Shade Hadie unleashes youthful energy with their signature fusion of blues, rock and jazz and a throwback analogue sound channeling the spirit of the 60’s. Lead singer and guitarist Buddy Moyes delivers a powerful, gravelly voice that fluctuates between understated restraint and explosive raw energy. His vocals resonate with raw intensity, blending Howlin' Wolf's haunting grit and Tom Waits' jagged tones, intermingled with the classic blues sound of his harmonica. With intricate and unpredictable guitar solos by Moyes and fellow lead guitarist Oskar Thaw, backed by Michael Georgas on bass and the theatrical soundscape of percussionist Riley Sharp, the band create an electrifying, vibrant textured blend of improvised blues.
Meeting in high school and connected by a love of vintage music, the band began with lead guitarists Buddy and Oskar, followed by bassist Michael and percussionist Riley. In late 2024 the band were joined by drummer Dante Riggs-Price, the honeyed voice of singer Elke Lockefeer and Cameron Dymock on brass.
They're a passionate young band daring to bring eclectic vintage roots-rock, blues and jazz to the forefront of the Brisbane live music scene. If you're into blues by legends like Howlin Wolf and Muddy Waters, or if vintage rock is more your jam, think Canned Heat, The Doors, Tom Waits and Captain Beefheart, then you'll love Shade Hadie's new music, their creative covers of the classics and eclectic vintage songs played with a new twist.
You'll find Shade Hadie jamming every Wednesday night at The Chattanooga Jazz Bar (Fortitude Valley), every second Tuesday at The Burrow (West End) and performing regular gigs at venues across Brisbane.
In 2025 they're hitting the festival scene! Follow Shade Hadie on Instagram to find out where they're playing.
Buddy Moyes - Lead Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica, Piano
Oskar Thaw - Lead Guitar
Michael Georgas - Bass Guitar
Riley Sharp - Drums, Bongos, Congas, Tambourine, Marimba, Cow bells, Wood Blocks
Elke Lockefeer - Vocals
Dante Riggs-Price - Drums, Bongos
Cameron Dymock - Brass - Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute
From 'A local band to watch out for - Shade Hadie ' written by Barry Beattie Editor of the Blues Association of South East Queensland (BASEQ), September 2023
"So your humble BASEQ editor stumbled upon a group of four very young musicians who left me impressed. It wasn’t their youth, it wasn’t the use of vintage high powered guitar amplifiers played at a very comfortable volume but just dripping with tone. It wasn’t really even the choice of material they were playing.
It was the feel of that material. It was the musical communication between the members on stage. It was like that they didn’t just play materials that would have been appropriate coming from the 1960’s Blues Explosion in the U.K., it was like they understood it at an intimate level – got inside the music, past the notes and rhythms – and had been doing it for years. And, at the time, they weren’t even 20."
"Shade Hadie are Brisbane's finest young blues group, their Tom Waits swagger totally appropriate for Bluesfest. As much as they take inspiration from their generic roots, they are also looking to a future where styles past and present blend in a cosmic melting pot. An exceptional band surely heading for bigger stages in 2025." The Junk Bar, New Farm
We've played at some awesome venues across Brisbane
The Bearded Lady, Black Bear Lodge, The Burrow, The Cave Inn, Chattanooga Jazz Bar, The Doo-Bop Bar, Greaser, The Junk Bar, Ric's Bar, The Royal Mail Hotel, The Triffid Beer Garden
Redlands Coast Blues Festival 2025
Brisbane Winter Sessions Festival 2025
30+ Artists - 11 Beloved Brissie Venues, 14-27 July 2025
Sponsored by the Brisbane City Council, Frontal Lobe Productions, Stardust Media
Valley Velo 2025
Esk, 31 May 2025
Shade Hadie performed at the Valley Velo 2025, the annual Brisbane Valley Rail Trail off road cycling fundraiser event in Esk, raising money for Compass and the MND and Me Foundation.
Shade Hadie play live Jazz at the Queensland Memory Awards
State Library of Queensland, Brisbane, 6 Nov 2024
State Library of Queensland, Brisbane, 2 Nov 2023
