PATRICK WILLIAMS – Lead Vocals

Melbourne born and raised, African-Australian Patrick Williams has enjoyed an outstanding career as one of Australia’s most versatile performers. In popular demand as a vocalist, Patrick began his singing career with The Big Bang Combo back in the early 80’s and has since performed with INXS, Tina Arena, Hunters "&" Collectors, The Models, Stephen Cummings, Joe Camilleri, Renee Geyer, and Kate Ceberano. He is a published songwriter and has fronted some of Melbourne’s most popular bands including Ross Hanaford’s ‘Duppy Conquerors’ and ‘Precious Little’ with John Thorn and Willie Zygier.

Multi-talented and versatile, Patrick made his professional theatrical debut in the controversial musical BAD BOY JOHNNY AND THE PROPHETS OF DOOM. He has subsequently performed lead roles in the Australian and New Zealand tours of HAIR, THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY and OH! WHAT A NIGHT, in which he co-starred with disco diva Kathy Sledge of Sister Sledge fame (We are Family).

As an actor, Patrick starred in the world premiere of STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT for Playbox. His television credits include NEIGHBOURS, MERCURY, RAW FM and KANGAROO PALACE (with Jacqueline McKenzie and John Polson), STINGERS, the 2006 AFI award nominated ANSWERED BY FIRE and most recently, CARLA CAMETTI P.D. for SBS television.

Kylie Auldist – Backing Vocals

Signed to uber-cool UK label Tru Thoughts, Kylie’s newly released first solo album ‘Just Say’, recorded with The Bamboos, is receiving critical acclaim as is her current national tour.

Rebecca J. Mendoza – Backing Vocals

Half of pop duo ‘Jackson Mendoza’ and star of the Canadian world premiere of ‘Lord of the Rings-The Musical’, Rebecca continues to wow audiences with her Jazz shows at Bennett’s Lane in Melbourne.

Rosie Westbrook – Double Bass

Rosie has performed internationally and recorded with Mick Harvey (Nick Cave "&" The Bad Seeds) and Sean Kelly (Models), released two solo albums and has scored soundtracks for a variety of film and television projects.

Ben Winkelman – Piano

Ben studied with Paul Grabowsky at V.C.A, has two award winning albums, and has been impressing audiences and critics alike both nationally and internationally with his Jazz band – The Ben Winkelman Trio.

Justin Dwyer – Drums

Justin was a member of Pre-Shrunk and has toured nationally with the Adam Simmons Quartet, Miss Dorothy and internationally with Juddy Udsan.



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“Charismatic and talented... blessed with a smooth and smoky voice, Williams puts his stamp of interpretation on the popular tunes of Burt Bacharach.”

THE AGE (A2) 29/12/07

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MANAGER- CORPORATE HOSPITALITY, 2008 AUSTRALIAN TENNIS OPEN

“…a great singer and a top bloke, the feedback is always positive when Patrick is on the show.”

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