Somewhere back in time when Hardey was starting out doing his thing & playing his wee ukulele he put up a post on facebook looking for a tuba player and was recommended Seb Davidson, WAPPA jazz student and a member of Perth's favourite brass band "Junkadelic". Given that his original plan was to work with someone who was "learning" the Tuba he was surprised and a little nervous when Seb agreed to come and have a listen and also more surprised when he then agreed to have a jam. As the cliche goes "the rest is history" and after Hardey got over getting more than he bargained for the pair formed the Hardey McMurrick Two; ironically the Tuba rarely featured in the duo as Seb brought his double bass along to that first jam and that too is also history.

After the Two had been playing for a few years they were joined by Caitlin Johnston as guest vocalist who then became a more than a guest and the Hardey McMurrick Two became the Hardey McMurrick Kind; Caitlin also now plays the Banjo and is now also Hardey’s wife!

As things change and peoples lives change the once group has become somewhat fluid and Hardey McMurrick Kind is now once again Hardey’s “thing” with him performing solo and collaborating where time and money allow. 

Some highlights include playing alongside folk legend Rory McLeod at the Fairbridge Festival, being featured in the Albany Harbourside Concerts, performing at the Maleny and Illawarra Music Festivals, showcasing at the Ellington Jazz Club and being part of the line ups at most of Perth's Blues, Folk and Roots clubs. 

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