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Various Artists - 25 Years of Big Rock BRCD/025-2 (2 CD Set) $40.00 Big Rock Records celebrate 25 years of bringing the best independent Aussie blues, roots, country and folk rock to your ears with this collection of some of our most popular releases. The artists include Pete Wells, Lucy DeSoto, $cattered Ace$, Chris Turner, BB Strutt, Rocks Push, The Hootchie Coochie Men, Stacey Morris and much more!! This double CD has over thirty tracks spaning back to 1979/80. Most of these acts are still out there doin' it and reviews have unanimously said how much they enjoyed this jaunt back through musical time.Pick up a copy now...... |
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Adam Carl Stephens - Skybrain Surfing BRCD/015-2 $25.00. This is Adam Carl Stephens's first album. Using musicians like Ronnie (Rockwell T James) Peel, Pete Kekel, Paul Demarco, Paul Burton and Mick O'Shea this is a top instrumental album. Adams guitar work is brilliant and his compositions world class. There are many textures to this impressive record. Adams guitar sounds are way up there. This album has to be listened to by all lovers of contemporary guitar. Produced by Chris Turner at Big Rock Studios. |
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Various Artists - Bakers Dozen BRCD/050-2 $30.00 Guitar lovers stand back - this is an essential album for your collection! An instrumental album featuring the cream of Australia's (and New Zealand's) guitar-slingin' crop - Pete Wells, Phil Emmanuel, Adam Carl Stephens, Rick Veneer, Tim Gaze, Bruce Mathiske, Peter Pik, Cletis Carr, Kim Humphries, Mal Eastick, Kevin Borich and Chris Turner. All these players,acoustic and electric, were asked to write a piece for this collection. We at Big Rock Records think that you will agree that they have all come up trumps. Their individual styles' shine thruough even though some have stretched right out. Rush out to buy or simply order your delivery on line here at Big Rock Records($28-50 in Australia delivered) A computer friendly clip of Chris Turner recording his tracklive is included in the package. The album is dedicated to the late Mr. Pete Wells who's involvement was immense. |
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Blue Sierra - Blue Sierra BRCD/Dist4 $25.00 Bushwhacker guitarist Tim Gaze fronts this country rock album in no mean fashion. The band of Glen Muirhead on K/Bs, Rob Grosser on Drums and Damian Kennedy on Bass is a hot one that combines to sound very Australian. There are elements of bush nicely blended into this album and the accordion playing of Alison Jo Drysdale only adds to the effect. Australian country rock at its best - Blue Sierra |
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Dr. Don's Double Dose - Conjure Bag BRCD/Dist12 $25.00 Don Hopkins and Rob Grosser have dealt O/S blues a savage blow with this album. Traditional blues in its raw and barrelhouse state: this is music for dancing and listening to. If you are a blues fan you will know these tunes but if not then you soon will be singin' along. The duo of Don Hopkins on piano and Rob Grosser playing percussion is at once both modern and strangely authentic. Don Hopkins is the ‘Blues Doctor' of Australia, his knowledge and repertoire is awesome, as is his respect from other blues players. And there is a reason that Rob Grosser is emerging as one of the most recorded drummers in town! Check this one out! |
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Finn - Bush Bashin' BRCD/Dist $25.00 Jim Finn and blues vet Ross Ward have combined to make this album. This joining of two Ausssie blues men has resulted in a blend of bush and blues music that is so Australian it's scary. Beautiful fiddle, Sax and guitar playing is evident throughout and there is a song and guitar from the late,great Shane Barry. Great Aussie music from great Australian musicians - Bush Bashin' |
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Finn - Stop Ya Bitchin', It's All Too Late BRCD/Dist $25.00 Blues pro Jim Finn is back again with this very hard hitting album of thought provoking songs. the playing is excellent and the recording strong. The guitar of Paul Surany pumps and wails while Michael Lynch thunders with Finn's drums in the rhythem section. Stop Ya Bitchen' also has many fine special guests to keep your ears on their toes(Eh?) Jim Finn runs the Blues Jam Night in Sydney every Wednesday night so go see (and even do!). |
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Chris Turner - Guitar Stories Vol. 1 BRCD/019-2 $25.00 This instrumental album is as diverse as it is surprising. Chris Turner shows a wide range of material and guitar styles. His choice of originals and arrangements of old favourites combine to make this a must for all lovers of guitar music, be it blues, country or even classic. Turner's version of "Oh Donna" gives hint to his English beginnings and ‘Shadowy' past whilst his composition ‘Sea Mist' is imagery at its best. The 12-page booklet contains anecdotes from Turner's life on the road. (Only 50 copies left!) |
