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25.01.2022 Queenscliff's iconic mobile Blues music venue needs your help! Go to https://www.gofundme.com/f/thebluestrain2020 to find out more and to make a donation to keep @The Blues Train rolling through 2020 and beyond...

24.01.2022 We had an exceptional time today staging our ONLINE Blues Tram event, featuring Charlie Bedford + Louise MacGregor. A BIG thanks to all who helped it happen, to all those who watched and all those who made contributions vis our website to help us continue to run events like this and provide paid work for artists and production crew. Explore Bendigo Bendigo Tramways Central Deborah Gold Mine Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival Power AV

23.01.2022 Colourful, unique, real, raw, exquisite, edgy, masterful, distinctive - these are just few of the words used to describe these two local blues and roots artists. Thanks to our sponsor, Explore Bendigo for their continued support of live music and artists during unprecedented times, and the wonderful team at The Church On The Hill for the use of their unique performance space. Our live stream concerts are free to watch and supporters are encouraged to make a contribution of y...our choosing on our website. All money raised will go back into the pockets of artists and production crew to produce more live stream events, helping to replace some of the live income they have lost. Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival Inc. is a not-for-profit and is 100% volunteer run.

22.01.2022 Today...it happens today! Get your live music fix with the colourful and delightful, Sherri Parry and the edgy heartfelt blues of Matt Katsis in The Blues Tram live broadcast starting at 2pm. We are super excited - let the music play! Thanks to our sponsor, Explore Bendigo for their continued support of live music and artists during unprecedented times and shout out to The Old Church On The Hill for the use of their unique community venue.

22.01.2022 Enjoy another COVID-safe, online edition of The Blues Tram, from the luxury of your home, backyard, or wherever else you're currently permitted to safely hang out, as we bring you two incredibly talented acts and showcase their sublime musical prowess. About our featured artists: Charlie Bedford is a guitarist/vocalist from Melbourne.... Charlie journeyed to Memphis USA in 2017, ‘18 & ‘19 to perform at the International Blues Challenge - Youth Showcase, representing the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society. Charlie returned to Memphis in 2020 & performed again in both Nashville & Muscle Shoals. Home in Australia, Charlie has played alongside & been mentored by some of Australia’s biggest blues artists such as; Geoff Achison, Jimi Hocking, Russell Morris & Lloyd Spiegel to name a few. Charlie has had the honour of performing on stage in the USA with band members from great acts such as BB King, Albert Collins, Ray Charles, Bonnie Raitt, & Wilson Pickett. Charlie began playing in bars & clubs at 12 years of age & now works as a full-time musician. He performs regularly as either a solo artist or fronting his Band. Charlie is also the guitarist in both The Great Unknown & The New Savages. Charlie is a fresh act, representing the next generation. He'll get your feet tapping & leave a smile on your face! Louise MacGregor of Louie and the Pride: When she made the move to bendigo, Louise MacGregor was used to fronting Louie and the Pride in the laid back wineries of the Yarra Valley and the Beer Gardens of Brunswick and North Fitzroy. Over the last six years Louie and the Pride have made two recordings, and played countless shows, branching out to more country Victoria venues. Their first Single Wake Me Up reached number 2 in the Triple J Unearthed pop charts and received great support on its recent re-release to Spotify. The most recent EP One Little Wind has had to have a gentle release, online, during the first lockdown, which made for a fun little Iso Clip, received with much love by audiences. Their music is cruisey, acoustic type tunes to get into your head and warm your heart. The songs are recorded drenched in harmonies and layered with guitar solo’s and a little percussion, but in pandemic times they have been stripped back to hold their own in their original form: a girl and her guitar. This event is free to watch and enjoy, but donations to help us keep generating income for artists and production crew through online events are very much appreciated. Please feel free to make a contribution of whatever size suits you, via our website's 'Make a contribution' button - https://www.bendigobluesandroots.com.au/

21.01.2022 Thanks Bendigo Venues & Events for sharing so many talented artists while we’re unable to host them in person for audiences during these tough times. Here are a couple of frequent visitors to Bendigo and Blues Team veterans: Hailey Calvert with Jason Cameron. Enjoy...

19.01.2022 Tune in tomorrow for The Blues Tram from 2:00pm with local talents Luke Harrington debuting and favourites Liz Frencham with Pete Fidler.

16.01.2022 Keen to play BB&RMF #10? Better get in now via the online form (see link below). Artist applications close end of January!

