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Formed over nine beers and a mutual love of all things rockabilly; country licks, standing up, thumping bass, slapback vocals and songs about cars and girls, the three chaps who form the powerhouse backbone of erstwhilePerth pop rock band Murphy's Lore decided that their time was NOW.
Rockabilly music, if it needs to be pigeonholed (and it really doesn't, however), is a country and rock and roll crossover that defined the late 50's and brought stardom to Elvis, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash amongst many others. While the Stray Cats and other noted revival artists have added a distinctly punk ethos to the rockabilly epithet, no one can deny the raw energy and pure fun delivered by swingin' rockabilly tunes.
Kieran "Bernie" Murphy, the drummer and previously silent ‘other’ Murphy brother took the mic because no-one else would and much to his surprise, it wasn't awful. Some people even went so far as to say it was 'good'. Picking up on the energy of Andy Sturmer and Slim Jim Phantom, Kieran decided that playing, singing and standing up could all be achieved simultaneously. His favourite rockabilly tune is 40 Days by Ronnie Hawkins.
Shaun "42nd" Street had spent some considerable time on the electrified bass, before receiving his degree and graduating to its taller cousin, the upright double bass and began making one hell of a racket. His favourite track is Lonnie Donegan's immortal version of the old classic Rock Island Line.
Jason Jay Eddy Smith came armed with a Gretsch White Falcon, a 1957 National lap steel, a background in pure country twang and a whole mess of attitude. Taking lead vocals on a couple of tunes from his idols, Johnny Cash and Junior Brown, Jase is the virtuoso that every boy wants to be, and the guitar hero every girl wants to get close to. Sorry ladies, he's taken.
The sounds you here are rough mp3's from their first live gig in early 2009. More to follow...
Rockabilly music, if it needs to be pigeonholed (and it really doesn't, however), is a country and rock and roll crossover that defined the late 50's and brought stardom to Elvis, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash amongst many others. While the Stray Cats and other noted revival artists have added a distinctly punk ethos to the rockabilly epithet, no one can deny the raw energy and pure fun delivered by swingin' rockabilly tunes.
Kieran "Bernie" Murphy, the drummer and previously silent ‘other’ Murphy brother took the mic because no-one else would and much to his surprise, it wasn't awful. Some people even went so far as to say it was 'good'. Picking up on the energy of Andy Sturmer and Slim Jim Phantom, Kieran decided that playing, singing and standing up could all be achieved simultaneously. His favourite rockabilly tune is 40 Days by Ronnie Hawkins.
Shaun "42nd" Street had spent some considerable time on the electrified bass, before receiving his degree and graduating to its taller cousin, the upright double bass and began making one hell of a racket. His favourite track is Lonnie Donegan's immortal version of the old classic Rock Island Line.
Jason Jay Eddy Smith came armed with a Gretsch White Falcon, a 1957 National lap steel, a background in pure country twang and a whole mess of attitude. Taking lead vocals on a couple of tunes from his idols, Johnny Cash and Junior Brown, Jase is the virtuoso that every boy wants to be, and the guitar hero every girl wants to get close to. Sorry ladies, he's taken.
The sounds you here are rough mp3's from their first live gig in early 2009. More to follow...
Posted on 27 Oct 2009 by The Rough Updater
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Mundaring Hotel
We've been asked to Mundaring Hotel (not the Weir Hotel) for a nice intimate Sunday session on 25-03-12. We kick off at 4.30pm. See you there!
Posted on 16 Jan 2012 by The Rough Updater
Deville's Pad
We're back at the greatest room in Perth.
Friday 16-03-12 is when it's happening. Sometime in the evening. Check back here or our Facebook page for details.
Friday 16-03-12 is when it's happening. Sometime in the evening. Check back here or our Facebook page for details.
Posted on 09 Jan 2012 by The Rough Updater
Hillarys Yacht Club
The Rough Housers return for a dancin' afternoon.
Sunday 26-02-12
3pm to 6pm.
Sunday 26-02-12
3pm to 6pm.
Posted on 09 Jan 2012 by The Rough Updater
Australia Day Concert
The Rough Housers are performing a solid set of Rockabilly at Ashfield Reserve, Bassendean.
7pm to 8pm on Thursday 26-01-12.
Celebrate Australia Day old school style.
7pm to 8pm on Thursday 26-01-12.
Celebrate Australia Day old school style.
Posted on 09 Jan 2012 by The Rough Updater
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Posted on 27 Oct 2009 by The Rough Updater
