Tavern, Tuesday August 26 - 4.10pm

Tavern, Wednesday August 27 - 2.30pm

Muster Club, Thursday August 28 - 11.50pm

ROB CASS & THE COSMIC COWBOYS

ROB CASS
Since the early 1980's Rob Cass has been performing in original and cover bands touring extensively up and down the east coast of Australia and western New South Wales and Victoria.

A country boy originally from Cooma New South Wales, Rob who now lives in Newcastle writes original country-rock songs from the heart.

Rob's love for country music goes way back when he played drums for the "Queanbeyan Country Music Club". Over the years he has transgressed to a potent Country Rock Singer with influences from Blues, Swing, 60's Rock and Rockabilly. He has a unique vocal sound and music style which shows in his songwriting.

Rob's vocal capacity will blow you away and he is highly respected for his singing performances. It could be Willie Nelson, Charlie Pride, Gary Allen, Brookes & Dunne,Tim Mcgraw or John Foggarty. At the end of the performance you will be amazed at the versatility, quality and the passion that Rob has for his music.

JOHN MCFADYEN
John has played everywhere from Lochinvar to Las Vegas and most everywhere in between, playing the prestigious Calgary Stampede and many festivals, county fairs and casinos across the USA and Canada, including Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe supporting such artist as The Everly Bros, Steppenwolf, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Burton Cummings (The Guess Who), BJ Thomas, Johnny Rivers, Alana Miles, Lover Boy, Terri Clarke, Chubby Checker, The Romantics, hell we even played with the Village People (yuk)

John is also involved in country music and won a major TSA song writing award Tamworth in 1999 for a song called "Boys will be Boys".

The song features on the TSA Country Songsearch 1998 CD..
John returned to Newcastle in 2001 and recorded a CD with ROB CASS & THE COSMIC COWBOYS, the debut album entitled "DAIRYVILLE ROAD", touring and promoting the CD including many performances at the Tamworth country music festivals.

DON SOPER
Donny AKA "The Rocker" joining the band in 2007, Donny has rapidly become a well liked & respected member of the Cosmic Cowboys. Known for his rock solid bass playing and dynamic stage presence, he adds spark & oomph to the already rocking band.

Don has been playing guitar and bass for over 25 years, his vast experience in live playing, teaching and recording. Don has had a successful teaching business in Newcastle for many years and has taught many of Newcastles finest guitarist.
Donnie's stage presence is all about enjoying the music and the moment which shows the audience a great time.

ROB BENNIC
Rob has been playing drums for over 20 years and has played with such acts as Col Finley, Sally Anne Whitten to name a few. Rob has vast experience playing all styles of music over the years, he has toured all over most of the country and his powerful drumming has been compared to the best around. Robs personality also comes through in his playing and the rhythm section of Big Rob and Donny keep the old engine room running.

PAT WILD
Pat is the newest member of the Cosmic Cowboys and has made quite an impression since joining the boys last year. Pats broken foot and pink cast was a highlight of the 2008 Tamworth festival, but apart from that he plays a mean keyboard and knows how to tickle the ivories with the best. Whether its Mozart or Jerry Lee Lewis, piano skills and energetic performance make a Cosmic Cowboys gig a must see