Mic Conway's National Junk Band

NEW ALBUM : "CORPORATE CHOOK" out now.
Get more info, pix and the chance to buy CDs and DVDs from:
http://www.nationaljunkband.com
http://www.micconway.com

WHAT THEY SAY:
“Lots of hilarity, no sacred cows – they like to attack a lot of things we take for granted, with some great jug band and swing oriented music mixed in there… What on the album isn't fun?”
: Lucky Oceans (“The Daily Planet” ABC National, July 2008)

“It’s a bloody good listen… Go buy it and cheer yourself up.”
: Geoff Green (Springboard Media Editor, UK)

The world would be a poorer place without either this record [Corporate Chook] or the National Junk Band… Go for a ride down a road you never thought even existed.”
: Michael Smith (Drum Media, Sept. 2008)

If Mic Conway loses his night job he could become an economist... (A High Standard of) Mediocrity is a perfect anthem for our era.
: John Shand (Sydney Morning Herald, Oct. 2008)

These guys are a lot of fun, singing about the most unlikely subjects and making fun of popular culture as they go. ‘Rubbish Wrap’ is a standout."
:Tsunami Mag, QLD (Oct. 2008)
If you like witty lyrics, social satire, ukes, sousaphones, kazoos, nose flutes, National and lap slide guitars, musical saws, mandolins, silly noises and great vocal harmony, you will love this latest offering from Mic Conway's National Junk Band. I know I do!... Give yourself, or someone you love a treat this Christmas. Forget the socks and jocks, the useless kitchen gadget, the bit of bling that will be condemned to the bottom drawer. Be brave, fly your social colours and show your refined musical taste. Help to convert the revolting masses!!
: InFolkus (Oct. 2008)
CLICK HERE TO BUY the new album "Corporate Chook" via PayMate

Mic Conway (Captain Matchbox) and his lunatic rhythmagicians combine jug band blues, political satire and musical mayhem into a new-Vaudevillian cabaret, featuring everything including a real kitchen sink. Juggling, magic, tap dancing, ventriloquism and some very funny songs for all ages.
Known by many for Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band, Circus Oz and from various film and TV appearances, Mic Conway has collected together some of Australia's finest oddball virtuosos, including Cazzbo Johns (The Kransky Sisters, The Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra), Phil “Philthy Dunny Seat” Donnison (Jugalug), Jeremy “Junkyard” Cook (The Elton Jack Show, Black Hatz, Justine Clarke) and Marcus Holden (Fiddlers Feast). Witness fire, illusion, passion, irreverent satire, singing saws, flying chooks and musical mayhem.
Since 1997, the National Junk Band has had toes tapping and jaws dropping at festivals and pubs, as well as on radio and TV. They have four death-defying albums to their credit. “Corporate Chook” is due to be released on 4 July 2008. Their DVD of live concert footage and interviews: “Everything You Never Wanted to Know” must be seen to be believed.
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Visit us at www.nationaljunkband.com

“Mic Conway is a very, very talented man. He should be elected as one of Australia’s living national treasures.” : Bill Riner, ABC Radio
“Mic Conway looks like he was born on a cabaret stage… his ease with a variety of cabaret styles from music hall and vaudeville to New Wave testifies to this involvement and his expertise is apparent.” : The Age
“Fully rounded entertainment making people giggle, dance and go 'Wow!'... Surprises abound ... A bewdy!” : John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald

PORT FAIRY FOLK FESTIVAL featured JUG BAND MUSIC this year. We played some monster shows there. Click here for the full list of songs.
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DVD!! : “Everything You Never Wanted to Know – Live Shows & Interviews”

Celebrating 10 years of the National Junk Band, by popular demand, a DVD of the most visually exciting band in Australia is now available! At last you can experience all the onstage antics of this fabulous band from the safety of your own lounge chair.
SEE ::: Live performances at THE BASEMENT, WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL, and THE FAMOUS SPIEGELTENT. Extra featuring Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band, and The Perch Creek Family Jug Band. Special guests on stage : Judy Backhouse/Tihany, Jim Conway and Azo Bell. HEAR ::: Secret confessions from the band. BELIEVE ::: Pigs can fly, and music can be made from rubber-gloves, hand saws and much more.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ONLINE