Here’s something special: Three founding members of The Masters Apprentices, Rick Morrison, Mick Bower and Brian Vaughton, catching up in Glenelg, South Australia, last week, as uploaded to their Facebook page. .
The Masters Apprentices are still playing live. Obviously without late singer, Jim Keays. As the band explained while announcing three shows: “More than 60 years on from where it all began, the bond is still there. And the music certainly is too.
“We’re also remembering fellow founding member Gavin Webb. We miss him every day. Rick’s health doesn’t allow him to travel, but that doesn’t mean he couldn’t record with the band!”
The Masters have revealed they will be playing with later-period guitarist, Doug Ford, in Brisbane later this year.
“It’s going to be something very special. A huge thank you to everyone who has helped us reach 13,000 followers and likes on Facebook. Your messages and ongoing support mean the world to us. We feel incredibly privileged to still be performing all these years later.”
The live configuration is founding members Bower (guitar) and Vaughton (drums) with Craig Holden (vocals), Bill Harrod (bass) and Dan Matejcic (guitar).
The dates announced are:
Sun 16 Aug - "Turn Up The Triffid"
(with special guest Doug Ford)
The Triffid, Brisbane, QLD
Sun 20 Sep - "Sydney Showdown"
The Juniors Kingsford, Sydney, NSW
Sun 4 Oct
Brunswick Ballroom
Melbourne, VIC
Sun 22 Nov
Goolwa Centenary Hall
Goolwa, SA
