The band was formed by Mark Smith in Dec 2005 for the Eltham jazz and blues festival for a supposedly one-off gig, but the enthusiastic response was good enough reason to keep it going. Since then the band have been playing blues venues around Victoria, including a regular presence at St Andrews Hotel, one of Melbourne’s foremost blues venues.
The guys have been playing in various bands with each other for decades. Mark and Dave have been collaborating as a formidable guitar duo since the mid 70’s, in bands such as Reuben Tice, Nightrain, Rhythmatics, Relax with Max, etc.. Mark, Geoff and Les were also the core backing band for Australian legends such as Normie Rowe, John Young, Marcie Jones, Denise Drysdale, Ronnie Burns, Bobby Bright and many more for the past 15 years, as well as having their own country rock outfit The Moonlighters still playing regularly around Melbourne.
Mark Smith originally started his guitar playing career in early 70’s in Sydney, then moved to Melbourne and joined the Reuben Tice, Texas which became The Torpedoes, and has since played with many bands and artists too numerous to mention.
Geoff (Joffa) Hassall played drums with Ross Hannaford’s Lucky Dog, Kenny Lopez and other reggae, ska and latin outfits in Melbourne for the past 30 odd years
Les Gough was an original member of Russell Morris’s Somebody’s Image and has since played with Max Merritt, Phil Para, The Rip Roarers and regularly backs international country artists on their Aussie tours.
Dave Adam played guitar with the original Rhythmatics and Relax with Max whom he still is called upon for. He also currently plays with Dave Hogan’s Meltdown and plus anyone who needs his exceptional blues guitar expertise.
Chicken House play an interesting style of funky, rockin’ blues, incorporating a lot of slide guitar influenced by greats like Ry Cooder, Sonny Landreth, David Lyndley, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, BB King, etc. Their infectious rhythms guarantee to get you moving, if you want to, or just sit back and listen to some good music and playing.
Hi everybody, just here to say our new RORY GALLAGHER HAWK BOOSTER is ready for shipping. Have a listen if you get a chance, All the best, Stevie Flynn.
I have been sending this to everybody since our version of "Trouble No More" is climbing the charts at this site. So, here's my shameless plug.<br />"Please visit the the link below and TREAT your ears to some PASSION!!!"<br />http://www.reverbnation.com/dennismcclungbluesband<br /><br />Thanks,<br />-Dennis McClung
Many of us lost friends and family in the shocking bushfires that came to the Kinglake & St Andrews area last weekend. If you would like to help out as well as having a great night, the Corner hotel in Richmond is hosting one of the best nights in live blues music. My best friend Danny Clark would have been the first person down there helping out for this great appeal. He lost his life trying to save his niece and nephew in these fires. We are trying our best to sell this venue out and raise a large amount of money for the victims. I will be there for my friend doing what I can and raising money for many others who are going through the same pain. Please come down for what will be a fantastic night. The Corner hotel in Richmond Tues 24th Feb @ 7pm. $25 entry
Kerri Simpson, Li’l Fi, Sarah Carrol, Chris Wilson, Jimi Hocking, Jaimi Faulkner, Sweet Felicia, Fats Wah-Wah and Geoff Achison & The Souldiggers. The list is growing too as musicians and fans come forward offering their time and talents to the cause. ALL money including hotel staff, the bar takings and bands will go to the Red Cross. Thank you... Tony Green
Yeah.. and looking forward to hearing you and Neil together...it has meaning for the way things happen in this place. '...research supershows...'.well the music has grown, and how..
hey mark wicked tunes mate i see where dan gets his voice from!!! hope things are going well for you and look forward too seeing youself and beck at the next gig have a great week take care heath..
Hey, guys - I just put up a new demo called "Thief". Please check it out, and tell me what you think of the idea... Take it with stupid amounts of ease, -Rich (LLDT)
hi mark, long time no see, thank you for the comment. i feel so happy. time is on your side...i'm looking forward to new songs! hope you have a beautiful day. anne*
