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band name
The Vacant Lot
submitted by
Robin Wood
who's in the picture
Left to right: Ian Couch, bass, vocals; Jeff Burstin, lead guitar; Rob Wood, drums; Greg Heitsch, rhythm guitar, vocals.
where was the band based
Mount Waverley, Melbourne, Australia
years active
1966 - 1968
musical influences
The Rolling Stones, The Easybeats, Bob Dylan, Chuck Berry.
notes
Played local dance every second Saturday. Also played school fetes, birthday parties etc.
brushes with fame
Jeff went on to play in some top Aussie bands including Company Caine, The Black Sorrows and Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons.
Greg went on to a Seekers type acoustic folk group called “The Brentwoods”. They released a 45rpm record called “Penny to my name / Run come see” on the Astor label, which was a minor hit record in the Melbourne charts in the late 60’s.
where are they now
I joined the "Weekend Warrior" program last year, run by a music store, and with 4 complete strangers was given rehearsal space, instruments, and 12 hours over 6 weeks to put together a band to do a 30min gig in a local pub. We called ourselves “Itchy & The Scratchies” and had a ball.
Currently, with my wife and friends, we are rehearsing for a little rock musical we have written ourselves which is a tribute to the 60’s, featuring live performances of songs by Chubby Checker, The Crystals, Brenda Lee, Connie Francis etc. The show is called “It’s My Party!” and will be performed in December. I Don't know where the other members of the Vacant Lot are, but would like to find out. (Jeff Burstin is still active, in a Blues and Roots band called The Hornets. See www.thehornets.com.au for more information).
band name
The Vacant Lot
submitted by
Robin Wood
who's in the picture
Left to right: Ian Couch, bass, vocals; Jeff Burstin, lead guitar; Rob Wood, drums; Greg Heitsch, rhythm guitar, vocals.
where was the band based
Mount Waverley, Melbourne, Australia
years active
1966 - 1968
musical influences
The Rolling Stones, The Easybeats, Bob Dylan, Chuck Berry.
notes
Played local dance every second Saturday. Also played school fetes, birthday parties etc.
brushes with fame
Jeff went on to play in some top Aussie bands including Company Caine, The Black Sorrows and Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons.
Greg went on to a Seekers type acoustic folk group called “The Brentwoods”. They released a 45rpm record called “Penny to my name / Run come see” on the Astor label, which was a minor hit record in the Melbourne charts in the late 60’s.
where are they now
I joined the "Weekend Warrior" program last year, run by a music store, and with 4 complete strangers was given rehearsal space, instruments, and 12 hours over 6 weeks to put together a band to do a 30min gig in a local pub. We called ourselves “Itchy & The Scratchies” and had a ball.
Currently, with my wife and friends, we are rehearsing for a little rock musical we have written ourselves which is a tribute to the 60’s, featuring live performances of songs by Chubby Checker, The Crystals, Brenda Lee, Connie Francis etc. The show is called “It’s My Party!” and will be performed in December. I Don't know where the other members of the Vacant Lot are, but would like to find out. (Jeff Burstin is still active, in a Blues and Roots band called The Hornets. See www.thehornets.com.au for more information).
1 of 2
band name
The Vacant Lot
submitted by
Robin Wood
who's in the picture
Left to right: Ian Couch, bass, vocals; Jeff Burstin, lead guitar; Rob Wood, drums; Greg Heitsch, rhythm guitar, vocals.
where was the band based
Mount Waverley, Melbourne, Australia
years active
1966 - 1968
musical influences
The Rolling Stones, The Easybeats, Bob Dylan, Chuck Berry.
notes
Played local dance every second Saturday. Also played school fetes, birthday parties etc.
brushes with fame
Jeff went on to play in some top Aussie bands including Company Caine, The Black Sorrows and Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons.
Greg went on to a Seekers type acoustic folk group called “The Brentwoods”. They released a 45rpm record called “Penny to my name / Run come see” on the Astor label, which was a minor hit record in the Melbourne charts in the late 60’s.
where are they now
I joined the "Weekend Warrior" program last year, run by a music store, and with 4 complete strangers was given rehearsal space, instruments, and 12 hours over 6 weeks to put together a band to do a 30min gig in a local pub. We called ourselves “Itchy & The Scratchies” and had a ball.
Currently, with my wife and friends, we are rehearsing for a little rock musical we have written ourselves which is a tribute to the 60’s, featuring live performances of songs by Chubby Checker, The Crystals, Brenda Lee, Connie Francis etc. The show is called “It’s My Party!” and will be performed in December. I Don't know where the other members of the Vacant Lot are, but would like to find out. (Jeff Burstin is still active, in a Blues and Roots band called The Hornets. See www.thehornets.com.au for more information).
band name
The Vacant Lot
submitted by
Robin Wood
who's in the picture
Left to right: Ian Couch, bass, vocals; Jeff Burstin, lead guitar; Rob Wood, drums; Greg Heitsch, rhythm guitar, vocals.
where was the band based
Mount Waverley, Melbourne, Australia
years active
1966 - 1968
musical influences
The Rolling Stones, The Easybeats, Bob Dylan, Chuck Berry.
notes
Played local dance every second Saturday. Also played school fetes, birthday parties etc.
brushes with fame
Jeff went on to play in some top Aussie bands including Company Caine, The Black Sorrows and Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons.
Greg went on to a Seekers type acoustic folk group called “The Brentwoods”. They released a 45rpm record called “Penny to my name / Run come see” on the Astor label, which was a minor hit record in the Melbourne charts in the late 60’s.
where are they now
I joined the "Weekend Warrior" program last year, run by a music store, and with 4 complete strangers was given rehearsal space, instruments, and 12 hours over 6 weeks to put together a band to do a 30min gig in a local pub. We called ourselves “Itchy & The Scratchies” and had a ball.
Currently, with my wife and friends, we are rehearsing for a little rock musical we have written ourselves which is a tribute to the 60’s, featuring live performances of songs by Chubby Checker, The Crystals, Brenda Lee, Connie Francis etc. The show is called “It’s My Party!” and will be performed in December. I Don't know where the other members of the Vacant Lot are, but would like to find out. (Jeff Burstin is still active, in a Blues and Roots band called The Hornets. See www.thehornets.com.au for more information).
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