THE JUMP DADDYS
The Jump Daddys have a unique blend of music consisting of Jump Blues, Blues and Swing, drawing from a diverse range of artists such as Louis Jordan, Little Walter and as well as modern blues artists like Hollywood Fats, Little Charlie and the Night Cats, Garry Primmich Band, Paul Lamb and Rod Piazza.
The Jump Daddys formed in 2001 in Adelaide, South Australia. It is a five piece band with Wayne Townsend on lead vocals, Mark Winston on harmonica, David Howlett on guitar, Matt Carson on drums, and Michael Winter on double and electric bass. Mark, Dave and Michael all also do back up vocals.
Their music is ideal for dancing or listening and it appeals to people of all ages. The Jump Daddys have performed at a wide range of venues from restaurants, clubs, pubs, hotels, benefits, private and corporate functions.
The Jump Daddys current success is due to their experience, professionalism to the presentation of their performance and the ability to adapt to the needs of their clients
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David “Howlin” Howlett
Year of birth:
1962Instrument:
GuitarFirst song learned to play:
Slag of society or Willing (originals)- The Ozark mountain daredevilsFirst band performed in:
Scotty, I and the ZephyrsFirst paid gig:
Aldinga Hotel (Pre War)First album purchased:
“Welcome to my Nightmare” Alice CooperFavorite band age 15:
Alice Cooper, Lou ReedFavorite band now:
Kid Ramos, Junior WatsonFavorite movies:
Up in smoke, American BeautyMost memorable gig and why:
Colonel Light Gardens Football ClubWho are your influences:
JJ Cale, Charlie Batty, Junior Watson, Teddy Morgan, Kid RamosWhat gear are you using now:
1958 Maton Starline (Archtop), 1988 Gibson ES335, 1973 Fender Telecaster, 1973 Fender Vibrolux ReverbFirst car owned:
Austin Lancer (like a hilman) late 60’s
Wayne Townsend
Year of birth:
1962Instrument:
VocalsFirst song learned to play:
Proud MaryFirst band performed in:
Free TonightFirst paid gig:
Christies Beach Football Club circa 89 $100 divide 4 + free beerFirst album purchased:
The Jackson 5 - 1973Favorite band age 15:
KissFavorite band now:
Little Charlie and the NightcatsFavorite movies:
Worlds Fastest Indian, On Any Sunday, The Great EscapeMost memorable gig and why:
The 2003 Brighton Jetty Rd Festival, that year there were 35-40,000 people and when we stood on stage and looked up Jetty Rd all you could see were people from end to end. For a minute there it almost felt like we were famous!Who are your influences:
My father, Johny Cash, Chad Morgan, Sonny Terry & Brownie Magee and Rick EstrinWhat gear are you using now:
Shure SH55 series 2 MicFirst car owned:
Holden HR station wagon ‘67’
Mark Winston
Year of birth
1963Instrument:
HarmonicaFirst song learned to play:
Don’t Worry Be HappyFirst band performed in:
Shed ShakersFirst paid gig:
Millers Arms at NairneFirst album purchased:
Wings at the Speed of SoundFavorite band age 15:
The AngelsFavorite band now:
Blues – Little Walter, Gary Primmich, Kim Wilson, Charlie and the Nightcats Rock – Los Lobos, Led Zeppelin, The Band, The Doors, ColdplayFavorite movies:
Gangster movies – Godfather, The Casino, Shawshank Redemption, Pulpfiction. Comedies - too many to name!Most memorable gig and why:
The first Brighton festival; it was a glorious sunny day with thousands of people, and our band was firingWho are your influences:
Kim Wilson, Little Walter, Gary Primmich, Mark Hummel, Jerry Portnoy, Muddy Waters, Snooky Pryor and both Sonny Boys. Special thanks to Keith Ormerod and Greg Baker who showed me the ropesWhat gear are you using now:
Gigging 4 x 10 Holland amp with a full tone echo unit. Mics I use are JT30s with a controlled reluctance insert and a ceramic insertFirst car owned:
EH Holden
Matt Carson
Year of birth:
1973Instrument:
DrumsFirst song learned to play:
The Police (King Of Pain)First band performed in:
Poetic Justice( original band)First album purchased:
Cold Chisel (Swing Shift)Favorite band age 15:
The Police & Loose Change (with Virgil Donati)Favorite band now:
Buddy Rich big band, Vince Jones & StingFavorite movies:
Shawshank redemption, Brave heart & Stripes , etc.Most memorable gig and why:
C.D Launch with original band “Snapper head” Where I was trying to impress my girlfriend and fell off my drum stool ! & support gig in Melbourne with Chris Wilson which had Angus Burchall on drums & (Noiseworks) GuitarsWho are your influences:
Buddy Rich, Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta, Billy Cobham, Laurie Kennedy,Philly JoJones & Steve Gadd………What gear are you using now:
Pearl Export & Zildjian CymbalsFirst car owned:
Galant MitsubishiMemorable Moments
================================Mark, offering to help the bass player carry his gear, tripped and threw bass amp on the ground, ouch!
Dave, unloading his gear into the Hahndorf Inn when it should have been the Hahndorf Old Mill. He should have twigged when he was the first one there!
Watching Lee discover the difference between whiting & chips and white bait & chips.
Mark, setting up his gear at a party that was two blocks further up the street than the party he was supposed to play at.
The black tie 60th birthday party where two well dressed 60+ year old men stood in front of Mark for the best part of the night playing what can only be described as “Air Harp”.
