“Chain REACTION” is a professional 6-piece Cabaret Rock ‘n’ Roll Show Band, presenting funfilled energetic performances of the greatest classic Rock ‘n’ Roll hits from the last fifty five years. The band’s music is easily recognised, playing the Ballads and Up-Tempo Dance classics that people love to listen to, dance to and sing along with and is greatly enjoyed by all age groups. Band Members are all highly experienced, enthusiastic, talented musicians and performers. They bring together a variety of instrumental skills and strong influences, forming a tight and professional musical reaction. The Band has strong lead vocals and smooth harmonies, playing guitars, saxophone, keyboard, bass and drums, as well as harmonica and some percussion instruments thrown into the mix. “Chain REACTION” performs regularly at all types of events and high profile venues, ranging from Corporate Functions, Concerts, Hotels, Taverns, Dances, Weddings, Balls, Festivals, Fairs, Picnics, Birthday Parties, House & Street Parties, etc.
“Chain REACTION” is very flexible in arranging brackets to suit the requirements of each particular Gig and always prepared to work closely with the clients requests. For functions and parties the band can commence the night by playing an easy listening bracket of ballads and rhythms whilst guests are eating and talking, and then build up the excitement of the night with brackets of great Rock ‘n’ Roll classics that will have guests up and dancing the night away. Or for dances and concerts the band can just play great Rock ‘n’ Roll dance music throughout the event. “Chain REACTION” advertises all of its gigs that are ‘Open to the Public’ through their monthly emailed band newsletter “The Chain Gang Club” to the band’s support base of well over 1,000 subscribers in Perth and Country areas.
BAND MEMBERS
Phil Firkin
The Millennium Pulsar in this “Chain REACTION”
From the age of five Phil started absorbing Rock ?n?Roll enzymes giving him the neutrons to ignite the vocal reactor. A one time shipping monolith by day, Phil has supplied vocals, played guitar and bass with great Rock ?n?Roll bands such as “Plastic Power”, “Jive Turkey”, “Retro Vibes”, “Caught In The Act” and “Shoot The Breeze”. His influences are Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Joe Cocker, Creedance Clearwater Revival, Neil Young and Roy Orbison. Phil plays a mean rhythm guitar, a little lead and the occasional harmonica.
Dianne Firkin
Brighter than a Solar Flare in this “Chain REACTION”
Displaying great energy and stage presence Dianne is as streamlined as a Porsche Boxter with an effervescent fun loving personality. She has the vocal chords to sooth the savage beast. Leading an impressive life of organisation and intellect, Dianne has sung lead vocals with “Chain of Fools”, “Silver Hair”, “Retro Vibes” and “Shoot the Breeze”. She also plays an array of wind instruments, from Harmonica to Saxophone and loves to throw in some Percussion instruments for fun.
Alan Harvey
The Ivory-tinkling Wizard in this “Chain REACTION”
A songwriter of great talent, Alan plays keyboard and guitar and has performed with numerous bands including “Stringy Bach”, “Crooked Road”, “Raggletaggle” and “Dot Combo”. He has also supported such acts as “The Fureys”, “Maddy Prior”, “Eric Bogle” & “Jeremy Taylor”. Al so know as “The Prof”, Alan works at the University by day but transforms into a melodic key-master at night.
Ben Cook
The Bass Metal Catalyst in this “Chain REACTION”
Ben has played in a number of bands such as “Shoot the Breeze”, “Kade”, “Skelter”, “Partners in Kryme” and “Walker”. In “Chain Reaction” Ben plucks an underlying layer of low frequencies on bass. His influences are The Beatles, The Band, Elvis Presley, ACDC, The Rolling Stones,
David Bowie, Pearl Jam and Led Zeppelin. Ben is an ambitious song writer and can easily double as an Audio Engineer, Rhythm/Lead Guitarist or Drummer.
Tom Martin
The Percussion Isotope in this “Chain REACTION”
Tom started playing drums at the tender age of three thanks to the influence of his long time rock and roll drummer dad who played with various bands around Perth. Tom has played with bands such as “The Watchtower”, “Superfine”, “The Jamie Martin Trio”, “Retro Vibes”, “Shoot the Breeze” and “RTF”. He has had tuition from some of the great drummers of Perth including Andy Fissenden. Tom?s influences are Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Cream, Dire Straits and The Police.
His drumming influences are of course the likes of Mitch Mitchell, Ginger Baker, John Bonham and Stuart Copeland.
Ben Humphreys
The Acceleration Parameter in this “Chain REACTION”.
Ben took up guitar at age twelve inspired by the great Tommy Emmanuel. Ben played with the original Rock n Roll band “Deliza” in gigs around Perth and is presently playing in an “Acoustic Duo” in pubs and clubs.
