Real Thing are a six piece plus band playing classic, funky and popular rock covers that'll take you on an epic rock journey from the 60's through to the 2000s.
Real Thing have been playing together for over 10 years and are made up of a cast of truly talented and highly regarded musicians.
Dynamic male and female vocals and excellent musicianship are their signature sound and with a love of entertaining and engaging the crowd, Real Thing get the party started and keep it rolling all night long!
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With an impressive array of songs, Real Thing can tailor your playlist with you and adapt to suit the tone of the event. We are also able to bring in additional musicians for a fuller, more powerful and classier production.
ABOUT
Band Members
Leanne is a soulful and versatile vocalist who gives nothing less than 100%. Leanne has a passion for music, always singing from her soul, be it belting out a Janis Joplin song or spinning her own bluesy rock version of an AC/DC number. Leanne is very comfortable on stage. She has a background in musical theatre and has been dancing since she was seven years old. She loves what she does and is at her best in front of a rocking band.
Alex has performed with various artists including members of Jo Jo Zep and The Falcons, Black Sorrows, Masters' Apprentices and The Prayerbabies. He is a lead and backing vocalist, rhythm guitarist and harmonica player. He has also worked as a sound engineer for members of Mondo Rock, Real Life, Eurogliders and The Ferrets. Coveted for writing original music for Australian charity, The Hannah's Foundation, Alex is currently also producing original songs with Real Thing.
Jimi has worked in various bands with artists including KEN MURDOCK, ANDY BAKER, ANDY COWAN, ALEX FOFRMOSA, MICK PEALING, STEVE WILLIAMS, JANINE POTGER, DEAN GAUDOIN, FALLON WILLIAMS, JOE COLLIER [ex JAMES BROWN BAND] and too many others to mention. Jimmy has worked on numerous other projects over the years with some of Australia's best Musicians. Check his Facebook page for more of his work.
Born in Metz, France, Tibo graduated from Le Mirail University and National Conservatory of Toulouse with an EAR Training Award and a Degree in Music. He has performed with bands and artists including Take Five, Storm, Clerveau Ramsamy, Jean Pierre Mader, and many more. Tibo has been teaching at Billanook College since 2013 and performing with bands including Floralie Escano, Little Kings, and Swingingrendezvous. You can also catch him solo at High Tea, Sofitel and Windsor Hotel Melbourne.
Daics has been playing, recording and touring around Australia and internationally for over 30 years with a variety of acts and artists including Australian legends Brian Cadd and Max Merrit. Daics plays solid and tight, old school with great dynamics and feel. Together with Fallon Williams on drums they create one HOT rhythm section.
Formally with the band Humble Pie, Fallon migrated from the US to Australia in the 80's. Fallon has performed with many well-know and highly respected artists including Brian Adams, Ted Nudgent , John Entwhistle, Johnny Young, Normie Rowe, Irwin Thomas,Wayne Jones, Relax with Max and Many others. Fallon now resides in Australia and is still performing live and in the Studio. As well as being a high-end performer, Fallon is also a skilled Studio Engineer.