Coverband: episode guide


A Clean Start

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Episode 1.01
NZ: Thu, September 25, 2014
Ratings: 143,800
Written by thedownlowconcept
Directed by Jonathan Brough

No one grows up wanting to play in a covers band. It's what happens when the dream of being a rock star has faded and the desperate need for cash takes precedence over any faltering ambition.

Cast: Johnny Barker as Matt, Matt Whelan as Alex, Wesley Dowdell as Knuckles, Laughton Kora as Jukebox, Jackie Van Beek as Stacey, Liesha Ward Knox as Ivy, Mark Mitchinson as Don, Aiden Wisnewski as Young Matt, Liam Owens as Young Alex, Jarrod Holt as Audition Guy 1, Leonard Mathews as Audition Guy 2, Graham MacDonald as Audition Guy 3, Angus Kerr as Audition Guy 4, Declan Coote as Audition Guy 5, Dallas Barnett as Karaoke Singer, Aroha Rawson as Bartender

Music: "Tally Ho!" performed by The Clean, "80s Celebration" performed by The Reduction Agents, "Beelines To Heaven" performed by Garageland, "So Good at Being in Trouble" performed by Unknown Mortal Orchestra, "Harmonic Generator" performed by The Silhouettes, "Buffalo" performed by Dallas Barnett, "Counting The Beat" performed by The Silhouettes

Noise Control

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Episode 1.02
NZ: Thu, October 02, 2014
Ratings: 99,750
Written by thedownlowconcept
Directed by Jonathan Brough

Newly formed coverband 'The Silhouettes' have found their lead singer, Jukebox, and have booked a regular gig at the Roach Room.

Cast: Johnny Barker as Matt, Matt Whelan as Alex, Wesley Dowdell as Knuckles, Laughton Kora as Jukebox, Jackie Van Beek as Stacey, Liesha Ward Knox as Ivy, Mark Mitchinson as Don, Aiden Wisnewski as Young Matt, Liam Owens as Young Alex, Phil Peleton as Phil, Theresa Healey as Dee, Ella Becroft as Polly, Gareth Williams as Brett, Josh Thomson as Marcus

Music: "Tally Ho!" performed by The Clean, "You Put it in Me" performed by Dictaphone Blue, "Why Does Love Do This To Me" performed by The Silhouettes, "Pressure Man" performed by The Silhouettes, "I See Red" performed by The Silhouettes,

What Goes on Tour

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Episode 1.03
NZ: Thu, October 09, 2014
Written by thedownlowconcept
Directed by Jonathan Brough

The Silhouettes go on their first tour in rural New Zealand to play a night of covers in New Plymouth, but their audience is less than accommodating. Alex and his fiancée, Stacey, are having some relationship issues.

Cast: Johnny Barker as Matt, Matt Whelan as Alex, Wesley Dowdell as Knuckles, Laughton Kora as Jukebox, Jackie Van Beek as Stacey, Liesha Ward Knox as Ivy, Mark Mitchinson as Don, Aiden Wisnewski as Young Matt, Liam Owens as Young Alex, Gerald Urquhart as Steve, Matt Stellingwerf as Farmer, Karl Burnett as Ham Roll Eater, Genevieve Cohen as Renee, Emma Law as Tanya, Sue Buglass as Old Lady

Music: "Tally Ho!" performed by The Clean, "Hey Seuss" performed by The 3Ds, "Trippin" performed by The Silhouettes, "Walking Off a Cliff" performed by The Mint Chicks, "It's On" performed by Nesian Mystik, "The Brain That Wouldn't Die" performed by Tall Dwarfs

Empty Bowl

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Episode 1.04
NZ: Thu, October 16, 2014
Written by thedownlowconcept
Directed by Jonathan Brough

Matt is left in charge of the Roach Room as Don heads away on a marital retreat. All is going to plan until Jukebox turns up. Alex is head-hunted by the hottest band in town, and receives some unexpected/unwanted news.

Cast: Johnny Barker as Matt, Matt Whelan as Alex, Wesley Dowdell as Knuckles, Laughton Kora as Jukebox, Jackie Van Beek as Stacey, Liesha Ward Knox as Ivy, Mark Mitchinson as Don, Ella Becroft as Polly, Aiden Wisnewski as Young Matt, Liam Owens as Young Alex, Caleb Wells as Martin, Josh Leys as Cameron, Cole Goodley as Boston, Glen Levy as Bowl Bassist, Mary Teow as Bindi, Sydney Jackson as Lee, Shoshana McCullum as Kate, Nicola Vuleta as Cherry, Gabrielle Henderson as Emma

Music: "Tally Ho!" performed by The Clean, "I Love My Leather Jacket" performed by The Silhouettes, "It's On" performed by Nesian Mystik, "I Wrote This Song For You" performed by SJD, "Bounce" performed by Katchafire, "Fraction Too Much Friction" performed by The Silhouettes

Charity Begins at Home

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Episode 1.05
NZ: Thu, October 23, 2014
Written by thedownlowconcept
Directed by Jonathan Brough

The band tries to earn some money playing backing for a young, up-and-coming Christian pop star. It doesn't quite work out.

Cast: Johnny Barker as Matt, Matt Whelan as Alex, Wesley Dowdell as Knuckles, Laughton Kora as Jukebox, Jackie Van Beek as Stacey, Liesha Ward Knox as Ivy, Mark Mitchinson as Don, Ella Becroft as Polly, Aiden Wisnewski as Young Matt, Liam Owens as Young Alex, Yvette Harvie-Salter as Charity, Toby Sharpe as Luke, Bede Skinner as Male Radio Host, Geanine Stanley as Female Radio Host, Sydney Jackson as Lee, Shoshana McCullum as Kate, Sheryl Stewart as Carol, Cole Jenkins as Simon, Andrew Munro as Towie, Phil Ormsby as Dennis, Nick Davies as Young Christian Guy, Rebekah Palmer as Young Christian Girl

Music: "Tally Ho!" performed by The Clean, "Who Loves You The Most" performed by Charity, "Uh-Oh" performed by The Subliminals, "Hey Hey Little" performed by Pluto, "It's On" performed by Nesian Mystik, "Not Given Lightly" performed by Charity

I'll Say Goodbye

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Episode 1.06
NZ: Thu, October 30, 2014
Written by thedownlowconcept
Directed by Jonathan Brough

Matt is faced with another tough decision as Ivy walks back into his life with an offer he can't refuse. While Alex is unsure of the life he has chosen for himself.

Cast: Johnny Barker as Matt, Matt Whelan as Alex, Wesley Dowdell as Knuckles, Laughton Kora as Jukebox, Jackie Van Beek as Stacey, Liesha Ward Knox as Ivy, Mark Mitchinson as Don, Ella Becroft as Polly, Aiden Wisnewski as Young Matt, Liam Owens as Young Alex, Sydney Jackson as Lee, Shoshana McCullum as Kate, Ian Gordon as Cab Driver, Emma Fenton as Girl with Jukebox, Grant Lobban as Customs Officer

Music: "Tally Ho!" performed by The Clean, "What Ever Happened To Tracey?" performed by The Silhouettes, "Throwing Stones" performed by Sneaky Feelings, "Touch Me" performed by Superette, "Bliss" performed by The Silhouettes, "Anything Could Happen" performed by The Clean