About The Ducks


Apart from a love of Polka music, the Ducks are inspired by the sounds of West Texas, home-made red wine and a lasting camaraderie. The core of the band has been playing together since 1989. The current line-up includes eight Muscovy ducks and one Mallard.

The Muscovies play a great variety of instruments none of which sound much like aquatic birds. The Mallard looks after all the sound requirements of the duck pond.

The Ducks travel with their own sound system which provides quality sound for venues of all types and sizes.

A regular 'Ducks' show lasts about three hours and would normally consist of three sets of forty five to fifty minutes.

The Ducks cater to audiences of all ages and tailor each show to suit – playing longer or shorter shows as required.

Most recently, at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, the Ducks and friends entertained patrons of the Nemingha Tavern from 4:00pm till midnight.


One unique feature of a Ducks’ show, is the band’s interaction with the audience, which frequently sees the stage becoming quite crowded with various ‘poultry’ from the party adding their quacks to the Duckophany.

The Muscovies are:

. Peter Rafferty – Acoustic guitar, Banjo, Vocals

· Joe Lizzio – Piano accordion

· Paul Buckingham – Steel guitar, Mandolin

· Andrew Cross – Vocals, Didgeridoo, Percussion

· Peter Robbie – Electric guitar, Vocals

· Dr Peter Purches – Fiddle, Trombone, Vocals

· Ken Dewsbury – Drums, Percussion

· Pat Frisina – Bass Guitar, Vocals

· Anthony Frazer(guest) – Keyboards, Vocals

The Mallard is: Shane Evers – Sound Engineer

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