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The Hootchie Coochie Men - The Hootchie Coochie Men BRCD/Dist1 $25.00 This is a bloody great blues album! Tim Gaze, Rob Grosser & Bob Daisley give the blues treatment to a number of standards and original songs. From Tim's (Kahvas Jute, Bushwhackers, Ariel) great guitar and vocals to Rob Grosser's (Rocks Push, Boss) ‘just right' drums combined with the solid bass of Bob Daisley (Uriah Heap, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Gary Moore), this is Aussie blues at it's best. When Jon Lord (Deep Purple) wanted to tour Australia he asked for this band after hearing this album. |
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Johnny Gretsch's Wasted Ones - Snakes and Ladders BRCD/Dist13 $25.00 This Rockabilly album, produced by Pete Wells a few years back is a classic case of good music not showing its age. ‘The Wasted Ones" are Johnny Gretsch on Guitar, Dean Upston on Double Bass and Dave Warren on Drums. Their combination (plus guests) produces a good solid rock n' roll record of original tunes that will stand up to any comparison, be it Gene Vincent, The Stray Cats or what. Here then is the second pressing of this cool record. Great guitar playing - Bop till you drop - local is cool! |
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Johnny Gretsch's Wasted Ones - On Trial BRCD/Dist $25.00 Another release from Jonny Gretsch and his Wasted Ones. this is killer Rockabilly. You won't hear this on the M's, mores the pity. This is geat music, produced by Pete Wells and performed by the Wasted Ones, Jonny Gretsch has futhered his reach into great boppin' guitar music. This album will make you jump n' dance and return to a time when Rock was king, men were men, girls were chased and guitars ruled the airways. |
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Lucy DeSoto and the Handsome Devils BRCD/Dist7 $25.00 This is an album where barrelhouse meets slideman. Lucy De Soto's traditional blues style combined with the guitar work of Pete Wells is always a powerful event. Add the powerhouse drumming of Rob Grosser and you get, well you know what you get...Barrelhouse Blues! A combination of standards arranged with a 'right now' format this is a must for lovers of Australian Rock. |
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Lucy DeSoto and the Handsome Devils - Low Down and Travelling BRCD/Dist8 $25.00 Lucy DeSoto, Pete Wells & Rob Grosser. The Handsome Devils? This is the second offering in the trilogy from this trio. Featuring barrelhouse blues at it's best. ‘Tattoo' man Pete Wells does his slide thing with Lucy's unique vocal and piano style. Once again the production and percussion of Rob Grosser are more than apparent. For Blues fans this album is sure to please. |
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Lucy DeSoto and the Handsome Devils - Whisky Dance BRCD/Dist11 $25.00 Lucy De Soto & The Handsome Devils do it again! Here is the third album in the trilogy by this bluesy, barrelhouse lady with her trusty Handsome Devils. This album goes to show that the more you play the more you say. Lucy and her team have matured into a mean and spacey blues outfit. The production by Rob Grosser is superb as is the playing of all three musicians. Pete Wells (Tattoo, Buffalo & Rocks Push) is doubling on bass n' slide while Rob Grosser (Hoochie Coochie Men, Rocks Push) drums up a storm. |
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Max Paton - Shadows To The Max - A Tribute BRCD/Dist9 $25.00 Guitarist Max Paton recorded this album as a tribute to The Shadows. The Shadows were and are a sixties instrumental band that influenced untold guitar players, too numerous to mention here, Max Paton was one such guitarist. He moved from The UK to Rhodesia then on to NZ and eventually Australia. Throughout his travels he played Shadows tunes and eventually decided to do a tribute to the band that has given him so much pleasure and work!. Ladies n' Gents, a tribute to The Shadows! |
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Pete Wells - Solo BRCD/Dist5 $25.00 This is rocks' slide master Pete Wells in his own write doin' his ‘lonely guy' album. In the studio on his own he describes his efforts as "A self centred version of himself!" Using only acoustic guitars and studio equipment, Pete has created another masterpiece of under and overstatement. The album was described by one record company luminary as Waits/ Dylan-ish! |
