Divine Devilles
Powerhouse Bluesy duo/ trio/band
There are bands you remember for their musicianship. There are bands you remember for their songs. Divine Devilles leave audiences talking about both.
Fronted by Ali Penney and Dorothy-Jane, Divine Devilles have been entertaining audiences across Australasia since 2013.
Inspired by lifetimes of experience, their original Blues and Roots music blends powerhouse vocals, catchy original songs and honest storytelling with warmth, grit and humour.
Together with their band, the five musicians create a stage presence that is both powerful and engaging, weaving soaring vocal harmonies, cheeky banter and a natural rapport that draws audiences into the stories behind the songs.
Dynamic playing, infectious grooves, and kick-ass solos reveal each musician's musical personality, adding colour, energy and spontaneity to every performance.
"These two gorgeous gals are hilarious! With hard luck tales enough to break your heart or knock you off your chair with laughter! Oh my gosh! From Aussie!"
- Jocelyn Aydon, Fringe West Films NZ
Band members
Ali Penney - keys, vocal | Dorothy-Jane - blues-harps, vocal | Den Hanrahan - guitar, vocal | Brian O'Rourke - bass guitar | Rob West - drums, vocal
BIO - ALI PENNEY
2024 and 2026 Favourite Keyboard Player Winner: Sydney Blues Society Blues Awards
"She gotta lotta soul,” says Andrew Junior Boy Jones. Ali has opened for an impressive list of legends including Johnnie Johnson, Chris Cain, Lucinda Williams, Cephas and Wiggins, The Tailgaitors and Chris Wilson.
Ali has been performing, recording, and composing music in bands for over 15 years. These bands include The Hippos, Midnight Ramblers, Supro and Wayne Jury’s Dry Bones as well as international acts such as Andrew Junior Boy Jones (Freddy King’s guitarist), Kid Bangham (Fabulous Thunderbirds), Lloyd Jones and Todd Sharpville. She has recorded with Fiona Boyes, the Chris Mawer Band and those west coast hipsters, The Vibrolators.
Ali scooped the 2013 Australian Blues Music 'Chain' Awards winning: Female Artist of the Year, and her band: Best Band, Best Album and Best Producer.
Ali Penney & the Money Makers released its first album, "Temptation" in 2012 and an EP "And On It Goes" in June 2013. The band won Sydney Performer of the Year in 2009 and represented Sydney in The International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2010. The band also received The Australian Blues Music “Chain” Award for Best Band 2010.
Ali plays her brand of Blues, Jazz, Soul and Boogie at festivals across Australia. She loves West Coast Jump, Swing and New Orleans music. In 2011, Ali was awarded Best Female Artist in The Australian Blues Music "Chain" Awards. She has a new album "Wait A Minute" which was in the top ten in the Australian Blues Music Charts for 7 months. In 2012/2013 catch Ali playing festivals in Broadbeach QLD, Brisbane QLD, Wangaratta VIC and Bridgetown WA. And she is currently touring with The Cyril B Bunter Band.