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Banzai

One of the most versatile covers/original bands around, based in Brisbane, Queensland and Northern NSW. Banzai have developed a reputation since 2008 for consistently delivering first class performances. Suited to corporate events, private functions, weddings, pubs they have an ability to adapt themselves to any gig situation.

  • Entertainment:
    Acoustic with Vocals, Backing Tracks with Vocals, Duos and Trios, Live Music
  • City:
    Brisbane
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  • Billie Jean
  • Billie Jean
  • Everlong
  • Piano Man
  • The Way You Look Tonight
  • Mr. Brightside

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  • CRAZY LITTLE THING- queen
  • WONDERWALL- oasis
  • TAINTED LOVE- soft cell
  • KNOCKING ON HEAVENS DOOR- bob dylan
  • ALL MY LOVING- the beatles
  • PRETTY WOMAN- roy orbison
  • COCAINE- jj cale
  • LOVE HER MADLY- the doors
  • LAYLA- eric clapton
  • TO HER DOOR- paul kelly
  • PROUD MARY- credence clearwater
  • LAST KISS- pearl jam
  • EVER GONNA SEE YOUR FACE AGAIN- the angels
  • SEX ON FIRE- kings of leon
  • FIRE- jimi hendrix
  • AC/DC MEDLEY
  • ENTER SANDMAN- metallica
  • SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT- nirvana
  • KILLING IN THE NAME- rage against the machine
  • DRIVE- Incubus
  • MAGIC CARPET RIDE- stepenwolf
  • SHIMMER- fuel
  • LAND DOWNUNDER- men at work
  • ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER- bob dylan
  • THE JOKER- steve miller
  • BAD MOON RISING- credence clearwater
  • BLISTER IN THE SUN- the violent femmes
  • STAND BY ME- john lennon
  • TUTTI FRUITI- Little Richard
  • LA BAMBA- Richie Valens
  • BROWN EYED GIRL- van morrison
  • WHEN I COME AROUND- greenday
  • STUCK IN THE MIDDLE- stealers wheel
  • SULTANS OF SWING- dire straits
  • KRYPTONITE- 3 doors down
  • STEAL MY KISSES- ben harper
  • YOU MAY BE RIGHT- billy joel
  • MR JONES- counting crows
  • ABOUT A GIRL- nirvana
  • THREE LITTLE BIRDS- bob marley
  • BREAKFAST AT TIFFANYS
  • SAVE TONIGHT- Eagle eye cherry
  • DAMMIT- Blink 182
  • PARADISE CITY- Guns and roses
  • LAID- James
  • PAINT IT BLACK- Rolling stones
  • EVERY ROSE HAS ITS THORN- Poison
  • SHIVERS- Screaming Jets
  • FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT- Beastie boys
  • DON’T DREAM ITS OVER- Crowded house
  • LIGHT MY FIRE- The Doors
  • BECAUSE I GOT HIGH- Afroman
  • LEARNING TO FLY- Tom Petty
  • STIR IT UP- Bob Marley
  • LIKE A ROLLING STONE- Bob Dylan
  • SWEET CHILD O MINE- Guns and Roses
  • WHOLE LOTTA LOVE- Led Zepplin
  • WHATS UP- 4 non blondes
  • YOU REALLY GOT ME- The kinks
  • SOMEBODY I USED TO KNOW- Gotye
  • F**K YOU- Cee Lo Green
  • ROCKING IN THE FREE WORLD- Neil Young
  • APRIL SUN IN CUBA- Dragon
  • WHISKEY IN THE JAR- Thin Lizzy
  • WHATS UP- 4 non blondes
  • LOVE ME TWO TIMES- the doors
  • SWEET HOME ALABAMA- lynard skynard
  • HEY JOE- jimi hendrix
  • LEARNING TO FLY- tom petty
  • DYER MAKER- led zeppelin
  • KEH SAHN- cold chisel
  • HOLY GRAIL- hunters and collecters
  • SUMMER OF 69- bryan adams
  • NO WOMAN NO CRY- bob marley
  • LA GRANGE- zz top
  • BETTERMAN- pearl jam
  • HARD DAYS NIGHT- the beatles
  • EVERLONG- foo fighters
  • SUPERSTITION- stevie wonder
  • 500 MILES- the proclaimers
  • ON MY MIND- powderfinger
  • BETTER- screaming jets
  • JOHNNY B GOODE- chuck berry

Biography

Banzai – duo + trio One of the most versatile covers/original bands around, based in Brisbane, Queensland and Northern NSW.

Banzai have developed a reputation since 2008 for consistently delivering first class performances. Suited to corporate events, private functions, weddings, pubs they have an ability to adapt themselves to any gig situation. Seldom have they left a show without the audience screaming for more. Always in good humour, with great crowd interaction and a highly professional attitude, you will never regret an Archie Rye experience. About the members:

Simon Meola
(Acoustic guitar/Bass/Lead vocals/Harmonica) Simon has been a full time soloist/band member for over 7 years, and part time for 12 years. He has performed internationally in various places such as New York, Miami, Jamaica and Mexico.

Jaime Bosomworth
(Drums/Keyboard/Congas/Vocals) Jaime has worked as a professional drummer and pianist for the past 5 years and has been playing in various bands for over 11 years. He too has performed internationally (China). He is also a session musician for various bands.

Chris Beavis
(Lead guitar/Backing vocals) Chris moved to Australia from Norwich (U.K) in 2010. He was immediately recruited into Banzai for his break neck lead guitar skills. He has performed professionally for over 12 years in many bands. He is also an accomplished sound technician and has worked at the Glastonbury music festival. Banzai have performed with The Choir Boys, Mental as Anything, Jeff Martin (The Tea Party) James Reyne and The Radiators. They came 5th in the 2011 NSW ABIA Awards for best live act.