The Doug Anthony All Stars were an Australian musical comedy group who initially performed together between 1984 and 1994. The group were an acoustic trio, originally comprising Paul McDermott and Tim Ferguson on main vocals and Richard Fidler on guitar and backing vocals. The group reformed in 2014, with Paul Livingston replacing Fidler on guitar.
Tim Ferguson, Paul McDermott and Richard Fidler performing in Hobart, Tasmania, 1994
DAAS frequently involved the audience in their act. In this scene, the group mock-threaten to shoot an audience member.
DAAS in an appearance on The Big Gig
DAAS reunited for a one-off show to launch the DVD release of DAAS Kapital, 13 April 2013
Paul Anthony Michael McDermott is an Australian entertainer, best known both for Good News Week and for his role as a member of the musical comedy group the Doug Anthony All Stars. He has frequently appeared at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and taken part in its two major televised productions, the Comedy Festival Gala and the Great Debate. McDermott has also performed and written numerous shows as a solo performer and authored children’s books and newspaper articles and directed short animated films.
McDermott at the DAAS Kapital DVD launch, April 2013
McDermott performing with the Doug Anthony All Stars in 1994.
McDermott (centre) performing with Tim Ferguson and Paul Livingston in 2014.