Ben is a WAAPA graduate after studying contemporary music with plans of continuing his professional career in the music scene. His influences are Led Zeppelin, Tommy Emmanuel, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
SONG LIST
All Day and All the Night
All Shook Up
Am I Ever Gonna See You Face Again
At The Hop
Back In The USSR
Bad Moon Rising
Ballad of John & Yoko
Blue Suede Shoes
Boots are Made for Walking
Born to be Wild
Brown Eyed Girl
Burning Love
Bye Bye Love
California Blue
Call me The Breeze
Candyman
Chain of Fools
Come Back Again
Come Together
Crawfish
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Daddy Cool
Do You Wanna Dance
Dock of the Bay
Don't Be Cruel
Dream a Little Dream of Me
Dream Baby
Eagle Rock
Eight Days a Week
Fever
Fire
Four Strong Winds
Get Back Man,
Gimme Some Lovin
Gloria
Go Your Own Way
Going Up The Country
Gold
Good Lovin'
Great Balls of Fire
Green River
Handle With Care
Hanky Panky
Harvest Moon
Have You ever Seen the Rain
Heart Of Gold
Heartbreak Hotel
Hit The Road Jack
Hound Dog
I Can't Get No Satisfaction
I Could Walk 500 Miles
I Gotta Know
I Hear You Knockin
I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
I'm a Believer
Jailhouse Rock
Jenny Jenny
Johnny B Goode
Keep Your Hands To Yourself
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
Land of 1000 Dances
Lay Down Sally
Leave Your Hat On
Let's Twist Again
Little Sister
Living Doll
Lodi
Long May You Run
Lookin Out My Backdoor
Love Her Madly
Love is In The Air
Love Potion Number 9
Mamma Mia
Man, I Feel Like a Woman
Mustang Sally
Needles and Pins
Oh Pretty Woman
Old Time Rock n Roll
One Night
One Way Or Another
Ooby Dooby
Peter Gunn
Polk Salad Annie
Proud Mary
Road House Blues
Rock Around the Clock
Rock n Roll Music
Roll Over Beethoven
Route 66
Runaway
Shake Rattle & Roll
Shake Your Tail Feather
Shame Shame Shame
Slippin Away
Sorrow
Stand By Me
Stuck in The Middle with You
Stuck on You
Suspicious Minds
Sweet Caroline
Sweet Home Chicago
Taking Care of Business
The Break-up Song
The House is Rockin
The Jean Genie
The Letter (Boxtops)
The Letter (Cocker)
The Old Man Down The Road
Travellin Band
Treat Her Right
Trouble
Tutti Fruiti
Twenty Flight Rock
Two of Us (Beatles)
Valerie
Viva Las Vegas
Wake Up Little Suzie
Walk In The Room
Werewolves of London
What I Like About You
Whole Lot of Shaking
Wipe Out
You Really Got Me
TESTIMONIALS
HI Phil & Dianne
Thanks so much for a great show - we had a few "no-shows" so it would have been made a bit better by more of a crowd. You guys were awesome & the feedback from last night & today was highly commendable. A few people have asked for your details already. My daughter amazed us all with her dancing & it seems she likes to be in the spotlight! Cheers again Jason & Jodie
Hi Phil
Thanks so much for filling the gap at our Festival at the last minute, you guys were great and were extremely well received by the crowd. We have had so many good comments from patrons and staff. Even the Camel Ride operator Chris said he was grooving to your tunes, all the way up the back of the event. He mentioned that the sound was good from that far back also. Thanks so much Phil, we look forward to working with you and the band again soon. Best regards Lucinda
Phil and Dianne
We wish to thank you and Chain Reaction from the bottom of our hearts for putting on such a brilliant performance at my party, the comments about you from everyone one there were amazing. Dianne you did such a great job with the tops and your dress they looked fantastic and added to the night. People who have never danced before could not sit down. The sound was fantastic. once again thank you. we will see you at your next gig. Kevin and Maree
Hi Phil,
Thank you for such a great night. Amber.
Hi Phil
I'm glad the band had a good time & there was a great crowd to play to. Paul received many compliments from the audience about how much they enjoyed your show. I'll certainly keep the band in mind for future events. Thanks again for everything. Bree , Community Events Officer, City of Gosnells
Thanks Phil.
It was a great evening and certainly well appreciated by the audience. Well done to all members of the band. I will keep in touch with dates for other events. Thanks again. Kind Regards, Kate , Community Events Officer, City of Melville
Hi Phil
Thanks very much. We have had lots of feedback on what a great night it was and that was all due to you and your wonderful band. Thanks again and we will happily use you again in the future and recommend your band to others. Warmest wishes Jennifer
Hi Phil
Everyone was very impressed with the band. You have an excellent repertoire and are very tight. We will certainly be in touch re-F -Future events and yes put us on your mailing list. Richard General Manager
Hi Phil
It was a great night.Everyone really enjoyed it - even those who listened and talked. Everyone raved about the band, so hopefully you will get some gigs out of it. Glad you enjoyed the food just a tad over catered, but all good. It would be great if you could give us a DVD of the video - Michael's speech was short but sweet - I think I will remember it! Please pass on my congratulations to the rest of the band...fantastic. Michael had an absolute ball - couldn't have asked for more. Jo
Phil,
Just a note to say thanks for a fab evening we all had a blast and the feedback on the band was first rate. You have inspired Nancy and I to go to dance classes so we can learn to dance something other than the jive (for when we get old), in the meantime I am happy to jive all night to your music as the selection was first rate. Meredith Eddington (UWA) is keen to book you guys for next year so we will meet and discuss dates if you are open to that. I also spoke with Trevor Nisbett (West Coast Eagles) whose wife spoke at the microphone and he expressed that he thought you guys were great value so hopefully with his contacts you might get some interest.
What can I say? Thanks a heap for a great night, you did really well to get some of those old footballers up on the floor with their dicky knees. Cheers, Richard PS Please pass on to the other members of the band!
