Shane Flew and Matt Ross – winners of the Sydney Blues Society Blues Challenge Solo/Duo.

Shane Flew – singer/songwriter/musician, originally from Bowral in the Southern Highlands, has been a regular on the Sydney music scene now for more than 45 years! Touring and recording with some of the biggest names in the Australian music business. (QED,The Flood, Troy Cassar-Daley, Normie Rowe, John Williamson, Alex Smith, Graeme Connnors) covering all style variations, rock n roll,pop, country, rnb, soul, swing, celtic, cajun, latin & folk. Shane has played and sung on over 40 albums and innumerable jingles and soundtracks as a session musician. 

Nominated for Favourite Harmonica player at this year`s Sydney Blues Society Awards, also writing and releasing two solo albums in the vein of Blues/Americana.  He performs regularly around Sydney with his Blues Band and his Americana Jam Band. The performances reflect his musical experience! 

Matt Ross is a professional Australian artist based in the Inner West of  Sydney, playing guitar and singing a range of Australian blues, country  and soul music. Matt Ross started his musical career playing guitar in and  playing, led him to forge a career in Blues, Soul and Country music. 

Nominated for Favourite Male Singer at this year`s Sydney Blues Society Awards, Matt performs as a solo artist around town and in his successful blues band  “The Mavericks”. Matthew showcases 25 years of musical experience, culminating in a  performance style that ranges from low-down traditional delta blues to sweet country and Rhythm & Blues. Matt has a comprehensive repertoire of blues and roots, popular covers and original music.