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.
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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