The Urban Playboys are an exclusive corporate and private event party band. They play the funkiest dance disco tunes of the 70's, 80's and 90's, as well as some suitably stylized 00's tracks. You can be assured that when booking the Urban Playboys, you are booking real musicians who love playing together in this seasoned and professional live band.
Members in the band have played and recorded with such original bands as Savage Garden, Bachelor Girl, The Neville Brothers and Powderfinger to name just a few.
The Urban Playboys have traveled to all parts of the country. They have performed at many of Australia's premier venues for the countries biggest corporate companies, elite athletes and well known celebrities.
This band is high energy yet cool and understands the importance of music and entertainment for your corporate event or wedding function. They have the gift and ability to turn any event into a slick, fun and enjoyable party.
Dirty Matty (Bass Guitar/Vox)
Playing his bass guitar, Dirty Matty is the picture of a ladies man. Best described as an over- achieving, ultra successful entrepreneur. Everything comes easy for Dirty, with his smooth strut, cool manner and money to burn, this Playboy knows how to have a good time. Ladies beware!
Oggi (Keyboard)
Oggi is one of Australia's most highly respected session and live players.
Having toured extensively abroad, and being the recipient of many prestigious international awards, Oggi brings the Playboys together with his mild manner and funky grooves.
The Chairman (Guitar/Vox)
There is no holding back this dynamic guitarist. Coming from a long line of circus performers, The Chairman out plays, out sings and out performs them all. When it comes to the finer things in life, only the best will do for The Chairman.
Reverend Frugal 'Papa' Lovebone (Singer/Trumpet/MC)
Frugal is the consummate performer who will help instill a good time into any function.
With experience in live performance over many years, at all of the biggest and best venues across the country, Frugal will have your audience up and dancing from start to end. Wit, humor and class are his calling card, and with a front-man like Frugal, there is barely any need for an MC.
Mr Norton (Singer/Sax/Percussion)
Stand back in disbelief when Mr Norton takes the stage. A seasoned professional with an extraordinary vocal range, sexy sax skills and groovin' percussion playing, Mr Norton will take you places that you should not go. Stand up and dance while he shakes his money maker with you all night long!
Krazy Karl (Drums)
Karl adds the driving force to the band, both through his drumming and his Playboy demeanor. Having been a member of some of Australia's greatest export bands, Krazy Karl sits on the best groove ever with the Urban Playboys, because it suits him.
