Bio

Kate is gritty, soulful & straight from the heart. 

Her albums have won numerous international songwriting awards as well as receiving an honourable 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. 

Kate Lush now brings her most exuberant work to date building on her consistently evolving Rhythm & Blues sound. 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 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 come out the other side & still do what I love to do & on my own terms & I think this new work reflects that...”

Fronted by the fabulous Kate Lush, HIPNOLA’s the lineup features Dave Bell on tenor saxophone & 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.