A member of a family of seven, Bernie grew up in Canberra. But it wasnt until high school that a young Hayes picked up the guitar. And from the age of 15 he could be found playing the wine bars in Canberra in bands such as In One Ear and The Shuffle.
Sydney was graced with his presence in the early 80's when he was a member of the Gadflys and played at the Sandringham Hotel, Newtown (more affectionately known as the Sando) in the days when the horse-shoe bar was downstairs.
From late 1987 until early 1996 he had a regular gig with his brothers Stevie Plunder (real name Anthony Hayes) and Pat Hayes, in the Shout Brothers (also known as the Shouties). However, sadly the Shout Brothers gigs came to an end with the untimely death of Stevie in January 1996. But this was not before releasing 'Colussus' in 1995, and then after Stevies death, brother Justin Hayes joined the band. The new line-up saw the release of 'Indelible' in 1997.
In 1999 he released his first solo album through Half A Cow records, 'Every Tuesday, Sometimes Sunday'.
The release of his second album, 'Domestic Departures', came in 2003. This time with the Bernie Hayes Quartet (John Encarnocao, Bill Gibson and Jess Ciampa). Again released through Half A Cow records.
As if he wasnt already busy enough, he is also a member of 'Dog Trumpet' with Reg Mambossa and Peter Doherty, and 'The Dead Marines' with Brendan Gallagher (Karma County) and Bow Campbell (Front End Loader). Their debut album was released in 2005 through Vitamin Records.
And right now Bernie is enjoying semi-regular Wednesday nights at the Rose of Australia in Erskineville (check street press for details) and is working on a 3rd solo album, due out later this year (hopefully!).
this site isnt actually run by bernie himself, although i believe he does pop in from time to time (or he will when he works out how to). all messages are very easily passed on, so dont be shy.
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Bernie Hayes Every Tuesday, Sometimes Sunday
Bernie Hayes Domestic Departures
Bernie Hayes Homebody
