The Band

Four musicians.
One catalogue.

The S.O.D.S. are a Sydney-based live act built around the music of Dire Straits performed with the energy, precision, and respect the catalogue demands.

The S.O.D.S live on stage
Our Story

Built for the stage.
Driven by the music.

The S.O.D.S. came together in 2023 with a clear purpose to perform the music of Dire Straits the way it deserves to be heard. Live, loud, and with the groove intact.

From the very first show, the response was immediate. Sold-out theatre nights, festival main stages, and repeat bookings from venues who knew they'd found something that worked. The band don't just play the songs they build a show around them, structured across three sets that take audiences on a complete journey from first note to final chord.

This isn't a note-for-note recreation. It's four experienced musicians bringing their own energy and commitment to a catalogue that earns it and audiences who've seen the show more than once will tell you it hits differently every time.

20+
Live Shows
13+
Repeat Bookings
EST.
2023
Pottery Lane Performance Space — Sold Out
Neville and Michael — radio interview
The Lineup

Meet the band.

Hover to see where it all started. Click their story to find out how they got here.

Neville Kaye Hover
01

Neville Kaye

Lead Vocals · Guitar

Neville Kaye as a child

Neville Kaye

Lead Vocals · Guitar

Richie Wienburg Hover
02

Richie Wienburg

Drums · Backing Vocals

Richie Wienburg as a child

Richie Wienburg

Drums · Backing Vocals

Chris Perry Hover
03

Chris Perry

Bass

Chris Perry reimagined as a child

Chris Perry

Bass

Michael Samuel Hover
04

Michael Samuel

Guitar · Keys · Vocals

Michael Samuel as a child

Michael Samuel

Guitar · Keys · Vocals

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Proven live act. Repeat bookings. A catalogue audiences already know and love. Let's make it happen.