The "Tracey Rains and Claypan" band are looking forward to a long future in country music and have included a repoitoir of songs carefully selected to appeal to the Country Music Clubs and also a seperate list for other venues. The Country selection includes hits from& artists such as Patsy Cline, Lorretta Lynn, Connie Francis, Slim Dusty, Lee Kernaghan, Martina Mcbride and Leanne Rimes, Anne Murray to name serveral as well as the good old Gospel.
The other song list include all the Classic Rock songs of the 70's and up, with contemporary country Rock also. Tracey and Greg have only recently come back from Tamworth after obtaining 3rd place in the CCMA Songwriters, this is a sign also of great things to come with their original material being an added dimension to the band.
Founder of this new band "Claypan". Tracey has been singing since a child and has made quite an impact on the country music scene with her vocal maturity and quality. Having sang with many bands as a guest artist, also with Adam Harvey, Carter and Carter, Craig Giles, Carol Sturtzil, and many others, she has been the female vocalist in the Graeme Hugo and Ironbark band until their deband December 2007. Tracey plays rhythm guitar taught by Greg Bunnett and also tamborine.
Greg is an accomplished guitarist and is well known throughout country music. Having played since a boy of 10yrs has seen him play in numerous bands, of his more recent Greg is known as the lead guitarist extrodinaire of the Graeme Hugo and Ironbark band and Musical Director. His ability has made him a sought after musician for many artists for backing, some of these include, Adam Harvey, Barry Thornton, and many others. Greg can play lead, rhythm, bass, drums and mandolin.
Mr Rod Dawson-Bass
Early influences; Beatles & 70's Australian Rock Bands, eg; little river band, Adelaide Country Rock band Stars, Richard Clapton.
Now: Still love the above bands & listening to Paul Kelly, The blues Brothers, The committments, soul, Blues, Jazz & Country
I started playing bass in a band ( in Pt Pirie) at age 17. I later moved to Adelaide and played in country bands and pub bands. Highlight band called "Aint Misbehavin". I played bass in the "Ironbark" band for a few years also. I enjoy playing guitar and singing too, but bass is my favourite instument. Look forward to meeting you all
ROD PORTER - DRUMS
Originally from Berri, Rod has been playing drums for many years. 'railroad' is where it all started, where they were the resident band in the Berri hotel for rock-show, weddings and country shows. Rod moved to Adelaide and persued his love of music, drumming in numerous country music bands including "Key Country", "Saddletramp", "Country Roundup" and "Outback Overdrive".With Rods driving ambition and determnination he is dedicated to help make "Claypan" a huge success. Very excited about this new venture and proud member.
For all enquiries and bookings please contact:
Tracey Rains
or mob : 0429 866 769