Eugene is a nomadic musician living his life on the road. His home is wherever the next performance takes him, and every year this is from America through Europe, to Australia with many other stops in between. Born in 1963 in New Orleans and raised in Amite, Louisiana, the son of Otheneil Bridges Sr, also […]
Ben Waters has been paid the accolade by Jools Holland of being one of his all-time favourite pianists. Renowned for playing barnstorming sets, he rocks the house every timewith an eclectic mix from his heroes Fats Domino, Huey “Piano” Smith, Albert Ammons, Ian Stewart, Jerry Lee Lewis, Amos Milburn & Chuck Berry as well as his own writings. Rhythm & Blues to get everyone […]
Ray Beadle is an exhilarating guitarist, an enthralling singer-songwriter, and an extremely talented performer. Ray was awarded Best Album, Best Song, and Best Male Artist in the Chain Blues Awards. Ray Beadle is the genuine article, his music comes deep from the heart and soul, stirring emotions in people with his guitar genius. Ray’s music […]
Guitarist Mal Eastick is back on the road after a three-year hiatus, with his fine new band to present a powerful potpourri of successful radio chart songs and album tracks featuring his heartfelt playing, via different bands and styles in a recording & touring career spanning fifty years. Mal’s melodic solos, riffs and killer tone […]
“ The future of Blues & Roots in Australia” – ABC One of the most exciting riff and groove based blues and roots acts emerging from the east coast of OZ!”- Tone Deaf “These guys are sick!” – Ash Grunwald “Who the hell is this guy? He definitely has the talent!” – Ian Moss “Definitely […]
Fiona Boyes plays deep Blues, influenced by a myriad of traditional regional styles. She has carved an international reputation as a blues guitarist, bandleader, vocalist and songwriter. International reviewers have described her as a ‘musical anomaly’ and ‘Bonnie Raitt’s evil twin’! A distinctive finger-picking and slide guitarist, Fiona’s soulful, authoritative style has earned her unprecedented recognition overseas as […]
Dom Turner’s new venture The Rural Blues Project is blues beyond the 12-bar. The band takes 20th Century rural blues music from artists such as Lead Belly, Fred McDowell and Robert Johnson, hybridising and rearranging, breathing new life for 21st century audiences. Multi award winning Australian blues artist, Dom Turner is best known as […]
Often cited as Sydney’s ‘university of the blues’, the Foreday Riders celebrate 50 years as a working band in 2017, and despite countless line-up changes, 2 original members from 1967 remain: the King Brothers, Ron (harmonica, vocals) and Jeff (guitar, Dobro) who continue as happy ‘backroom boys’ in the current outfit. The rhythm section is […]
Classed as Convict Rhythm and Roots Fitz and Cara are among Australia’s most talented roots music artists. The husband and wife team have clocked up over 14 years of worldwide touring, festival performances and 5 album releases from their base of operations in the hinterland of South East Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. […]
Embarking on their twentieth year of performing together, Stiff Gins are now entering their most intriguing period of music making. Fresh off the stage of their epic visual theatre project entitled ‘Spirit of Things: Sound of Objects’ that toured Sydney and Melbourne, Stiff Gins a forging towards their twenty-first anniversary with a new recording and sound […]
With a raft of #1 albums, festivals & major awards behind her as well as Featuring in recent sell out shows ‘Evil Gal Blues’ & ‘Blues & Soul Extravaganza, Kate has teamed up with legendary guitarist Steve Edmonds for a colossal celebration of Southern Rock, fired up Blues, some Tedeschi infused soulfulness & a twist […]
O’Brien is a talent to watch!” Tom Hyslop, Blues Revue Magazine USA “An international blues star on the rise”, Rhythms magazine AUS PJ O’Brien knows how to get a Blues party started. Driven by PJ’s fat and funky guitar and accompanied by his smooth, soul-filled vocals, PJ’S music is receiving widespread acclaim. His Blues exude […]
Adam Pringle & friends – Declan Kelly (drums) & Rowan Lane (bass), bring you their favourite sounds of Blues/ Country/ Soul As well as leading his own projects, Adam has played with just about every blues/ roots act in town over the past 25 years, including Continental Robert Susz, Rob Woolf, Jo Fabro, Ray Beadle band, […]
Frank Sultana is an Australian modern day bluesman. Dripping with pre WW2 mojo, dark, dirty guitar tones and a voice that has the grit and soul of the characters he sings about. Frank has been writing, recording and performing his original blues songs since his 2011 debut ‘Blues from the Lost Motel’ and now has […]
Mitch Grainger is a perfect paradox. A white guy from Australia, that infuses the blues genre’s traditional styling’s with a confidence, and depth of spirit, that has him being compared to the likes of Robert Johnson* by American music critics. Since stepping into the light with his 2015 breakout solo acoustic release ‘The Blues’, Mitch […]
Fronted by Harry Tompsett and Aidan Glover and powered by the force that is Ed Rodrigues, The New South Trio have built a unique sound reminiscent of Corby, Mayer, Gary Clark Jr, Clapton and John Butler. Incredible musicians with eight years of performing live together, The New South Trio have showcased their original music with […]
Nathan Beretta has made his mark in the Australian blues scene with multiple award winning blues band Blue Eyes Cry. Touring and playing just about every Blues festival and venue in the country Nathan has earned respect from blues lover’s all over. Nathan has shared the stage with many Australian Legends such as Robert Susz […]
Big grooves, stabbing horn lines and catchy as hell vocals, THE BAD DAD ORCHESTRA bring the classic sounds of Australian pub-rock with a modern twist, and their unique brand of soul. Formed in 2015, THE BAD DAD ORCHESTRA presents a nine-piece partnership of fatherhood and friendship. Their driving rhythm section, guitars, keys and a three-piece […]
After almost 25 years on the road with Wards Xpress, and the endless solo gigs all over the country, it was time in 2018 for singer/songwriter/guitarist Ross Ward to take a break, but not for long. Enter ‘The Defenders’. Principally a four piece with an emphasis on ‘groove’…with a capital G. Not just your average […]
They say music is the language of the soul. It’s certainly true for LilG. Since taking up guitar in 2019 LilG has earned a notable reputation as a unique Musician. LilG grew up listening to a variety of musicians and genres that have played an influential role in shaping her signature sound. Although tender in years it is said […]
Stephanie started singing at open mic nights around Surry Hills in 1999 and has been performing live since. She became a prominent name in the Sydney blues scene when she joined Bridie and the Boogie Kings, performing their legendary weekly residency gigs at the Bridge Hotel in Rozelle. In 2013 she and Vito Portolesi (Mighty […]
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