Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society in Flemington, Victoria | Non-profit organisation

Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society

Locality: Flemington, Victoria

Phone: +61 425 776 613

Address: Cnr Smithfield & Racecourse Road 3031 Flemington, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.mbas.org.au

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25.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 8/06/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/05291ea3dc97/mbas-blues-weekly-8062020

25.01.2022 ONE MORE WEEK TO REGISTER for the MBAS YOUTH IN BLUES PROGRAM for 2021! Join the ranks of previous 'MBAS Youth in Blues' graduate success stories which include the young Teskey Brothers, Charlie Bedford and Bill Barber! Youth in Blues is a FREE program initiative of the MBAS, and held annually since 2005, to encourage the next generation of Blues musicians. The Youth in Blues Program aims to help budding young Blues musicians and vocalists, aged 10 to 25 years of age, gain co...nfidence and experience with the guidance and mentorship of established Blues musicians and industry professionals. This year, Program Facilitator/Supervisor DAN DINNEN is joined by guest blues music mentors to present a 5-week course on Saturday afternoons in MAY and JUNE for young people developing their musical talent in a fun, encouraging environment playing and performing with others. Places strictly limited, so registration is essential and must be in by Friday 30th April 2021. For more information and to download the Registration Form, go to: https://mbas.org.au/club-events/youth-in-blues-program See more

24.01.2022 THE BLUES TRAIN NEEDS YOUR HELP! ANNOUNCING A FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN TO KEEP THIS ICONIC VENUE ON THE TRACKS! Our valued, long-time MBAS sponsor "The Blues Train" needs your support. Like many cultural institutions, events and festival-based venues and businesses, The Blues Train has been dealt a body blow during the coronavirus crisis that has brought it to its knees. Employing top local Australian Blues musicians and entertaining thousands over its 26-year history, The Bl...ues Train is an important fixture on the Blues scene. They have scraped through the past few months with some assistance, but need big help to meet their ongoing fixed overheads until they can be fully operational again. Please dig deep to keep Australia's longest-running Blues venue alive. For full info and to make donations, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/thebluestrain2020 See more

23.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 27/07/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/67a35875a046/mbas-blues-weekly-27072020

21.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 17/05/2021 - https://mailchi.mp/7cd66ddfa23b/mbas-blues-weekly-17052021

21.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 15/06/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/0f0e592bda18/mbas-blues-weekly-15062020

19.01.2022 MBAS 'HOUSE OF BLUES' @ FLEMINGTON BOWLS CLUB Tuesday 1st JUNE 2021 FREE ENTRY, all welcome! 8pm: Feature act: JIMI HOCKING 9pm 11pm: Blues Jam (Jammers to register by 8:30pm) 6:30pm: Doors open + KITCHEN OPEN FOR MEALS (6:30pm 8:30pm)... FREE entry, but attendees are encouraged to pre-book via the MBAS website for table seating due to limited venue capacity under Covid-safe regulations. Please 'BOOK' a single or multiple (group) ticket here: https://www.mbas.org.au/house-of-blues-01-06-2021 JIMI HOCKING has been a familiar sight to Australian audiences for many years and is a multi-award-winning songwriter, singer and guitarist of the highest calibre, the electric love child of T-Bone Walker, BB King and Jimi Hendrix. Along with the gold records he collected with the 'Screaming Jets' in the 1990's, Jimi has also released a large body of solo work (15 albums), from electric rock and blues, to contemporary folk and blues mandolin. In the late 90's Jimi parted from the Jets to pursue his love of the Blues, and began regular performing trips to the USA. A three time 'CAV-Best Acoustic performer', 'MBAS 2003 Male Blues Artist of the Year', 'MBAS 2004 Blues Performer of the Year', and then in 2005 Jimi won the prestigious 'International Blues Challenge' in Memphis USA, where an extensive US tour followed. In 2008 Jimi was pronounced the 'VicTas Male blues artist of the year' and also 'Producer of 2008' for his work on his album 'Blue Mandolin'. 2009 saw Jimi invited to Kathmandu to perform at the 'Himalayan Blues Festival'. In 2010 Jimi rejoined 'The Screaming Jets' to perform lead guitar duties, and the 'Jets' then went on to join 'Status Quo' for their Australian tour. The same year, his solo album 'Electric Mojo Machine' won 'best album' and 'best band' at the MBAS VIC/TAS Blues Awards. In 2011 Jimi took his 'Blues Machine' back to perform in Kathmandu and India, and following this, his 2012 electric live album 'LIVE: In The Moment' hit # 5 on the Australian Blues airplay charts. In 2017 Jimi released a Jazz/Blues EP, 'Home Cooking' with his dad Kevin Hocking OAM. This year, along with a 30th anniversary re-recorded version of the Screaming Jets 'All for One' album, Jimi is releasing his latest solo album, 'To the Moon So Blue'. In high demand for both his solo and band performances, Jimi is in his element live on stage, whether it be a small cafe or a massive festival. His combination of banter and story-telling, wailing guitar and mandolin with superb songwriting and performance makes Jimi one of the 'must-see' acts in blues today. Photo credit: Paul Hooper

