A dash of hot sauce: Geordie Leach, bass.
A splash of jalapeño kick: Nicola Ossher, drums.
A tablespoon of chunky crunch : Rick Hay, guitar.
A rich layer of harmony: Sing Sisters, backing vocals
A surprise sprinkle of musical magic: - Violin
Best known for his decades with the iconic Australian band Rose Tattoo, Geordie has earned a reputation as a mighty player, respected by fellow musicians and loved by fans across Australia and around the world.
With more than 40 years of professional touring, recording and live performance behind him, including Rose Tattoo’s place in the ARIA Hall of Fame story, Geordie brings weight, groove, grit and unmistakable musical fire to the stage.
He also has a strong creative history with Andrea Szabo, having handpicked her as lead singer for Mamas New Bag and The Geordie Leach Band. They created two Cd's. A Blues Collection and a Self titled original album.
For Crumpet to Crackers, Geordie adds the bass line, the backbone and a generous dash of hot sauce.
As a performer, touring has taken Nicola around Australia and overseas to Paris. She has played and recorded with many artists over the years including Ben Lee, Brian Campeau, Elana Stone, Emma Davis, Joshua Nelson (USA), Joanna Weinberg, Miriam Lieberman, Alexi Kaye, and Alphamama.
Nicola moved to Northern NSW in 2018 and now performs regularly around Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Northern NSW. She has performed with the likes of Kelly Brouhaha, Qing Mibilahm, Jerome Williams, Hayley Grace & The Bay Collective, Fat Albert, Dee Hall, Danny Doon, Frazer Goodman, Sali Bracewell and The Amy Experience Nicola has also played on P&O Cruises with Latin/Jazz band Corazon.
In the words of Ben Lee, Nicola is “an intuitive human being.. may you all be blessed to play with a drummer like Nicola Ossher”.
Rick brings texture, colour and bite to the Crumpet to Crackers House Recipe. With a strong musical ear and years of live playing behind him, he adds the riffs, rhythm and tasty guitar flavour that give the band its crunch.
A career musician, Rick brings a lifetime of passion and talent to the stage. As a performer, songwriter, and music teacher, his dedication to the craft shines through every note.
Having shared the stage with legends like INXS, Jenny Morris, and Noiseworks, Rick’s performances are packed with energy, skill, and showmanship.
Handpicked from Andrea’s Sing Sisters choir, which she has led for nearly 20 years, these four women bring warmth, connection, and beautiful vocal colour to the Crumpet to Crackers House Recipe. Folded gently into the mix for warmth, blend and vocal sweetness.