The Satellites
Formed: 1994
Website: The Satellites, Kick Ass Aussie Rockabilly
Genre: Rockabilly
The Satellites formed in ’94 with to playing what they enjoyed most. Raw authentic rockabilly, cool swing and to play some of their own original tunes. This is exactly what they did and within a couple of years they developed quite a large song repertoire and gained a strong following, creating our own Adelaide rockin’ scene. The band have certainly made some remarkable achievements in the past few years which includes tours and their CD ‘Bop Tonight’ (Realesed May, 1998).
The Satellites first line-up, as on the CD ‘Bop Tonight’: Belinda Hartman (Rhythm Guitar, Vocals), Steve Mitchell (Bull Fiddle, Vocals), Tom Stehlik (Tin ‘n’ Skin), Steve Markovic (Lead Guitar, Vocals).
Since the release of ‘Bop Tonight’, The Satellites have changed lineup. They now have a new guitarist (Paul Abram) and new drummer (Jad Green). According to manager / bass player Steve Mitchell, this move has been all for the better.
Best Rockabilly Band 1999 – Best Performing Band 1999.
Since releasing their debut CD, the band has gained huge interest from both interstate and overseas, including sales to UK, Germany, USA, Finland, France etc.
