Hussy Hicks
Biography
In a world where everything is reliant on a slick sales pitch or novelty marketing ploy Hussy Hicks are a genuine breath of fresh air. This is a band that exists solely for their love of music, and not only do they love it, but they’re pretty damn good at too. In a few short years Julz Parker and Leesa Gentz have racked up a remarkable list of festivals, venues and dedicated fans from around the globe, and they’ve done it all with a couple of instruments and a passionate desire to share their so...
In a world where everything is reliant on a slick sales pitch or novelty marketing ploy Hussy Hicks are a genuine breath of fresh air. This is a band that exists solely for their love of music, and not only do they love it, but they’re pretty damn good at too.
In a few short years Julz Parker and Leesa Gentz have racked up a remarkable list of festivals, venues and dedicated fans from around the globe, and they’ve done it all with a couple of instruments and a passionate desire to share their songs with the world.
Their performances have been described as spontaneous, explosive and emotive; Julz is regarded as one of Australia’s finest guitarists and has traded finger-style, flamenco, gypsy and Arabic licks with everyone from street performers to Phil and Tommy Emmanuel, John Jorgenson and Joe Robinson. Leesa is most recognised for her soaring vocals and joyful, endearing stage presence and she has been steadily earning respect as one of our most accomplished vocalists.
Conforming to a musical genre has been difficult for the girls, however they have been welcomed into the Roots circuits, as well as Folk, Blues and Country, but with a broad range of influences their music generally appeals to a wide spectrum of music lovers.
QUOTES:
“Hussy Hicks has a sound all of its own. The songs on this album are at the same time simple yet endlessly interesting and optimistic yet heartbreakingly honest and raw. It is an album written and sung from the heart, and the music has a real capacity to connect with something universal in each of us.” – Susan Jarvis, Capital News
“…what real world music is all about: sweat, beat, tapping feet, feel, passion… the joy of good music in a live concert.” – Manne.com, Italy
"Julz must be the country's top female player." ‐ Phil Emmanuel (in Australian Guitar Magazine)
“[Leesa] spectacular, like Robert Plant in female trousers!” ‐ Pierpaolo Adda, Guitar Ranch Italy
Releases:
2010 – CD “A Million Different Truths” (produced by Hussy Hicks and Ando Van Andony)
2009 – Live DVD “Hussy Hicks Live at The Soundlounge” (produced by Gaia Films)
2008 – CD “Life Plays Out” (produced by Bill Chambers)
Awards:
2010 winner Bluesfest Busking Over Byron
2010 winner Best Country, NCEIA Dolphin Awards
2010 nominee Blues/Female Vocal/Album of the Year NCEIA Dolphin Awards
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