The Irwell Street String Band

A BIT ABOUT US…

A few years back celebrated Melbourne guitarist Sam Lemann met Hetty Kate, an English/Australian girl with a distinctive voice, sweet swinging style and a heart for the 30’s and 40’s. Together they‘re a duo that pays homage to the memory of Peggy Lee & Dave Barbour, Julie London & Barney Kessell and Mary Ford & Les Paul.

Their friendship blossomed over summer gigs in Melbourne and a love of ukuleles, swingin’ tunes and cha-cha’s. In June 2009 Hetty & Sam released their first collaboration, a sweet collection of ten favourite songs titled “A Late Brunch on Irwell Street” with Andy Baylor and Leigh Barker.. beginning the story of The Irwell Street String Band.

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Hetty Kate (Voice), Sam Lemann (Guitar/Ukulele/Mandolin)
Andy Baylor (Guitar/Mandolin), Leigh Barker (Double Bass)

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LATEST NEWS!

2011 heralded the release of our 2nd album, with songs made famous by the luminous Rosemary Clooney, Bing Crosby, Peggy Lee, Flanaghan & Allen and more..