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"The H Gang Live Review"

The Lismore City Bowlo can be a little hard to find if you’ve never had the pleasure of enjoying a game of bowls by the river or soaking up some fresh local tunes on a Tuesday night. A small, unassuming building set back off the road, it seemed the perfect venue for The H Gang’s maiden performance – modest yet mysterious: old-school cool.
The H Gang are a local 5 piece borne of a mutual love for the timeless charm of smooth grooves and rich sultry rhythms. Their music pays homage to an impressive range of influences, from soul to funk and blues to R&B, displaying a maturity beyond their years and embodying the kind of love that comes from a deep appreciation of the potential of real music.
Quickly finding their groove and growing in confidence, The H Gang slipped into two uplifting sets littered with sexy covers and well written originals. The Bowlo was transported back to the days of 6 inch platforms and 8 inch afros as The H Gang filled the room with soulful melodies, funky beats and captivating flow.
Covers by the likes of Norah Jones and Renee Geyer obviously lent themselves to lead-singer Shandell’s alluring vocals, yet for me the originals were the most exciting, exhibiting a real knack for song-writing not often seen in young bands. There were thickly layered tracks driven by an infectious up-tempo intensity and earnest expansive ballads: “Mama Said” took the stage by force with a rolling drum beat, “I’m Comin’ for you” demonstrated a more soulful, mellow approach, and their first recorded track “LOVE-not this time” really did ooze class.
Talented young musicians playing unpretentious music always makes for a good time. Throw in some refreshing retro style, sophisticated song-writing and musical insight and suddenly the sky’s the limit. These guys are working on their debut album, The Natural Bridge, and will be touring over the coming summer. Get down! - Rave Magazine


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Due for release early January will be The H Gang's debut EP - Natural Bridge.

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Melbourne might have spray-painted alleyways, Secret-Life-Of-Us-esque parks and the Moran clan, but Byron Bay is stepping it up with its dreamy ocean views, trendy cafes, and now, a mob of its own.
You’ll find them lurking in the shadows, that’s if they don’t find you first...
Breaking ground with their smooth beats and raw vocals, recently formed The H Gang rivals a Joss Stone-Bill Withers-Norah Jones super group, with soulful lyrics and head-bopping grooves. The influence of funk from the 60s and 70s runs thick through their upcoming debut EP Natural Bridge, which, combined with their energetic and enchanting live acts, makes The H Gang feel more like an experiential and addictive drug, than a group of youngsters with insight beyond their years.
Raising the bar for Australian contemporary artists, this up and coming group, drawn together through their love of the all things hip and harmonious, will have you drinking wine alone on a Sunday evening and two-stepping your way around your lounge room in no time.