud in Victoria
Parkinson's Disease has had a big effect on Leon since his early 40's,now at 46 he underwent surgery in 2022 and has been a great success.
Leon runs a fundraiser in March every year to try and get a better funded Parkinson System
Leon has a number of albums of covers and his own songs which he has a knack of being a wordsmith
The Austins
Jamie Agius
Jamie Agius hails from Goulburn in the NSW Southern Tablelands. He offers a range of entertainment for your function as a soloist or duo. Jamie’s first love is Country Music. His extensive repertoire includes, Country, Country Rock, Ballads, Australiana, Rock’n’Roll and Rock, Jamie provides cover versions of such artists as Elvis Presley, Garth Brooks, Merle Haggard, Slim Dusty, Lee Kernaghan, Willie Nelson, Cold Chisel, Paul Kelly, George Strait, Tim McGraw, John Cougar, Alan Jackson, Neil Diamond and many, many more, including some of today’s newest country artists such as Luke Combs, Luke Bryan, Zac Brown Band and Jamey Johnson and others. He also has a few original compositions that prove popular with audiences. When playing his gigs, Jamie plays rhythm guitar and uses backing tracks to provide that full band sound that will keep you rockin’ all night long. Jamie was a regular act at the Tamworth Country Music Festival for many years performing between ten to fifteen gigs over a nine day period each time as well as performing in several showcases being backed not only by some of the best musicians in Australia but also renowned international artists. Jamie only stopped going to Tamworth due to the COVID19 outbreak. Jamie has shared the stage with many great performers including good friend Roo Arcus, Doug Bruce, Vanessa Sanger, Lance Birrell, Redd Volkaert, Michel Rose and Allan Tomkins. He is also a regular on the Tomkins Showcases at the Tamworth Festival as well has Allan’s Honky Tonk Show. Jamie has also opened shows for the likes of Adam Brand and Buddy Goode.
One of Jamie’s main attributes is that he has the ability to play to the crowd, he can read the crowd and knows how to please all ages. In 2022 Jamie performed at the Cradle Country Music Festival in Ulverstone, Tasmania, and did a mini tour of Tassie playing at Huonville Bowling Club, Australian Italian Club in Launceston and Smithton
In November 2010 at the 20th Anniversary of the Tamworth On Parade Spectacular which holds the Australian Country Awards, Jamie won the International Artist of the Year Award for his recording of “All I Have To Offer You Is Me” which was deemed the most requested song by an Australian Independent Artist on overseas radio
Linda King
I've lived in Tasmania all my life. I work as an Administration Officer in Aged Care. I have 2 wonderful children, 5 grand children and a wonderful partner/roady, Warren. Life is good.
We have some great festivals in Tasmania that I play at, Cradle Coast Country Music Festival, Primrose Sands Country Music Muster, Huonville Show, Bananza Country Music at Latrobe Speedway venue to name a few. And we enjoy helping local country music shows that are raising funds for charities.
David Lee
David Lee comes from a small town in Tasmania called Exeter. He first burst onto the
Country Music scene back in the 90’s. After quite a few years David gave it away
professionally for 10 years because of other commitments in his life. He now has a home a
family and his own successful business and has decided it is time to return,
The Hirds
Neville – who has been playing guitar and singing for 50 years… and
Kathy – who learnt bass guitar 30 years ago, to join him… are
THE HIRD’S… a husband and wife duo.
We have been performing all over Vic, southern N.S.W. and in S.A. at various
festivals; country music clubs – as guest artists; charity fundraisers; nursing
homes; senior citizens concerts – as main & support acts; clubs; pubs and many
private parties/weddings/funerals etc. We base our style on a mixture of old
and modern country music.
Neville was a judge of various talent quests over a 15 year period, all throughout
country Vic. We have been involved in a few bands over the years…Murray River
Ramblers; Champagne Country; Country Plus; 4 H Country – but now travel as a
duo. We have done recordings of 3 x cassettes and 5 x CD’s.
The Hoffmans
Heather is a well-seasoned performer. She started to sing at 7 years of age at local talent quests, schools and clubs.
Heather won a scholarship to study classically at the Melba Conservatorium and finished with honors at AMEB levels.
Heather has worked in bands since the early 80’s but she is now very happy to sing with husband, David doing what they do best.
David has performed mainly as a backing band member since the tender age of 13. The best know “star” he has toured with was Normie Rowe where he toured for 2 years around Australia in the late 70’s at the young age of 17.
David has also played for many well-known acts at festivals and concerts such as Lee Conway, The Hawking Bros, and Frankie Davidson.
The Highlights in recent years has been The Homebush festival were we supported names like Adam Brand, Melinda Sneider,
Adam Harvey, Paul Costa and Sara Storer.
And at Lake Charlegrark with
Jayne Denham,Paul Costa,James Blundell,Amber Lawrence,Dave "Prousty" Proust and Graeme Hugo
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In 2014 They were inducted into South Australia Country Music Hands Of Fame
2016 Tour of Scotland & England
2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival
2018 Edinburgh Fringe Festival & Paris Tour
2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival & Ireland Tour
Gary Daniels
Robyn Gleeson
Although I may be new to country music
here in Australia, I’m definitely not new to “Country Music”.
In 1969, I joined the Tennessee Valley Barn Dance in Knoxville, Tennessee. I was a member of that organization for 13 years, playing every Saturday night on stage and broadcasting over the radio on station WNOX.
I was a member of the Jim Shipley combo and later formed my own band called “Southern Gold”.
We played in Knoxville and Nashville for many years.
In 2001, I came to Australia and loved it so much, I haven’t been back.
In 2013 I got back into Country Music and here we are...
I am part of a band here in South Australia known as “TRU COUNTRY”. We play all over Adelaide. In 2015, we finished 3rd in “Battle of the Bands” In Tamworth.
Joe Musico
Robyn Gleeson
Born and bred in the Western District of Victoria
Started singing at the age of 40 after buying the Koroit Hotel and singing a few times with a couple of locals that performed at the pub
Then went on to do guest spots at many country music clubs
also along the way has performed at many Festivals including Charlegrak,Toolybuc
Barham,Kyabram Corowa and Terara
Robyn has released 5CDs
And is also a founding member of
The Warrnambool District Country Music Group
In the role as president for the last 21 years
Until my early 30s i was a farmer in Swan Hill share farming with my Mum & Dad.in the early 80s we decided to sell the farm & each go our separate ways.
So i decided i wanted to became a builder and started working with two local Builders in Swan Hill.in 1980 we moved to Warrnambool so i decided to do Night School and sit for exams to get a Builders Licence.
and i built Houses in Warrnambool for 30 years.So in my 60s the Building trade was starting to take a toll on my Body and had to look for something else to do but i didn't know anything other then building houses.
and i was looking to retire, so i got involved with our local Country Music Club had a few practises with a friend that's in to Music and he said Joe i think you are ready to do a Walk up. i was 60 when i did My first Walk up at The Warrnambool Country Music Club.In the last ten years we have travelled all around Australia doing music. private shows,and guest spots at varies clubs.we have been Coming to SA for the last Five or Six years.I love what i do and hope that i can do it for a while longer.
Viv & Chris Boys
Chris & Viv Boys started their careers in Viv's family's old time dance band & after many years branched out as a duo with piano, guitar & vocals. After a horrendous car smash in 1986 they stopped playing due to Chris's memory loss. 28 years later Viv encouraged Chris to enter a walk-up comp at Nanango Qld & the rest is history. The amount of friends, fans & followers attests to the demand for their style of music. They love to hook up the caravan & travel for months on end to entertain at music festivals, but Tassy is always home.
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