Songwriter and lead singer Tom Woodward formed The Henchmen while he was still at College in Canberra, the national capital of Australia. They quickly developed a reputation as one of Canberra's best college bands. Playing at parties and venues around town, their bizarre onstage antics and rolling country punk prog rock songs made them an unforgettable live-act, splitting audiences right down the middle. They performed their cult hit song "Parliamentary Swan Song" on the lawns of Parliament House infront of 10 000 protesters as George W Bush's entourage rolled up the hill, a moment which defined them as an alternative band with a loud voice, not to be forgotten. Next year they are recording their second album with legendary Australian producer, Tony Cohen (formerly Nick Cave, Tex Perkins, Go Betweens). Tom Woodward is prepared to go anywhere around the world to advance the career of his band and his songwriting.
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