Cool Boys and the Frontman is an Australian rock cover band consisting of radio hosts and comedians Hamish Blake (drums), Andy Lee (trumpet, keys) and Jack Post (guitar). Their live shows consist of only one song, and they usually perform with a rotating, prominent guest musician, who has included Guy Sebastian, Shannon Noll and the Veronicas. The group was formed in 2016 as a spin-off of the comedy duo's radio show, Hamish & Andy.
Cool Boys and the Frontman | |
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 The band in 2017. (L–R): Jack Post, Hamish Blake and Andy Lee. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Spinoff of | Hamish & Andy |
| Members | |
Live shows
editTheir live shows are usually held at unconventional places, including at the formal of a Catholic high school in Wodonga, the re-opening of a regional pub in Rankin Springs, and in the tiny farming town of Pirongia, in Waikato, New Zealand.[1][2][3] Reviewing their show at a graduation ball for nurses, the Newcastle Herald concluded the band "may only know one song, but they perform it adequately", giving the show four and a half stars out of five.[4]
Tours
editCool Boys and the Frontman embarked on the Half Way to the Top Tour in 2016,[5] where they only performed "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)" by AC/DC.[6] They were joined on-stage by Shannon Noll, the Veronicas, the Wiggles and Guy Sebastian.[7][8]
In 2017, they performed their We Are the Champions Private Jet Tour, only playing the song of the same name by Queen.[8] They were joined on-stage by Vance Joy, Bret McKenzie, Jessica Mauboy and Ricki-Lee.[9][10] The tour culminated with a farewell show at Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne on 1 December, which was broadcast as the duo's final radio programme.[8]
References
edit- ^ Ebsary, Ellen (29 November 2016). "Star-studded formal gets a surprise visit". The Border Mail. p. 8. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ "Cool Boys & the Front Man hit the road". Radio Today. 27 November 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ Templeton, Sarah (29 November 2017). "The night Hamish and Andy, Bret McKenzie and 300 fans took over Pirongia". Newshub. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ "Cool Boys and the Frontman rock out". The Newcastle Herald. 2 December 2016. p. 25. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ "Hamish & Andy hit the road for last week of 2016 drive show". Mediaweek. 29 November 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ Hohnen, Mike (1 December 2016). "Nollsie Covered An AC/DC Classic With Hamish & Andy, And It Was Something". Music Feeds. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ Smith, Emily Jane (30 November 2016). "Nollsie and Hamish & Andy Perform AC/DC Because Why Not". HuffPost. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ a b c Jolly, Nathan (2 November 2017). "Hamish and Andy are playing a one-song gig at Margaret Court Arena next month". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ Manning, James (30 November 2017). "On the road with Hamish & Andy: Lost jets, hi-vis vests + tour burnout". Mediaweek. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ Atkinson, Jordy (30 January 2018). "Joy Next Door". Bayside Leader. p. 8. Retrieved 7 June 2023.