Since forming in 2006, Julz Parker and Leesa Gentz have forged their own, very unique way into the global music scene. Fearlessly independent, the genre defying Hussy Hicks have followed a trail of possibilities, random twists and turns and discovered a musical world all of their own. Their influences are drawn from family record collections of old skool blues and country, and from their travels, combining a distinctly australian roots edge with european gypsy guitar, arabic rhythms and optimistic social commentaries. The Hussies have been welcomed with honorary memberships into blues, folk, country and jazz circles, spreading their good vibes across festival stages and venues throughout Europe, America and Australia, with the single goal of playing music for the absolute joy of it. Quotes: “Hussy Hicks has a sound all of its own... endlessly interesting and optimistic yet heartbreakingly honest and raw... 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." - Andrea Ballarin, Manne , Italy "a strange diversity in the sound thanks to the nature of equal collaboration" - Anna Angel, Rave Magazine “a swirling blend of dreamy country twang and soulful blues influences” - Scott Templeton, Esperanto "You won't find a finer female lead guitarist than Julz Parker, who switched from acoustic to electric with ease. As for the voice of Leesa Gentz, it soars and screams yet can be as gentle as a feather tickling your back." Derrick Cromb, Play the Blues Radio Releases: 2013 - CD “The London Sessions (to be released 29/4/13) 2012 - CD “Postcards and Previews” Live from Switzerland 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 Biil 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 2009 nominee Female Vocal/Album of the Year NCEIA Dolphin Awards