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Rick Veneer and the Vigilantes - Hot and Sticky BRCD/014-2 $25.00 In this incarnation of the ‘Vigilantes', Perth guitarist Rick Veneer has captured the essence of the Western Australian sound. Although this is a rock album it has the feel of. The Top End and the sounds of the touring bands of the Northern Territory and Western Australia. Rick handles the guitar with Vimmi K helping out on Keyboards and guitar. With Jon Pedrotti and Al Mathews nailin' down the drums n' bass this is an ‘easy groovin' Australian rock album. |
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Rick and the Goose - Valley Of The Blues BRCD/037-2 $25.00 This Blues album is different. Rick and The Goose, Rick Veneer and Barry Harvey, have created an album of traditional sounding blues. Now we know that two is more than enuf for a duo but these guys do do it all at once! Rick does the slide, guitar, vocals and harp whilst Chain vet Barry Harvey plays slap bass, kick and hi hat? The album is a nice blend of originals vs. standards and the ‘no overdub' approach means that what you see is what you get. So ‘Choose the Blues'! |
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Robin Lee Sinclair - Honky Tonk Heaven BRCD/Dist2 $25.00 The magnificent voice of Robin Lee Sinclair is showed to its full advantage in this country rock album. His band is tight and strong as are the songs and we here at Big Rock can't understand why an Australian artist of this calibre is not at Tamworth and getting national airplay. Great voice, great album, great songs. "If there ain't a honky tonk heaven where the hell will I go when I die?" |
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The Robin Lee Sinclair Band - Live and Kickin' BRCDR/Dist3 $20.00 This is a CDR memento of just one gig in the professional career of Robin Lee Sinclair. Six songs given the Sinclair magic live and untouched. For collectors of Robin's music this will please! |
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Robin Lee Sinclair - Tribute To Orbison BRCD/024-2 $25.00 This is a tribute to Roy Orbison by Robin Lee Sinclair. Robin performs Orbison songs live and is often asked for recordings of him singing the Orbison classics. This is what you get with this EP - four of the best. This product is sold out but CDR versions are available through Big Rock! |
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Rocks Push - Three Good Reasons For The Blues BRCD/035-2 $25.00 This is a blues album featuring three top class rock musicians. Pete Wells, legendary founder and slide player from Rose Tattoo, plays bass and fronts up half the lead vocals. Chris Turner plays mean guitar and also does vocals whilst the powerful drums are well laid down by Bachelor of Percussion Rob Grosser. This is a power trio of the new century and is a must for all blues collectors. These musicians know what they are doing and the songs are rock n' blues in the unique style that can only be Rocks Push. |
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Stacey Morris - The Sweetest Thing BRCD/017-2 $25.00 This girl can sing....from the softest ballad to the toughest rocker Stacey Morris can deliver. Her gutsy voice has seen her not only tour the country with rock bands but also win many vocal awards with her emotional performance of favourites. Radio host Alan Jones rated her very highly and played her CD daily for many months. This is a listening album and you will be pleasantly surprised by the talent that is Stacey Morris. |
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Stacey Morris - Borders and Boundaries BRCD/Dist10 $25.00 This second album by Stacey Morris is a must for all lovers of country music. Produced by Herm Kovac with some of the finest session players around, this album shows the true vocal talent that is Stacey Morris at her very best. The album has been listed as "Album Of The Week" on a number of stations and has been played by John Nutting and Alan Jones (just to drop a few names!). The record has some beautiful songs and we here at Big Rock reckon it's the bees knees.... so do yourself a favour - "Borders And Boundaries" |
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Various Artists - Streetlife BRCD/101-2 $25.00 This is a compilation album compiled by producer Brett Coupland of some of his favourite acts. He has produced so many artists from INXS to Richard Clapton but he decided to show off some of the other Sydney talent that he has worked with. Acts include Peckerhead, Louise Burson, Blah Blah Blah, The Ultra Violets, Confidente, Whitehaus, Chris Turner & Little Egypt. This is Brett Coupland's choice of Sydney Street Life. |
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Tonker - Tonker BRCD/023-2 $25.00 This is guitarist Adam Carl Stephens with his heavy rock band. Tonker are young, energetic and modern. This, their first album, is charged and well laid down. For the lovers of Adams' guitar work this is a must. The vocals of Jan Damen blend well with the drums and bass of Dave ‘Fang' Murray & Steve Bubulj. This band is worth a listen and we look forward to their next album. |
