The Mighty Bullfrog Is a Sydney Band Playing REAL FUNK, BLUES, GROOVE, AFRO & SOUL

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THE MIGHTY BULLFROG B I O The Mighty Bullfrog is a Sydney band playing REAL FUNK, BLUES, GROOVE, AFRO & SOUL. Mixing their own originals music with cover songs from funk classics such as: James Brown, Sly & Family Stone, Tina Turner and The Meters www.themightybullfrog.com.au MEET THE MIGHTY BULLFROG The Mighty Bullfrog, have come together from diverse backgrounds, multiple bands and decades playing the Sydney music scene. A pure synthesis of all the important elements that make their shows a refreshing and unique experience for audiences. Jade Da Silva: vocals James Eriksson: drums/vocals Tristan Fitzgerald: guitar/vocals Tim Lumsdaine: bass guitar Dan Parise: keys/vocals Gerard Perrignon: sax/vocals CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Having played with & supported other fine musicians including: Marcia Hines at Sydney’s The Domain 1997 Manly Jazz Festival 2000 and 2011; INXS (with Billy Thorpe) at Australia’s Wonderland in 2002; Thredbo Jazz Festival 2002, 2003 and 2004; The Bondi Winter Festivals in 2005 to 2008; Jackie Orszasky at Luna Park in 2007; Craig Calhoun at the Basement in Sydney in 2013; Most recent gigs at “Street Market” Crows Nest and Lazybones Marrickville, both to packed audiences. THE SOUND Imagine a condensed James Brown house band with just Maceo Parker playing his sax on it. Then add a pinch of Tina Turner singing over the top, and a bunch of New Orleans male backing vocals harmonising out the mix. That’s the band’s essential sound. CONTACT: [email protected] Dan Parise 0412 098 362 themightybullfrog.com.au facebook.com/themightybullfrog reverbnation.com/bullfrogfunk.

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