BAND BIOGRAPHY

KIERON McDONALD

Vocals & Rhythm Guitar Kieron lived abroad in Europe from '91 to '95 where he was able to soak up influences (and some fine German beer) from the European Rockabilly scene. Upon returning to his homeland in Australia in '96 he started laying down the foundations for the Flatfoot Shakers by building up an initial set of obscure and classic '50s Rockabilly/Rock'n'Roll. Kieron spent many a night as a young nipper listening to his Dads old Country records which led to other discoveries such as Rockabilly and Rhythm and Blues. Artists of influence include Johnny Horton, early Elvis and that great Sun Rockabilly sound. Kieron is the singer/song writer for the band and loves sitting back with a glass of bourbon on the weekend listening to his old records... Kieron recently played the High Rockabilly festival in Spain (Sep '05) supported by Spains fantastic trio "The Nu Niles" during a recent visit to Europe. At that time he was invited to record a solo album for Rhythm Bomb Records in Germany with local house band "The Capers".

JAMIE VANCAM

Drums Jamie (Speedy) Vancam joined the Flatfoot Shakers in January '98 and immediately fitted in, his experience in swing and rock’n’roll combo’s blended in perfectly with the Flatfoot Shakers style of Rockabilly. Although not originally into the Rockabilly scene (still has problems with his hair) he quickly adapted to this new sound. He has played with various Melbourne bands such as the “Turnarounds” and “Dr. Swings Big Band” and when Jamie’s not performing with the Shakers he can be seen sitting in with various pit orchestras around town playin' the skins and throwing paper airoplanes.

PETE BAYLOR

Lead Guitar & Vocals Pete has been on the scene since time began and has plucked with the best of them both here and overseas. He has been a mainstay of the Australian Roots music scene for over twenty years and is well in demand for his electric guitar style. He has been in numerous combo’s including Starliners, Stringbusters, Dancehall Racketeers and the Baylor Brothers to name a few. He has also backed up the likes of Ronnie Dawson and Dale Watson and has appeared in musicals such as “The Buddy Holly Show” and as Scotty Moore in the Sydney production of “Elvis The Musical”. Pete joined the band around June 2000 adding his influence to the sound of the Flatfoot Shakers. His technique of playing covers a diverse range of obscure '50s styles from Rockabilly/Country to Western Swing and Jazz.

ANDY SCOTT

Doghouse Bass & Backing Vocals Andy joined us soon after the seconds album was laid down and has been playin’ and touring with us ever since. His background is in the country and bluegrass side of roots music but has slotted in nicely with the sounds of the Flatfoot Shakers. He has played with a variety of Melbourne roots bands including the Stringbusters, Cajun Aces, Headbelly Buzzards and the Snakeoil Bluegrass band to name a few.