DUKESY AND THE HAZZARDS
Twisting their way through blues and funk ‘Dukesy and The Hazzards’ features the
talents of Nick Brown (vocals/guitar), Dave Evans (bass/vocals) and Adrian Violi
(drums). Add Jarrah Whyte on keys and you get Dukesy’s firm respect for the
traditional side of blues combined with their love of groove and the freedom and
improvisation of jazz and funk resulting in a tasty, modern blend for all to enjoy!
Coming together in 2009 the boys released their debut EP of 5 originals and a
cleverly chosen cover ('You're A Mystery' by the legendary Aussie blues favourites
The Bondi Cigars). Receiving airplay on many independent stations such as PBS,
RRR, 3MDR and Bluesbeat across the country Dukesy were also awarded the Blues
Underground Network's 'Best Australian Album' of 2010 getting them even more
exposure.
Live the fellas call on an extensive experience (performing, recording and touring
nationally and internationally in a myriad of settings - Blues, Jazz, Rock, Funk,
Country, Latin) to put on a show firmly rooted in the blues with a modern funky twist
to get the punters dancing. Recently ‘Dukesy’ have played stages such as Cairns
Blues Festival, Echuca Winter Blues, The Legendary Blues Train, Mordialloc Food,
Wine and Music Festival and the Bluestone Festival sharing lineups with the likes of
Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Geoff Achison, Thomasina Winslow and Jimi Hocking.
Now with their new album ‘Ain’t Coming Back To You’ hot off the presses and hitting
at #4 on the Australian Blues and Roots Airplay chart, reaching #37 on the Roots
Music Report's Top 50 Blues Albums Worldwide in August and again receiving the
Blues Underground Network's 'Best Australian Album' for 2012 the boys are ready to
show off this new material with 9 original tracks of tight grooves, funky lines and
bluesy stylings.
Dukesy and The Hazzards are one really good band 5 ***** rating, thoroughly
enjoyed it, highly recommended.
- Blues Underground Network
One of the most exciting and accomplished young blues bands I’ve seen in a long
while. They get the punters in with their funky grooves and impress the hard core
connoisseurs with their virtuosic playing - I can’t wait to hear them again!
- Geoff Achison
A blues band with a funky, soulful twist. Some great guitar by Nick Brown and the
band playing behind him.It’ll have you up dancing.
- Andy Merkel, ‘Got The Blues’ PBS FM
This year is going to be a big festival. We’ve got 16 artists, it’s going to be really big.
My pick this year is Dukesy and The Hazzards. They remind me of Bondi Cigars, I’m
really looking forward to some funky blues!
- Pauline Langley, Cairns Blues Festival Organiser
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