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HUSSY HICKS BIO (text only)

Having spent the past few years living and playing overseas Julz Parker and Leesa Gentz are full of stories and songs and have collaborated to form the Hussy Hicks. Between them the girls have performed on every continent, from the intimate coffeehouse circuit of the USA to major festivals including Glastonbury, UK; The Plateau Festival, NJ America and the Soave International Guitar Festival in Italy. The Hussy Hicks music is flavoured by a unique mix of influences and the girls present their songs in an energetic yet intimate way, each supporting the other in their distinctively different styles. Their vocal harmonies are outstanding and their acoustic sound is enhanced by an exotic selection of musical gems collected on their travels (percussion/mandolin/frog/Turkish finger cymbals etc). Julz's eclectic approach to the acoustic guitar, rooted in the Emmanuel-esque tradition then inspired by Spanish streets, European gypsies and Arabic intricacies has been celebrated by guitar enthusiasts in all corners of the globe. Leesa, although the best frog player in all the land, is most recognised for her passionate vocals and her ability to express her deepest emotions in every song. Together the girls have found a beautiful balance between raw emotion and an astonishing level of musicality which reflects a collective 30 years of experience.

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Leesa - Rolling Stone Magazine 1999

Julz - Northern Daily Leader October 1992