In the moment
On stage
Double bass, electric bass and vocals. Over 30 years performing across Australia — from Melbourne jazz clubs to the country's major festival stages. Jazz, blues, rock and latin, in formats from solo, duo to full band.
Enquire about bookingBackground
Hans Lovejoy is a bassist, vocalist and bandleader with more than 30 years of professional performance experience. Trained at the Victoria College of the Arts in Melbourne and the Canberra School of Music, he has performed across jazz, blues, rock, R&B and latin styles — from a residency at Melbourne's Bennett's Lane to the stages of Bluesfest Byron Bay, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Canberra Folk Festival and Blues on Broadbeach.
Currently leading a jazz quartet and trio, and playing in the original rock/blues/psychedelic outfit Hashimoto's Cactus, Hans brings both versatility and deep musicianship to every engagement. He has also taught at the Lismore Conservatorium of Music.
Off the stage, Hans was editor of the independent Echo newspaper in Byron Shire (2011–2026) — one of Australia's few and longest-running independent regional papers.
What's available
Full ensemble with keys, trumpet, bass and drums. Suited to corporate events, festivals, concerts and upscale venues.
Flexible smaller format. Ideal for restaurants, private functions, arts events and intimate venues.
Original rock, blues and psychedelic, plus covers. A full band experience for festivals, pubs and live music venues.
Available for session work, recording, and other engagements. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Selected work
Live and studio recordings spanning jazz, blues, rock and beyond.
Jazz quartet/trio — Dan Holland (keys), Govinda Abbott (trumpet), Michael Di Cecco (drums)
Hashimoto's Cactus — studio recording of 'Babylon'
Live performance
Busking in Byron Bay with Mama Roux, 2008
In the moment
Get in touch
Available for festivals, corporate events, private functions, restaurants, pubs and live music venues — across northern NSW and nationally.
Get in touch to discuss availability, formats and pricing.
hans@echo.net.au