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Steve ‘West’ Western (UK)

He has a pretty solid claim to being London’s top harmonica man.  His tone is extraordinary, as is his taste and style, and within his chosen field  – old style Chicago/West Coast harp playing- he’s right up there with anyone in the world today.   Introduced to the piano at age 7 with a few […]

BONDI CIGARS

This award-winning quartet has well and truly established themselves into Australia’s musical heart since forming in 1989. Rarely has an Australian band received as much consistent and widespread acclaim from critics and music fans alike as the Bondi Cigars. With ten albums under their belt and over thirty years of constant touring, this award-winning quartet […]

Hussy Hicks

A band of accomplished and powerful women, Hussy Hicks have made a name for themselves locally and on the international stage the old fashioned way – by playing their music and connecting with audiences one passionate performance at a time. Julz Parker is widely recognised amongst her peers as one of Australia’s finest guitar players, […]

Dom Turner & The Rural Blues Project

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 […]

Shauna Jensen and the Soul Express

Shauna Jensen is a powerhouse vocalist from Sydney whose career has spanned an impressive five decades. Her journey began as a sought-after session singer, lending her remarkable voice to countless recordings. Over the years, she became a trusted backing vocalist for some of Australia’s most iconic rock artists including Jimmy Barnes, Noiseworks, Cold Chisel and […]

Clayton Doley’s Bayou Billabong

Clayton Doley is a giant of the Australian Blues Scene, Sydney Blues Society’s Keyboard Player of the Year for five years running and Inductee into the Hall of Fame, Clayton has played with a who’s who of international artists. His virtuosity on the hammond organ is unmatched and has seen him tour the world performing […]

Nathan Beretta Band

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 […]

Sweet Talk (VIC)

 Sweet Talk are renowned for their high-energy live shows readily whipping unsuspecting punters into frenzied states of boogie and unabashed song at the drop of a hat. The 6-piece band from Melbourne was founded over a bond of late nights, American music, classic song writing and improvised jams.  Gaining a loyal following, Sweet Talk have […]

Steve Edmonds Band

Steve Edmonds, with a professional career spanning over 3  decades, has established himself among the upper echelon of the Australian music community. As a guitarist he has recorded and toured with luminaries such as Jimmy Barnes, Billy Thorpe, Renee Geyer, Human Nature, Delta Goodrem, Shannon Noll, Doug Parkinson, Matt Finish, Hippo’s, Doug Williams, Australian Idol Band and many more. […]

Paul Mason Band

Paul Mason is a remarkable guitarist. Co-founder of the band Battlesnake, he is known for his versatility as well as his distinctively unique style, reminiscent of greats like Mark Knopfler and Jeff Beck. Paul has shared stages with Sting, Dominic Miller, Kiss, and The Smashing Pumpkins, and his decade-long role as Jessica Mauboy’s lead guitarist […]

Pete Cornelius

Tasmanian singer / songwriter Pete Cornelius has been performing his original and authentic music for over 25 years and has only just turned 40. Pete’s songs tell a story of a life lived and loved and are iconically Tasmanian. His band consists of guitar, bass and drums, a bare-all form of expression and freedom. Pete […]

Jesse Redwing

Jesse Redwing has honed his chops in smoky juke joints all over the world for damn near two decades now. He was a semi-finalist in the 2024 International Blues Challenge on the iconic Beale St in Memphis, TN On top of touring Europe and the USA with the Jesse Redwing band, Jesse has supported such […]

GD & The King Bros

Ron & Jeff King have long worked in acoustic mode as an offshoot of the legendary Foreday Riders, to play smaller more intimate venues. They have been playing with guitarist/vocalist Graeme Druce (Doggn’It, 12 Bar Dudes) as an acoustic trio for the last 18 months and now have a great repertoire of original and traditional […]

Matt Ross & The Mavericks

Matt Ross & the Mavericks have been a cornerstone of Sydney’s blues scene for years, known for their compelling blend of original music and inventive takes on classics. With Ed Rodrigues on drums and George Rigatos on bass, the rhythm section is a seamless powerhouse, bringing a deep, steady groove that anchors their sound. Out […]

Beretta and Sullivan

Born out of a mutual appreciation of the blues Beretta and Sullivan are a 2 piece act drawing from a wealth of 40 plus years knowledge. Nathan Beretta is no stranger to the Australian blues scene playing in the award winning Blue Eyes Cry and his own success The Nathan Beretta band. He draws influence […]

Bill Barber & the Holding Cell (VIC)

Hailing from the Victorian goldfields, Bill Barber and The Holding Cell are paving the way for a new blend of Blues, southern rock and Americana in Australia. The essence of band is the shared experience and brotherhood of four like-minded musicians who love nothing more than sharing that with as many as they can.  Forming in […]

The Specialties

The Specialties have been captivating audiences across the East Coast with their electrifying performances. Despite their relatively short career, they’ve already received eight nominations in the past two years, including Favourite Blues Band and Favourite Emerging Act at the Sydney Blues Awards. With a unique spin on classic Blues, Jazz, Rockabilly, and Soul, the band […]

Pat Capocci 

Based in Manly Beach, NSW, Australia, Pat never fails to bring a fresh perspective to the international roots scene. Authentic, yet confident in his own distinct musical identity, Capocci thrills and kills with trademark thunderous guitar, savage rhythms, and a stack of smoking, self-penned songs, an inspired blend of Western swing, country, blues and jazz. […]

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