Hippie Flares Get back to the 60s and 70s for music from the happy hippy days (trio / band)

Based in Australia

Newcastle, New South Wales
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LOCATION
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

TRAVEL
up to 25 miles

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Take a journey back to the 60's & 70's

Voted most popular act two years in a row at the Slice of Haven Festival on the Mid North Coast!

If you've missed the last train to Clarksville, or just want to be a day tripper, then the Flares are the ideal trio for that hippie trip down memory lane.

So, dust off your bell-bottoms, grab your love beads and get ready for some musical magic conjured up from three top local musicians.

Featuring powerful vocals from Dawn combined with the energy-filled guitar and vocals from Brian and Shep, The Flares recreate the grooviest of songs, starting with the British Invasion through to the flower power music of the early 70s...

The members of the band are all extremely experienced professional musicians with a sound that catches the essence of the time. Just like a sixties band that has come back to the future. The compact line up ensures fantastic sound without breaking the bank, or if you have no budget constraints, why not book the five-piece version?

Line-ups:

  • Trio: Female lead vocals, lead guitar & backing vocals, rhythm guitar & backing vocals
  • Quartet: Female lead vocals, lead guitar & backing vocals, rhythm guitar & backing vocals, bass guitar
  • Full band: Female lead vocals, lead guitar & backing vocals, rhythm guitar & backing vocals, bass guitar & kit drums

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Location

Based in Australia

Newcastle, New South Wales
Travels up to 25 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 25 miles)
Travel areas on the map are approximate (distances may vary) free quote

California Dreamin’

Sunshine Superman

Marrakesh Express

Bus Stop

Last train to Clarksville

The Weight

Willin’

Don’t Stop

Make me Smile

Boots are Made for Walking

Spooky

Love the one you‘re with

Stuck in the Middle

I Can’t get no Satisfaction

Mighty Quinn

Can’t Buy Me Love

Summer in the City

Coming into Los Angeles

Pleasant Valley Sunday

Give a Little Bit

You’re no good

Big Yellow Taxi

For What it’s Worth

The Joker

The Letter

Ticket to Ride

Sunny Afternoon

Daydream Believer – I’m a Believer

Proud Mary

Five o’clock Somewhere

Ferry Across the Mersey

Itchycoo Park

Bring it on Home

Take it Easy

Dancing in the Streets

Bad Moon Rising

Jackson

Two More Bottles of Wine

Tulsa Time

La Bamba

Country Roads

Honkytonk Woman

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Save performance area of at least 4 metres x 3 metres with standard 240VAC 10A socket within 15 metres.
For trio we need 2 parking places and 4 parking spaces for full band.


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment. We’d also need to be informed if there’s a sound limiter in the venue.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, we’re completely self contained. We bring our own PA system to all of our gigs as well as a simple lighting rig.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

We provide appropriate background music during any performance breaks and can play a Spotify playlist on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

We have performed at various festivals in the mid north coast area including the Taree Taste and River Festivals and were voted most popular act two years in a row at the Slice of Haven Festival.


What's your favourite type of event?

^0s / &0s costume events.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We are all professional musicians who started the band 5 years ago as a tribute to the music that inspired us to play live music.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Artists include the Beatles, Monkeys, Kinks, Joni Mitchel, The Hollies, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, The Mamas and the Papas, Nancy Sinatra, Fleetwood Mac, Jerry and the Pacemakers, Supertramp, Rolling Stones, Steve Miller Band, The Box Tops, Manfred Man, Dusty Springfield, Lovi' Spoonful, Stealer's Wheel, Donovan, The Eagles, The Band, Little Feat and the Swinging Blue Jeans


Who are the band members?

The members of the band are all extremely experienced professional musicians with a sound that catches the essence of the time. Just like a sixties band that has come back to the future.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We normally arrive 2 hours before the performance to set up. We normally perform 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 60 minute sets. We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter but we’ve found that these set times suit us and our audiences best


Are you happy to perform outside?

We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area. If the power is by diesel generator it must be properly earthed.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We have a standard 'variable" set but, given enough warning we can add a requested song to the set as long as it's suitable to our style.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

"I was amazed at their versatility, professionalism and the depth of their repertoire" and "Hippie Flares took us back in time for a great night out. Singing and dancing to the music of our younger years did wonders for our souls."

Recent Clients

Hippie Flares has performed for these clients:

- Taree Racecourse (function)

- Laurieton United Services Club (New Years Eve)

- Taste Festival (Taree)

- River Festival (Taree)

- Manning Valley Raceway

- Stuarts Point Workers Club

- Taree Riverside Stage

- C.ex, Coffs Harbour

- Slice of Haven Festival

- Club Taree

- Live & Local Festival Port Macquarie

Venues

Hippie Flares has performed at these venues:

- Croation Sports Club (Newcastle)

- Long Flat Hotel

- Taree Leagues Club

- The Old Butter Factory, Telegraph Point

- Laurieton United Services Club

More Info

Events types:

Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Bar / Venue Event

Charity Event

New Year's Eve

Genres:

1960s Music

1970s Music

Features:

Public liability insurance

Male vocalist

Female vocalist

Lighting system included

PA / sound system included

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