Hazel & The Thief

Step into the gritty underbelly of Frankston’s 1970's & 1980s live music scene, where the air is thick with cigarette smoke and the scent of spilled beer. The sound of screeching feedback pierces the dimly lit venue as bands set up their amps on the makeshift stage. Musicians prepare to unleash their raw, unbridled energy on the eager crowd. The thumping bass lines and pounding drums reverberate through the sticky floors, while vocals tell tales of urban decay and dissent. Surrounded by flickering neon lights, the audience is entranced by the primal energy of the music, losing themselves in the cathartic chaos of melodies. In this smoky den of underground creativity, a new wave of edgy sounds is born, leaving an indelible mark on the soul of Frankston's music history. Funky Town is a concept, to draw music lovers and creatives back in time when Frankston’s music scene was thriving. Let’s bring back live music, where every corner pub has a story to tell. As part of Frankston's Southside Festival, the Frankston Music Community Network will be presenting a live gig featuring a 5 piece band, made up of long time local musicians Ray Luckhurst(Bass), Heidi Luckhurst(Lead Vocals), Sally Carter(Fiddle), Josh Moore(guitar), and Luke Fraser(Drums), who call themselves HAZEL & The Thief. This musical combination are new to the scene, however bringing along with them a huge amount of talent & experience. HAZEL & The Thief will blow your mind with their tight grooves, haunting melodies and the powerhouse vocal of which is HAZEL. Their songs are stories with unforgettable melodies, dynamics and energy. Step into the world of Hazel & The Thief, where the storytelling traditions of country and folk meet the raw energy of 90's rock. Prepare to be captivated, uplifted, and inspired. Whether it be a stripped back folk gig at an intimate venue, or a grooving alt-country/roots foot stomper at an outdoor festival, you can always expect energy, passion and good times when HAZEL & The Thief are on stage. HAZEL has performed alongside some of Australia's most renowned musicians such as Tash Sultana, Delsinki, Mick Thomas, Ella Hooper, Karise Eden, Charm of Finches, Weeping Willows, Freya Josephine Hollick, Brooke Taylor, Ella & Sienna and many more.