In 2011 The Gypsie Howls came full circle when the sextet played a ripping, rocking set to a massive moshing crowd at the Fairbridge festival, one that Lyndon Blue described as “tight, talented and punchy”. Years earlier, Kirsty (vocals, keys) met Ben (vocals,guitar) at Fairbridge, and after a couple of chance encounters the two bonded over their shared musical interest, writing some songs and playing around Perth as The KirBens.

Before too long, The KirBens picked up four other members, transforming the duo into a dynamic sextet playing powerful bluesy/rocky/folky/jazzy numbers, combining Kirsty’s massive pipes and virtuosic piano talent with Ben’s rock chops, topped off with a super tight two piece horn section.

The KirBens quickly became dancefloor faves, playing the Next Big Thing semis in 2010 and the National Campus Bands State Final in both 2009 and 2010 where they played “a ripping set, with singer Kirsty Hulka really belting out some sassy, fantastic vocals” (X-Press).

Following a massive year of gigging, the band emerged with new songs and focus in 2011 as The Gypsie Howls, hitting the studio and playing their first festival dates to rave reviews at Nannup and an absolutely epic homecoming at Fairbridge.

Next, of course, comes the release. The Gypsie Howls’ debut 6-track EP ‘Junk Rock Fluke’ was recorded with WAM nominated Rob Agostini at Soundbaker, and is releasing July 2nd 2011 at MOJOS Fremantle.