For your information, we have provided links
to blues related music sites, blues bands, blues festivals and
related music venues.
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Blues
Societies/Clubs
 Melbourne
Blues Appreciation Society (MBAS)
Blues Club, bringing together blues enthusiasts and blues artists,
encouraging budding talent with a range of activities such as
jam nights, gigs, events, awards, contests, a Blues Forum, as
well as info on blues bands, venues, cd/dvd reviews and more.
Maldon
Blues Club
Promoting blues music and artists in the Central Goldfields
area (Maldon, Castlemaine and Bendigo). Our aim is to attract
people to our historic town and to become a premium musical
attraction in the area.
South
Australian Roots & Blues Society
Promoting blues and roots music in South Australia since 1997,
through our Gig Guide, Podcasts, Video and Audio Clips, CD Reviews,
Gallery, Web Features and Newsletters.
Brisbane
and North East Queensland (BASEQ)
BASEQ is a non-profit association with a charter to promote
the awareness and appreciation of Blues music in SEQ. This means
providing members with a Blues music information network and
fostering and encouraging an increase in live performances of
Blues music.
The
Soundgarden
Blues venue in Laverton North, with function room, and entertain
room. The perfect place to meet, and one of the best places
for live entertainment..
The
Bluestrain Queenscliff
For something decidedly different and entirely enjoyable, Queenscliff's
legendary Blues Train is one of the Geelong region's most spectacular
dining and entertainment experiences...
Blues
Bands, Blues Musicians
Synergy
Blue - Blues & Roots Band, Melbourne
Contemporary Rhythm and Blues Band bringing you high energy
electric sound, with a Chicago blues feel, including blues roots
boogie and blues chill. Based in Victoria.
The Blue
Dukes
Every now and then, a band comes along with something special
- fantastic songs, great vocals, superb musicianship and a real
love of the music they play. The Blue Dukes are such a band.
Brian Fraser
Trio
Acclaimed around Australia, Brian showcases everything from
slow heart-rending ballads, foot-stomping blues and traditional
delta styles to some well-known standards, and has shared the
stage with such renowned Australian blues artists as Dutch Tilders,
Doc Span, Andy Cowan, Jeff Lang, Phil Manning and Pete Cornelius.
Cosmic
Nomads
Australias blues punk beat poet, 40-year dedicated and passionate
veteran of the Australian music scene. Bluesy, funky and
punky, with hard edge grooves.
John-Luke
Shelley & High Speed Steel
Geelong based blues band with distinctive blues rock sound and
diverse performance styles - playing at festivals, pubs, gigs
& music venues around Victoria.
Andrew
Swann
Australian blues roots and rock singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist
and composer. Raw deep blues vocals, mixed with a soulful understanding
of tradition.
Andrew
Winton
Perth-based independent musician performing on dobro, lap steel
and acoustic guitar. Round that off with home made spirituals.
and you have a very engaging performance.
Andy
Cowan
One of Australia's most experienced and talented soul-blues
singer / songwriter / pianists. He ripples, rolls and rocks
through original compostitions with passionate and soulful vocals,
wrapping the audience in his energy and weaving an emotional
and spellbinding magic.
Anni Piper
This singer and bass player with sultry vocals, groovin' bass
and inspired song writing, and Australian blues' 'Best New Talent,
2005', has rapidly gained a reputation as one of Australia's
premier Blues songwriters.
Chubby
Rae and The Elevators
Energetic and entertaining Rhythm 'n' Blues band featuring the
soulful voice and engaging personality of 6'2" redhead,
Marisa Quigley. A rock solid rhythm section augmented by stylistic
R'n'B guitar and wailing sax, to inspire blues lovers of all
ages.
Danni Carr
As the founding member of much-loved Melbourne outfit Sweet
Painted Ladies, Danni Carr has forged a reputation as dynamic
performer and accomplished recording artist.
Danny
Burton
With roots-based guitar playing, soulful vocals, powerful original
songs and 13 years live playing experience in blues/jazz, cabaret
bands and solo, Danny Burton creates his own style of contemporary
roots music.
Darren
Jack
Australian "Rhythm and Blues" performer, guitarist,
singer, songwriter.
Dave Steel
& Welcome Wagon
Australian 3-piece blues band. Dave is a singer / songwriter,
multi instrumentalist and producer with extensive studio experience,
having worked all over the world, from tiny clubs to huge concert
stages.
Diana
Wolfe & The WolfeGang
Blending Soul, R'n'B, Blues, Jazz, Funk and Swing with style
and humour, the Gang has a fresh, original and energetic sound.
From their groovy originals to R&B, Soul and Blues classics,
the Gang howls up a storm of music that’s irresistibly
appealing to all ages and audiences.
Hey Gringo
All original Groove Injected Funky/Blues Roots combo from Melbourne
Australia.
Indiana
Phoenix
Brian Cain (Indiana Phoenix) has played harp and sang
for the last 35 years. Recently diagnosed with depression going
back an estimated 30 years when he left his family in the UK
and came to Austrlaia. Treating the disorder has completly turned
his life around and is back on the scene.
Location: NSW
Jeff Lang
Critically acclaimed guitar player with startingly original
performances, who has played with many blues greats and at many
festivals around the world.
Kerry
simpson
Australian blues vocalist.
Joe Galea
Band
Australian soul, funk and blues band.
Matt
Dwyer Trio
One of Melbourne's great roots music songwriters and guitar
players, with exquisite and lyrical guitar playing.
Mojo Webb
A rare talent and natural blues, jazz, funk & bluegrass
performer, who fairly smoulders on guitar and vocals, blues
harp, sax and drums, whose vocals could give Ray Charles a run
for his money.
Stringybark
McDowell
Blues/roots singer and one-man band, with a raw edged sound
- an aussie bluesman influenced by the true Blues masters.
Stovetop
Australian three piece soul groove and reggae band.
Stevie
Paige
Blues guitarist and vocalist, with a contemporary edge. Stevie
is a gifted guitarist, playing with class and passion, along
with a soul tinged voice that any diva would die for.
The Blucatss
Australian swing blues, funk 'n' rock blues. Sizzling twin electric
guitars, groovy doublebass, mighty drums, and lotsa vocals.
Make your body shake down under.
The
Detonators
Leading Blues and Rhythm n’ Blues roots rock 'n' roll
band, inspired by the 1950s era, playing songs that are relevant
to our experiences today. Great music, it’s raw and it’s
real.
The Lyman
Debut
The Lyman Debut offers blues/jazz sound, and explores the roots
of the music they admire. Striving via the use of electric and
acoustic instruments to find the dynamic sound and energy that
the blues needs.
Blues
Directories & Music Resources
OzBlues.Net
Online Links Directory to Australian Blues Music.
Other
Interesting Links
Black
Market Music
Bringing international and Australian blues and roots music
to the Australian public. They have released nearly 200 albums
by local and award winning artists - including Collard Greens
and Gravy, Jimi Hocking, Maria Forde, Phil Manning, Brian Fraser,
Chris Wilson, The Detonators, Ray Vanderby & The Raynettes,
Fiona Boyes, Matt Corcoran, Ash Grunwald, Bob Brozman, Jan Preston
and Inka Marka to name a few.
How to Link To Us
Please use the information provided below. Please contact
us and let us know if you have linked.
Site Name:
Sleepy Hollow Blues Club
URL:
http://www.sleepyhollowbluesclub.org.au
Description:
Promoting blues gigs, social events, venues and blues-related
information for blues lovers in the Geelong area. Meets every
second Sunday for a top-class blues session with feature artists,
followed by a regular jam session.
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