A Warm Welcome to the New Ruckus Web Site...
Just a little news in brief:RUCKUS had the wonderful opportunity to play for our Indegenous Wurundjeri people at the Eastern metropoliten NAIDOC Ball in this 'National Indegenous & Islander Day Observance Committee' week. The night was opened with a stiring rendition of 'We Are Australian' which was accompanied by Shane Charles on didgeridoo, followed up by our own black 'Elvis Parsnip' rockin' out a couple of Elvis classics. The sellout evening was a wonderful success.
Speaking of success, a couple of the RUCKUS members gave thier time last week for Lions Club of Pakenhan 'NEED FOR FEED" dispursement night. NEED FOR FEED is an amasing enterprise started by very hard working Graham Cockerell and is to raise money for drought or fire stricken rural communities. The night was to hand over the moneys raised so far and was a great success.
RUCKUS, one of Australias PREMIER Country Bands having won amongst other things
"Coca Cola" battle Tamworth 2009
"Tooheys" battle Tamworth 2008 as well as "Golden Guitar" Finalists
"West Leagues/Rural Press" battle Tamwoth 2007
RUCKUS is the only band to have taken out all three and now look foward to another great year.
Our band evolved over 5 years ago from various previous line-ups. Founding member and guitarist, Mick Abrey had previously played in bands with Sandie Himbury (vocals), Marcela Taylor (violin), Bazza Tiplady(bass) with our latest addition Craig Nicholls(drums)The current line-up has been solidly performing their material to a growing army of "Ruckettes" whose support has elevated the bands reputation way beyond our current epicenter - Melbourne and outer regions!!! Our material features an eclectic mix of southern rock and country with a growing list of "home-made" originals.
The name "RUCKUS" evolved from a particularly eventful night experienced by some of the founding band members at an outer suburban venue of questionable repute(hmmm!!).
Calling all Ruckettes!
THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO STAND AND BE COUNTED!
Due again to the awesome support of Alex and her crew from Daimler-Chrysler(FREIGHTLINER), Ruckus have completed our second video clip which we are promoting through the Country Music Channel(CMC) as well as Nu Country Channel 31 and any other available avenues!
G'day Folks! RUCKUS are pleased to announce the completion of their 2nd video clip for their new single "DEVIL PUB" off their latest album "The Other Side". It's an Aussie slant on the Charlie Daniels classic Devil went down to Georgia but isn't about a fiddle playoff, ohhhh no! It is a lighthearted, slapstick video/song about the iconic Aussie pastime of a drinking competition!
RUCKUS would like to thank
Ricardo and Niniane from Peregrine Productions who directed and produced the clip. More of their work can be seen by going to peregrineproductions.com.au.
Also Sue O'Brian from "Chateau Yering House Hotel" out in the Yarra Valley for the use of their beautiful library. They can be contacted by visiting their website on www.chateauyering.com.au
Another BIG thankyou goes to Janine and Tracey bar tavern in Diamond Creek for letting us run amok from 7am on a Monday!!! Google AD Ryans bar and restaurant.
RUCKUS had a fantastic time making this clip and hope everyone who sees it will enjoy it as much as they did putting it together.
If ya wanna check out RUCKUS Live at one of our favourite venues go to.............www.youtube.com/watch
