Pieces of 8
Jamie Parkinson and Tim D’Wit are Pieces of 8 Duo
Jamie has the energy and talent to excite and motivate even the most sedate crowd of patrons.
Jamie has been in the entertainment business for most of his adult life. His ability to team together outstanding musicians to form bands and duos is second only to his showmanship and performance skills as a solo entertainer.
No matter what the audience requires, Jamie has the innate abiity to deliver just the right music, in just the right way at just the right volume.
It matters none whether your audience is a mature listening lounge crowd or full-tilt party in action …. Jamie has the experience and talent to swing in any direction.
Playing guitar from a young age and having a God given voice that allows him to cover most artists with ease, coupled with his sense of fun and genuine enjoyment of music in general; ensures a great night of entertainment when Jamie is on the scene.
Whether solo or in his duo “Piecs of 8” Jamie is an entertainment package all rolled into one.
Tim D’Wit – Blues Harp
Born in England where he left when 23 years of age to play in Europe for 3 years in particular Germany and Switzerland. Following this he played in Thailand and Malaysia for 2 years then a very profitable 4 months busking the streets of Tokyo.
On arriving in Australia in 1987, he spent 2 years in Brisbane with Buzz and the Bluesband. The next 10 years were spent with the Ron Barry Band in Sydney and Tim’s own band the Swingmasters playing all over Sydney and touring as far as Cairns including Byron Blues and Malaney festivals.
Tim has shared the stage with Mal Eastick, Bondi Cigars, Phil Manning, Johnny Copeland, Louisiana Red and Champion Jack Dupree with supports for Robben Ford and Charlie Musselwhite at the Basement in Sydney.
Confined to a wheelchair these days, Tim has not slowed down nor does he intend to. He can be found anytime there is quality players about both on the South Coast and in Sydney venues.
Pieces of 8 is a duo with a difference – and audiences all over love that difference.
Pieces of 8 Songlist
That’s the Way – K.C & the Sunshine Band
Careless Whisper – George Michael
Solitary man – Neil Diamond
Summer Breeze – Seals & Crofts
Sorrow – David Bowie
Moondance – Van Morrison
Heart of Gold – Neil Young
Heaven – Bryan Adams
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
I’ll Be Around – Doug Parkinson
Back to You – Bryan Adams
Still got the Blues – Gary Moore
Let’s Twist Again – Chubby Checker
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Cracklin’ Rosie – Neil Diamond
Land Down Under – Men At Work
Mean To Me – Crowded House
Something Got Me Started – Simply Red
Daniel – Elton John
Black Magic Woman – Santana
Unchain My Heart – Joe Cocker
Copperhead Road – Steve Earle
Love Me Do – Beatles
Suspicious Minds – Elvis
Little Sister – Elvis
Blue Suede Shoes – Elvis
Jailhouse Rock – Elvis
I’m a Believer – The Monkees
Ride Like the Wind – Christopher Cross
Burning Love – Elvis
Khe Sanh – Cold Chisel
Honky Cat – Elton John
Domino – Van Morrison
The Letter – Joe Cocker
Crocadile Rock – Elton John
Mr Natural – Mental As Anything
Live it Up – Mental As Anything
On The Darkside – Eddie & the Cruisers
Walking on Sunshine – Katrina & the Waves
Echo Beach – Martha & the Muffins
Midnight Hour – Wilson Pickett
Tainted Love – Soft Cell
Hold The Line – Toto
Rosanna – Toto
Billy Jean – Michael Jackson
Beat It – Michael Jackson
Born To Be Wild – Steppenwolf
December ‘63 – Franki Valli
You May Be Right – Billy Joel
I Feel Good – James Brown
Bright Side of the Road – Van Morrison
Jackie Wilson Said – Van Morrison
Hooked On A Feeling – Blue Suede
and much more
