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.

Shows for 2004 All shows feature full band unless indicated [ See shows for 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 ]
Date & Time	Venue	Other Details

Sun 12 December @ 6.00pm	THE UNDERPASS 492 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill, VIC	With Raelene Bruinsma $5 cover charge
Wed 8 December @ 8.00pm	THE ROYAL DERBY 446 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, VIC (cnr Alexandra Pde)	Free Admission.
Sun 21 November @ 4.00pm	THE UNDERPASS 492 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill, VIC	With Raelene Bruinsma $5 cover charge
Wed 20 October @ 12.00pm	DEAKIN UNIVERSITY Ampitheatre 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood VIC	End of semester gig Students and public all welcome Free Admission
18 September - 1 October	Sat 18th Sept: The Royal Oak Hotel, 14 Brisbane Street Launceston - 9pm Wed 22nd Sept: Prince of Wales Hotel, 55 Hampden Road, Battery Point - 9pm Sun 24th Sept: Bridport Hotel, 29 Main Street Bridport - 8pm Sat 25th Sept: Newport Hotel, 49 Cecilia Street St.Helens - 10pm Wed 29th Sept: The Republic Bar, 299 Elizabeth Street Hobart - 9pm	CLAYTON'S DUO TOUR TASMANIA With Raelene Bruinsma
Sun 12 September @ 5.00pm	THE UNDERPASS (Terminus Hotel) 492 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill, VIC	SOLO With Lamplight & Francesca Sculli Ensemble $5 Admission.
Sat 11 September @ 8.00pm	PEACOCK HOTEL 210 High Street, Northcote, VIC	Darebin Music Feast and The Melbourne Fringe present DHB DUO - DEB & JOHN Free Admission.
Mon 6 September @ 10.30pm	ZIMMER LOUNGE 87-89 Acland Street, St Kilda, VIC	$3 Admission.
Fri 3 September @ 10.30pm	OLD COLONIAL HOTEL 127 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, VIC	Benefit for Victims of Stalking With Dialectic, Soul to Soul, Motif & Jona Byron Doors open 8pm - come and support this crucial cause.
Wed 1 September @ 8.30pm	HARDIMANS 521 Macaulay Road, Kensington, VIC	SOLO With Raelene Bruinsma Free Admission.
Mon 30 August @ 8.30pm	ZIMMER LOUNGE 87-89 Acland Street, St Kilda, VIC	DHB DUO - DEB & JOHN (UNPLUGGED) $3 Admission.
Sat 28 August @ 9.30pm	YAK BAR 160 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, VIC	SOLO GIG With Raelene Bruinsma and Tom Bolton. $5 Admission.
Sun 15 August @ 5.00pm	THE UNDERPASS (Terminus Hotel) 492 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill, VIC	SOLO GIG With Raelene Bruinsma, Magdalen Turning & Francesca Sculli Ensemble. $5 Admission.
Sat 14 August @ 11.00pm	CUE BAR 277 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, VIC	With Tim Woods (acoustic vocals and guitar), Magdalen Turning (roots folk/rock/country band) $5 Admission.
Fri 13 August @ 9.30pm	SPY COCKTAIL BAR 173 Clarendon Street, Sth Melbourne, VIC	$3 Admission.
Wed 28 July @ 9.30pm	ONE SIX ONE 161 High Street, Prahran, VIC	DHB (UNPLUGGED)
Sun 18 July @ 4.00-7.30pm	THE EMPRESS 714 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy North, VIC	Inspyr #3 Zine Launch with live music, poetry and play readings from the Zine. 3.00-6.00pm. $6 Admission (includes copy of zine).
Tue 13 July @ 8.30pm	FIRST FLOOR 393 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, VIC	$3 Admission. DHB DUO - DEB & JOHN (UNPLUGGED)
Wed 7 July @ 9.00pm	ROYAL DERBY 446 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, VIC	Free Admission.
Mon 28 June @ 7.30pm	HARD ROCK CAFE 1 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC	Free Admission.
Sun 27 June @ 7.00pm	THE EMPRESS 714 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy North, VIC	SOLO GIG Girl 2 Compilation CD reunion with Kath (Kathematics), Monique (Band Camp), Kirsty (Shoot the Genie). 3.00-8.00pm. $5 Admission.
Thu 17 June @ 8.30pm	BAR 303 303 High Street, Northcote, VIC	SOLO GIG With Kaz Mitchell. $5 Admission.
Sat 12 June @ 9.00pm	THE BEAUIE 472 Beach Road, Beaumauris, VIC	With Best 2 None. Free Admission.
Sun 6 June @ 4.00pm	THE UNDERPASS (Terminus Hotel) 492 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill, VIC	With The Muddy Spurs, Zerafina Zara and The Gems $5 Admission.
Sun 30 May @ 11.00am	DANDENONG RANGES COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTRE 351 Glenfern Road, Upwey, VIC	RANGES FOLK FESTIVAL 28th-30th May Ranges Songsmith Award 11.00am on Stage 3. Deb has once again been selected as one of the 10 finalists for this songwriting award. This time for All The Difference, and will play live with the 9 other finalists. Will it be third time lucky?! Previous years, D-Day (2002) and Blessed Be (2001) made the top 10 for the Ranges Songsmith Award. Melways Ref: 75 B12 http://www.drfolk.com.au Weekend passes $58, day passes $35
Fri 21 May @ 6.30pm	PARAKEET CAFE 195b Katoomba Street, Katoomba, NSW	Free Admission.
Sat 8 May @ 10.30pm	CUE BAR 277 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, VIC	With Busker 7 and Replica. $5 Admission, $2 for 'Music Mob' Members
Sun 2 May @ 4.00pm	THE UNDERPASS (Terminus Hotel) 492 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill, VIC	SOLO GIG With The Muddy Spurs, Zerafina Zara and Arni Rey. $5 Admission.
Thu 15 April @ 8.00pm	THE UNDERPASS (Terminus Hotel) 492 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill, VIC	With Andrew Wallace Band and 45 Degrees. $5 Admission.
Mon 29 March @ 7.30pm	HARD ROCK CAFE 1 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC	Free Admission.
Sun 28 March @ 9.30pm	THE ESPLANADE HOTEL 11 Upper Esplanade, St Kilda, VIC	Free Admission.
Thurs 11 March @ 8.00pm	THE UNDERPASS (Terminus Hotel) 492 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill, VIC	SOLO GIG With Kath (Kathematics) and Graham Rix.
Fri 27 February @ 9.30pm	CUE BAR 277 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, VIC	SOLO GIG With Liminal and Kathematics. $5 Admission.
Sat 21 February @ 9.00pm	CORNISH ARMS 163a Sydney Road, Brunswick, VIC	DHB DUO - DEB & MATT Chicks Rock Show featuring Deb & Matt in acoustic, percussive form. $8 Admission.
Sat 14 February @ 2.00pm	SEYMOUR FESTIVAL Kings Park, Tallarook Street Seymour, VIC	SOLO GIG 100km from the Melbourne CBD heading north on the Hume Hwy. Family $30, Adult $12, Children $6, Concession $8. http://www.seymour-expo.com.
Sat 31 January @ 11.00pm	THE LAUNDRY Johnston Street, Fitzroy, VIC	LEFT TO SPARE EP LAUNCH Supports from Monique Boggia & Ma's Folly.
Sat 17 January @ 9.00pm	YAK BAR 160 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, VIC	SOLO GIG Liminal are appearing with support acts Morning Star (original indie-rock).
Wed 14 January @ 8.30pm	HARDIMANS 521 Macaulay Road, Kensington, VIC	Free Admission.