2017

• • Saturday 7 January 2017, Rooty Hill RSL Club, 2pm – Slappin’ bass for ‘ELVIS IN THE MOVIES’ starring Dean Rias

  • Sunday 22 January 2017, Cabravale Diggers, 3.30pm – Guitar for the John Pickworth Band (show includes Christine Savanah and Roland Storm)

  • Thursday 26 January 2017, Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL, 1pm – ‘Celebration of Australian Songs & Singers‘ with multi-award winners Bob Howe, Nicki Gillis and Greg Hooper plus Greg Hayes -Tribute to Slim Dusty

  • Friday 3 February 2017, Camden RSL , 8pm – ROLAND STORM AND THE BEST OF BRITISH – TRIBUTE TO THE SHADOWS (Bob Howe) AND DUSTY SPRINGFIELD (Dorathy Cooper)

  • Saturday 4 February 2017, Private Function (Kemps Creek), 1pm

  • Thursday 9 February 2017, Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL, 8pm – Hosting and playing at CANTERBURY COUNTRY – ‘TAMWORTH RECOVERY PARTY’ featuring Billy Bridge, Rebecca Lee Nye, Sharnee Fenwick. Plus Bob Howe & Nicki Gillis and the Hillbilly Heaven band

  • Friday 10 February 2017, Mounties 10.30am – Guitar for the Graeme Fisher All Stars Show Band (show includes Grace Rizzo and Daniel Tambasco and host Cheryl O’Brien)

  • Sunday 19 February 2017, Shady Pines Saloon, Darlinghurst, 6-9pm – twangin’ guitar with Bryen and the Bayou Boogie Boys

  • Sunday 26 February 2017, Cabravale Diggers, 3.30pm – Bass for the John Pickworth Band (show includes Jace Pearson & Dot Cooper)

  • Thursday 9 March 2017, Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL, 8pm – Hosting and playing at CANTERBURY COUNTRY – ‘AWARD WINNERS SHOW’ featuring NeillyRich (2016 Spur Winners), Emma Hannah (2012 Spur Winner), Nicki Gillis (2009 Spur Winner) and more with Bob Howe & the Hillbilly Heaven band. Plus FRANK IFIELD presents the 2017 International Spur Award (in association with Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club and Galston Rotary Club)

  • Sunday 12 March 2017, Cabra Vale Diggers, 3.30pm – VARIETY SPOT (show also includes Narelle Harcombe)

  • Saturday 25 March 2017, Private Function (Sandringham), 8pm

  • Sunday 26 March 2017, Nelson Bay Diggers, 2pm – VARIETY SPOT plus guitar for Wayne Horsburgh

  • Wednesday 29 March 2017, Halekulani Bowling Club, 1pm (day starts at 11am) – VARIETY SPOT (show includes host Roy Cooper)

  • Thursday 30 March 2017, St John’s Park Bowling Club, 10.30am – guitar for the Graeme Fisher All Stars Show Band (show includes Vicky Welsh & Michael Montgomery)

  • Saturday 1 April 2017, Kingswood Sports Club, 8pm – Rockin’ guitar for ‘THE NEW ZIPS’

  • Saturday 8 April 2017, Kingsgrove RSL Club, 7pm – (Anzac Dinner cabaret) – Guitar for ‘Tribute To The Troops’

• • • ‘BACK TO THE TIVOLI‘ – Join Wayne Cornell and his popular variety show for a great morning of entertainment! Featuring – Katey Aspeling (Female Vocalist), Greg Hudson (Magician), Bob Howe (Award winning instrumentalist), Stephen Fisher King (Award winning vocalist/entertainer of the year), Tivoli Showgirls (Twin Towns only) & Band:

    • Monday 10 April 2017, Kedron-Wavell RSL Club, 11am

    • Tuesday 11 April 2017, Twin Towns Services Club, 11am

    • Wednesday 12 April 2017, Twin Towns Services Club, 11am

• Friday 14 April 2017, Hartwood Country Festival, near Coolah, NSW, 2.30pm ‘Love That Country Music’ with Wayne Horsburgh, Bob Howe & Greg Hooper

• Saturday 15 April 2017, Club Cronulla, 8.30pm – Rockin’ guitar for HOGAN’S HEROES

