Big Waves is an energetic duo or trio that can perform at any event having over many years of gigging experience in all situations from pub gigs to weddings to corporate events. Big Waves are constantly updating their repertoire keeping it fresh and exciting. The repertoire ranges from duo harmony numbers by acts such as The Beatles and Simon and Garfunkel to pub rock classics from bands like The Angels and The Rolling Stones to modern dance pop songs. Big Waves can adapt to be music in the background at an event or music for a pumping dance floor.
Craig and Daniel have been friends jamming together since high school and have formed an impressive musical connection. When they are required for a trio they call on their close friend Reuben to jump in on drums. The 3 members have been performing together for 20 years.
Craig Bourke performs vocals and guitar. After graduating from the Australian Institute of Music, Craig went on the perform and record with many artists in Sydney. Craig has just returned from a few years performing in the Melbourne music scene.
Daniel Blaze performs vocals and bass. Also a graduate from the Australian Institute of Music he jumped straight into the NRL footy show band (The Nevilles) at the age of 21. Daniel has played many shows since as a session bass player around Sydney often traveling overseas and playing on T.V. shows such as the Channel 9 Telethon.
60s
Elvis – Suspicious Minds
Magic Carpet Ride – Steppenwolf
I’m A Believer – The Monkees
(Can’t Get No)Satisfaction -Rolling Stones
Cinnamon Girl – Neil Young
Please Please Me – The Beatles
Somebody To Love – Jefferson Airplane
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
70s
Elvis – Burning Love
Mr Blue Sky – ELO
Eagle Rock – Daddy Cool
Tiny Dancer – Elton John
A Horse With No Name – America
Dancing Queen – ABBA
Ever Going To See Your Face – Angels
I Saw The Light – Todd Rundgren
Summer Breeze – Seals & Croft
Peaceful Easy Feeling – Eagles
Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
Right Down The Line – Gerry Rafferty
Give A Little Bit – Supertramp
April Sun – Dragon
Dreadlock Holiday – 10cc
Stuck In The Middle – Stealers Wheel
Love Is In The Air – John Paul Young
80s
Down Under – Men At Work
Never Tear Us Apart – INXS
Hungry Like The Wolf – Duran Duran
Before Too Long – Paul Kelly
To Her Door – Paul Kelly
I Won’t Back Down – Tom Petty
You’re The Voice – John Farnham
Live It Up – Mental As Anything
Like A Prayer – Madonna
Summer Of 69 – Bryan Adams
Dancing In The Dark – Bruce Springsteen
90s
Music Sounds Better With You – Stardust
It Ain’t Over – Lenny Kravitz
Weather With Me – Crowded House
Something So Strong – Crowded House
It’s Only Natural – Crowded House
Tip Of My Tongue – Diesel
What Is Love – Haddaway
Stars – Simply Red
Wonderwall – Oasis
The Goo Goo Dolls – Slide
Cher – Believe
Remember Me – Blue Boy
Around The World – Daft Punk
Change The World – Eric Clapton
Like Fire Would – The Saints
Cool World – Mondo Rock
You May Be Right – Billy Joel
Under The Bridge – Red Hot Chili Peppers
Everlong – Foo Fighters
Rhythm Of The Night – Corona
Scar Tissue – Red Hot Chili Peppers
Friday I’m In Love – The Cure
Praise You – Fatboy Slim
! (Song Formerly) – Regurgitator
00s
My Happiness – Powderfinger
Take Your Mamma – Scissor Sisters
Feel Good Inc. – Gorillaz
Little L – Jamiroquai
Four To The Floor – Starsailor
Over and Over – Hot Chip
Acceptable In The 80s – Calvern Harris
Bohemian Like You – Dandy Warhols
One More Time – Daft Punk
She Moves In Her Own Way – Kooks
Take Me Out – Franz Ferdinand
Make It Wit Chu – Queens Of Stone Age
Hung Up – Madonna
Lady Hear Me Tonight – Modjo
1901 – Pheonix
Somebody Like You – Keith Urban
Another Chance – Roger Sanchez
Walking On A Dream – Empire Of Sun
10s+
Watermelon Sugar High – Harry Styles
Stolen Dance – Milky Chance
Shooting Stars – Bag Raiders
Good Luck – Basement Jaxx
Cold Heart – Dua Lipa
Riptide – Vance Joy
Homeless – Mr Belt & Wezo
About Damn Time – Lizzo
Sugar – Robin Shultz
Say So – Doja Cat
Get Lucky – Daft Punk
Happy – Pharrell
Feel So Close – Calvin Harris
Hey Brother – Avicii