19.01.2022 MBAS 'HOUSE OF BLUES' @ FLEMINGTON BOWLS CLUB Tuesday 11th MAY 2021 FREE ENTRY, all welcome! 8pm: Feature act: KING CANYON 9pm 11pm: Blues Jam (Jammers to register by 8:30pm) 6:30pm: Doors open + KITCHEN OPEN FOR MEALS (6:30pm 8:30pm)... FREE entry, but attendees are encouraged to pre-book via the MBAS website for table seating due to limited venue capacity under Covid-safe regulations. Please 'BOOK' a single or multiple (group) ticket here: https://www.mbas.org.au/house-of-blues-11-05-2021 KING CANYON pair Melbourne guitarist James Ryan and vocalist Jimmy Cupples, who joined forces early in 2020 to form a Blues-fuelled project built around high energy guitar riffs, soulful vocals and recalling the raw, powerful sounds of the 60s and 70s. James Ryan is a well-respected and sought after guitarist, performing locally and internationally with industry heavyweights such as Ross Wilson, Russell Morris, Tina Arena, The Badloves and even Men At Work in their heyday. His guitar-centric YouTube channel "ilovenoise" has over 15k subscribers and more than 6 million views. Jimmy Cupples is a gifted singer with a voice that seems impossibly powerful and effortless. He was introduced to music performance at a young age, with both parents being singers and his uncle Peter Cupples, a very popular 70's Australian artist. Jimmy became a household name as a finalist on The Voice", and had his music featured in the Australian movie "Rise". King Canyon have so far released five tracks, including the singles "Woman" and "Smoke Stack City" both receiving radio support. Followed up with the soulful "Long Distance", and a smokey acoustic blues version of the classic hit "Evie". Their latest single is the heavy guitar driven "Pretty Little Thing". King Canyon have just finished tour support with the Badloves through April, to wide acclaim. "A Blues (Psychedelic), Soul, Rock ensemble, with a strong 60’s and 70’s influence, King Canyon brought huge guitar riffs and high hitting soulful vocals to the stage. If you fancy the vocals of Robert Plant from Led Zeppelin, the charisma of Paul Rodgers (Free and Bad Company) and the retro rock sounds of Cream, then King Canyon must be thrown onto your ‘must see’ live list." Greg Phillips AustralianMusician.com.au

18.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 29/06/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/fb9a5439b70c/mbas-blues-weekly-29062020

18.01.2022 MBAS 'HOUSE OF BLUES' @ FLEMINGTON BOWLS CLUB Tuesday 25th MAY 2021 FREE ENTRY, all welcome! 8pm: Feature act: ISEULA (DUO) 9pm 11pm: Blues Jam (Jammers to register by 8:30pm) 6:30pm: Doors open + KITCHEN OPEN FOR MEALS (6:30pm 8:30pm)... FREE entry, but attendees are encouraged to pre-book via the MBAS website for table seating due to limited venue capacity under Covid-safe regulations. Please 'BOOK' a single or multiple (group) ticket here: https://www.mbas.org.au/house-of-blues-25-05-2021 ISEULA stands as a sublimely gifted blues, soul and gospel singer possessing a style imbued with deep musicality and bare-faced allure. Her stellar career as a performer and songwriter includes performances at Australia’s biggest blues music festivals and industry events, overseas touring, a chart topping album on the Australian Blues & Roots charts, as well as a swag of highly coveted awards. Iseula will be performing at MBAS House of Blues as a duo, with Andy Burns on keyboards and backing vocals.

