Paul Finnerty Guitar & Band leader
Paul is
better known as a banjo player, but is equally talented with the guitar.
He has played with some of Australia's best traditional jazz bands including:
Roger Bells Pagan Pipers, the Yarra Yarra Jazz Band, Tom Bakers Chicago Seven
and Geoff Bull's Olympia Jazz Band. Paul has toured with the Hotter Than
Six Band as well as Tom Baker on many occasions.
Over the last 6 years Paul has been writing & recording tunes with his fellow musicians in the hope that one day a tune will be a winner, the tunes Paul writes are all done in a retro style from the 60-70's, with them all being done in the Rock, Latin, Surfy, Reggae and Blues Styles.
(musicians are the eternal optimists).
Pat Powell Vocals
Pat has
been the supporting voice behind some of Australia's most successful artists for
many years. His credits include : Kylie Minogue, James Freud, Jenny
Morris, Max Q, and Margaret Urlich just to name a few.
Stan
Valacos Bass & sound engineer
Stan has played with a variety of well known jazz bands around Australia : including the Brad Child Big Band, George Washingmachine, Cathy Harley, Ian Date and David Blenkhorn.
Gary Walford Keyboard
Gary plays the old solid style of piano and has played with Geoff Bull's band for most of his life.
Gary has been running the band at the Unity Hall hotel for the last 40 years.
Laurie Bennett Drums
Laurie is a professional sort after drummer who plays any style.
Laurie has worked with every band in Sydney and is a legend.
These are the current CD's of Paul's original music and can be purchased in our CD's for sale section.
Riff Raff is available for any work be it Pub, Club or Social
E-Mail :- riffraffjazz@dodo.com.au
