Saxophone & Vocals
Joe is a well respected veteran of the music scene and is widely sought after as one of Australia's finest saxophonists. His previous resume of bands include "The G Men", "The Roulettes", "Playboys", "Shadoogie", "Who Was That Cat" Joe Galea Band" and many others. He has also backed many Australian and international artists including touring overseas from 1978 to 1990. Joe comes from a family of seriously talented musicians and is the cousin of Paul Desmond (born Paul Breitenfeld, who composed Take Five and was from the Dave Brubeck's Quartet. With his unique classic rock sound Joe puts the icing on the cake with "The Uptown Catz".
have been playing music for about 30 years
Influences; R and R music, Blues, Elvis, Beatles, Stones, CCR
Played with many Bands over the years. Bands like, Band on the run, Steve and the Jammers, Tomcats,
Steve Pinzone Trio, solo and backing artist’s.
loves playing music that makes people move and dance
Paul Karlson - As a child Paul was greatly influenced by the music of the 50’s Rock & Roll Era. In the sixties as a teenager he formed a band called West End. His first gig was an 18th Birthday party in a garage and from that moment on he has been hooked. He has played in many bands throughout the decades playing all styles at various venues throughout Australia. As Paul says “ The older I get the more passion I seem to have for music, especially going back to the Rock & Roll roots of the 50’s and 60’s. The rest is history".
Stephen Meilak has been playing drums with Bands from 19 and worked with cover and pub rock blues and lots of other styles.