Cool Boys and the Frontman

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Cool Boys and the Frontman
Victoria, Australia
Genres
Years active2016–present
Spinoff ofHamish & Andy
Members

Cool Boys and the Frontman is an Australian

Jack Post (guitar). Their live shows consist of only one song, and they usually perform with a rotating, prominent guest musician, who has included Guy Sebastian, Shannon Noll and the Veronicas. The group was formed in 2016 as a spin-off of the comedy duo's radio show, Hamish & Andy
.

Live shows

Their live shows are usually held at unconventional places, including at the formal of a Catholic high school in

Newcastle Herald concluded the band "may only know one song, but they perform it adequately", giving the show four and a half stars out of five.[4]

Tours

Cool Boys and the Frontman embarked on the Half Way to the Top Tour in 2016,[5] where they only performed "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)" by AC/DC.[6] They were joined on-stage by Shannon Noll, the Veronicas, the Wiggles and Guy Sebastian.[7][8]

In 2017, they performed their We Are the Champions Private Jet Tour, only playing the song of the same name by Queen.[8] They were joined on-stage by Vance Joy, Bret McKenzie, Jessica Mauboy and Ricki-Lee.[9][10] The tour culminated with a farewell show at Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne on 1 December, which was broadcast as the duo's final radio programme.[8]

References

  1. ^ Ebsary, Ellen (29 November 2016). "Star-studded formal gets a surprise visit". The Border Mail. p. 8. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Cool Boys & the Front Man hit the road". Radio Today. 27 November 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  3. ^ Templeton, Sarah (29 November 2017). "The night Hamish and Andy, Bret McKenzie and 300 fans took over Pirongia". Newshub. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  4. The Newcastle Herald
    . 2 December 2016. p. 25. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Hamish & Andy hit the road for last week of 2016 drive show". Mediaweek. 29 November 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  6. ^ Hohnen, Mike (1 December 2016). "Nollsie Covered An AC/DC Classic With Hamish & Andy, And It Was Something". Music Feeds. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  7. ^ Smith, Emily Jane (30 November 2016). "Nollsie and Hamish & Andy Perform AC/DC Because Why Not". HuffPost. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  8. ^ a b c Jolly, Nathan (2 November 2017). "Hamish and Andy are playing a one-song gig at Margaret Court Arena next month". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  9. ^ Manning, James (30 November 2017). "On the road with Hamish & Andy: Lost jets, hi-vis vests + tour burnout". Mediaweek. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  10. ^ Atkinson, Jordy (30 January 2018). "Joy Next Door". Bayside Leader. p. 8. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
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