Two icons of the South Australian music scene will be honoured next month, when they’re inducted into the SA Music Hall of Fame.
Five Sided Circle guitarist Trevor McNamara and late radio announcer, singer, songwriter and performer John “Vinnie” Vincent will enter the prestigious Hall during an induction ceremony at The Brit Entertainment Centre, Wingfield, on Sunday, 18 October.
“We look forward to celebrating the remarkable contribution made by Trevor and Vinnie at this special event — it’s going to be an unforgettable afternoon,” said SA Music Hall of Fame Chairman Brian Nadilo.
Tickets to the event are now available via Try Booking.
While McNamara joined Five Sided Circle as the band’s lead guitarist, he’s also a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer. His musical career began at 15, when he joined Five Sided Circle, followed by a stint in Musick Express.
Elsewhere, he wrote, composed, and produced the pop opera, Piano, which was staged in Adelaide in 1970. In a full-circle moment that highlights the connection between the two inductees, McNamara arranged The Ballad of John Grey Gorton, which Vincent later recorded.
Like his fellow inductee, Vincent’s music career began in the 1960s after the release of the song We’re Both Sorry Now, recorded by Buddy Williams.
Vincent performed as his distinctly Aussie alter-ego, Ken Oath and The Ken Oath Ockerstra, also writing and recording under the moniker. He later became one of the most recognisable presenters on South Australian radio, broadcasting on 5AD, 5KA, and SAFM.
During the induction ceremony, the new inductees will be honoured with live performances. McNamara will take to the stage with Five Sided Circle, performing alongside John Bywaters – the first musician to be inducted into the SA Music Hall of Fame – and SA Music Hall of Fame Committee member John Rose.
Plus, an all-star band will pay tribute to Vincent and his Ken Oath Ockerstra. John Bywaters, Greg Clark, Rob Pippan, Uncle Russ, Deb Brunotte and Paul Reading will perform together for the dearly departed radio presenter and musician.
