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The Brisbane Shadows Players website has been developed to link players (and fans) of the music of The Shadows in the Brisbane and South East Queensland, Australia region.
Since January 2012 Brisbane Shadows Players have been meeting every month and as our numbers have increased we have now moved from playing to backing tracks to live band performances. Each month we publish photos and videos from our latest meetings which can be seen here under meeting reports.
A report from our most recent April meeting along with videos and photos can be viewed here.
New members are always very welcome so please register on the site or send a message via the contact form if you're interested in joining us.
Please note that this website is specifically designed for local members and although visitors are free to request membership to the site, most of the content, particularly in this early stage is restricted to local players. If you would like to register on the site (registration is free) please complete the registration form.
For Australian and worldwide Shadows and Shadows related sites with comprehensive information and forums relating to The Shadows, their music and how to get that sound we recommend:
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The Shadows
The Shadows are Britain's most successful instrumental pop band who have been inspiring millions worldwide for over 50 years to pick up a Fender Stratocaster in the quest for their magic sound.
One of their most famous chart topping singles 'Apache' has over 5000 cover versions on 'Youtube' alone with performances ranging from bedroom guitarists to tribute bands and by guitarists of all ages and from many countries of the world.
Originally Sir Cliff Richard's backing band, the Shadows were soon sharing top spots on the charts in their own right as well as with Sir Cliff. In addition to 'Apache' some of their best known #1 hit singles are 'Wonderful Land', 'Kon-Tiki', 'Dance On' and 'Foot Tapper'.
In 2009/2010 The Shadows (with original members from the 60s Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch and Brian Bennett) once again joined Sir Cliff Richard for a 50th anniversary tour of Europe, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa delighting old and new fans alike with their brilliant concerts.
There have been several changes to the lineup of The Shadows over the years and sadly 2011 saw the loss of Jet Harris, the original and much loved bassist on the early hits.
