Snape Brothers
Coming onto the Newcastle music scene in the early 1980s, the Snape Brothers: Mick, Chris & Russell, have forged their mark in a small part of Newcastle's music history.
In 1981, the boys from the bush left their hometown of Quirindi with their then band ‘Hadley Rill’, travelling to expand their crowd base while spreading their infectious love of music to the lower hunter region.
Armed with 4-part harmonies and a passion for the greatest music of the time - be it country, rock, disco or any other genre from their repertoire of many - Hadley Rill were able to entertain a variety of different crowds. They backed many headline artists in their early days, such as Sherbert, Mi-Sex, Jon English and Richard Clapton; a testament to their popularity.
Through the years, the Snape Brothers have kept their unmistakable sense of humour and an easy-going attitude that shows in every performance. Though their attitude may be light-hearted, they are able to maintain a high level of professionalism while playing.
The Snape Brothers are highly sought after by many venues, not only in the Newcastle area, but also all over north & north-western NSW. They recorded their first album in 2000, largely for the sake of prosperity, but also received unexpected recognition from a crowd of followers that were already fans of the boys from the country. For this reason, the album was a greater success than thought possible for the Brothers, as it was appreciated by locals who followed their music and some of which, still do to this day.
Content to be playing many of the same venues since coming to the Newcastle area, the Snape Brothers have maintained their high quality 3-part harmonies, musicianship and sound. Though more mature than some acts in the current music scene, the Snape Brothers are still one of the most sought after trios around. They are available in band format (with the addition of a drummer) and are well suited to corporate and private functions.
Repertoire
All For You Sister Hazel
Alone - The Bee Gees
Amanda - Don Williams
Angels - Robbie Williams
Another Brick In The Wall - Pink Floyd
April Sun In Cuba - Dragon
Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Better Be Home Soon - Crowded House
Big Yellow Taxi - Counting Crows
Bring Me Down - The Mavericks
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
China Grove - Doobie Brothers
Come Back Again - Daddy Cool
Copperhead Road - Steve Earle
Don't Be Cruel - Elvis Presley
Don't Change - INXS
Don't Stop - Fleetwood Mac
Down Under - Men At Work
Eagle Rock - Daddy Cool
End Of The Line - Traveling Wilburys
Everybody Talks - Neon Trees
Five Hundred Miles - The Proclaimers
Five O'Clock Somewhere - Jimmy Buffett
Follow Me - Uncle Kracker
Hippy Hippy Shake - Chan Romero
Honky Tonk Woman - The Rolling Stones
How Deep Is Your Love - The Bee Gees
Hurts So Good - John Mellencamp
I Knew The Bride - Nick Lowe
I Love A Rainy Night - Eddie Rabbitt
I'm A Believer - The Monkees
I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
Knockin' On Heavens Door - Bob Dylan
Listen To The Music - Doobie Brothers
Little Sister - Elvis Presley
Lonely Boy - The Black Keys
Long Run - The Eagles
Long Train Running - Doobie Brothers
Losing My Religion - R.E.M.
Make Me Smile - Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
Oliver's Army - Elvis Costello
Oh What A Night - Franki Valli & The Four Seasons
Peaceful Easy Feeling - The Eagles
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
Rain - Dragon
Roadhouse Blues - The Doors
Rocking All Over the World - Status Quo
Run To Paradise - The Choirboys
Runaround Sue - Dion
Runaway Train - Soul Asylum
Save Tonight - Eagle Eye Cherry
Somebody's Baby - Jackson Browne
Something So Strong - Crowded House
Steal My Kisses - Ben Harper
Stuck In the Middle - Stealers Wheel
Sugar - The Archies
Summer Of '69 - Bryan Adams
Summer Paradise - Simple Plan
Superstitious - Stevie Wonder
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Take It Easy - The Eagles
Take Me Back - Noiseworks
Tequila Sunrise The Eagles
The Gambler - Kenny Rogers
The Way - Fastball
To Her Door - Paul Kelly
Treat Her Right - George Thorogood
Underneath The Radar - Underworld
Walk Of Life - Dire Straits
Walkin' - Gary Moore
We Can Get Together - The Flowers
What A Night Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
You May Be Right - Billy Joel