Hips 50 Year Reunion
Schedule
Tue, 18 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC+08:00Location
The Perth Blues Club | Perth, WA
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Hips 50 year reunion gig Perth Blues Club2025 marks 50 years since Mark Lynch, David Milroy, Phil Riseborough, Howie Smallman and John Smoker first played together as ‘Spinifex.
They played around Perth and WA country centres for about 3 years from 1975 to 1977.
Their musical direction followed their interest in Chicago blues mixed with a little rock and roll and country blues.
In the years that followed they pursued separate careers and then reformed in 2006 for Johnnie Smoker’s 50’th birthday party. Shortly after that they decided to relaunch themselves onto the blues circuit as the Hip Replacements.
They shortened that name to just, ‘The Hips’ for reasons known only to themselves
In their new found enthusiasm they started doing several originals which culminated in the production of a CD ‘Mean Dog Blues. Their originals mostly written by David Milroy are infused with the same good time feels and dance-ability that have featured in the classic blues covers that they have always delivered, the best of which will be part of the set they will present on Tuesday February 18.
Guitar and Blues harp and the occasional mandolin feature strongly together making some unique sounds delivered over a strong rhythm section. Five vocalists make for a diverse and entertaining performance.
The Hips are essentially a 5 piece bluesband playing classic blues covers and originals in a blues-influenced style. There music is infectious and very danceable. Be prepared for a good time.
Mark Lynch: Bass and vocals
Dave Milroy: Guitar and vocals
Phil Riseborough: Drums and vocals
Howie Smallman: Blues harp and vocals John Smoker: Guitar and vocals
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Where is it happening?
The Perth Blues Club, 505 Charles St, North Perth WA 6006, Australia,Perth, Western AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