• Wednesday 19 April 2017, Blacktown RSL, 11am – Walkin’ the bass for the Swing Sisters

• Thursday 27 April 2017, St John’s Park Bowling Club, 10.30am – guitar for the Graeme Fisher All Stars Show Band (show includes Shane Peters & Belinda Marks)

• Friday 5 May 2017, Camden RSL , 8pm – Rockin’ guitar for ROLAND STORM – JO’K MEMORIAL SHOW

• Thursday 11 May 2017, Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL, 8pm – Hosting and playing at CANTERBURY COUNTRY – ‘17th BIRTHDAY SHOW’ featuring Camille and Stuie, Ami Williamson, Emma Jene. Plus Bob Howe & Nicki Gillis and the Hillbilly Heaven band

• Friday 12 May 2017, Mounties 10.30am – Guitar for the Graeme Fisher All Stars Show Band (show includes Toni Stevens and Simon Gillespie and host Cheryl O’Brien)

• Saturday 13 May 2017, Matraville RSL, 8.30pm – Rockin’ guitar for HOGAN’S HEROES

• Sunday 14 May 2017, Ettalong Beach Diggers Club, 2.30pm – Guitar for ‘BEST OF BANDSTAND REUNITES’ featuring LITTLE PATTIE, LUCKY STARR, WARREN WILLIAMS, JAY JUSTIN

• Friday 19 May 2017, Wagga Wagga RSL Commercial Club, 8pm – ‘Love That Country Music’ with Wayne Horsburgh, Bob Howe & Greg Hooper

• Sunday 21 May 2017, Queanbeyan Tigers Club, 2pm – ‘Love That Country Music’ with Wayne Horsburgh, Bob Howe & Greg Hooper

• Sunday 28 May 2017, The Juniors, 2pm – VARIETY SPOT (show also includes Alex Blandino)

• Thursday 1 June 2017, Swansea RSL, 11am – VARIETY SPOT

• Tuesday 6 June 2017, Maitland City Bowls Sports & Recreation Club, 1pm (day starts at 11am) – VARIETY SPOT (show includes host Roy Cooper)

• Thursday 8 June 2017, Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL, 8pm – Hosting and playing at CANTERBURY COUNTRY – ‘FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS’ featuring Sandra Humphries, Alby Pool, Aimee Hannan. Plus Bob Howe & Nicki Gillis and the Hillbilly Heaven band

• Saturday 10 June 2017, Liverpool Catholic Club, 8.30pm – VARIETY SPOT

• Friday 16 June 2017, Corowa RSL Club, NSW (Corowa Country Music Roundup Festival), 7.30pm ‘Love That Country Music’ with Wayne Horsburgh, Bob Howe & Greg Hooper

• Sunday 18 June 2017, Swanpool Community Cinema, VIC, 2pm ‘Love That Country Music’ with Wayne Horsburgh, Bob Howe & Greg Hooper

• Wednesday 28 June 2017, Belmont 16s, 11am – VARIETY SPOT

• Thursday 29 June 2017, St John’s Park Bowling Club, 10.30am – guitar for the Graeme Fisher All Stars Show Band (show includes Monique Montez & Brian Lorenz)

• Saturday 1 July 2017, Club Cronulla, 8.30pm – Rockin’ guitar for HOGAN’S HEROES

• Thursday 13 July 2017, Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL, 8pm – Hosting and playing at CANTERBURY COUNTRY – ‘RECORD BREAKERS’ featuring Rodney Vincent, Wayne Horsburgh, Troy Kemp, Dorathy Cooper. Plus Bob Howe & Nicki Gillis and the Hillbilly Heaven band

• Friday 14 July 2017, Mounties 10.30am – Guitar for the Graeme Fisher All Stars Show Band (show includes Jon Carlo & Davidia)

• Thursday 20 July 2017, Everglades Country Club, Woy Woy, 1pm – VARIETY SPOT

• Sunday 23 July 2017, Petersham RSL Club 3pm – Rockin’ guitar for ‘SOUNDS OF THE SIXTIES’

