The Biographical Information
The Red Hot Poker Dots are a well-respected and highly established
national and international touring band from Australia formed in 1998.
Playing a unique brand of country, rocking, hillbilly originals this
four piece comprises of Ray Anonymous–
guitar, lead vocals, Lil'O'Dette –
double bass, lead vocals, Sonny Fabulous –
pedal steel guitar, lead guitar and the thirstiest drummer in the
world Mr Wes D'beers . Their repertoire
encompasses country rock, superb ballads, refreshing old school rockabilly
and some real quirky hillbilly music. The bands most recent recording
Jetlagged & Jittery garnered rave reviews and incredible radio
support worldwide. Their sensational live performances have captivated
audiences across Australia and the United States, securing them high
profile performances at major festivals and events in both Countries.
Appearances across the United States:
• Extensive regional and rural touring across the continent,
supporting major acts:
• Riverbend Festival, Chattanooga, TN
• SleazeFest, Chapel Hill, NC
• Fun Fourth Festival, Greensboro, NC
• Bragg Jam, Macon, GA
• Heavy Rebel Weekender, Winton-Salem, NC
• Atlanta Music Conference, Atlanta, Ga
• German Chamber of Commerce, Bier Fest, Atlanta, GA
• Poke Sallet Festival, Harlen, KY
Release Information:
• 2003, ‘Thirty Mile Square’
• 2004, ‘Country Bubble’’ EP release, including
national Australian single release via NFS and video release ‘Country
Bubble’
• 2005, ‘Jetlagged & Jittery’, national distribution
via One Stop Entertainment. ‘Country Star’, national Australian
single release via NFS
• 2006, ‘The Buzz’, new single and video scheduled
for November release * Delayed*
• 2007, new album scheduled for release January/February
Appearances across Australia:
• Extensive regional, rural and remote touring throughout Australia
• Tamworth Country Music Festival, NSW
• St Kilda Festival, VIC
• The Gympie Muster, QLD
• Apollo Bay Music Festival, VIC
• Adelaide Fringe Festival, SA
• Katherine Country Music Muster, NT
• Fred’s Pass Rural Show, NT
• Country Rocks, Australia Day Music Festival, NSW
• Whittlesea Country Music Festival, VIC
• Riverland Country Music Festival, SA
• Bikes, Blues and Tattoos Festival, NSW
• Semaphore Roots Festival, SA
• Wintersun, QLD
• Kin Kin Festival, QLD
• Daly Waters B & S Ball, NT
• Gympie Rodeo, QLD
• Working Horse Festival, VIC
• Jackson St Local Produce Festival, VIC
• National Festival of Beers, VIC & QLD