From the ashes of Sydney indie bands Major and Lazy Susan comes a guitar rock bar-band specialising in raucous versions of Motown soul, classic rock, timeless mod and choice 1980s pop beauties, plus modern numbers that slot nicely alongside the above categories.

From Jackie Wilson to The Beatles, Smokey Robinson to Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Jam to Queen, Rick Springfield to The Strokes, The Pragmatics offer a selection both familiar and fresh, played with verve and sweat.

So, no Gunners, Chisel or Matchbox 20 (others do that stuff brilliantly) but authentic takes on 50 years of quality music featuring four part harmonies and a certain ragged glory. (Check out the current list of songs via Facebook page)

We play lots around Sydney's inner west - the Vic On The Park, The Gasoline Pony, The Botany View, Waywards (The Bank Hotel) and more, but we are available for weddings, parties, corporate events and, well, envelope openings. We can travel.