Smokie Gets HooKed Tribute
About the Show
The concept of the show really was not all of Steves idea….. back in 2013ish, Steve had this brain wave of starting yet another tribute show of a band he always loved…. Daddy Cool.
He spoke with a colleague of his who then was the entertainment manager of a great club on the Gold Coast.. Steve Cummings, who suggested to him.. had he thought about doing Dr Hook? well Steve said of course no. So with the aid of Cummo, Steve became Ray in a very small attempt at doing a Dr Hook duo.
Well Cummo booked our one and only gig which was interesting, as it was just Cummo, Steve a set of congas and a computer for tracks.
They both never spoke about redoing it again. However now Steve had the bug.
Already a well known accomplished drummer he now had the bug to push it forward.
Well after some six years later… it went from a simple support act of five songs in front of the major acts band to what is now…… a six piece LIVE band.
Mark “Wolfie” Brownsdon
Mark along with Steve is one of the leading forces behind Hooked and is the bands musical arranger.
Mark known on stage as “Wolfie,” is a seasoned professional singer and guitarist with nearly 40 years of live performance experience across Australia and overseas.
Renowned for his powerful vocals, musical versatility, and natural connection with audiences, Wolfie delivers polished, engaging performances across a wide range of styles and settings.
A respected figure on the Queensland live music scene, Mark has been twice nominated for “Best Male Vocalist” and “Most Versatile Performer” in Queensland, reflecting both his vocal strength and adaptability as an entertainer. Whether performing intimate acoustic sets or high-energy crowd-pleasers, Wolfie brings experience, professionalism, and passion to every stage he steps on.
Mark stars as Dennis Locorriere in the Hooked Tribute show from its conception over 3 years ago.
Mike Andrew
Mike plays the part of Rik Elswit in Hooked.
Rik played guitar with the original line up of Dr Hook and the Medicine Show.
Mike was the original guitar player with actors Guy Pearce, Craig McLaughlan ,Kylie Minogue and Alan Dale in the Neighbours band in 1987.
Mike’s other bands have included BIG BAD, the Midnight Blues Band, Brisbane based Chicago Blues band Howlin’ Time, TBG with lead singer Nikki, Steppin Out, Buddy Love and the Tremors, Dean Vegas Band, Elvis ETA Brendon Chase, Stuey V and The Memphis Beat, and guitarist with Melbourne Blues supremo Jacqui Walker and the JWBand.
More recently Mike has been touring with the DR Hook Tribute Show.
Marty Tullemans
Marty is an experienced contemporary pianist and vocalist who started as the original keyboard player with the 6-piece band “Sounds United” in Sydney, at age 16 in the Seventies.
He has often backed many artists in live shows with sight-reading arrangements. For the 80s and 90s, he played keyboards and piano in a variety of cover bands, duos and big bands again in a number of venues in Sydney, Melbourne and later in Brisbane.
In Melbourne, Marty performed with the Australian Show Band at premier venues and functions. In Brisbane, there were tribute shows with the Rockin’ 50s Show, covering music by Elvis, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Leslie Gore, Jerry Lee Lewis and Neil Sedaka, and later tribute shows were the Sonic Band covering Cliff Richard and Shadows as well as briefly with the John Blunt’s “King and Queen” tribute show which Steve Wisby invited him to join.
Marty plays the part of Billy Francis in Hooked – Billy was the keyboard player with the original line up of Dr Hook and the Medicine Show.
Steve Wisby
Steve along with Wolfie is one of the driving forces behind Hooked and is the bands manager and joint musical arranger.
Steve stars as Ray Sawyer and unlike the real Ray does not have one eye missing.
Steve recreates Ray’s vocal and antics on stage, including having fun with the audience.
When you see Steve on stage you can almost believe it’s the real Ray Sawyer.
Paul Heinemann
Paul is the backline of Hooked – Paul is Jance Garfat who joined Dr Hook in 1972.
Paul has been apart of the Brisbane music scene for many years and has been a member of many top Brisbane bands.
Dave Harden
Dave plays the part of John Wolters
In the 1980s, David was part of Brisbane’s underground music scene with the band The Colours, whose single “Blueshirt” became the most requested song on 4ZZZ and remains in rotation decades later.
He then joined the Hutchinson Circuit, supporting nearly every Australian band during this time, performing professionally nationwide for five years before working with Brisbane artist Nik Phillips (BMG). He then moved onto Great Keppel Island as a drummer/vocalist, until moving to Sydney in 1986.
In Sydney, David performed with numerous studio artists. He replaced Bill Bilson (ex Sunnyboys) as drummer for The Sparklers, featuring Peter (ex Sunnyboys) and sister Melanie Oxley. The band ended before their next album, with a final performance at the Sydney Entertainment Centre alongside Big Pig, Icehouse, and 1927. He also played with legendary Sydney swamp blues Pianist/Vocalist Don Hopkins (2nd at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis) in Donny Hop and the Kings of Bop.
David returned to Queensland in 2002, teaming up with acclaimed American guitarist Bo Jenkins for two years of festivals and gigs. He continues to be a sought after professional drummer, often called upon at short notice.