Col Finley & Dallas County: (Col Finley: Lead Vocals/Guitar), (Shannon Dallas: Lead Guitar/Vocals), (Pete Wilson: Bass Guitar/Vocals), (Luke Dallas: Drums).
Influences
Music Influences: Midnight Oil, Jack Jones (Southern Sons), Dragon, John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes, Men At Work, INXS, Shane Howard (Goanna), Jon Stevens (Noiseworks), David Gilmore (Pink Floyd), Brent Mason (Allan Jackson + More), Glenn Worf (Toby Keith + More), Montgomery Gentry, Vince Gill, Alan Jackson, Randy Travis, Trace Adkins, Jason McCoy, The Road Hammers, Timothy B. Schmit (The Eagles), Steve Morse (Deep Purple + More), Deep Purple, Booty Collins, John Denver, Toto, Rick Price, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Michael Rhodes (Session Musician Nashville), John Berry, Jason Newstead ( Ex Metallica), Victor Wooden (Bass DVD's), Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Brent Rowan (Montgomery Gentry + More), ZZ Top, Richard Marx, Garth Brooks, Charlie Daniels, Travis Tritt, James Taylor, Phil Collins, Matt "Guitar" Murphy (Blues Brothers Band), Donald "Duck" Dunn (Blues Brothers Band), Kenny Wayne Sheppard, Jonny Lang, Steve Cropper (Blues Brothers Band), Brain May (Queen), Albert Lee, Mental As Anything, Steve Vai, Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits, Eric Clapton, Sting, Duran Duran, Dave LaRue (Steve Morse Band + More), Sterling Ball (Ernie Ball Strings & Music Man Guitars & Basses), John Illsley (Dire Straits), Roger Glover (Deep Purple), Andrew "Bones" James (Midnight Oil), Roger Waters (Pink Floyd)........
Pete Wilson Full time Musician: Bass Guitarist/Guitarist/Vocalist/Song Writer. Pete's Also: Automotive Artist-Designer/Car Builder/Air Brusher: Hailing from the North Coast of New South Wales. Pete left school at the age of 15, where He went on to get a Degree in Music and Drama from the North Coast Conservatorium of performing arts (Lismore N.S.W) in 1996 at the age of 17. Which has given Him the chance to work all over the World: Playing, Singing, Writing, Teaching and Acting. He has loads of awards from: Guitar Playing, Singing and Song Writing. To name a few. Instrumentalist Of The Year 2000 QLD Champion Of Champions. Overall Point Score at many a Talent Quest all over Australia. 2001 He was a Song Writer Finalist at Tamworth. In 2002 He took a break from His Australia Music Career to learn more about the New Overseas Artist and all the New Styles Musicians were up to. That same year He had the Privilege of heading Overseas. Where He Played, Wrote, Sang and taught. In 2003 He came back to Australia stronger than ever. He started mid year of 2003 Playing all over Australia with top Artists and doing Stage Performance, through till May 2007. In August 2007 He join a Band just starting up with Top Line Musicians and a Singer from over Australia: Called The Bourbon Prophecy. Overseas could be on the cards for Pete as it is calling Him. But at the moment He's enjoying where He is. He has had the privilege of working with some great Artists/Bands and Musician from all over Australia and Overseas..... Some of them are: Col Finley, Talia Wittman, Michael O'Rourke, The Bourbon Prophecy, Brett Goodwin, Billy Bridge, Rebecca Lee Nye, Mick Lockhart, Andy Hartley, Shayne Parle, Duncan Toombs, Brad Bergen, Rob Black, Brendan Walmsley, Jared Walmsley, Lee Forster, Benji Pocock, Luke Austen, Jeff Andrews, Adam Kilpatrick, Lauren Shields, Tracy Killeen, Nicki Gillis, Ronni Rae Rivers, Rock Hoones, Cool Change, Men In Black + shacks more....... You can catch Pete setting the mood and groove with Col Finley & Dallas County. Pete, would like to thank Lismore Music Centre. Ron and Adam for all musical gear he needs. Cort and J&D Bass Guitars, Ernie Ball, Martin and Vinci Bass Strings, Cole Clark, G&L and Takamine Guitars. Ashdown and Behringer Bass Amp's. Peavy and Kustom Guitar Amp's. As well big thanks to the people from Austrings. Mick, Charlie and carol, Awesome guitar strings. Pete is always looking to do new things with His Music. From Playing, Singing, Writing and Teaching. Don't be afraid to drop Him a line for Playing or any Musical Questions and Help. He'll be glad to give help to all Artist and Musicians. Drop Him a line. Pete, would like to thank all who supports Him. .........................................................................................................
just wanna say hi & hope ur ok., thank u 4 the add!!!!!!!!!!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!!have a great rockin week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hugsssssssssssss kisssssssssssses all my love 2 ya!!!!!!!!!!! love fantasy
Hey no worries pete, we are still O'seas in switzerland at the mo, maybe email me your new number here mate! Ill be back next week around thursday. Keep those basses twangin man!!! You have a bed at my place if you decide to visit good ole Melbum!! Cheers pal
Hey Pete, Didnt see you at ballina guess you couldnt make it? It was a sold out show anyway man, even hard to get tickets for my family lol. Anyway hope all is well mate, chat soon Luke
hey mate, im over in the uk with trav. doin some gigs and hanging with the poms. have caught up with dom. he sounds bloody happy. might catch ya at gympie. rock on brother. SG
Hey there. I'm off to the States on ov. 15th so not sure what dates the MBM is on. Hope you're doing great, and for sure - I'll keep you in mind if I need a base player. Hell, getting band gigs these days is rough going - money's tight for everyone.
Big hugs and catch ya later.
PS. Add me on Facebook if you're on there, too =)) xo
Hey Pete, sure will mate. Im in Canada on tour at the moment. Are you heading to Gympie?? Beer is good! Catch up soon. Say G'day to that bum copper mate of yours if you see him! Cheers Pal, Rusty
Hey Pete, whats been happnin bass brother?? Hope your well & kickin goals, now we have to have the holden / ford argument one day soon ok!!! Take care man, Rusty