15.01.2022 Two days to go until the colourful splendour of Sherri Parry and the raw heartfelt blues of Matt Katsis shakes up your Saturday afternoon. We can't wait. Where will you be watching from? Colourful, unique, real, raw, exquisite, edgy, masterful, distinctive - these are just few of the words used to describe these two local blues and roots artists. We are excited to present The Blues Tram featuring Sherri Parry + Matt Katsis live broadcast on Saturday 8 August from 2pm. Thanks to our sponsor, Explore Bendigo for their continued support of live music and artists during unprecedented times, and the wonderful team at The Church On The Hill for the use of their unique performance space.

15.01.2022 Some well overdue snaps from the crew who brought you the live streamed August 2020 Blues Tram - from @The Old Church on the Hill, Bendigo. Big thanks again to all of our partners and supporters, along with our artists and crew who are grateful for the love shown by our online audiences. Sherri Parry Matt Katsis Music Power AV Explore Bendigo Explore Melbourne

14.01.2022 The Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival (BB&RMF) presents Jess Parker + Wayne Jury live from The Blues Tram in a live stream broadcast on Saturday 25 July 2020 from 2:00pm. Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival's live stream concerts are free to watch and supporters are encouraged to purchase a ticket (a contribution of your choosing) through the event listing or on our website. All money raised will go back into the pockets of artists and production crew to produce more live... stream events, helping to replace some of the live income they have lost. Supporters purchasing tickets go in the draw to win two Blues Tram tickets (redeemable when possible) and two Blues Tram stubby holders. Make sure you include your email address when you purchase your ticket to go into the draw. Winners will be announced on Facebook. The Blues Tram live broadcast concerts are presented by BB&RMF in partnership with our generous sponsors, Bendigo Tramways and Explore Bendigo. The Blues Tram is organised and staged by Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival Incorporated, a not-for-profit organisation run 100% by volunteers. #BluesTram #BBRMF #LoveYourLocal #ExploreBendigo About our artists... Wayne Jury: Wayne Jury thrills the audience with his distinctive guitar style, charismatic stage presence, and intuitive soul-drenched vocals. A versatile and experienced professional, Wayne weaves soul, jazz and rock into his performances. Fronting rock bands across Australia since he was 16 he has opened for blues greats Robert Cray, Albert Collins, Canned Heat, BB King, and Buddy Guy, to name a few. Jess Parker: Tremello-soaked blues siren, Jess Parker has been swooning and possessing audiences across Victoria since she first hit the stage in 2016. In rare solo mode, Jess pays homage to the deep folk blues artists of the Louisiana bayous, to the dark Australiana balladeers of the Goldfields where she resides, sharing the songs she has spent the last year pulling up and shaping from the red dirt with her bare hands, all with the help of her beat up old Silvertone.

13.01.2022 The latest Blues Letter with all the Bendigo Blues & Roots news including behind the scenes footage of Across The Wires is available now.

12.01.2022 The Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival (BB&RMF) is delighted to announce The Blues Tram is returning to the Central Deborah Goldmine with the show featuring the historic Tram No. 275. Making his debut is local artist, Luke Harrington with favourites, Liz Frencham and Pete Fidler rounding out the show. Luke, will be known to most Bendigo locals and BB&RMF festival lovers. He has performed at every festival, the first 3 with his mum and the last 6 wowing audiences as a solo ...performer. Turning 20 this year, Luke has transitioned from acoustic folk to electric guitar and has an album in the works driven by his new love of blues rock with influences from the 50, 60 & 70s. He is looking forward to his first show on The Blues Tram delivering his original work and classic covers. You can find more about Luke here. Liz is a rare bird. A warm, exuberant performer known for multiple successful collaborations (Frencham Smith, Jigzag & Dev'lish Mary) and a captivating soloist. A luminous presence, armed with a double-bass and a smile, oozing cheeky Rickie Lee spontaneity and Joni-style honesty, dipped in velvety Norah Jones soul. Liz will be accompanied by accomplished guitarist, Pete Fidler. You can find more about Liz here. Tune in from 2:00pm on The Blues Tram Facebook page here or the BB&RMF YouTube page here. Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival is a not for profit 100% run volunteer organisation and these events are made possible with the help of contributions from music loving fans and Explore Bendigo, City of Greater Bendigo, PowerAV, Studio Ink, and venue, Central Deborah Goldmines and Bendigo Tramways.

