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TABLEWAITERS Sydney (1980-1986)

Founding members Graeme Synold and Tony Ameneiro met whilst studying art at the Alexander Mackie College of Advanced Education in Sydney in 1980. Various line up changes settled down in 1981 with Gye Bennetts on drums, Ian Robertson on bass, and Ed Lee on guitar, along with Tony Ameneiro on synthesizer and Graeme Synold on vocals. This line up recorded the infamous "Gate" album with Lobby Loyde in 1981 at the Alberts studio in Sydney. This album was never released due to financial problems. Various bootleg copies are in existence from the master tapes, though poor in quality as they never reached the mixing stage. The intended single "Between the Lines" and "Access" was never released.

Gye Bennetts left after the recording of Gate to be replaced by Phillip Hyrwka on drums. Also after this point Rob Barnham became their regular manager. A publishing deal was signed, with the 1984 recording and release of the double A side 7" 45 rpm single Scattered Visions / Small Quiet Children, released through Powderworks Records & Tapes POW 0227. After some more self funded studio recording the band broke up in 1986.

The band was noted for its powerful live performances. Included in their live sets were covers of 1980's British band Magazine song "The Light Pours out of Me". Several tours and important support spots included playing with Simple Minds, The Psychedelic Furs, Split Enz, Laughing Clowns, and The Birthday Party.