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NEALE JOHNS' BLACKFEATHER MKVII 2007/8 NEALE JOHNS - VOCALS/SONGWRITER/GUITAR BRENDEN MASON - GUITARS/VOCALS/SONGWRITER KERRY MCKENNA - BASS/VOCALS/GUITAR/SONGWRITER MICK HOLDEN - DRUMS/VOCALS DARYL ROBERTS - KEYBOARDS/VOCALS/HARMONICA This was the last line-up trading under the name Blackfeather and that which appears on this page. It seems to have followed the tradition of previous line-ups (as can be seen in the following list of who's who in Australian Rock) of the revolving door syndrome. However, it must be pointed out that this is not an instability issue, but rather a musical evolution. Throughout these myriad of changes Neale Johns has been the one consistent factor, as singer, songwriter and custodian of Blackfeather. Different players injected different expression, breathing new life into older songs and keeping the spark alive. Unfortunately this kind of philosophy was/is frowned upon in this industry, as is differing genres within a band. It can be said that these constant changes did perhaps alienate Blackfeathers fan base too. In retrospect Neale feels he should have used the title of Neale Johns' Blackfeather when performing, but was encouraged to use the original name. From now on the band will be known as the Neale Johns Band. Music is an art, not just a commodity. Freedom of expression is a given right. The line up 2009 at the present time is:-Neale johns - vocals-songwritingBrenden Mason - Guitars/vocals/songwriterKerry McKenna - Bass/vocals/guitar/songwriterNick Carrafa - Drums/vocalsSpecial guests at times:- Daryl Roberts - keyboards/vocals/harmonicaBlackfeather - Sydney NSW Australia 1970 - 2008 and beyond!This is the latest line-up of Blackfeather , it appears to be following the tradition of previous lineups of the revolving door syndrome. however, it must be pointed out that this is not an instability issue but rather a musical evolution. Neale Johns has been the one consistent factor, both as a songwriter and the sound of Blackfeather. music is an art, not just a commodity. Freedom of expression is a given right. Keep an open mind and come along to one of the gigs! You will be pleasantly surprised!
Blackfeather Seasons Of Change 1971
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=8wP9hCLDXkk
Blackfeather - Boppin The Blues
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=-B_3yfId1xM

wrokdown - neale johns
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=FQUg162kjcw

Check out this interview on wrokdown with wendy stapleton shown on channel 31 with neale johns the original member of blackfeather and still in blackfeather. check this out and then go onto his blackfeather site :-http://www.myspace.com/blackfeather2 or the other members of blackfeather:- http://www.myspace.com/madderlake

wrokdown - trevor young
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=HSZC-n_Y2HM

Have you checked out WROKDOWN on Channel 31 on Saturday night? TrevorJYoung was with blackfeather earlier on and used to be in Lobby Lloyd and the coloured balls. He is on myspace so check him out and listen to his songs!

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Madder Lake Live GTK 1973
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=9CsIfytPR9k

In 1973 the Madder Lake guys were interviewed and mentioned being on the same bill as the Rolling Stones, it is interesting to find in interviews what happened years ago. Very interesting, and shows that these groups can show the young groups of today that they still can play and their LIVE gigs can and will pull in the crowds.

Blackfeather - Long Legged Lovely
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=G8QWwaji34E

I have added this to the Blackfeather page to show the people that look at this page all the good music from years gone by that still is being su;ng today. Neale Johns is still singing this song

Song for Little Earnest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m6H3hQogJo

I am adding this to the blackfeather fan page seeing as kerry and brenden are members of blackfeather and this page is for all the blackfeather team past and present. So look on youtube and myspace, ilike, facebook etc and keep on supporting LIVE music, written and played by the original artists!!

Madder Lake @ Guruland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqX19qRnHHo

This is what visitors to the queenscliff music festival will be seeing on the 29th of November, 2008 @queenscliff.

Carl perkins & Friends No:2 - Intro + boppin' The Blues With (Dave Edmo...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgBDwVJXZxs

Boppin' the blues as sung by Carl Perkins

BlackFeather , " Boppin the Blues " 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSfPVAusv1Q

blackfeather the recent incarnation performing bopping the blues at the Doncaster Inn 2007

blackfeather the recent incarnation performing bopping the blues at the Doncaster Inn 2007

With a smile like that
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdndfbksgek

Trevor young singing "With a Smile like that"

Ticket To Go by Hey Gringo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uCtljFB1zM

Hey Gringo, written by Daryl Roberts - from their third album "Three" released in 2005

The Mixtures - The Pushbike Song [totp2]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCWAGpChSRI

Mick Holden drummer from blackfeather

Blackfeather - Mango's -Theme Part 2-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn35CtPia44
something new fin 2a.mov
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAMZldyTW4Y

Trevor is a good friend of the blackfeather fan page so I have added his latest offering "Something new " which is on Youtube to this page. Hope that you go to youtube to check out all his songs.

Blackfeather logo http://www.myspace.com/blackfeather2
15 Minutes with Bon Scott - 1977 - Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TUGYpM8Gww

A very nice interview with Bon Scott.

an interview with bon scott

Spectrum - I'll Be Gone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XKIfCSqmVM

another great australian group

GTK: Blackfeather 'Mango's Theme' 1971
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X0JO1btpRw
A Boogie (Credits 4eym)
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids....

A Boogie