18.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 03/08/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/2acc9d8e0819/mbas-blues-weekly-03082020

18.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 23/11/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/213d1fea8393/mbas-blues-weekly-23112020

17.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 26/04/2021 - https://mailchi.mp/8bc7abb49fb1/mbas-blues-weekly-26042021

17.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 05/10/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/fde437356c12/mbas-blues-weekly-05102020

17.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 19/10/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/f1e9a79b3c39/mbas-blues-weekly-19102020

15.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 22/06/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/590b14f4b9c1/mbas-blues-weekly-22062020

14.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 25/05/2020 https://mailchi.mp/728c0a75168f/mbas-blues-weekly-25052020

13.01.2022 MBAS 'HOUSE OF BLUES' @ FLEMINGTON BOWLS CLUB Tuesday 18th MAY 2021 FREE ENTRY, all welcome! 8pm: Feature act: CROSS BONES BOOGIE 9pm 11pm: Blues Jam (Jammers to register by 8:30pm) 6:30pm: Doors open + KITCHEN OPEN FOR MEALS (6:30pm 8:30pm)... FREE entry, but attendees are encouraged to pre-book via the MBAS website for table seating due to limited venue capacity under Covid-safe regulations. Please 'BOOK' a single or multiple (group) ticket here: https://www.mbas.org.au/house-of-blues-18-05-2021 CROSS BONES BOOGIE dares to be different. A dirty little 3-piece band that features nothing but slide guitar, pulsating bass and drums with reinterpretations of classic Delta and Chicago Blues. Original boogie tunes compliment the song list, with a selection that is squarely aimed at the dance floor. If you love the music of Son House, Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters done differently and if you like something you’ve never heard before, Cross Bones Boogie won’t disappoint. Collective years of gigs from each member of the band gives Cross Bones Boogie an easy, yet fresh feel to every performance. There is a touch of Voodoo in what they do! Cross Bones Boogie is: Chris Tabone on drums (Chris Wilson, Renee Geyer, The Badloves, Chocolate Starfish, The Hornets); Greg Trennery on bass (Phil Para, The Housewreckers, Tramwreck, Scandal) and Garry Allen on slide guitar, vocals and songwriting (C.W. Stoneking, Gwyn Ashton, Chris Finnen, Tramwreck).

13.01.2022 ***UPDATE: Tonight at MBAS is still on and unaffected by new COVID restrictions - just remember to bring a mask that must be worn when you’re not eating or drinking. Plenty of seats left - book in online before 3:00pm to secure a spot for tonight, and support our local blues acts. MBAS 'HOUSE OF BLUES' @ FLEMINGTON BOWLS CLUB Tuesday 25th MAY 2021 FREE ENTRY, all welcome! 8pm: Feature act: ISEULA (DUO) 9pm 11pm: Blues Jam (Jammers to register by 8:30pm)... 6:30pm: Doors open + KITCHEN OPEN FOR MEALS (6:30pm 8:30pm) FREE entry, but attendees are encouraged to pre-book via the MBAS website for table seating due to limited venue capacity under Covid-safe regulations. Please 'BOOK' a single or multiple (group) ticket here: https://www.mbas.org.au/house-of-blues-25-05-2021 ISEULA stands as a sublimely gifted blues, soul, and gospel singer possessing a style imbued with deep musicality and bare-faced allure. Her stellar career as a performer and songwriter includes performances at Australia’s biggest blues music festivals and industry events, overseas touring, a chart-topping album on the Australian Blues & Roots charts, as well as a swag of highly coveted awards. Iseula will be performing at MBAS House of Blues as a duo, with Andy Burns on keyboards and backing vocals.

