The act
Fast rock and roll, rhythm and blues, saxophone and vocal harmonies give COBRA 45s an immediate dance floor purpose. The Melbourne band reaches through hits from the fifties, sixties and seventies, with Johnny HoundDog leading the voices. Chuck Berry, Bill Haley, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Creedence, Elvis and Roy Orbison all sit within the large repertoire. They have entertained Melbourne and regional audiences since 2012 and can tailor the running order to the wedding you've planned. A spirited choice for couples who want vintage music delivered for dancing rather than gentle nostalgia.
See COBRA 45s play
Watch COBRA 45s perform and get a feel for their sound, style and fit for your wedding.
What it costs
Pricing
Quote on enquiry
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Pricing is confirmed before anything is booked. GST and travel are shown clearly on the quote.
Good to know
What to expect
Rock and roll and rhythm and blues, played fast and played live. Cobra 45s work the 50s, 60s and 70s hits with authentic vocals and harmonies from Johnny HoundDog and the rest of the band, and both the sax and the lead guitar get proper solo turns rather than sitting in the background. The whole playlist is chosen with one job in mind, which is getting people up and keeping them there.
On the day
Sound and lighting both come with the band, and it's proper gear rather than something scraped together, so a venue doesn't need to supply either. That makes them straightforward to put into a room that has no house system, which covers a good number of the pubs and clubs they've worked around Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Set List
It's an enormous playlist, which is what happens when a band works Melbourne and regional venues from 2012 onwards. Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Big Joe Turner, Bill Haley and His Comets, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Creedence, Elvis, Roy Orbison and Dion all feature, plus the Blues Brothers and Commitments material. Broadly, if it was a hit across the 50s, 60s or 70s there's a fair chance they play it.
Performance options
Sets get tailored to what a venue or booker needs, so tell them the shape of the night and they'll work to it.
Insurance and paperwork
Public liability insured.