Jim Kelly is known Australia-wide as 'The Guitarist's Guitarist'. He was the co-founder of the Australian jazz-fusion group CROSSFIRE and moved to the far north coast of N.S.W. in 1990 to take up the position of Head of Guitar Studies for the Contemporary Music B.A. course at Southern Cross University, Lismore which he held for 17 years.  Jim now performs with his Thrillseekers band, records, mixes & masters at his studio TONE RANGER STUDIO.   All the tracks on Soundcloud were recorded at Tone Ranger Studio.  For studio info call Jim on (02) 6628 2266 or email:  jimandjules6@bigpond.com for musician-friendly studio rates.

Melbourne songstress specialises in dreamy pop / folk / country sounds: big on melody, lush vocals and open heart surgery lyrics. Comes armed with patio frocks, acoustic guitar and a gently hypnotic artillery to take you hostage.

GREG LYON & THE HIP OPERATION proudly announce the immediate release of their new album GROOVIN', featuring cool and funky sounds from of one of Australia's finest blues, soul & RnB bands. 

GREG LYON is one of Australia’s most experienced and versatile musicians. He has toured the world as bassist for the fusion band Crossfire,recording several acclaimed albums. He has also worked with greats like Jon Cleary,Jimmy Witherspoon, Elvin Bishop,Renee Geyer,Georgie Fame,Rodriguez and many others in the fields of jazz,blues,pop and rock. He has performed at major festivals and clubs around the world.

The new album GROOVIN’ features several of Greg’s original tunes as well as some seriously funky blues and a couple of classic songs from the 60’s, including the title track. The strong grooves and horn section drive the music along, and the great soloists, vocalists and guests add wonderful spice and colour to the music. 

The band is based in the creative hub of Byron Bay, Australia and features these fine players; 
Greg Lyon- bass and vocal,Jim Kelly-guitar
[Crossfire,studio]Scott Hills -drums{ The Flood,Graeme Connors]Wil Sargisson-keyboards
[NZ,Galapagos Duck]Shannon Marshall – Trumpet, vocal [solo-Afro Dizzi Act]and Martha Baartz – Saxaphones.

The HIP OPERATION are a musos band , and the album features many talented guests including the late Dave Ades on alto sax, Jojo Smith, Rick Fenn{10cc},slide master Kirk Lorange,and Kere Buchanan and Hamish Stuart.

GROOVIN’ was co-produced by Greg and Jim Kelly at  Tone Ranger Studios near Lismore NSW. 


The album will be available through Greg’s website,CDBABY,iTunes and distributed by onlybluesmusic.com


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