Sandie....the 'Face of RUCKUS' has been captivating audiences for the last 5 years with her stunning connection with crowds from Tassy to Tamworth and beyond. A livewire performer on stage she captures the audience's attention from the very start and her stunning singing on our CDs has won her many fans and award nominations locally and nationally. Her songwriting capability is evident in "Dance Cowboy Dance" which catapulted RUCKUS to winning Best New Talent at the Whittlesea Victorian and National Country Music Awards. In her spare time Sandie is a devout mother of two, Jamie and Geordyn and with her partner Derek they are a great addition to the RUCKUS clan!
Catch Sandie at one of our gigs, you'll love her...
Ruckus Bio
Marcela has developed quite a profile in the country music scene since joining RUCKUS. 24 years of playing experience has assisted her in reaching the dizzy heights of owning three Golden Fiddle Awards from Tamworth Country Music Festival from 2006 and 2007 (Best Soloist and Best Composition Categories). She has been playing country and bluegrass for 11 years with a wide variety of bands, touring Europe and Asia. Her blistering speed during our live performances has dazzled crowds and whipped up a cult following!! RUCKUS have added much solo fiddle pieces (including many of Marcy's own compositions) in recent times. In her spare time Marcy teaches violin professionally and she's also a dab hand at the keyboard and mandolin. She has also recently completed her own solo instrumental CD. Married to Sean Taylor (one of the best blokes you could meet)... these two are great contributors to the RUCKUS family. Get ready to be blown away!
Michael: If Sandie is the face of the band, then Mick is the mouth (no disrespect intended). As lead guitarist, back-up vocalist, great Aussie bloke and band leader - this guy has tirelessly pushed this band from its modest beginnings to its current success. Mick has a solid background in the pub and club scene has taken to the country rock scene like a duck!! Behind every great man.....you know the saying....so this webpage must also recognise the efforts of Meredith (Meres) behind the scenes....as there combined efforts have allowed Mick to relax and mingle with HIS crowd to his heart's content!! Drop by the next RUCKUS gig and enjoy the true Aussie spirit through this genuine Aussie bloke.
Bazza: ......Our Bazza is back. After a rest from the band to attend to his music shop "Westwood Guitars" Bazza has come back to the RUCKUS team. Bringing his dulset tones and driving bottom end which helped to establish RUCKUS as a premier country rock band. Being our elder statesman, (He's taken that mantle back from Mick!!) Bazza's wealth of experience in the music scene would be a bonus for any band.
Typical Artists:
- Mary Chapen Carpenter
- Lee Kernaghan
- Reba Mcintyre
- Dolly Parton
- Dixie Chicks
- Steve Earl
- Hank Williams
- Shania Twain
- The Corrs
- Creedence
- Eagles
- Charlie Daniels Band
- Patsy Cline
- Kasey Chambers
- Travis Tritt
- John Williamson
- Lynyrd Skynyrd
These are just some of the artists we cover. If you have a special song you require please call prior to engagement and we will try to rehearse it for you. We have a full adaptable PA lighting and sound system which is great for srnall to large venues and also capable of handling outdoor shindigs.
Contact Us:
For more information or booking enquiries please call:
Mick +61 4 07 338 343(mob) or +61 3 9739 6745(home)
Meres(Meredith) +61 4 17 503 468(mob)
