The Hoochers are a dynamic 5 - 10 piece group based in the Byron Bay Hinterland (Rainbow Region) of NSW, playing what they call Funkafide Blues – Blues with a dash of jazzy funk. 

BIG up-front DyNaMiC vocals from a little lady called Miss Jodie, chunky, funky lead and rhythm guitar, and SOLID bass and drum sounds for a tight, Yip-Yah rhythm section, provides the basic ingredients for their visually exciting, high quality, energetic and entertaining, show.   

Additional condiments include trombone, trumpet, saxophone, flute, Congas, and the occasional sprinkling of harmonica or Keys amongst the funk. The Hoochers play an assorted and original blend of funk, jazz, rock, blues, swing, bop and jive that culminates into this Funkafide Blues. 

A culmination of new and old styles appealing to young and old alike.   

Bound to get ya movin!! 

These guys have musical roots in the Sunshine Coast area, dating back to Maleny Folk Festival (pre-Woodford) and the beginnings of the Blues Club at the Woombye Hotel in QLD, with followings as far south as Lithgow, as far north as Cairns and east to Byron Bay.  

Their visits to any venue always spur a surge of toe-tappin’ hip-wigglin’ jivers onto the dance floor.

Performers include Miss Jodie on Vocals and occasional Washboard, Matt Elliott on Rhythm & Lead Guitar and Vocals, Tony Barron on Bass, Pete Wilkins, Tim Tonkin or Brendan Drinkwater behind the Kit, Julian Smith on Congas, Flute & Backing Vocals, Ben Van Kleef on Trumpet, Michael Keogh on Trombone, Vonnie Dengate on Saxophone and Declan Kenrick on Harmonica.

With 30 years of experience playing Festivals, Halls, Pubs, Gallerys and other venues, these professional musicians will adapt to suit any function and are able to provide their own Production and Sound Equipment when required.

Please enjoy the sounds of  The Hoochers in the links provided above and below. New material is on its way and we are working towards sharing audio towards all your favourite streaming platforms.