Bill Chidgzey - Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica The face of "The Sheds" and the only surviving original member of the band. A former Maton Talent search winner at the Toyota Gympie Country Music Festival. Bill was also a founder member of the critically acclaimed and very successful "Dogs on the Bonnet. .............................. _____________________
Tony Shergold - Guitar, Vocals. A truly international musician having performed in England, Europe, New Zealand and now Australia. Tonys career has spanned many aspects of the industry from playing live, writing and recording his own albums to recording and producing for other artists. ......... ______________________
The Goose - Drums, Percussion, Vocals. The driving force of the band (He owns the truck!!) A highly respected drummer in the Perth scene and always the most animated and entertaining of performers, the Goose has performed with many of Perths top bands. With a background in theatre and events production he is pivotal in the operation of the Sheds. ................................. _____________________
Neil (gbn) Bushby - Electric Bass, Double Bass, Vocals. An energetic and entertaining performer, Neil is one of the most experienced and sought after bass players in the country today.
On both electric and upright bass, Neil covers most styles from Rock to edgy rockabilly slap ..... Performing credits include Wanda Jackson, The Vibrolators, Chris Wilson, John Myer, Matt Taylor, Jimi Hocking, J.W. Jones and many more................................... ______________________
Influences
Sambuca, Johnny Walker, Swan Draught, Becks, McKenna, Heineken, XXXX, Guinness, Bundaberg Rum, Tooheys Extra Dry, Jack Daniels, Kilkenny, Southern Comfort, Tequila, Hahn, Smirnoff, Caruba, Emu Bitter, Belgian White...etc etc.
Men and Their Sheds or "The Sheds" as they are more commonly known.... Undoubtedly one of the best live bands in the country, and certainly one of the hardest working...........................
Formed in 1998 with a committed objective to keep Australian music as the core of the performance. Paul Kelly, Hunters and Collectors, Hoodoo Gurus, Screaming Jets, INXS, John Butler Trio and Australian Crawl are just some of the artists featured.
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The Sheds, experienced musicians, with a professional production team and state of the art, quality sound and lighting equipment, have performed in every type of situation from Hotel / Tavern gigs through to Concerts and Major corporate events......The Sheds specialise in regional tours and come with their own technical production manager for fly in fly out gigs .........
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For the most fun you can have with your pants on, check out The Sheds at one of the gigs above, come up and say Hi... and maybe pick up a copy of the recently released CD "Re-Roofed" We'd love to see you there...!! ......
___________________________________________________________ For Bookings and information etc please email: paradigmevents@optusnet.com.au
____________________________________________________________ To purchase a copy of the Re-Roofed C.D. online go to www.stores.ebay.com.au/gbn111
Hello to the Men and Their Sheds from the Men Without Sheds! Absolute classic and would love to do a double header one day if we ever get about 2000kms closer together! Coincidentally we share all of the same influences you have listed too. Nice demos - rock on lads!!
Thanks Guys for your support here too! X
