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ROYAL CROWN REVUE, the founding fathers and absolute rulers of the neo-swing movement the reigning kings of all that is sartorially and otherwise splendid in classic American music, are heading down-under for their 8th tour in the last 10 years RCR has pioneered, over its fifteen-year career, a totally unique sound and style, serving as the blueprint for an entire generation of musicians and music lovers. This band was and is the spearheading force behind the "retro style" which has exploded from underground scene into bona fide cultural phenomenon.
In 1989, with the West Coast flanked by grunge bands to the north and hair bands to the south, singer EDDIE NICHOLS and tenor man MANDO DORAME decided it was time for something completely different. Drawing from collective roots in Southern California punk, rockabilly, East Side Rhthm and Blues and NYC street corner doo wop, the two began experimenting with a hybrid of roots styles, creating original music that drew its inspiration from the past, but was firmly placed in the present (and unknowingly) the future! Manic live shows at LA's underground clubs proved instantly popular and it quickly became clear that that a new style was being created and adorned. Trumpeter SCOTT STEEN, upright bass player VEIKKO LEPISTO, drummer DANIEL GLASS, guitarist JAMES ACHOR and saxophonist/arranger BILL UNGERMAN sealed the core group, each man throwing his own world of influence, experience and talent into the mix.
The band continues to tour Australia, Europe, and the US with great success.
The RCR Horn section backed Bette Midler on her 2004 U.S. tour.
RCR made numerous film, television, radio and print appearances, including The Mask, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Viva Variety, The Today Show and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In 1998 the group appeared at the Playboy Jazz Festival, recorded and performed live with Bette Midler at the Billboard Music Awards and composed the original theme for the WB Network's 1999 television season.
Tour Dates
Thu Nov 22nd: Brisbane - The Tivoli
Fri Nov 23rd: Sydney - The Gaelic Club
Sat Nov 24th: Newcastle University
Wed Nov 28th: Hepburn Springs - The Palais
Thu Nov 29th: Melbourne - The Corner Hotel
Fri Nov 30th: Melbourne - The Corner Hotel
Sat Dec 1st: Adelaide - Fowlers Live
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