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WHAT THEY SAY:
“Lots of hilarity, no sacred cows – they like to attack a lot of things we take for granted, with some great jug band and swing oriented music mixed in there… What on the album isn't fun?”
: Lucky Oceans (“The Daily Planet” ABC National, July 2008)

“It’s a bloody good listen… Go buy it and cheer yourself up.”
: Geoff Green (Springboard Media Editor, UK)

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)

These guys are a lot of fun, singing about the most unlikely subjects and making fun of popular culture as they go. ‘Rubbish Wrap’ is a standout."
:Tsunami Mag, QLD (Oct. 2008)

If you like witty lyrics, social satire, ukes, sousaphones, kazoos, nose flutes, National and lap slide guitars, musical saws, mandolins, silly noises and great vocal harmony, you will love this latest offering from Mic Conway's National Junk Band. I know I do!... Give yourself, or someone you love a treat this Christmas. Forget the socks and jocks, the useless kitchen gadget, the bit of bling that will be condemned to the bottom drawer. Be brave, fly your social colours and show your refined musical taste. Help to convert the revolting masses!!
: InFolkus (Oct. 2008)

Mic Conway (Captain Matchbox) and his lunatic rhythmagicians combine jug band blues, political satire and musical mayhem into a new-Vaudevillian cabaret, featuring everything including a real kitchen sink. Juggling, magic, tap dancing, ventriloquism and some very funny songs for all ages.

Known by many for Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band, Circus Oz and from various film and TV appearances, Mic Conway has collected together some of Australia's finest oddball virtuosos, including Cazzbo Johns (The Kransky Sisters, The Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra), Phil “Philthy Dunny Seat” Donnison (Jugalug), Jeremy “Junkyard” Cook (The Elton Jack Show, Black Hatz, Justine Clarke) and Marcus Holden (Fiddlers Feast). Witness fire, illusion, passion, irreverent satire, singing saws, flying chooks and musical mayhem.

Since 1997, the National Junk Band has had toes tapping and jaws dropping at festivals and pubs, as well as on radio and TV. They have four death-defying albums to their credit. “Corporate Chook” is due to be released on 4 July 2008. Their DVD of live concert footage and interviews: “Everything You Never Wanted to Know” must be seen to be believed.

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