Caledonian Castaways

Ex-pat Scots : Songs about Scotland : Ska/funk/blues/

 

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Name

Caledonian Castaways

Genre(s)

Ska, Funk, Blues

Content

Originals Only

Taking Bookings

Australia Wide

About Us

Caledonian Castaways are a group of ex-pat Scots drawn from Melbourne’s blues/roots scene. Original material covers amusing and heartwarming stories about their journeys from Scotland to Australia.  Set to ska, rocksteady, funk, blues, country grooves - styles they know well.

The combined writing talents of Steve Boyd and Alex Burns means beautifully crafted original songs.  A great live show is assured with Tommy McEwan on drums, Craig Kelly on Bass and Melbourne Ska Orchestra/Ska Vendors singer Stevie Montgomery and trumpeter Stuart Ferguson fronting the group.  Steel guitar, harmonica and Ken Howden on accordion add warm layers of sound. 
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Is this a new genre?………… Hoots Roots!

What We Bring

• Unique band. 
• Beautiful original songs about coming to Australia from Scotland. 
• Crosses styles - ska/rocksteady/funk/blues/country. 
• Performance is high energy. 
• Humour from the frontmen.
• Strong for audience involvement - dancing / singalong.
• A "superband" as every member runs their own successful Melbourne band. 

Members

• Steve Boyd – guitar/vocals (Steve Boyd’s Rum Reverie)
• Alex Burns – pedal steel/harmonica/vocals (Solo artist)
• Tommy McEwan – drums/vocals (Louis King and the Liars Club)
• Craig Kelly – electric guitar and double bass (Ska Vendors)
• Stevie Montgomery – vocals (Melbourne Ska Orchestra / Ska Vendors)
• Ken Howden – keys/piano accordion (Superb New Orleans piano fills)
• Stuart Ferguson – trumpet / vocals (Melbourne Ska Orchestra)

Country

Australia

State / Region

Victoria

Home town

Melbourne

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