Deborah Hocking Band

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DHB News

Fri, 18 November 2005
DHB score a
TREV Nomination
DHB were nominated as the TREV BEST HEADLINING BAND (Entertainment) by Kim Portch from Gordon Institute of TAFE for their performance there in September.
Alas it was not to be as DHB lost out to Regurgitator, which was a shock to all concerned, mainly to DHB drummer Matt Rose who wondered how a band with a major recording contract and with somewhat of a celebrity profile would even be eligible for such a contest. It isn't that Regurgitator isn't a worthy winner; they are, but when you compare them to the other nominees in this category and see a lot of humble, hard-working bands with much lower profiles than the 'Gurge, well, it seems a little one-sided. According to Deb's sister Tammy, it was like "giving a Little Aths award to Cathy Freeman".
It isn't the first time Matt and Regurgitator have crossed paths. Matt was previously the drummer for another Melbourne area band, who had scored an opening slot for the 'Gurge. Without a doubt it most certainly would have been this band's most important gig to date. With only six days remaining until the big show, it was decided that Matt was no longer in the band and that the sound man was immediately replacing him on drums. He was given this news over a $100 "sorry we're sacking you" steak dinner.
So it appears that, as far as Matt is concerned, Regurgitator represents some kind of karmic force destined to ruin his career at every opportunity. On the other hand, it could just be a spooky coincidence.

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Tassie Diaries

Experience all of Deb and Raelene's misadventures on their tour of Tassie, from honing their lyrical prowess with Scrabble sparring, to winning over the St Helens locals on Grand Final Day.

Stockists of DHB Music

Chaos Online Store
Cumbersome Records 93 Johnston Street, Collingwood VIC - Phone (03) 9416 1652
The Last Record Store 304 Smith Street, Collingwood VIC - Phone (03) 9416 2000

Deb's Favourites

Amnesty International
Fighting for human rights all over the world.
australianmusic.info
Australian music online.
Australian Music Foundation
Promoting Australian music.
Folk Alliance
Peak body for Australian traditional and contemporary folk musicians.
International Music Manager's Forum
Managing the world's music.
Project Respect
Project Respect focuses on women trafficked to Australia for prostitution, and other women experiencing harm and violence within the sex industry.
St James Ethics Centre
An independent not-for-profit organisation providing an open forum for the promotion and exploration of ethical questions arising in contemporary society.

John's Favourites

Sun Theatre
Good movies wid an ale and no $%#@ing ads
Cricket Australia
See how me mates Hados, Gilly & Dizzy are going
The Wilderness Society
'Tis good nature

Matt's Favourites

Drum Workshop Drums
Because every drummer dreams of actually having enough money to afford one of these kits, even when he's being delusional. Check out the nifty "kit builder" feature.
Rush
Canadian rockers who made progressive rock accessible to the masses, churning out gold and platinum albums for the better part of 30 years without ever having so much as one top 10 single anywhere in the world. Listen to the drumming in particular, there's a lot of Neil Peart in my playing.
Ben Folds
In my opinion, the best songwriter in the world over the past 10 years. Well, besides Deb of course. :)
Yanks Down Under
Where American ex-pats living in Australia meet to piss and moan about what they're missing about home.
USFooty
In 2004, the 1,000th game of Aussie Rules will be played on American soil. Pretty soon we'll have caught up to NSW and Queensland. Where's our draft concessions Andy?
Milwaukee Bombers
Aussie Rules club in Milwaukee, USA. I lived in Wisconsin for half my life, and I love the Essendon FC. Imagine how stunned I was when I discovered that the two things actually crossed over.
Huskers.com
Don't be fooled entirely by all the AFL references. I am a Seppo after all, and I still love my gridiron - collegiate style. You can take the boy out of Nebraska, but you can't take the Nebraska out of the boy.