Some of America’s most revered bluesman will be bringing their music to Australia this March thanks to the Music Maker Foundation. The non-profit organisation looks to keep blues and southern roots alive by introducing music lovers to the greats of the genre. This year the Music Maker Blues Revue will feature appearances by a who’s who of blues.
There’s Ironing Board Sam, a boogie woogie great who was a house musician on the first televised African-American music revue, Night Train. Dr G.B. Burt feels that at the age of 72, doors are just beginning to open for his uniquely tuned 12-string guitar driven music. Then there’s Pat Wilder, who is regarded as one of the most exciting blues guitarists and singers to ever come out of the San Francisco Bay Area. For four decades, Major Handy has delighted music lovers with his accordion and guitar skills. Albert White, Nashid Abdul Khaaliq, and Ardie Dean round out the team.
Of course, appearances at Byron Bay’s Bluesfest are a given. But thankfully the Music Maker Blues Revue will also come to the major capitals. Melbourne can see the show on March 27 at Northcote Social Club. Sydney gets its turn at Blue Beat on March 28. Tickets cost just $40 plus booking fee from the Bluesfest Touring website.
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