2002 Hunky Dory Tribute Show

The Hunky Dory Tribute show was a one off event featuring the songs of David Bowie performed live by an array of Aussie musicians. It was performed at the Corner Hotel in Melbourne, on the 8th of December, 2002.


PETER MASKELL

The show opened with three acoustic numbers by Geelong musician Peter Maskell whose eponymous debut album was released in 2000:

1. Don't Bring Me Down (acoustic blues version)

2. Growin' Up (acoustic in Springsteen style)

3. Andy Warhol (acoustic)



JONA BYRON

Following on in acoustic mode was Jona Byron who performed the ever-so-wordy Bewlay Brothers in addition to a reworked version of China Girl.

4. The Bewlay Brothers (acoustic)

5. China Girl ('waltz version').

Byron's debut album was in 1999 and has been followed with mini album in 2002 and an EP in 2003. To find out more, visit his website.




MARK EDEN

Mark Eden then came on stage and joined the house band which conisisted of Nick (guitar), Brendon (drums), Grant (bass) and Claire (piano). He was draped in a long 60s styled coat that looked like something out of woodstock.

6. Oh You Pretty Things! (with house band)

7. Space Oddity (with house band)

Eden's debut album was called Melt. It was followed up in 2002 by No Mind. To find out more visit his website




ANDY GORDON

The house band stayed on to meet their new singer, Andy Gordon. Before commencing his first number - Soul Love - Gordon reminisced on having constructed a very theological meaning to the song before ever having read the lyric sheet. He performed:

8. Soul Love (with house band)

9. Queen Bitch (with house band)

10. Big Brother (with house band)

Gordon contributed the closing track to the 2002 Australian CD A Tribute to Nick Drake. More about Andy at his website and his myspace.




RAOUL GRAF

Having previously released two solo albums - Splinters and Marsfield in addition to albums with the band The Infidels, Sydney musician Raoul Graf took the stage to perform:

11. Kooks

12. Ziggy Stardust

More about Raoul Graf at his myspace.




CHRIS CHAPPLE

Chris Chapple - a one time guitarist for Autohaze - then came on stage to perform:

13. Eight Line Poem

14. Lady Stardust

Chapple released the solo albums It's a Wonderful Life in 1998 and Whisky Bay in 2002. More info at his myspace.

THE SPOILS

Melbourne band The Spoils then performed:

15. Quicksand

16. Lust for Life

The Spoils debut album Hurtsville was released in 2001 and their follow up Goodnight Victoria appeared in 2005. More info at their myspace.




KERRI SIMPSON

A noted singer of blues and gospel styles, Kerri Simpon took the stage to perform two Hunky Dory numbers in addition to Bowie's classic song "Heroes".

17. Life on Mars? (with house band)

18. Fill Your Heart (with house band)

19. "Heroes" (with house band)

Kerri Simpson has released four solo albums previously. More information about her here.



REBECCA BARNARD

Known for her band Rebecca's Empire (1996 to 2000), Rebecca Barnard then sang two of Bowie's most famous songs from the 1970s:

20. Changes (with house band)

21. Fame (with house band)

More info on Rebecca is available on her website and her myspace.



ANDY WHITE

A close associate of both The Hothouse Flowers and Tim Finn, Irish musician Andy White flew in from Adelaide when he found out about the show. He performed:

22. All The Young Dudes (with Rebecca & Cyndi on backing)

Andy White has released 6 solo albums and 1 career retrospective. More information about him here.




CYNDI BOSTE

A contemporary, alternative, singer songwriter from Melbourne, Cyndi Boste then tackled Song for Bob Dylan before finishing up with a rocking version of Rebel Rebel.

During the finale, a drunken Scotsman informed the small crowd to "clear the tables.....this is David Bowie"!

23. Song for Bob Dylan (with house band)

24. Rebel Rebel (with house band)

Cyndi has released three solo albums. More information here.