In this episode of Vinyl Vibes Jack talks with bass player of The New Dream and Country Radio, John Bois. John is best known for being the bass player in The Dingoes who did the iconic track Way out West, however, prior to this, he was in two groups, The New Dream and Country Radio. John joined The New Dream in early 1970 and got his first taste of national success with the band’s Top 40 bubblegum hits, The Groupie and Soft Delights.

Wanting to get away from bubblegum, John joined Greg Quill’s Country Radio in 1972. Shortly after joining the group, fellow members Greg Quill and Kerryn Tolhurst would pen the band’s signature song Gypsy Queen. It would reach number 9 on the Australian singles chart.

After recording an album and three singles in August 1973 John left country radio to join The Dingoes. More recently John has embarked on a solo career with a recent release being his 2024 album The Coal Minner’s Dimonds.  

Jack called John to talk about his time in Chicago Piano, how he came to join the New Dream, his memories of playing with new Dream, songs on the New Dream setlist, why he wanted to leave New Dream, how he came to join Country Radio, the recording of Gypsy Queen, playing the 1973 Sunbury festival, and his 2024 album The Coal Minner’s Dimonds. 

"That issue for an artist… are you doing anything that is really worthwhile? The New Dream was very poppy, and I kind of recognised that. There came a time when I needed a bit more than that, and that was country radio." – John Bois on this episode of Vinyl Vibes

Episode Hosted and Produced by Jack Hodgins. 

In this episode of Vinyl Vibes Jack talks with bass player of The New Dream and Country Radio, John Bois. John is best known for being the bass player in The Dingoes who did the iconic track Way out West, however, prior to this, he was in two groups, The New Dream and Country Radio. John joined The New Dream in early 1970 and got his first taste of national success with the band&rsquo;s Top 40 bubblegum hits, The Groupie and Soft Delights.
Wanting to get away from bubblegum, John joined Greg Quill&rsquo;s&nbsp;Country Radio in 1972. Shortly after joining the group, fellow members Greg Quill and Kerryn Tolhurst would pen the band&rsquo;s signature song Gypsy Queen. It would reach number 9 on the Australian singles chart.
After recording an album and three singles in August 1973 John left country radio to join The Dingoes. More recently John has embarked on a solo career with a recent release being his 2024 album <a href="https://johnbois.com/music">The Coal Minner&rsquo;s Dimonds</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Jack called John to talk about his time in Chicago Piano, how he came to join the New Dream, his memories of playing with new Dream, songs on the New Dream setlist, why he wanted to leave New Dream, how he came to join Country Radio, the recording of Gypsy Queen, playing the 1973 Sunbury festival, and his 2024 album The Coal Minner&rsquo;s Dimonds.&nbsp;
"That issue for an artist&hellip; are you doing anything that is really worthwhile? The New Dream was very poppy, and I kind of recognised that. There came a time when I needed a bit more than that, and that was country radio." &ndash; John Bois on this episode of Vinyl Vibes
Episode Hosted and Produced by Jack Hodgins.&nbsp;

Vinyl Vibes is a new music show created by Jack Hodgins. It features in-depth interviews with those who were a part of the vinyl era of music. If you are rocker, a groover or somewhere in between then this show is for you. On the podcast version you can find the uncut interviews but on the On Demand version you can listen to interviews along with music.

This show is the full creation of Jack Hodgins who is the producer, host and editor for the show. Jack has been a lover of older music since he can remember with Buddy Holly being the person who got him into music. He is even a musician himself having released his own EP.

Vinyl Vibes is a new music show created by Jack Hodgins. It features in-depth interviews with those who were a part of the vinyl era of music. If you are rocker, a groover or somewhere in between then this show is for you. On the podcast version you can find the uncut interviews but on the On Demand version you can listen to interviews along with music.
This show is the full creation of Jack Hodgins who is the producer, host and editor for the show. Jack has been a lover of older music since he can remember with Buddy Holly being the person who got him into music. He is even a musician himself having released his own EP.

Vinyl Vibes

Jack Hodgins interviews the likes of Colin Hanton (Quarrymen) about their music and lives.

Jack Hodgins interviews the likes of Colin Hanton (Quarrymen) about their music and lives.

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