About Us
Since 2007, The Sociables have been performing hit songs primarily from the 70's, 80's & 90's, the best era for classic rock music.
With the big 5 piece rock band sound, The Sociables pay tribute to the world's all time greats and entertain with legendary songs we all know and love.
With Powerful vocals and mesmerizing guitar solos. A great night of music from one of Melbourne's most enduring and well respected classic rock bands!
Peter Fulton - Founder / Manager / Guitarist / Vocals
Scratch Band
Max and The Hot Rats
The Sociables Classic Rock
Tours and Major Supports:
Broadford Concert 1987 Melbourne Victoria
Choir Boys Melbourne
Max and The Hot Rat - 1990s
Bindoon Rock Concert Western Australia
Canned Heat
Suzi Quatro
Meat Loaf
Dave Hendley - Lead Guitarist / Vocals
Bachelor of Music Performance, Masters of Music
Previous Bands:
Various cover/function bands Umbra (jazz guitar duo)
Jaspora (tropical music band)
Everseer (prog metal band)
Other:
Playing guitar for 20 years
Music teacher & composer
Released a self-produced instrumental album in 2016
Brendan Burnside - Bass, Backing Vocals
By 1987, I transitioned to bass guitar, and the band I was in, Strait Lace, was packing out the Brickmakers Arms every Friday for six months.
In the late '80s, we played with The Grass, a wild party band shared by housemates.
Throughout the '90s, I played bass with The Hounddogs and Denzil Does Dallas, bringing their music to Ballarat, Ararat, and other country towns.
We had a residency at the Pier Hotel with Cyclone Caroline, while playing some major gigs, including performances at the Art Centre Reception Room, Powerhouse (Albert Park Lake), and the Palladium at Crown.
In the mid-2000s, I had a stint as an acoustic duo on guitar, which we revisited in the early 2010s. I later joined The Cash Cows in the mid-2010s and still occasionally play with them. From 2015, they took on drums with Massive Annie for a year and a half.
From 2018 to 2024, I played bass with Snideroth, and in late 2023, I debuted with The Sociables Classic Rock. I have a long-standing and passion for live music, with occasional gigs and collaborations.
Stephen Burnside - Drums
Always a weekend warrior, Steve is known as being a solid and experienced drummer who has notched up more than a thousand gigs over the years, playing small bars, large pubs, corporate functions, festivals and everything in between.
Zac Abraham - Lead Vocals
With a passion for pushing musical boundaries, he strives to create fresh, innovative music while honing his craft as a performer,
songwriter, and producer.
With over 14 years of experience in the music industry, Zac is a postgraduate alumnus of the Australian Institute of Music and has also
studied at One World College of Music and Performer’s Collective. He has had the privilege of earning from some of India's finest
musicians, including Sentirenla Lucia, Ritwik De, Rahul Rai, and Sherry Mathews.
Beyond performing, Zac has been a music educator, teaching Vocals, Guitar, and Music Theory at Molecule Music. His performance career includes being part of bands such as Be Right Back (a Funk and R&B group) and Vaa Zaga (a Led Zeppelin tribute band).
Expanding his musical repertoire, Zac has composed for short films and contributed to school musical productions, including Jungle Book, Ben Hur, and Around the World in 80 Days. Currently, he is performing with The Sociables Classic Rock and collaborating with various artists and groups in the recording studio.
Driven by his love for music and storytelling, Zac continues to refine his artistry, aiming to share his music with the world and leave a lasting impact as a performer, songwriter, and producer.