The Dearhunters were an indie and alternative country band from Sydney formed in 1998. Greg Hitchcock (ex-The Bamboos, Challenger 7), Tim Oxley (ex-The Verys), Jodi Phillis (ex-Clouds) and Raphael Whittingham (ex-Golden Rough), were successful artists solo or in various other acts. They first performed several times under the name Lunar Tunes in April 1998. The group released the album, 'Red Wine and Blue' which was recorded in roughly three weeks and released under Candle Records in 1999. It was launched at the Hopetoun Hotel in Surry Hills. 'Red Wine And Blue' featured dual vocals between Oxley and Phillis, and the album produced favorable reviews. On working on the album, Phillis said in an interview that "in this group I feel free to explore any territory and I’m not afraid to get too introspective or sentimental". She went on further to say that The Dearhunters was a side project for her.
They also appeared on a compilation featuring artists or groups under Candle Records, as well as releasing a single ''Ivy'' with Hired Guns on the B Side ''Blue Sunday'', which was released on vinyl. Following the release of their split single in 1999 and album in the same year, Whittingham left the group and was replaced by Dave Ashton. Then, after a small subsequent tour following their album release, the group disbanded and returned to prior musical projects or engaged in new ones. They finished up in 2000.Greg Hitchcock (guitars), Tim Oxley (vocals, bass), Jodi Phillis (vocals, guitar), Raphael Whittingham (drums), Dave Ashton (drums)
''Ivy'' 1999 Steady Cam Records
ALBUMS
'Red Wine and Blue' 1999 Candel Records
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