The Black Dakotas

Born from an obsession with Texas Honky Tonk and Classic Country music The Black Dakotas play real country music and they play it real well.

Hailing from Brisbane Qld Australia The Black Dakotas feature ex members of The Silver Dukes, Halfday and The Vegas Kings and have extensive national and international touring and gigging experience and are no strangers to whipping up a frenzy in the seediest of bars in any corner in the world.

Tipping their hats to George Strait, George Jones, The Derailers, Merle and Kris to name a few, their brand of hook laden Texas-inspired honky tonk impresses crowds whenever and wherever they play.

Recent performances in and around South East Queensland at The Triffid, Ekka 2022 & 2023, Greazefest, Its Still a Secret, The Brightside and other great venues have reinforced The Black Dakotas' reputation of one the country's finest Honky Tonk acts.

2023 Sees the release of their anticipated debut Single 'Hellfire', due for release in November. Recorded live at Brisbane's Incremental Records 'Hellfire' showcases The Black Dakotas' classic country instrumentation, catchy riffs and thoughtful lyrics.

Paul Gaydon - guitar and lead vocals
Lindsay Mottershead - guitar and vocals
Nathan Lockwood - bass guitar and vocals
Angus Chapman - drums
Ben Morine - pedal steel guitar

If you are looking for real Honky Tonk country music, look no further than The Black Dakotas.