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Honey B & the Stingers
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HONEY
B and THE STINGERS
If you’re passionate
about 50’s and 60’s music, you’ll be in jukebox heaven
listening to the sounds of this truly authentic rock ‘n’ roll
band.
Over the past few years “Honey B and The Stingers” has entertained
audiences at rock ‘n’ roll venues, corporate functions and
reception centres throughout Melbourne and country Victoria.
Their extensive repertoire gives Honey B and The Stingers a versatility
that appeals to young and old alike and has made them one of Melbourne’s
most popular and sought after bands.
From the moment the first chord is struck, their vitality and energy
is transmitted throughout the audience, and you know you’re in for
a great night of entertainment.
So put on your dancing
shoes and let Honey B and The Stingers take you on a nostalgic musical
journey back to where it all began…...
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| LEAD
VOCALS – LYNDAL ALDERSON
Lyndal brings with
her a fresh and exciting sound, combining strong dynamic vocals and a
vibrant stage presence. Weaned on jazz and swing from an early age, rock
‘n’ roll was a natural progression.
Formally trained, Lyndal
has performed with the cream of Australian and International rock ‘n’
roll icons including Tommy Sands, Merv Benton, Vicky O’Keefe, Johnny
Devlin, Lonnie Lee, Betty McQuade, Frankie J. Holden and Colin Cook to
name a few.
When asked her favourite type of music, she replies, “all
kinds … heck, I even love show tunes!”
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LEAD GUITAR
– RON EVANS
Ron began playing
lead guitar at age 17, when he founded the original “Gentry”.
Their talent was quickly recognised, and they soon found themselves playing
every week at Leggett’s Paladium and the Orama Ballroom.
After 4
exhaustive years, Ron changed direction and played with various function
bands around Melbourne. Three years later, he returned to the pub scene
in the hope of once again authentically reproducing the music of the 50’s
and 60’s.
Ron has performed with many of the best rock ‘n’
rollers in the land. He combines his incredible guitar skills not only
with leading the band, but takes full credit for giving the band its’
unique, rich sound attributed to the system he designed and built.
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| BASS
GUITAR/VOCALS – RAY HOUSTON
Ray is a true rock
‘n’ roll original. He began playing bass in the late 50’s
with the “Blue Jays” and regularly performed at rock dances
throughout Melbourne. In 1962 Ray and two other band members left to form
“The Fendermen” where he stayed until the late 60’s.
Ray has recorded with artists such as Frankie Davidson, The Seekers and
Olivia Newton-John and Pat Carroll. He has also backed many International
artists including the Bee Gees and Tommy Sands. He joined the “Premiers”
in 1991 and performed with them until the bands retirement in 1998.
His
musical talent combined with zany stage antics make him a welcome addition
to the Band.
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KEYBOARDS/VOCALS
– NOEL TRESIDER
Noel is part of Australian rock ‘n’ roll history. He began playing piano in the late 50’s with “The Premiers” and then moved to a variety of keyboards with leading Melbourne bands such as “Paul MacKay Sound”, “Fendermen” and “Tru-Tones”.
He toured with some of the greats in the entertainment industry, names such as “The Beatles” (1964), Cilla Black (1965), Roy Orbison (1978), Bobby Rydell (2007), and as an accompanist worked in TV on the “Go Show”, “Magic Circle Club”, “Adventure Island”, on radio as the resident pianist with 3DB's Country & Western Show for 10 years, and countless recording sessions with artists such as Bobby & Laurie, Ray Brown, Colin Cook, Johnny Chester, Betty McQuade.
He has worked with just about every great in Australian Rock & Roll, Johnny O’Keefe, Johnny Devlin, Lucky Starr, Normie Rowe, Dinah Lee, Olivia Newton-John, Bee Gees, John Farnham, Judy Stone, Barry Stanton, The Deltones, Merv Benton, Lonnie Lee, and other international stars such as Tommy Sands, Chan Romero, Johnny Preston, Johnny Tillotson, and the list goes on.
He joined “Honey B and the Stingers” in 2000 and brought a range of musical skills to the band including orchestral/band arranging. He is currently pursuing a free-lance musical career and always enjoys returning to play with “Honey B and the Stingers”.
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| SAX/VOCALS
– IVAN TROHA
Ivan had the privilege
of joining the band after a two year stint with the famous “Thunderbirds”.
Rock ‘n’ Roll has always been his favourite style of music although
his musical journey began with the “Allan Eaton Powerhouse Big Band”
in the mid 60’s. Other career highlights include working with the
“Sounds of Seven” and the “4IP Colour Radio Big Band”
in Brisbane in the early 70’s.
Ivan has backed artists such as Jamie
Redfern, Matt Flinders, Little Patty, Al Styne and the great Sammy Davis
Jnr. He has played on the same shows as Johnny O’Keefe, Marcia Hines,
Rene Geyer, AC-DC and the Bee Gees among other notable artists. He also
fronted a function band “Main Event” for many years whilst concurrently
running an 18-piece big band “Sound Experience” for corporate
functions.
In 2002, Ivan had the opportunity of touring Australia with the
internationally acclaimed Mick Gerace “In the Spirit of Elvis”
show band.
Ivan loves contributing to the success of Honey B and The Stingers
by adding the authentic rock ‘n’ roll sounds of tenor and baritone
sax to the band’s extensive repertoire.
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DRUMS
– ROB & DANN BOLDISTON
After playing guitar with Ron for 4 years, Rob swapped “picks for sticks” and joined Ron’s new group as drummer. They played the pub scene for a few years before deciding it was time to return to their “grassroots” and play authentic Rock 'n' Roll. After nearly 40 years - with many member and name changes - they are still together with a fabulous line-up of talent.
Rob, now retired and living in Gippsland, shares the drumming role with his son Dann. An accomplished drummer in his own right, Dann has worked in various bands covering a kaleidoscope of musical styles including Funk, Rock and Irish. More recently, Dann played drums in the Melbourne stage musical “The Rocky Horror Show” and is currently the deputy drummer in “Jersey Boys”, the story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
Having performed with The Stingers for over 12 years, both Rob and Dann have backed many, if not most of the sensational artists listed throughout the other biographies. No matter who is playing on the night, be assured you will enjoy the rock solid beat that IS Rock 'n' Roll.
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