Ian Poole

ADELAIDE, South Australia
Trick Shot are an Australian ‘New Wave of Classic Rock’ band from Adelaide, South Australia. The band formed in 2023 from a collection of 80's inspired, dad-bod muso's who met in the dank corners of the local scene and who all just couldn't get enough Bruce Springsteen, Iron Maiden and every guitar hero who has ever graced the industry. Their unique package of entertainment fuses these big 80's guitar sounds with catchy melodies mixed with a smile on their faces and a love for their music. They are dive-bombing their way to freedom that will make you want to get up, sing along and dance your troubles away.
Now hailed as Adelaide's coolest dad band by all the single mothers, Trick Shot are rocking their way into the hearts of their followers, punters, and media alike. Their latest single, ‘No One Wins Unless We All Win’ is a clarion call to those who believe that no one should be left behind and that there is still hope for a better world.
The band consists of singer/guitarist, Ian Poole, bassist, Dave Varacalli and drummer Dave Pottinger and Trick Shot’s debut album, “Magic Bullet” was released 27th October 2023 and is the talk on everyone’s lips. The album was written by bassist Dave Varacalli in an inspired 3-week span with the raw demo’s given the breath of life through the production wizardry of Ian Poole each song telling the tales of the times, interactions, interludes between country towns and big cities and what it is like to live in the current times.
Armed with their brand and their songs, Trick Shot are embarking on the old school theory of playing until their fingers’ bleed and have several live shows locally lined up and will add as many shows as possible to their schedule in due course.
Trick Shot are the antithesis of a conundrum wrapped in an enigma, yet you cannot deny the one important fact, they rock you like a hurricane, and you will find yourself singing along to their infectious tracks even before you fall in love with them.
“Trick Shot’s sound is a breath of fresh air in today’s musical landscape” – Javi, The Music Boutique
“It certainly sounds like a Friday night at Coconut Teazer on the Sunset Strip in 1989. Yes, I was there. I am old” – TJ Live, Charlie Mason Radio
“For us musical critic journalists, some records should be placed on shelves as iconic artistic creations” – Larry Lima, Music for All
“A good intersection between retro and modern rock” – Alyce Lindberg, Rising Artists Music Blog
All media/booking enquiries: David Varacalli, 0411142579 or trick.shot.band.adl@gmail.com
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