2024 Music Festival
February 23, 2024, to Sunday February 25th. Friday night from 6.00 pm to 10 pm and on Saturday from 12.00 noon till 10.00 pm. We will also have our popular Markets again from 10.00 am till 3.00pm on Sunday
Line-Up
George & Noriko
George & Noriko break all the rules. The duo delivers a show that’s unique and unexpected.
Known as the Japanese Blues Cowboy and the Tsugaru shamisen player, they have been kicking up a storm wherever they play. George’s lightning fast blues licks & growling harmonica enhanced by Noriko’s percussive sounds of the traditional Shamisen (Japanese banjo) has morphed into a kind of bluegrass hard country blues with a Japanese twist.
George & Noriko’s banter & easy audience interaction makes them a popular choice with audiences. George is surrounded by a host of drum pedals, seated and thumping his lap steel guitar and alternating between vocals and harmonica, with Noriko bending into the sound with her shamisen and sharing vocal duties, they are an arresting sight and their sound is something you haven’t heard before!
Geoff Achison & The Algo-Rhythms featuring Robb Dabbs & Dean Matters
Geoff Achison is a blues-roots artist from Australia best known for his guitar playing and songwriting. Geoff began his apprenticeship with legendary Australian bluesman 'Dutch' Tilders, establishing himself as a fine lead guitarist before launching ‘The Souldiggers’. Drawing upon deep blues, soul, funk and acoustic folk influences, he released his debut album in the early 90s and began touring throughout the USA, UK & Europe. Geoff's music has been compared favourably to major artists such as Eric Clapton, JJ Cale and the Allman Brothers Band. He has won numerous awards for his guitar playing, songwriting and live performances.
Wayne Jury
Wayne Jury, amazing vocalist, musician & songwriter will have the joint jumpin’ & singing with a mixed bag of tunes & grooves. He'll be joined by Troy Love (guitar), Luke Hynes (bass) & JP (drums).
Wayne is more than blues. Recognised as a multitalented tunesmith (signed as ‘House Writer’ and artist to the legendary J Albert and Son Publishing, home of ACDC, Rose Tattoo, Easybeats since 1994.) His versatility as a performer sees him at ease with ensembles or solo, delving deep into soul, jazz, and rock to combine these genres with his distinctive voice, style, and performance.
Lukey Luke & the Dukes
For the FULL Experience go for the Full Band LUKEY LUKE & the DUKES. With Lukey Luke fronting Master Musicians Carl Dickens on Violin, Jono Dunn on Drums and Rod Colins on Bass. Piano, Lead Guitar, Trumpet Saxophone etc etc etc can be arranged if you want to go the whole hog!
The McNaMarr Project
Drenched in old school soul, this is some of the coolest duet work to come along since Stax shut’ TheMidwestReport IL
The stars aligned in the musical universe when Andrea Marr and John McNamara, both well respected and experienced Australian Soul and Blues artists in their own right, combined forces to become The McNaMarr Project.
Chestnut Street Band
Chestnut street came together about 7 years ago after having played in various other bands around the Otways and surf coast. We love jamming and performing together and pick songs that we all feel good about. We play a big range of tunes that include blues, soul and country and a bit of contemporary pop too. Our band is made up of Leah playing guitar and lead vocals, Liz on harmonica, uke, vocals and percussion, Rod on lead guitar and Charles playing bass. We love to get people up and dancing!!
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