The Satellites

Genre: Rockabilly

The Satellites originally formed 94 and have performed all over this land leaving a trail of dedicated fans from Brisbane to Adelaide & beyond. They have performed seven years running at the Wintersun Festival in Queensland (an annual event which attracts around 50,000 people from all over Australia) winning them the awards for ‘Best Performing Band’ in 1999, and ‘Best Australian Rockabilly Band’ four years running 98, 99, 2000, & again in 2001.

Since releasing their debut CD “Bop Tonight” in May ‘98, the band has gained a huge interest from both interstate and overseas, including sales to UK, Germany, USA, Finland, Sweden, France, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, & Norway. They have had tracks included on several compilations, including;

Black Jacket Racket Vol. 2. – Compilation (Skully Records – USA) - 1998 Narooma Blues & Rockabilly Festival Compilation CD (Shock Records) – 1999 Wintersun Festival Compilation CD – 1999, 2003 Preston Rockabilly Compilation – Compilation CD & vinyl record (Preston Records) – 1999 Viva Las Vegas - Viva Las Vegas Festival Compilation (Limited Edition) – 2001

The Satellites’ musical influences stem from all forms of roots music including Country, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Swing, Western Swing, Rock n’ Roll, and of course Rockabilly adding their own unique flavour to come up with the rockin’est combo Adelaide has seen in years. The Satellites live act is a show in it’s own right. Their performance is exceptional, with stage antics & an exuberant spontaneity that makes their live shows an unforgettable experience.

Some of The Satellites musical highlights include;

Blue Mountains Music Festival (2002) Bridgetown Blues Festival – WA (2004) Adelaide Fringe Festival (2002, 2004) Viva Las Vegas Festival – USA (2001) [world tour] Hemsby Festival – UK (2001) [world tour] Rock N Roll Jamboree – Finland (2001) [world tour] Queenscliff Music Festival – Melb, VIC (Nov 2001, 2003) Kustom Kulture Weekender – SA (2003 – ’04) Music Business Adelaide - Adelaide, SA (Nov 2001, 2002) Mirboo Weekender – Vic (2003) Hootenany – Sydney (2001) St Kilda Music Festival – Melb, VIC (Feb 2001) Victor Harbour Folk Festival – Adelaide, SA (Sep 2001) Greazefest - Redcliffe, QLD (Aug 2001) Wintersun Festival – Coolangatta, QLD (97, 98, 99, 2000, 01, 02, 03 & 2004) Big Day Out Festival – Adelaide, SA (2001) Narooma International Rockabilly & Blues Festival – NSW (99, 2003)

They have also supported Teddy Morgan (Texas), Johnny Johnson (USA), Big Sandy (USA), John Spencer Blues Explosion (USA), Marti Brom (USA), Go Getters(SWE), Royal Crown Review (USA) & many more.

Keep your eyes peeled for their brand new CD “JUMP” ~ their latest release containing 15 all new tracks recorded at the infamous Preston Studios – It’s a real hum dinger.

‘BOP TONIGHT’, ‘GO MAN GO!’, ‘SATELLITES LIVE’ & ‘JUMP’ ARE NOW AVAILABLE on PLANET X RECORDS AT:

USA & EUROPE: HEPCAT RECORDS & DISTRIBUTION

AUSTRALIA: ALL ROCKIN’ MUSIC STORES (Check our web site for details) www.satellites.on.net