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AUSTRALIA'S PREMIER TOWER OF POWER TRIBUTE BAND
NEWS: October 23 2026: Off The Leash at Lucky 13 Garage. Tickets here.
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NEWS
Off The Leash's Craig Strain talking with the late Rocco Prestia
In 2019, OTL's bassist Craig Strain managed to secure some time with the legendary Tower of Power bassist Rocco Prestia for interview on the "Bass Lessons Melbourne" podcast. Watch the interview here.
ABOUT
Based in Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Founded in 2016
Genre: the music of Tower of Power!
WE ARE
Core unit:
Paul McVicar: Vocals
Matt Hetherington: Vocals
Steve Allan: Trumpet
Andy O'Connell: Tenor Saxophone
Alex Howroyd: Tenor Saxophone
Brett Evans: Baritone Saxophone
Dave Carter: Keysbords/Organ
Neil Boland: Guitar/Vocals
Craig Strain: Bass
Matthias Edwards: Drums
Bio
Formed in 2016, Off The Leash are a collective of prominent Australian musicians who share a passion for the music of the world's greatest soul and funk band, Tower of Power.
OTL's members are busy in Melbourne's soul, jazz, funk, blues and rnb scenes and love to come together to play faithful on-point authentic renditions of music from the Bay Area's finest export since the 49ers, the Raiders, Twitter, Facebook and clam chowder.
REPRESENTATION
Management & Booking:
Steve Allan — networkhorns@bigpond.com
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