Regulars include:
Pete: Guitars, Vocals and Harmonica /
Colene Crawford: Vocals /
David 'Krusty' Underwood: Keyboards and Vocals /
Michael Williams: Drums /
Dayle Hutchin: Guitars and Vocals /
David Ward: Saxophone and Vocals /
Occasional members - Live and Recording:
Julia Parker: Guitar and Vocals /
Phil Manning: Guitar /
Phil Emmanuel: Guitar /
Calvin Welsch: Drums /
Phil Grove: Hammond Organ and Wurlitzer /
Bill Robinson: Bass /
Andrew Swan: Keyboards /
Influences
Probably the most obvious is influence from the deep south of USA eg: Blues/Gospel/Soul/Country(but not western)/Jazz/Rock/Funk. . .
Think NEW ORLEANS.
Traditional Favourites: LITTLE FEAT - Lowell George (who had the blackest sounding white voice I have evern heard and played a mean slide guitar), ERIC CLAPTON (who's like an old wine - better and better), Santana (who not only turned me on to sweet lead guitar, but opened my ears to percussion) The amazing Frank Zappa (love the story telling - the astounding music speaks for it'self, but the stories... Wow!) There's Pink Floyd, Ray Charles, Bonnie Raitt, The astounding John Cleary (who is simply THE FUNKIEST MAN ON THE PLANET!!!)
The Temptations (for the funkiest of harmonies), Led Zep, Muddy Waters (who once said "If you're into a deep groove - Don't fuck with it!!")
Early Rolling Stones, John Lee Hooker, Booker White, Willie Nelson, Aretha Franklin, The Neville Brothers, Herbie Hancock, Michael Franks, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Miles Davis, The Kings, (BB, Albert and Freddie), Junior Wells, Early Cold Chisel. The amazing Phil Emmanuel. African stuff too (It all came from there anyway)
MODERN WOW FACTOR: I am over the moon for The DEREK TRUCK'S BAND (I want what they're having!!!) Pink (is ballsy and amazing!!!) Christine Aguliera can bloody sing!! Big and Rich's first album is astounding, even Matt Bloody Corcoran inspired me (who?) Last, but most importantly, my friend and constant inspiration on the guitar: the ridiculously talented JULIA PARKER (with Oysters, Red Wine and a fine Cheese or two thrown in)
I could go on - it's ALL amazing! Just be true to you!
GET PETE'S CD NOW - Individual tracks or the whole shebang!!
Peter Healy and the Hurricanes - Blowin’ up a storm.
From raw, acoustic folk with voice and acoustic guitar, to delicious electric blues and swampy soulful grooves that evoke a myriad of feelings and emotion, this music is deserving of your attention.
4 and 5 part vocal harmonies take the music straight to the human heart.
Guitarist (Dayle Hutchin) is just groovin' and blowing some wicked solos too. Michael Williams is one shit hot drummer!!! Then there's old faithful. The undeniably quirky genius of David 'Krusty' Underwood. He's simply the most solid of band members with the best ear in the world.
Shining light though is THE AMAZING: COLENE CRAWFORD. Man, this girl can sing! Doesn't need a damn microphone! Huge voice and astoundly positive stage energy. She's just ON!
Sometimes, if you're really lucky you find something special. I think, as a band we have found some potent magic together. Can't wait to be able to record us. Very soon now.
The best bit? The're all really good people too. A joy to play with 'em.
Cheers to ya.
Pete
MANGO JAM - The above video is an except of my first jam with Dan Granero. part of 'Inadequate Mango'. Shot by Grey Wolf Films. Additional footage by Michael Granero. Also feaures David 'Krusty' Underwood on Keys and Michael Williams on drums.
CD's: 1, PETER HEALY EP - 2, RAW Acoustic Songwriter’s Collection –
3, SPOKEN – Poetry and short stories
GEAR: Pete plays a 76 Maton Acoustic and a 62 Guild Starfire electric through old Fender Bassman, Moody and Goldentone amps. Lee Oskar and Honer harmonicas.
“Great songs. Well constructed and performed”
(Australian Society of Songwriters)
Finalist x 3 songs Aust Society of Songwriters 07 Comp.
11th Annual Unisong International Songwriting Contest - Honourable Mentions x 2
‘Black Car’ and ‘Burn Down the Wind’ recently accepted for a US TV show on motor racing.
Blues on Broadbeach Festival. Gold Coast – 02, 03, 04, 05 (04 featuring Phil Emmanuel and Phil Manning)
Support shows for Tim Freedman, Darryl Braithwaite, Dragon & Rick Price
Finalist x 4 songs: Australian Society of Songwriters 05
(Including ‘Cold Heart’ in the top ten blues songs).
Current radio airplay: 169 Internet radio stations world-wide, free to air in Paris, Triple J, plus ABC NSW & Qld.
Tamworth Country Music Festival - 2002 and 2003
Goulburn Blues Festival - 2003 (with Matt Corcoran)
Ohhhh this page is such an AUSTRALIAN reflection :) I loved all the trax :) There is some real life stuff here that is earthy and comforting WELL DONE!!
Big BIG loves and HUGE RESPECT
from 3 funky SONIC MONKEYz…
‘Resist’ *music video soon to
hit commercial tv networx. Woooot woooooot… Swing past our “digital store” on
our website :) Dreams are materializing!!! Names like *Tim Palmer, *Steve
Scanlon onboard… Ohhh we are EXCITED to share this wicha!!
Hey Peter How are you, Jacks bar was rockin on friday night. I was wondering if you wanted me to play a few songs at Jacks bar on Friday night during your break? thanks Ben W
hey peter sorry i couldnt make it to see you at jacks bar on friday dad told me you had the place rockin. Wow Joe Robinson would have been fantatic i am a massive fan. See you soon Ben woodham
Hi Peter How are ya mate? Just been listening to your bluesy numbers, some cool trax. What a great acoustic sound in 'When the war' & 'Air to breathe' is rocking with that sax. Will be back Stop by anytime. Cheers Dave.
Hi Peter, Thanks for being friends on here! Great part of the world you come from, been there many-a-time! Best of luck to you and your great music! Cheers, Mish :)
Hi Peter, Thanks for the friendship. Have you had a listen to the amazing singer of my new songs. Scroll down to positions 7-8-&9. Be seeing you. Sincerely LOLA
Thanks for adding us and the nice email. Really love your music and talent...what a difference from our group! haha Hope we get to see you perform someday soon
Hello Peter, I love your tracks, but "Black Car" is quite special to me , the instrumental clear notes hit me in the right places !!!Keep on Rocking my friend, and welcome to my wonderful world of "MUSIC and Friends.!!....**Marianne**
