We have started populating the 2010 gig list…you can find the link here on this very page…its just a step to the right….

It may look a little lean at the mo, but we will add to it over the coming weeks….look forward to seeing you

Dave

The Usual Suspects kicked off 2010 with a corker of a gig at the Royal hotel Friday 18 January. After a shortened night on December 21st we were glad to play a full four sets. Whilst the size of the crowd was not the biggest we had seen their enthusiasm and volume helped us have another fantastic night.

So what of 2010 for The Usual Suspects????

We are working on a brand new website and will see it in action very very soon…

New songs are on offer as we rehearse them up and we are looking forward to some new venues to play at…

We know we have been a little tardy with the communication of late but look forward to letting you know more abot where we are playing and what we are doing throughout 2010

Paul, Steve, Rod and myself hope that you and your families had a safe and happy Christmas and New Year and look forward to seeing you out there sometime soon…

Dave

With the last weekend off for the rest of the year over The Usual Suspects brace themselves for three double headers in a row. With Steve back, some new songs in the barrel and a shedload of gear packed snug we will lift off this Friday night at the Royal.

But do not think for a second that we will be pacing ourselves…oh no no kiddies…we have one gear…flat stick…so come along, bring your friends, and roll into Christmas with us

Hi everyone!

Tonight ‘The Usual Suspects’ are at The Royal Hotel for another great evening; it is also the last gig with ‘Steel Toe’ ( a name derived from his previous vocation as a Bond Villain I think ) Dan as our guest bass player. Thanks so much, Dan! You played so well and we enjoyed having you with us. Hoorah!

As mentioned previously, the remainder of the year is packed chock full of goodness and suspect flavour! Another couple of gigs have been added since the last post so we still have 16 shows before The Fat Guy visits. Next week we head North West to see the wild folks of Rylstone, with a private function the next day. Then so on and so forth! So check your calendars.

Steve ‘Geneva’ is back with us next week! Yay! I’m sure I can speak for the whole band when I say we missed him greatly and he better have bought me a nice present! You missed my birthday again, even after our little talk about trying harder and how relationships are a two way street and how you are just like you father when you do that and …

Oh no, look at the time! I better go, see you at the gig!

Hello and a a huge “Thank You”to all the ‘The Usual Suspects’ enthusiasts that showed up on Saturday night at the Royal Hotel, Springwood. Wow, what a great night! From a performance point-of-view, there is nothing that brings the best out of a band more than having a great crowd of people around that are all enjoying themselves and the music! Even though the venue is undergoing extensive renovations, thus cramping conditions somewhat, the place was still packed and everyone showed us a great time. Each set saw more people drift in and either by much appreciated applause or by plenty of footwork on the dance floor we could see a real buzz developing in the throng. Of course, there were some of the regulars that we love to see, but also quite a few new people came along. So, again, thank you !

Now, to the coming months….

When I look ahead I am already exhausted! I think I’m gonna need to buy shares in a guitar string company or something! We have no less than 18 gigs booked between now and the end of the year; brace yourselves, fellas! Starting this weekend we are back at The Royal, with Friday night being a special one for Dave as its his 48th birthday or something. Anyway, big punches for you, Dave! Then we are off to sunny Lithgow for Saturday night. A big ‘Thank You’ to the local constabulary  who, last time we were there, showed their support to us while we were unloading our heavy equipment by lightening our wallets. Well done, boys. Another senseless act of criminal misconduct nipped in the bud! The busy streets of Lithgow were safe that night…

When I say 18 gigs, I meant for us dedicated Suspects! Steve is having September off, the lucky punk! Something about working away blah blah blah…It’s ok buddy, we’ll look after things while your away sipping chardies on the River Thames or ‘working’ as its sometimes called. (Take care, matey! ) So for September our good mate Daniel will be sitting in for Steve and bringing his own enthusiastic groove to the mix.

Looking forward to the coming months, hope to see as many of you at the gigs as we can. Bye for now! x

Well, the band is packing ‘Brutus’ the trailer and heading out on the highway! This Saturday sees us making our way to The Globe Hotel, Rylestone, for a full evening of live Rock, Suspects style! Dave, Paul, Steve and myself have been working hard on some new songs, some by popular request and others, well, just cause we wanna! The Rylestone crowd are always good for a dance and laugh, so if your feeling like a drive in the country and a great evening out, then come and have a look!

The rest of August see us playing back at our regular gigs at Leonay and the The Royal, so keep your eyes on the Calendar and make sure you book in an evening with The Usual Suspects!

Yes, so it is! With The Suspects playing our regular spot at the Emu Plains Sports Club, this Saturday night ( 1st August ) If you’ve seen us play down there, you’ll already know its a fine venue with plenty of room, great service and a tasty bistro to boot! The band kicks off around 8pm with an ever-changing and ever-entertaining set-list. Kids are welcome till around 9.30 ( I think?? ) Some fresh tunes have been introduced so come along have a dance or at least a listen; and say ‘Hi’ to the band and enjoy some excellent live music! See you there… Rod

The Usual Suspects will again play the Royal hotel in Springwood this Friday night July 24. Its been a while since we were at the Royal and we are pretty excited about  it. A load of new songs and arrangements will be on offer, as well as the usual banter that you expect form the Suspects. Anything could happen and probably will – see you there….

Dave

The band have a well earned couple of weeks to work up some new songs. Work is happening behind the scenes to bring you a new and exciting web site…stay tuned folks!!!

Dave

For reasons out of  The Suspects control Shanahans Family Hotel in Bathurst are giving bands a rest on Friday nights. Consequently the gig arranged for June 19 has been cancelled. We will however return to Shanahans later in the year…apologies for any inconvenience. The Usual Suspects will however play nearby-ish Rylstone the following night June 20…always a big night at Rylstone