Dallas Crane is an Australian alternative rock band from Melbourne, Australia. Dallas Crane was named after the father of a mate of the band. In January 2004, the band signed a recording and publishing deal with Albert Productions, the home of AC/DC. The band recorded an album with Wayne Connolly, who has also produced You Am I and Underground Lovers. The self-titled album was released mid-July 2004 and the first single, "Dirty Hearts", made the ARIA top 50 on release in 2004. The album was well received and seen as their best yet. Nominated for three ARIA awards, the album has already been... called an Australian Classic. Dallas Crane started in 1996 with Dave Larkin and Pete Satchell on guitars and vocals, Shan Vanderwert on drums and Chris Brodie on bass. Pat Bourke replaced Chris Brodie on bass on 2001. The band started winning support slots around the country for the likes of You Am I and The Posies. The band also received airplay on national radio broadcaster Triple J's "Live at the Wireless" program with a track appearing on a CD of highlights of the band.
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| Career began: | 1996 |
| Members: | Pat Bourke, Chris Brodie, Pete Satchell, Dave Larkin, Shan Vanderwert |
| Hometown: | Melbourne |
| Also known as: | Dallas Crane |