Classic Rock

Session Guitar player from Sydney . Member of 1927 for 10years.
Other local artists: Richard Clapton, Glenn Shorrock , Ross Wilson, Marc Hunter, Human Nature , Steve Kilbey, Joe Camerleri, Wendy Mathews , Mark Williams The Chantoozies, Mark Gable,Real Life, Boom Crash Opera, OSHEA . Kate Ceberano
Internationals: Berlin (US) Martika (US) Men without Hats (CAN) Limahl(UK).

Singer and accordionist Richard Tyce founded the S-Bahn Band in Vancouver in the early 90’s. With diverse and eclectic repertoire, the S-Bahn rocks Oktoberfests and all kinds of parties. Highlights include “Fall Crawls” where S-Bahn tours the Oktoberfest circuit – including the popular Leavenworth Washington, Mt. Angel Oregon Oktoberfests and the New Braunfels TX Wurstfest. Why the name “S-Bahn”? S-Bahn is the commuter train that connects cities in Germany with their suburbs. S-Bahn connects people – brings them together.

Rock is dead. Or so they say.

Get back for the counter-attack!

I was speaking to an ’80s rock star the other day who lamented, “The guitar solo doesn’t exist on radio anymore, unless you listen to the oldies stations.” But Truck don’t care. They’re not worried about what’s “cool” or what’s on the radio. This is classic in every sense of the word.

Hell, there’s even a bass solo.

I fell in love with Truck as soon as I heard one of their early songs, ‘I Need A Miracle’. “Long live rock ’n’ roll,” declared Andy McLean, one of the finest rock singers this country has produced. “It was there when I lost control. Gave me something to hold on to when life was kicking me black and blue … that’s the power of rock ’n’ roll.”

Amen.

Truck’s debut EP roars to life with the sound of an engine rumbling into action. Then Dave Leslie’s distinctive guitar sets the scene as ‘Make Hay’ picks up where ‘I Need A Miracle’ left off.

No matter what shit is flying your way, a great rock song – and a great rock band – can save you.

Mixed by the legendary Kevin “Caveman” Shirley (Aerosmith, Baby Animals, Cold Chisel, Iron Maiden, Silverchair), this EP is exactly how you want your rock to sound … BIG.

The drums are thundering, the grooves are mighty, and the keys add some explosive colour.

When it’s all said and done, I wanna get me some.

Rock is dead?

No one bothered to tell Truck.

– Jeff Jenkins

Simon Hosford is a an Australian guitarist/producer/songwriter that started playing Classical guitar at age 5, and by 19 was a member of Virgil Donati’s rock/fusion band “On The Virg”, began touring Australia and America with Tommy Emmanuel, and a year later was recruited by Colin Hay and Greg Ham to be part of the new Men At Work, as well as being the guitar clinician for Roland guitar products for Australia and Asia.

He has since toured more than 48 different countries around the world with artists including Vanessa Amorosi, Taxiride, Jon Stevens, Shannon Noll, Birtles/Shorrock/Goble, Anthony Callea, and recorded for artists including Bachelor Girl, Peter Andre, Guy Sebastian, Ross Wilson, Christine Anu, and Anna-Maria LaSpina.

Simon has also performed with Kylie Minogue, Joan Jett, Chris Isaac, Rogue Traders, Darryl Braithwaite, Petula Clarke, Thelma Houston, Steven Cummings, Errol Brown (Hot Chocolate), and Renee Geyer to name just a few. He has toured internationally supporting acts including Tina Turner, Kiss, The Backstreet Boys and Jesse McCartney.

In TV work, Simon has held the position of Associate Musical Director on the productions Australia’s Got Talent and X Factor, as well as being a member of the Australian Idol band.

Simon is currently working on his web based guitar coaching system, called “Unleash Your Guitar!”, as well doing shows with his Racer X tribute band “Racer Axe”. He’s also a contributor to the tuitional software Riff Axelerator.