The Humbuckin’ Pickups are a standout Australian roots act blending folk, country, and story driven songwriting with warmth, humour, and undeniable stage chemistry. At the heart of the band are Ewan Cloonan (songwriter, vocals, guitar, banjo, harmonica) and Mahney Cain (vocals, double bass, bones), whose seamless harmonies and driving rhythms have made them favourites at festivals including Woodford, Tamworth, and Gympie Muster. While most often performing as a dynamic duo, they also expand to a trio or full band for select shows, delivering a bigger, fuller sound. Formed in 2013, the band has built a strong reputation for original music grounded in real-life stories of regional Australia. To celebrate the release of their 4th album, Hope Street, they will be hitting the road from December to February for a series of shows throughout the eastern states of Australia.
Collective Awards between Mahney & Ewan – Folk Band of the Year 2022, Folk Band of the Year/ runner up 2023, 4 x Bluegrass Golden Guitar Nominations, Golden Fiddle Award, Maldon Minstrel Award and The Troubadour Foundation Award.