Joe Galea Band (VIC)

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Growing up in Sydney's notorious King's Cross, Joe was influenced at an early age by American Merchant Seamen on R&R leave, playing their blues and soul records of artists such as as Solomon Burke, Ray Charles, Little Milton and Muddy Waters.

In his teen years Joe sang with his band "The Midnighters" who became the resident band at the Teenage Cabaret backing all the headliners performing there including The BeeGees. Joe got the chance to further his experience overseas when he was spotted struttin' his stuff at The Down Under Club in King's Cross. He was offered a contract to be resident band at the new 5 star hotel in Bangkok "The Narai Hotel". It wasn't unusual to have some of America's top artists travelling through Asia at the time, sit in with the band for a magical night of entertainment. These included such people as the legendary jazz/blues pianist Roscoe Gordon. This contract was to last 2 years!

During this period, Joe was spotted by a high ranking American Officer who offered him a contract to tour through Vietnam entertaining the American troops. They appeared alongside Sammy Davis Jnr, Laverne Baker, Duane Eddy and many others. Joe toured throughout Vietnam for the final 2 years of the war, and they were actually the last band to leave Vietnam before the final takeover that ended the Vietnam War.

He has formed several bands over the years, each one building up a faithful following - the most successful being "Cross The Border" who worked solidly every week for almost 10 years. None however, have come even close to the present line-up of talented musicians that Joe has with him now in "The Joe Galea Band".

Apart from Joe's vocals, there are also the fantastic wailing solos from the sax and smooth bluesy tones from the piano/organ. Along with the excellent slide/lead guitar, bass and drums you have - "The Joe Galea Band".

Nicknamed "The Nightingale on Steroids", Joe continues to win audiences wherever he plays. He has the ability to reach out to every last person in the audience and take them on a musical experience that pleases and satisfies everyone!

With the development of internet radio stations in recent years, Joe's international audience has continued to expand.The Worldwide Online Music Distribution Association made him an honorary member and their Artist of the Month for July 2005.

Playing great rockin/blues and soul - The Joe Galea Band are without a doubt one of Australia's most respected bands.

Band members:
Joe Galea - vocals
Rob Davie - lead/slide guitar
Paul Adamson - bass guitar
Rick Puchala - drums
Peter Phillips - keyboards
Steve Conlin - sax

CDs include:
Midnight in New Orleans (2005)
Things Have Changed (2004)

Click Here to view blues CDs & DVDs currently available from the Australian Blues Music Festival from this website or in-store at the Festival Office located in the Goulburn Visitor Information Centre.

The Joe Galea Band featured at the 2007 Australian Blues Music Festival.

Visit Joe's website on: http://JoeGaleaBand.com