EPIC, created to boldly go where other cover bands dare not, are now celebrating their tenth year of aurally-stimulating audiences along the Australian east coast. EPIC was founded by the incredibly multitalented and visionary musician, the late Jesse Balfour (1967-2024). Jesse had one main aim for EPIC: To play the songs that other cover bands won’t.
EPIC features the incredible talents of Alan Park (keyboards), Stuart Kent (vocals/guitar), James Palmer (vocals/drums), and Greg Strong (vocals/bass).
Together, the EPIC lineup has performed alongside some fantastic artists, including Sir Cliff Richard, The Doobie Brothers, Earth, Wind & Fire, Small Faces, The Shadows, 10cc, Beggars Opera, Mitch King, Phil Emmanuel, Daddy Cool, Skyhooks, Todd Robinson, Ian Moss, Peter Ryan, Brian Cadd, Dame Edna, Billy Connolly, and the list goes on.
When Jesse put EPIC together, he ensured the following:
All songs in the EPIC repertoire have been hits on a grand scale, and EPIC reproduces each song with accurate respect to the original, representing all critical parts with class and flair while still allowing the members’ personalities and musical influences to shine through. This is all delivered through state-of-the-art sound and lighting production at every venue.
EPIC is currently one of the highest-rotated bands at the Beach Hotel, Byron Bay, one of the premier live music venues on the east coast of Australia.
Prepare to embark on a journey back to the era when ROCK was truly EPIC!
This Friday at The Rails from 8pm.
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