“The king of vaudeville in Australia today.”
: Lucky Oceans (The Daily Planet, ABC Radio National)
Fire eater, song writer, musician, singer, magician, actor, tap dancer, juggler, latex mask maker, props repairer (yes, there are lots of props), ventriloquist and puppeteer, Mic has even won an ARIA!
Born into a family of vaudeville theatre and opera, in the 1970s, together with his brother Jim Conway, Mic founded the Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band. To their surprise it became a cult phenomenon, recording seven records, two of which achieved gold status. Mic also joined the legendary Pram Factory Theatre in Melbourne, creating Soapbox Circus, where he was ringmaster, musician, juggler and acrobat. In 1978 Soapbox became the now world famous Circus Oz with Mic as a founding member.
Mic has toured across Australia, Britain, USA, New Zealand and Asia delighting audiences of all ages. His current outfit, Mic Conway’s National Junk Band is touring their new album "CORPORATE CHOOK" : entertainment that “defies categorisation” (Sydney Morning Herald).
Recently, Mic has been developing a new duo show with Robbie Long (Australian Flat Pick Guitar Champion 2008). Stripped back, irreverent and shameless, they take the stage playing idiosyncratic tunes that make jaws drop, toes tap and sides split. A circus of comedy, magic and general mayhem.
WHAT THEY SAY:
Mic Conway should be elected as one of Australia’s living national treasures.”
: Bill Riner, ABC Radio, Queensland
Mic Conway has always taken the road less travelled... The world would be a poorer place without either this record [Corporate Chook] or the National Junk Band… Go for a ride down a road you never thought even existed.”
: Michael Smith (Drum Media, Sept. 2008)
If Mic Conway loses his night job he could become an economist... (A High Standard of) Mediocrity is a perfect anthem for our era.
: John Shand (Sydney Morning Herald, Oct. 2008)
“Melbourne based, The Woohoo Revue are rapidly making a name for themselves around Australia for their huge gypsy sound and flashy act. They are joined by Juke Baritone and the Swamp Dogs for their first show back since raising hell in the UK and Europe.”
Hi there, just a last-minute note to let you know that the Munkle is playing at the underground wonderland that is Qirkz, this Thursday, 3rd September. We're supporting the inimitable Flap! from Melbourne. For those that don't know, Qirkz is an amazing new warehouse space, it's decked out with weird and wonderful trinkets, it's BYO and it's family-friendly... visit qirkz.com for more info. Hope you can make it!
Hiya, we're making one of our rare live appearances at The Vanguard on September 17th. Book early as tickets are selling fast!
The Tango Saloon (w/ special guests Samba Mundi) September 17th, 9pm at The Vanguard 42 King St Newtown Ph: 9020 6959 or visit thevanguard.com.au for more details...
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