ROD STONE was guitarist for the band voted
as New Zealand's No.1 in 1964, The Librettos. After moving to Australia, he played
comprehensive guitar with chart topping late 1960's group "The Groove" who won Hoadley's national "Battle of The Sounds" and toured Britain and France in
1969 and 1970 also recording at EMI's Abbey Road studios. Later,
Rod toured Britain and Europe as backing guitarist for many top
line acts such as Olivia Newton-John, Cliff Richard & Lou Christie. On returning to Australia worked
extensively as a session musician on both pop recordings and
radio/TV jingles. Also played on several film soundtracks
including "The Man from Snowy River." Has played with
the Channel Nine band, the M.S.O., and many touring overseas
Music Directors. Played in theatre with "The Best Little
Whorehouse in Texas," "The Two Ronnies" and
"Evita" to name a few.
MATT ORCHARDSinger,
songwriter & guitarist, has contributed to the Melbourne
music scene for over a decade. A good feeling for the blues has
been an essential ingredient in his work with "Souled
Out," "T.X.P." Totalled: 1994, "The Lounge
Hounds," "Diablo" and acoustic duo "Matty
& Yodge." Played regular gigs at "The Corner
Hotel," "The Punter's Club," "The Espy" and "The Armadale" (3
yrs.) He has also played extensively down the Victorian West
Coast, especially in Apollo Bay. His experience and enthusiasm
for the local scene show in his former hosting of regular
broadcasts of the "Australian Music Show" every
Thursday from 10pm 'til midnight on 88.3 Southern FM.