The Mama~Dukes are a N. Stradbroke Island duo that formed in 2006 to play acoustic and electric roots Blues, rock and alt country original music.

The Mama~Dukes also perform as a full band when joined their larger 'electric' collective known as 'The MoTronics".



Mama~dukes at the Island Vibe 2015

The Mama~Dukes are:

  • Dugald Anthony - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Uke

Dugald has played for many years in a variety of bands who have supported a variety of International and Australian acts including INXS, Australian Crawl, The Sunny Boys, The Radiators, Bo Diddley. In the 80s Dugald led a band called "Your Fanatics" who built a loyal following playing extensively up and down the East coast of Australia

  • Sean Ogilvie - Vocals, Harmonica, Guitar, Percussion

Sean has been playing harmonica for 30 years and has played in a number of acts during that time, they include; Baron Greenback and the Stilettoes, Three legged Ball Tearers, and the Streamliners.

The MoTronics are:

  • Chris Hutton - Guitar, Lap steel, Mandolin, Violin, Vox, Keys
  • Rod Osbaldiston - Bass and guitar, Vocs
  • Steve Reynolds - Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocs, Keys, percussion
  • Scott Whitby - Drums, Vocs
  • Matt Brown - Saxaphone, Bass, Vox, percussion

The definition of Motronic is - the trade name given to a range of digital engine control units developed by Robert Bosch GmbH (commonly known as Bosch) which combined control of fuel injection and ignition in a single unit. By controlling both major systems in a single unit, many aspects of the engine's characteristics (such as power, fuel efficiency, drivability, and emissions) can be improved.

Also joined by

  • Clara Durbidge - Vocs
  • Paula Boosmara - Vocs
  • Erin Ross - Vocs, Keys
  • Josh Webb- Drums
  • Paul Doo - Drums
  • Brett Ballard - Drums

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