Waiting Room is an Australian band consisting of lead vocalist and actor
Alan Fletcher, guitarist Chris Hawker, singer-songwriter Tommy Rando and drummer Jeff Consi. The band play at a
public house
A pub (short for public house) is in several countries a drinking establishment licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption Licensing laws of the United Kingdom#On-licence, on the premises. The term first appeared in England in the ...
called ''The Elephant and Wheelbarrow'' in Victoria, Australia.
for ''Neighbours Night'' to meet fans.
The band often tour the UK, where Fletcher is well-known because of his role in the Australian soap opera ''
Neighbours
''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera that has aired since 18 March 1985. It was created by television executive Reg Watson. The Seven Network commissioned the show following the success of Watson's earlier soap '' Sons and ...
''.
They released their debut album ''In the Waiting Room'' in 2005. With Fletcher's link to ''Neighbours'', several of their songs have been about ''Neighbours'' characters including "Sleeping Alongside Susan"; a cover of
Smokie's "Living Next Door to Alice".
The song refers to his character's relationship with
Izzy Hoyland
Isabelle "Izzy" Hoyland is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Natalie Bassingthwaighte. She made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 1 September 2003. Izzy was introduced as Max Hoyla ...
.
Fletcher toured the UK in September and October 2009 with the band The X-Rays.
References
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External links
Official website
Victoria (state) musical groups