Kate Lush Band

Rhythm & Blues, Soul & Funk

Kate Lush brings her most exuberant and outstanding work to date. It’s where modern blues & soul meets vintage groove. Think blistering horns with a super tight rhythm section, swampy Hammond grooves and powerhouse vocals.

Her albums have won numerous international songwriting awards as well as receiving an honorable mention in the U.S. Blues Blast Awards, they have also charted alongside the likes of Norah Jones, Tedeschi Trucks, Samantha Fish, Taj Mahal & Robert Cray.

Her new album Titled ‘HIPNOLA’ has been a passion project for some time, which is now baring the fruits of this amazing bands labor.

There’s a high-energy array of outstanding tracks from her 70’s cover of Steely Dan’s ‘My Old School’ & Ray Charles’ ‘I Believe To My Soul’, ….but that’s not the cherry on top… her originals are absolutely world class show stoppers. Songs like ‘Bad Company’ will have you dancing on the tables & singing it in your sleep & ‘Turn It All Around’ has such a unique mood.. a real 70’s movie vibe, it’s authentic, soulful storytelling about saving the most important relationship we have.

Kate yet again, makes powerful and deeply human statements in her music. Exploring lived wisdoms, scars turned into strengths & through her songs there’s a sense of a profound yearning for connection & healing.

“We all navigate tough times. It makes you stronger. I’m lucky enough to have come out the other side & still do what I love to do, & on my own terms and I think this new work reflects that…”

Fronted by the fabulous Kate Lush, HIPNOLA’s the lineup features Dave Bell on tenor saxophone and John Pennings on trumpet. Dave Plenty is on drums, Illya Szwec on Guitar, Darryl Walker on Bass & backing vocals & Wes Harder on Hammond keyboards & backing vocals.

What the Critics Say

“Like Dave Hole & Fiona Boyes before her,

it won’t be long before Kate Lush becomes a household name

among blues lovers in the U.S.”
— Blues Blast Magazine (U.S.)

“Slick modern blues with funk and attitude.”
— Steve Jones, Crossroads Blues Society (U.S.)

“Wow! What an epic CD, to say the least. All the hooks are there. ‘Goodbye To The Rain’ is unforgettable and ‘Fall Down Seven Times’ feels like Bonnie Raitt at her soulful best.”
— Steel Notes Magazine (U.S.)

“Kate is a superb singer… equally at home on soul ballads or gritty R&B tracks.

These are commercial-ready songs destined for radio.”
— Blues Matters Magazine (U.K.)

Notable Collaborations

Global collaborations with legendary artists including:

Josh Smith (U.S.) – Voodoo Woman

Dave Hole (AUS) – Jackson

Steve Edmonds (AUS) – Thredbo Blues Sessions

Career Highlights

#1 Multiple Independent Blues Albums (Australia)

Best Female – IAMA (U.S.)

Best International – SAW Songwriters Ass. Washington (U.S.)

Winner – Unsigned Only (U.S.) Best Blues