“People have been asking us, will you ever play again? Now, we’ve heard the call and so we are casting aside walkers and wheelchairs to ride across the Smiths prairie plains once more!”

AI Overview        

The Fuelers are a long-running Canberra-based alt-country, rockabilly, and dieselbilly band known for their theatrical live shows, sexy dance moves and "char-grilled racing tunes". 

Formed in Canberra around 1973. 

Genre/Sound: A unique blend of country, rockabilly, swing, disco and cabaret—often self-described as "deep-fried dieselbilly" and "cereal box cowboy" music. 

Theatrical Lore: The band members operate within the fictional lore of "Fueler County," inspired by nitro-fuelled drag cars and romance novels. 

Key Members: Features Caltex Star (double bass), Blindboy Murray (telecaster guitar), Thingamy Bob (drums), and Wyatt Trasche (pedal steel). 

Local Staple: Frequently play local Canberra venues like Smith's Alternative, R&B’s Glovebox and the Baso alongside regional festival appearances and occasional international touring. 

Watch a short feature on the band's history and friendship over two decades: