MARCUS HOLDEN : Strohviol, mandolin, National guitar.
Influences
Memphis Jug Band, Gus Cannon, Ukulele Ike.
Sounds Like
Bing Crosby meeting the Sex Pistols, serenaded by Tiny Tim.
“Aural extravaganza... You enter into the spirit, which is pure fun. Everything is delivered... in a lovingly self-deprecating style.” : Michael Smith, Drum Media
"Mic Conway : the godfather of jug music in Australia." : Derek Gill, ABC Radio National
NEW ALBUM : Release date 4 July 2008 (Rouseabout Records)
"CORPORATE CHOOK" is about to come out of the oven.
Launch tour begins FRIDAY 4th JULY at The Bald Faced Stag Hotel, Leichhardt (Sydney). With very special guest Liz Frencham. It's shaping up to be a sensational night.
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.
“Mic Conway is a very, very talented man. He should be elected as one of Australia’s living national treasures.”
: Bill Riner, ABC Radio
“Mic Conway looks like he was born on a cabaret stage… his ease with a variety of cabaret styles from music hall and vaudeville to New Wave testifies to this involvement and his expertise is apparent.”
: The Age
“Fully rounded entertainment making people giggle, dance and go 'Wow!'... Surprises abound ... A bewdy!”
: John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald
DVD!! : “Everything You Never Wanted to Know – Live Shows & Interviews”
Celebrating 10 years of the National Junk Band, by popular demand, a DVD of the most visually exciting band in Australia is now available!
At last you can experience all the onstage antics of this fabulous band from the safety of your own lounge chair.
SEE ::: Live performances at THE BASEMENT, WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL, and THE FAMOUS SPIEGELTENT. Extra featuring Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band, and The Perch Creek Family Jug Band. Special guests on stage : Judy Backhouse/Tihany, Jim Conway and Azo Bell.
HEAR ::: Secret confessions from the band.
BELIEVE ::: Pigs can fly, and music can be made from rubber-gloves, hand saws and much more.
CD Launch - Music Deli Presents Jim Conway Saturday 12 July 2008 The Harp Hotel, 900 Princes Hwy Tempe. Door Charge is $20 - Show starts at 8pm. The launch of Music Deli Presents Jim Conway at the Harp will be a memorable one, with Chris Wilson (Paul Kelly, Crown of Thorns) joining Jim and the 5-piece Big Wheel on stage to create some amazing music. The launch will be a family affair for the Conway Clan with Mic Conway as MC for the night, and hopefully joining his brother for a few songs. Jim and Mic’s nephew, Tamlin, will be supporting his uncle on the night. As an accomplished singer/songwriter, Tamlin is quickly earning a reputation as a truly captivating performer with his hybrid mix of roots, reggae and rock.
Come early for this gig as The Harp is a small venue, and this promises to be a big night.
HI CATHY,AT THE MOMENT WE DON'T HAVE A GIG ON THE 2ND AUGUST,SO IT'S A PRETTY MUCH POSSIBLE LEAH AND I WILL BE THERE,REGARDS TO YOU AND MIC CHEERS,TONY/LEAH
Gday mates! long time , no contact at all! That's the ocean for you! Good luck with the new cd mate. Look me up next time you're in London. I'm in OZ in October for a few weeks, maybe I'll catch you then. All the best. Tony.
Salutations to all the Junk family. As great doctors, we can say you are really insane. You can have a free consultation at our office whenever you want. You really can help science by let us examining you. Please accept our syncopated respects. The musico-medical team P.S. and thanks for your compliments
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Thanks for adding me, I'd love to play my guitar an sing a few dittys with you guys - but I am just a shy little beginner. But one can still dream. Cheers Zelda