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Tonker - Second Skin BRCD/043-2 $25.00 Here it is folks....the new album from rock band Tonker. This band is proof that Sydney can still produce good heavy rock bands despite the lack of venues and the continued rise of ‘wowserism'. Adam Carl Stephens is no slouch when it comes to guitar; in fact he is bloody fantastic! The distinctive vocals of Jan Damen and the raw energy of Fang Murray and drummer Steve Bubulj mean that these guys would give any O/S band more than a run for their dough - just give ‘em a chance - Tonker "Second Skin" |
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Tony Ryan - Live Well BRCD/Dist6 $25.00 One time player in The Chris Turner Band, Tony Ryan steps out on his own in a grand fashion. A hot band and Tony's songs make this a very listenable album. With production by Michael Allen and special guests like Mark Evens, Ian Moss, Phil Emmanuel, Steve Edmonds, Pete Wells & Chris Turner this album reflects Tony and his friends working together. This is predominately a rock record but there is hidden depth to this album. |
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Truckin' Bill and Doc Guitar - Natural Born Trucker BRCD/021-2 $25.00 This, as the title song suggests, is a truckin' good album and one of our better sellers. When trucker Bill Ingram knocked on the door of Big Rock Studios with a crumpled sheet of lyrics an idea for an album was born. Chris Turner took on the music and the duo soon had a great country rock album. With songs like "Natural Born Trucker", "Windscreen Wiper Blues" and "22 Wheels" the CD was bound to receive rave reviews and massive national airplay. Mack Trucks bought 500 copies to put in all their new trucks and the album sales were over the top. The songs are in a range of country rock through to gentle country songs like Turner's "Thirty Pieces Of Silver". The "Mack Truck Blues" is Turner at his best and Bill's uncanny ability to sound like Elvis makes this a truckin' great road album. |
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Will Scarlett - Wanted It That Way BRCD/020-2 $25.00 Will Scarlet has been an entertainer all his life but had never made an album. After a guest spot with Chris Turner's Big Rock Band he asked Chris & his Band to help him fulfil this goal. Recorded at Big Rock Studios, produced by Chris Turner & Brett Coupland, the album is a blues meets country blend. With players like Ian Lees, Rudy Miranda, Pete Kekel & Chris Turner what else could it be? Guests include Pixie Jenkins and Ted Pepper. The title track "Wanted it That Way" was written for the album by Jimmy Barnes. A good ‘ballsy' album. |
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Chris Turner and the Wolftones - No Bollocks, Just Rock BRCD/026-2 $25.00 A rollicking album in the tradition of Aussie pub rock. Chris Turner's bands have been belting out his brand of blues & rock n' roll for many years. This album is no exception. An experienced front man, Chris drives the Wolftones; - Chop Chop Charlie, Robin Jackson and Terry Malone, through some old favourites as well as some nice originals. The album was produced by Pete Wells who also guests on slide. Be warned, track 4 is the notorious "Have A Nice Day!" - not recommended for wowsers! Chris Turner's rock guitar playing is legendary; this together with his Wolftones makes this a solid rock album. |
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The Zips - The Zips Live BRCD/018-2 $25.00 The Zips Showband has been touring Australia for over 20 years and during this time they have consistently played to packed houses. This album is a brief look at their live show and is a memento of just that. |
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Chris Turner - Exile BRCD/010-2 $25.00 This was collaboration between Chris Turner and Alan Lancaster, recorded at Alan's Sydney studio. Alan is a name that is internationally known to rock music fans, having toured the world many times and selling over 100 million records with Status Quo. With Chris on guitar and vocals, Alan on bass and Hamish Stewart on drums this is a tidy and well-produced rock album. The boys augmented the band with many of their friends including Pete Kekel (Jimmy Barnes) Mark Evans (AC/DC) Dave Skinner (Roxy Music) Pete Wells (Rose Tattoo) & Dave Tice (Buffalo) plus many more. |
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Vinyl and Specials BREP/004-Vinyl $cattered Aces ‘$ix Pack' Price by bid BREP/011-Vinyl BB Strutt ‘Four Play' Price by bid Big Rock Video Clips - on VHS & DVD ‘Wolftones' & ‘Rocks Push' $25.00 |
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