• Sunday 6 August 2017, Private Function (Bexley), 12pm – ‘HOW’S THAT’ band

• Thursday 10 August 2017, Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL, 8pm – Hosting and playing at CANTERBURY COUNTRY – ‘ELVIS – WILD IN THE COUNTRY’  featuring Rick Mackaway, Dwayne Elix, Gareth Rowan, Big Ted & Jake, Neilly Rich, Tony Hogan, Mark Lucas And The Dead Setters, Charlie Buddy, Michael White and many more. Plus Bob Howe & Nicki Gillis and the Hillbilly Heaven band

• Friday 11 August 2017, Mounties 10.30am – Guitar for the Graeme Fisher All Stars Show Band (show includes Tony Hogan and Kerryn Grant and host Cheryl O’Brien)

• Saturday 12 August 2017, Private Function (Blacktown), 8pm

• Wednesday 16 August 2017, Malabar RSL Club, 11am – VARIETY SPOT (show also includes Susan Jon Rose)

• Thursday 17 August 2017, Commercial Club, Albury, 6pm – Rockin’ guitar for the ‘PAUL HAYMAN BAND’ (Shake Rattle n Rock 2017)

• Saturday 2 September 2017, Dapto Citizens Bowling Club, 8pm – Rockin’ guitar for the ‘THE ELTON JOHN EXPERIENCE’

• Tuesday 5 September 2017, Club Five Dock, 1pm – VARIETY SPOT (show starts at 11.30am with TBA)

• Tuesday 12 September 2017, Ettalong Beach Diggers Club, 10am – VARIETY SPOT plus guitar for Wayne Horsburgh

• Thursday 14 September 2017, Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL, 8pm – Hosting and playing at CANTERBURY COUNTRY – ‘HANK AND PATSY BIRTHDAY BASH’ featuring Dwayne Elix, Michelle Little, Mark Lucas And The Dead Setters, Bryen Willems, Kel-Anne Brandt, Jonnie Russell, Jon Kirk and surprise guests. Hosted by Bob Howe and the Hillbilly Heaven band

• Sunday 17 September 2017, Bankstown Sports Club, 2.30pm – VARIETY SPOT in the Rainforest Lounge (show also includes Natalie Colavito)

• Friday 13 October 2017, Port Pirie Country Music Festival, SA, ‘Love That Country Music’ with Wayne Horsburgh, Bob Howe & Greg Hooper

• Monday 16 October 2017, Moonta Town Hall, SA, ‘Love That Country Music’ with Wayne Horsburgh, Bob Howe & Greg Hooper

• Tuesday 17 October 2017, Hindmarsh Valley Hall, SA, 7.30pm ‘Love That Country Music’ with Wayne Horsburgh, Bob Howe & Greg Hooper

• Wednesday 18 October 2017, Nhill Bowling Club, VIC, 7.30pm ‘Love That Country Music’ with Wayne Horsburgh, Bob Howe & Greg Hooper

• Thursday 9 November 2017, Dapto Leagues Club, 1pm – VARIETY SPOT (show includes TBA at 11am)

• Thursday 9 November 2017, Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL, 8pm – Hosting and playing at CANTERBURY COUNTRY – ‘TOMKINS GUITAR SHOWCASE’ featuring multiple artists. Plus Bob Howe & Nicki Gillis and the Hillbilly Heaven band

• Tuesday 21 November 2017, Twin Towns Services Club, 10.30am (QLD time) – ‘LOVE THAT COUNTRY MUSIC’ with Wayne Horsburgh, Bob Howe, Greg Hooper and band

• Wednesday 22 November 2017, Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre , Penrith, 11am – ‘THE GOLDEN BOYS OF AUSSIE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL’ – featuring Roland Storm, Lucky Starr and Bob Howe

• Sunday 10 December 2017, Queanbeyan Tigers Club, 2pm – ‘Love That Country Music’ with Wayne Horsburgh, Bob Howe & Greg Hooper

• Wednesday 13 December 2017, Private Function (Burwood), 12pm – ‘HOW’S THAT’ band

• Thursday 14 December 2017, Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL, 8pm – Hosting and playing at CANTERBURY COUNTRY – featuring multiple artists. Plus Bob Howe & Nicki Gillis and the Hillbilly Heaven band

• Sunday 31 December 2017, Matraville RSL, 8.30pm – Rockin’ in the New Year with HOGAN’S HEROES

* This information is subject to change without notice. Patrons should call venues concerned regarding show times & membership requirements etc.