The Bobkatz list their musical influences as many and varied, including The Beatles , James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Neil Young, Guy Clarke, Jerry Jeff Walker, Poco , The Eagles, Paul Kelly and Skyhooks.
Comprising Garry Koehler and Robert Mackay, The Bobkatz hail from the popular seaside country city of Hervey Bay in Queensland.
Their music depicts "Real Australia" in stories of real people and real places.
Born and raised in Albury, Garry writes his real songs based on personal experiences from country childhood family memories ("8 years old on a Chamberlain tractor, he thought he was the King") through to raising a much cherished family of his own ("I took my kids fishin up on the Nariel Creek, hot sun beatin down on your back, cold water on your feet")
The Bobkatz first single Welcome to Queensland produced by Mike (The Spider) Flanders is the story of Garry's migration from New South Whales to Queensland ("Its a long Way to Cleveland Bay from the banks of the Murray")
Rob shares a similar country upbringing to Garry only in Gippsland Victoria and it is this connection and understanding of Country Australia that gives their musical collaboration its strength. Multi Instrumental Rob adds an array of colour to Gary's songs and he plays a key part in the musical arrangements often using mandolin, banjo & keyboards to accompany a beautiful selection of handmade guitars.
Sweetwater contains 12 original tracks penned by Garry Koehler. The album was recorded at Organic Audio in Brisbane and produced by Michael Flanders [the spider] and engineered by Jason Millhouse [the black crow].
PLEASE enjoy the NEW single "THE LONG HAUL "off the forthcoming Album.
www.TheBobkatz.com
Hi Guys, thanks for having me into ya myspace world of Music.. great tunes guys,, we must catch oneday, plus when i open my new diner/ night club up in Beenleigh.. I'll get you guys in..okay chat soon..Tony
Hey There, Thanks for adding me to your circle of friends! Please check out my band site also, www. myspace. com/trdcountry!! Us Indie artists gotta stick together!!! Maybe catch ya a gig sometime down the track.. take care, Cec..xxx
well howdy and hello!! as normal.. im doing the rounds and wanted to stop by with some space luv!!! Think we had a good gig lat night at Jarrod Fletchers auction night to raise cash for him and his family to send him to the OLYMPICS as our Boxing champion!! ( and also the captain of the Olympic boxing team) we wish him luck and had a great night with a lot of positive feed back from people during the night on the BOBKATZ musical goodness!!! Cool!!!!! xx
Hey guys, awesome to hear that this year Gympie Muster worked out what they were lacking.... YOU GUYS!!!! Congratulations and cant wait to cheer clap and dance about at the muster for you this year!!! Awesome!! x SaRah
Hey guys!!! Congratulations on the "Man In the Picture" coming out as a single!!! It truely is the most inspiring song ive ever heard, as i know there are a million other people out there that think the same thing... Absolutley awesome!! Love you guys, Sarah...xx
hey there friends good to have you on my new space and you have a top time in Nashville look forward to talking to you when you get back God Speed Rod/Duke
hi Guys, did you enjoy the Gympie muster, as wet as it was, it was still a fantastic muster, great music, catching up with old friends, what else could you ask for.
Alright Bobkatz!, Thank You so much for your Interest in Rio Grand, we Greatly appreciate your support. Take Care and Request our new single "That's My Memory" on radio today!. God Bless Rio Grand debut single, "Kill Me Now". Official Rio Grand Web Site at www.riograndband.com -Check out Danny's Blog Check us out on our Labels web site Curb/Asylum Official 2nd Blog at RG MSN Blog MySpace at RioGrandBand & MyRioGrand Debut single available at Walmart.com & iTunes.com Help Support the USO at www.uso.org
Thanks man...If you find yourself down Gippsland way give me a hoi...I organise an acoustic showcase down here in Gippsland and you would be most welcome to play. It's called Gippsland Songwriters and the first one is August 31st...I plan to do more..check it out at www.myspace.com/gippslandsongwriters
