The Quokkas
Trio · Based in Lawson · Travels up to 200km
About this act
Two acoustic guitars, two voices, and a snare played with brushes. That's the whole rig, and The Quokkas get a surprisingly big sound out of it. Based in Lawson in the Blue Mountains, they build sets that wander further than most: Paul Kelly, Bruce Springsteen, Simon and Garfunkel, Tom Petty, The Angels, Ed Sheeran, World Party, and Irish tunes a few centuries older than any of it. The harmonies are the thing people mention. So is the variety, because they like springing a surprise mid-set. Volume scales from very quiet to genuinely full, which suits clubs, pubs, weddings and parties equally. Insured.
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At our last gig we played (just to give you an idea):
To her door (Paul Kelly (1987))
I'm On Fire (Bruce Springsteen (1984))
Ship of fools (World Party (1986))
Perfect (Ed Sheeran (2017))
The 59Th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) (Simon & Garfunkel (1966))
No Secrets (Angels (1980), Missy Higgins (2014))
Learning to Fly (Tom Petty (1991))
Beggar on the Street of Love (Paul Kelly (1992), Vika & Linda)
Galway Girl (Steve Earle (2000))
Take Me Home Country Roads (John Denver (1971))
Here comes the sun (The Beatles (1969))
It's All Over Now (The Rolling Stones (1964))
I Kissed A Girl (Katy Perry (2008))
Daydream Believer (The Monkeys (1968))
Fall At Your Feet (Crowded House (1991))
Baby One More Time (Britney Spears (1998))
Let Her Go (Passenger (2012))
Wild Mountain Thyme (Francis McPeake 1st (c1822s))
I Only Want To Be With You (Dusty Springfield (1964))
Wuthering Heights (Kate Bush (1978))
Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond (1969))
Don't Stop (Fleetwood Mac (1977))
Runaway (Del Shannon (1961))
Wagon Wheel (Old Crow Medicine Show (2004))
Am I Not Pretty Enough (Kasey Chambers (2001))
As I Roved Out (aka Night Visit) (Christy Moore))
Don't worry be happy (Bobby McFerrin (1988))
Yellow (Coldplay (2000))
Hit The Road Jack (Ray Charles (1961))
Back To The Wall (Divinyls (1988), Missy Higgins (2014))
Heroes (David Bowie (1977))
Bohemian Like You (The Dandy Warhols (2000))
Stuck in the Middle (Stealer's Wheel (1972))
Echo Beach (Martha and the Muffins (1979))
Can't get you out of my head (Kylie Minogue (2012))
In The Air Tonight (Phil Collins (1981))
Sister Madly (Crowded House (1988))
I'm A Believer (The Monkeys (1966))
500 Miles (The Proclaimers (1994))
Nutbush City Limits (Ike and Tina Turner (1973))
Moves like Jagger (Maroon 5 (2011))
Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison (1967))
On the bright side of the road (Van Morrison (1979))
Old Time Rock and Roll (Bob Seger (1978))
Call Me (Blondie (1980))
Opportunity (Pete Murray (2005))
Folsom Prison Blues (Johnny Cash (1955))
Fire and Rain (James Taylor (1970))
Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again (Angels (1977))
Thats Alright Mama (Elvis Presley (1954))
Hurt (Johnny Cash (2002), Nine Inch Nails (1994))