Association Solo Artists
Roy Matthews - Roy came into singing later in life but has made up for lost time whilst he has been part of the association. Roy’s strong voice brings forth a great set of classic country and country rock hits with influences from 60’s & 70’s country artists Kenny Rogers, John Denver and Elvis.
Ann Beckett - Ann is another stalwart of the SCCMA. Her choices are the classic sounds from the 50’s & 60’s including amazing renditions of songs from Patsy Cline, Wanda Jackson and Loretta Lynne. Ann is a regular of the various Country Musters and festivals around the state and has done guest spots at musters such as the Illabo Muster and the Forbes CMA shows.
Ken Harris - Ken is a Wollongong local who has been singing in bands over a career spanning more than 30 years. Starting in local rock bands, Ken moved into the country scene. Ken’s influences include Alan Jackson, George Jones and his incredible voice does justice to some of Roy Orbison’s biggest hits ‘California Blue’ and ‘Crying’. Ken will bring a range of classic tunes from the 60’s thru to the 80’s.
Neville Collins - Neville has been singing and playing rhythm guitar ever since his school days in Grafton where he played in dance bands during his teens. Now, in retirement in the Illawarra, he enjoys participating at the South Coast Country Music Association’s Family Days. He still likes most genres of music, but now leans towards the popular country music songs of yesteryear.
Oona Hobbs -
Trish Fletcher - Trish has been performing all of her life singing, playing piano and tap dancing since she was 5 years old. She was part of the ‘Bell Sisters’ performing with the Tweed Theatre Company, the Tim MacNamara Show and even a TV appearance . She received a prestigious 2nd place in ‘Australia’s Amateur Hour’. Her favourtite songs are the popular country songs of the 60's and 70's and artists such as Anne Murray and the Carpenters.
Roger Mason - Roger has been singing and playing guitar for more than 60 years now. Playing in pubs before coming into the South Coast Country Music Association family. Roger loves his Honkytonk country tunes and Merle Haggard is his favourite artist to cover.
Michael Traynor -
Gary Whalley
Charlie Pudsey - Charlie has only been singing for 10 years but you wouldn’t know it from listening to his rich vocals and relaxed performances. Charlie takes his influences from many genres but his heart is in country. Listen to his renditions of great country artists such as George Strait, Alan Jackson and the classic sounds of Dean Martin and Englebert Humperdinck