12.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 07/09/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/b3dc382d13d2/mbas-blues-weekly-07092020

12.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 18/05/2020 https://mailchi.mp/cacc56c8ffa3/mbas-blues-weekly-18052020

11.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 28/09/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/2d227063ca92/mbas-blues-weekly-28092020

10.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 20/07/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/3694197a20e0/mbas-blues-weekly-20072020

09.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 26/10/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/6191275cb962/mbas-blues-weekly-26102020

09.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 06/07/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/81da2707c624/mbas-blues-weekly-06072020

08.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 13/07/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/6954a4ec99af/mbas-blues-weekly-13072020

08.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 10/05/2021 - https://mailchi.mp/716c90475990/mbas-blues-weekly-10052021

08.01.2022 The MBAS is a long-time affiliate of The Blues Foundation in Memphis USA. Today they released a statement which we support, especially the eradication of racism in deference to the legacy of the Blues. Blues music was born in a climate of poverty, racism, exploitation and deprivation. To honour the legacy of the music, we stand with our Blues brothers and sisters on this important issue.

07.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 14/09/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/b968efa9d83f/mbas-blues-weekly-14092020

06.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 09/11/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/506de6af59cf/mbas-blues-weekly-09112020

06.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 24/05/2021 - https://mailchi.mp/3dd0558a4fa7/mbas-blues-weekly-24052021

05.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 10/08/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/bff951ffd4c2/mbas-blues-weekly-10082020

04.01.2022 MBAS 'HOUSE OF BLUES' @ FLEMINGTON BOWLS CLUB Tuesday 4th MAY 2021 FREE ENTRY, all welcome! 8pm: Feature act: THE DETONATORS 9pm 11pm: Blues Jam (Jammers to register by 8:30pm)... 6:30pm: Doors open + KITCHEN OPEN FOR MEALS (6:30pm 8:30pm) FREE entry, but attendees are encouraged to pre-book via the MBAS website for table seating due to limited venue capacity under Covid-safe regulations. Please 'BOOK' a single or multiple (group) ticket here: https://www.mbas.org.au/house-of-blues-04-05-2021 THE DETONATORS were formed in Melbourne way back in August 1997. This popular hard-working quartet have never been afraid to hit the road, haul some kilometres and rack up a heap of gigs. They believe they have easily done more than 3,000 gigs since they first formed. The "Dets" have a finely honed array of original songs and a stage show that only comes from years of gigging pubs, clubs and festivals. Their relentless touring over vast distances through the years, both in Australia and overseas, has seen them become crowned kings of Australian roots rock 'n' roll. Their original music, to which all members contribute, is best described as a lethal combination of early blues with a sprinkling of rockabilly and early rock 'n' roll thrown in. The 4-piece features bespectacled Rockbottom James out front on vocals and electric harmonica, Paulie Bignell on hollow body guitar, Doghouse Dave on slapping double bass with Eddie Fury on sticks and skins duty. There are six CD releases in their arsenal, and a book currently being written about the bands exploits over 23 years which will be available mid to late 2021. In early January 2020, The Detonators were selected to support Australian legends Cold Chisel at 'A Day on the Green' in the Yarra Valley in Victoria, and at 'A Day by the Sea' on the beach in Glenelg South Australia both massive sold-out outdoor shows. The Detonators can be heard on rotation on radio, Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, YouTube and more, and have had their music on the local film 'Charlie and Boots' as well as the Australian Crime TV series 'Underbelly'. Thunder Road Brewing have used their songs in radio ads, and top rated American TV series 'De Grassi High' also features The Detonators music. Dancing shoes, listening ears and drinking arms are compulsory for any good-time Dets show, because you never know what Rockbottom James is going to do or say next!

03.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 01/06/2020 https://mailchi.mp/5002e90c47b6/mbas-blues-weekly-01062020

03.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 21/09/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/37a4c8261c9d/mbas-blues-weekly-21092020

03.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 17/08/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/198472a28311/mbas-blues-weekly-17082020

03.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 24/08/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/2f5e76908274/mbas-blues-weekly-24082020

02.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 16/11/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/59c209109b2f/mbas-blues-weekly-16112020

02.01.2022 The 2019 MBAS Blues Challenge Final will be broadcast live on Sunbury Radio, this Sunday, 13th September. Time - 1.00PM To listen, the website: sunburyradio.com.au, TuneIn or on Air @ 99.3FM.

01.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 02/11/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/a71c186e0e49/mbas-blues-weekly-02112020

01.01.2022 MBAS Blues Weekly 03/05/2021 - https://mailchi.mp/597347fd0455/mbas-blues-weekly-03052021