Bernie

Bernie - Biography

Bernie has been playing guitar since the age of 9 years of age.

Moved to the Central West & began having Guitar lessons with the well known "Leo Dekroo"

In this time Bernie has learned so much from Leo on how to read music, play by ear,stage presence,techniqual aspects of the Guitar.​

Bernie has also had lessons with local Newcastle Guitar wizard "Bruce Mathiske"​

Bernie is currently having Guitar lessons with Sydney based & world renowned Guitarist James Norbert Ivanyi. Stepping outside of his comfort zone & delving into a whole new level of playing. 

Bernie had 4 years of Classical Singing training with Paula West, which has given him the tools to sing without a microphone,voice projection,correct vocal technique to preserve the voice & prevent strain. 

Gained valuable experience & studied grade 3 & 4 AMEB Certificate in vocal performance.

Professionalism is a key ingredient to Bernie's shows covering many facets such as;

* Starting on time
* Engaging the crowd
* Providing exceptional sound quality
* Ensure the appropriate volume for the venue
​* Minimal breaks

Bernie usually arrives 1.5hrs prior to a gig to set up & ensure everything is perfect for the performance. 

Using a professional touring P.A. system & digital mixer allows every show to be saved. This ensures that the sound is mixed to perfection each & every time.

Bernie - Sample Setlist

1950's

Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry

 

1960's

Rise & Fall Of Flingle Bunt - The Shadows

Apache - The Shadows

Wonderful Land - The Shadows

Hippy Shake - The Swinging Blue Jeans

Honky Tonk Woman - The Rolling Stones

Roadhouse Blues - The Doors

Jumpin Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones

All Over Now - Rolling Stones

Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison

 

1970's

Alone With You - The Sunnyboys

Long Way To The Top - AC/DC

Jailbreak - AC/DC

The Breakup Song - Greg Kihn Band

Black Night - Deep Purple

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Coming Home - The Radiators

Tush - ZZ Top

Long Train Running - The Doobie Brothers

Sister Golden Hair - America

Cocaine - JJ Cale

Another Brick In The Wall - Pink Floyd

Evie - Stevie Wright

 

1980's

No Second Prize - Jimmy Barnes

Blister In The Sun - The Violet Femmes

Boys Of Summer - Don Henley

Gimme Head - The Raidiators

Dumb Things - Paul Kelly

House Is A Rockin' - Stevie Ray Vaughan

Treat Her Right - George Thorogood

White Wedding - Billy Idol

No Secrets - The Angels

Medley - Deep Purple/Santana/Guns'n'roses

Rock In The U.S.A - John Cougar

Ever Gonna See Your Face - The Angels

Africa - Toto

Don't You (Forget About Me) - Simple Minds

Rain - Dragon

Money For Nothing - Dire Straits

Funky Town - Psuedo Echo

I Want Your Love - Transvision Vamp

Baby, I Don't Care - Transvision Vamp

Free Fallin' - Tom Petty

I Won't Back Down - Tom Petty

You Can Do Magic - America

The Breakup Song - Greg Kihn Band

We Can Get Together - The Flowers

 

1990's

Still Haven't Found - U2

Better - The Screaming Jets

Walkin' By Myself - Gary Moore

Save Tonight - Eagle Eye Cherry

Are you Still Having Fun - Eagle Eye Cherry

Breakfast At Tiffany's - Deep Blue Something

Heavy Fuel - Dire Straits​

 

00's

Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon

Somebody Told Me - The Killers

Medley - Potbellys/Taio Cruise/ Foo Fighters

Don't Change - Grinspoon/INXS

Holiday - Greenday

Steal My Kisses - Ben Harper

Kryptonite - 3 Doors Down

Pretty Vegas - INXS

The Middle - Jimmy Eat World

All The Small Things - Blink 182

On My Mind - Powderfinger

Get Lucky - Daft Punk

Shut Up & Dance With Me - Walk The Moon

Cake By The Ocean - DNCE

Body Like A Back Road - Sam Hunt

Something Just Like This - The Chainsmokers & Coldplay

Hey Brother - Avicci

I'm a Believer - Smash Mouth

 

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Bernie - Shows

Date
Venue
Times and Details
28th December
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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29th December
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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31st December
8:30 PM - 12:30 AM
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3rd January
Lake Macquarie Yacht Club
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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4th January
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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10th January
Windsor Castle Hotel
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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11th January
General Roberts Hotel
8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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18th January
Royal Hotel Singleton
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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19th January
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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31st January
Argenton Hotel
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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1st February
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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8th February
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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15th February
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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16th February
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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21st February
Lake Macquarie Tavern
8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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1st March
8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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7th March
8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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8th March
Gunyah Hotel
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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9th March
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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15th March
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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22nd March
Argenton Hotel
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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23rd March
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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28th March
Lake Macquarie Yacht Club
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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29th March
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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