The Bait

'The Bait'

'The Bait' feature three first rate West Australian musicians:

Russell Prior, guitar

Brad Walther, drums

Dave Gordon, bass

"The Bait’ have a wealth of musical experience.

Its rhythm section, featuring Brad Walther on drums and Dave Gordon
on bass have toured extensively together throughout the country
with the ‘Matt Angel Band’.
They have supported the likes of ‘Canned Heat’ and ‘The Badloves'
on their Australian tours.

Paul’s "right hand man" is guitarist Russell Prior, whose virtuosic talent
is fast becoming recognised in Perth. Supporting Paul with strong vocal
ability he is the jewel in this crown.

Paul's writing displays a comfortable mixture of country and blues.
His band, ‘The Bait’ provide a punchy rock edge to give his music
its own unique place in the Australian music landscape.

'The Bait' have recorded their first song 'Backdoor Refugee', a song written
about the plight of the children detained in Australian Detention Centres
at the moment. To purchase, email Paul with your request.

Paul is currently negotiating sponsorship with a charity organisation
dealing with the plight of refugees in this country for the release of
a CD single to help generate funds to go toward this cause.

Backdoor Refugee:

Land of plenty, bureaucrats

Scarcely any compassionate,

Children waiting for so long

Who can blame them for leaving home

Chorus:

She’s a backdoor Refugee

Lost her home and family

She’s fled the plight of the Taliban

And hopes to find her folks again

Still she waits in no man’s land

Her father told her, as they ran

"Take this money child and pay the man,

Hold your sister, with all you can,

And I’ll see you in a better land"

Chorus:
Bridge:

She's learned to hide, and hold her tongue,

She spent the last year running from the gun,

She has a chance to finally show her face,

But where is her Dad now,

Wouldn’t she be glad now,

Why is she sad when she's made it to this place?

Chorus: