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SUMMARY:Best Years of our Lives ($34.60)
DESCRIPTION:**Best Years Of Our Lives - Celebrating 80’s Oz Pub Rock**\n**F
 riday 5 June \\| Royal Quarters\\\, Nundah**\n\nStep back in time to the v
 ibrant era of Australian pub rock from the early 80’s.\n\n**Best Years of 
 Our Lives** takes you back to the ripper days of 80s Oz pub rock\, a golde
 n era of thumping riffs\, summery strums\, and a unique Australian sound f
 rom largely undiscovered global talent.\n\nIt was a time when cultural div
 ides were cast aside\, and we gathered to hear bands belt out anthems abou
 t love\, life\, the open surf\, the Australian landscape\, towns and lifes
 tyle. From sweaty pubs up and down the coast to bustling cities\, we all c
 ame together to rock the night away.\n\nThis show captures the soul of thi
 s incredible period of Australia’s iconic pub scene\, focusing on the time
 less vibes of legends like **Richard Clapton\, Australian Crawl\, Men at W
 ork\, The Models\, The Sports\, Flowers\, Machinations**\, and many more.\
 n\nWith their raw energy and heartfelt lyrics\, these musicians captured t
 he essence of a nation in transition\, creating anthems that still resonat
 e today.\n\nPresented by **Dreams**\, “Best Years of Our Lives” features *
 *Wayne Daniels**\, the lead guitarist and vocalist of Dreams\, who played 
 a pivotal role during this era through his original bands\, **Triple Enten
 te\, Shikira**\, and **Colour Blue**. Wayne’s deep connection to the music
  of this time brings an authentic voice to the tribute\, allowing audience
 s to feel the spirit of pub rock as it was meant to be experienced.\n\nThe
  early 80s were a time when live music flourished across Sydney and Brisba
 ne. Pubs became the heartbeat of the scene\, with legendary venues like Th
 e Roxy\, The Annandale Hotel\, and The Espy in Sydney\, while Brisbane’s P
 owerhouse\, Royal Exchange Hotel\, and Festival Hall showcased countless u
 nforgettable performances. Festivals like Narara and the Sunshine Coast Mu
 sic Festival brought fans together to celebrate their favourite artists in
  breathtaking settings\, while the Countdown Spectacular spotlighted local
  talent on television\, propelling many bands to national acclaim.\n\n“Bes
 t Years of Our Lives” invites you to relive the magic of this era\, a time
  when music was not just entertainment but a way of life. Join us as we pa
 y homage to the songs that shaped a culture\, igniting a passion that stil
 l burns bright in the hearts of Australians today. Get ready to sing along
 \, dance\, and celebrate the spirit of pub rock—because these truly were t
 he best years of our lives!\n\n**The Band:**\nBest Years of our Lives – Th
 e Band\nWayne Daniels (Lead guitar + vocals + musical director/co-founder)
 \nPeter Fernance (Guitar + Vocals) Angels\, Oils & Divinyls\nBayley Pearl 
 (Vocals)\nDanielle Lo Passo (Keys + Backing Vocals)\nChris McAllister (Dru
 ms)\nMichael Lotscher (Bass)\n\n[www.bestyearsofourlives.com.au](http://ww
 w.bestyearsofourlives.com.au)\n\nDoors open 7.30pm\nShow starts 8.00pm\n\n
 https://festlio.com/events/best-years-of-our-lives-3460-314704617
LOCATION:The Royal\, 1259 sand gate road Nundah\, QLD\, Unknown\, AU
GEO:-27.401989;153.06038
URL:https://www.meetup.com/brisbane-tribute-bands/events/314704617/
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