MEET THE BAND
MEMBERS
MIMMO - BASS
I first picked up a bass when I was 15
He hasn’t put it down since. :)
“My mums family were in many 60s bands and I have great memories of seeing my uncles play Beatles songs in Nonno’s garage.”
At weddings I’d be the kid annoying the band guys and I’d be at home saving all my money to buy 45s and I remember my first album purchase which was one of those compilation records like 20 Dynamic Hits or the one with a bum cheek on the cover!
I took up bass and decided that I wanted to be like Paul McCartney cause he looked like he got all the girls. My first ever band Spartacus Wrench still reforms for school reunions and since then I’ve been in covers acts, tribute bands such as Doobies Eagles show, Agent 69, Go Cat Go and a few others.
My time in Go Cat Go was a great experience as we would dress up, dance and perform as The Blues Brothers, Joe Cocker, Roy Orbison and even Elvis! It taught us a lot about stage-craft and improvising live on stage as well as audience participation.
Now in my late 50s I love performing with West Memphis to create different styles like country, blues, salsa and rock. It’s very much a band family that loves to create music together which is infectious to any audience – young or old!
LINDA - VOCALS + KEYS
West Memphis Band announces the exciting addition of Linda on keyboards, lead vocals, and harmonies. With Linda’s arrival, the band officially returned to its signature four-piece format. Linda learned up to 40 songs from our catalogue to get ready for live shows!
I answered the call to join West Memphis band who were in need of a strong female vocalist/keyboard player, comfortable with Country Rock artists such as Miley Cyrus, Shania Twain, Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt. I thought, hey that sounds like me, I can give that a go!
We also perform mainstream covers from 70s 80s and 90s so they needed someone with the ability to learn both piano and keyboard lines as well as having solid harmonies. I have been playing piano and singing lead for many, many years and I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this fabulous band.
ANDREW (Andy) - DRUMS
Andrew is a drummer who plays live country rock, soul, blues, and mainstream covers. He performs alongside bandmates, frequently booking gigs across regional pubs, community festivals, and RSL clubs throughout New South Wales.
the ensemble is known locally for delivering its signature "Hoedown Showdown Experience". As the backbone of the band's rhythm section, Gandy plays live country rock, soul, blues, and mainstream covers completely raw, strictly avoiding the use of backing tracks.
Alongside bandmates like Mimmo, David and Linda, Andy anchors the group's live energy. He helps drive the four-piece lineup's multi-genre sound, coordinating their weekly Sydney home studio rehearsals and dynamic themed events—ranging from local craft brewery gigs to interactive boot-scooting and line dancing festivals.
DAVE - LEAD GUITAR
My family was very musical. As a group of cousins, we used to hang out backstage at my dad’s reception lounge whist my uncle played drums in the band and everyone else’s dad was bussing tables as waiters. Inevitably, we started our own band when I was just 10. We played weddings, festivals, cabarets, you name it. I’m fortunate in that I found my passion early in life and my parents supported that.
My first non-family band was formed in high school with Mimmo (see bass/vocals) and we’ve never parted company since. We have trod the boards all these years, honing our musical and stage-craft skills along the way.
Fast forward to 1989 when on tour we watched “this is Spinal Tap”. This band has been an inspiration to me and in fact my number one value in life is taken from this film – “have a good time, all the time” - which for me means enjoy what you do, or in another way, don’t do what you don’t enjoy. I bring this philosophy to my daily life and to any gig I play.
Before a show and during the breaks you’ll find me interacting with the audience. I’m an extrovert like that. And on stage its hard to keep me still. I love music and the joy it brings people and I like to think my enthusiasm is infectious.
When asked to join West Memphis I hadn’t been playing for about 18 months. I joined because I thought the music was original and different and certainly a different style to anything I’d played before. I can truly say in this band I am playing my best musically, enjoying the challenge of making a multi-guitar song work with just one guitar and learning to play different styles.
I hope that shows through in my performance.
IN MEMORIAM - SUE DORONZO
In honour of our much loved West Memphis founder Ms Sue Doronzo who passed away in January 2026.
Sue was an incredible musician, friend and mentor to the entire band. Sue’s contribution to the West Memphis sound can never be underestimated.
Sue formed our unique country-rock blend and pioneered our Hoedown Showdown concept. It was her wish that we continue West Memphis as her legacy.
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WEST MEMPHIS
Have you ever wondered why Memphis is mentioned in over 1000 songs? It’s because it’s been the centre of Rock and Soul for nearly a century. Our band West Memphis, bring fantastic Rock and Soul classics to your venue, performed by seasoned musicians with that wonderful soulful sound of our namesake city.
From Linda Ronstadt to Ray Charles, Etta, Orbison, Cash, Credence….you get the vibe.
We pride ourselves on our consistent sound quality, from the powerful vocals of Linda and Mimmo, to our fabulous lead guitarist Dave and rhythmic drummer Andy, with great keys and bass, all live with no need for recorded backups.
Our audiences love us, or at least that’s what their telling us, and if they are not up dancing, their vibing or singing along to our songs. We keep the volume just right.
We’re currently spreading the love at a variety of venues in Sydney– from craft breweries to pubs to many RSL clubs, and the venues are happy.
We’re known for our great sound and different repertoire (definitely not the same old stuff). Let your venue be the next one to experience the amazing sound of West Memphis!