11.01.2022 Thanks everyone who has tuned in to enjoy this weekend’s online Blues Tram event, featuring Liz Frencham w/Pete Fidler Music + Luke Harrington. The video is still up and can be watched and listened to via our Facebook page or Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival’s YouTube channel... https://youtu.be/p4b5YThLq_M

11.01.2022 DAY 2 LIVE FROM ULUMBARRA THEATRE BEGINS 7:50PM... After an incredible day of diverse blues and roots, get yourself ready for the Festival's main event, LIVE from Ulumbarra Theatre featuring Benny Walker (Echuca), This Way North (Yackandandah) and Dean Haitani (Wodonga). Presented jointly with Bendigo Venues & Events, Dean will have you enthralled with his unique finger-picking style melded with soulful earthy vocals, drawing inspiration from blues and roots music, and his ...love of funk and old school R&B. Next up is two-piece band, This Way North, with drummer/vocalist Cat Leahy and guitarist/vocalist Leisha Jungalwalla creating a uniquely full, expansive sound that translates effortlessly from the studio to the stage. They play with more passion and energy than a 10-piece band, drumming up a contagious euphoria. Big, rhythmic, spacious and saturated with summer, they invite you to turn up the volume and let loose. Taking a huge day of musical talent to a close is Yorta Yorta man from Echuca, Benny Walker. The real deal and a star in the making, his killer voice and epic tales are mixed with a deep groove and passion for the land. He has performed alongside some of Australia’s finest, including Archie Roach, Alex Lloyd, Blue King Brown and Tim Rogers and appeared at the most prestigious music festivals including Bluesfest in Byron Bay. ‘Across The Wires’ is streaming FREE online from Friday 6 November to Sunday 8 November 2020 across Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival website, Facebook page and YouTube channel. Check out the website here for more details and watch out for more artist announcements coming soon. Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival Inc is a not-for-profit organisation run 100% by volunteers and LIVE from Ulumbarra Theatre is supported by Bendigo Venues & Events, a unit of the City of Greater Bendigo.

11.01.2022 So, our second online Blues Tram has already had 28,000 views and we can’t thank everyone enough for tuning in to enjoy the music of our featured artists Jess Parker and Wayne Jury. Big thanks also to the crew at Central Deborah Gold Mine, Bendigo, Bendigo Tramways, Bendigo Heritage Attractions, Explore Bendigo (Bendigo Tourism & Major Events), @Visit Melbourne, all the volunteer crew from BB&RMF who work tirelessly behind the scenes all year round, and of course @Power AV for the top-notch video production. Thanks also to everyone whose contributed via the PayPal link on our website, to help keep our live online gigs going during the COVID era.

10.01.2022 DAY 3 BEGINS SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER AT 10:55AM... Here we are on Day 3 and the last day of our music extravaganza featuring the talents of 65 artists from America, Canada, Japan, Germany and right around Australia. Starting Day 3 is local bluesman, Rhyley McGrath recorded live on The Blues Tram, a historical heritage delight staged at the Central Deborah Gold Mine - another unique Bendigo attraction that we hope will be opening its doors soon to visitors. ... After Rhyley, another huge day of music brilliance awaits you with the driving guitar blues of Tasmania’s finest, Pete Cornelius and band. The silky vocal and rock and roll infused Canadian star, Tennyson King and the sweet tones of Tongan sensation Joel Havea. The wonderfully warm and funny Tuck Shop Ladies, Sam Lohs and Rosie Burgess. The heavy Gypsy Rock of Japan in the guise of Fu-Ching-Gido, the endless soulful stream of Josh Owen and the genre blending genius that is Sherri Parry combine to make this an interstellar line up of world talent. ‘Across The Wires’ is streaming FREE online from Friday 6 November to Sunday 8 November 2020 across Bendigo Blues website, Facebook page and YouTube channel. Check out the website here for the program and more. Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival Inc is a not-for-profit organisation run 100% by volunteers and this event is sponsored by City of Greater Bendigo.

08.01.2022 The Blues Tram is delighted to present Sherri Parry + Luke Watts live broadcast this coming Saturday. Join us for an afternoon of live blues and roots from the comfort of your lounge chair. Colourful, unique, real, raw, exquisite, mercurial, masterful, distinctive - these are just few of the words used to describe these two local legends. We are excited to present The Blues Tram featuring Sherri Parry + Luke Watt live broadcast on Saturday 8 August from 2pm. Thanks to our sponsors and supporters, Explore Bendigo and Bendigo Tramways for their continued support of live music and artists during unprecedented times.

05.01.2022 Colourful, unique, real, raw, exquisite, mercurial, masterful, distinctive - these are just few of the words used to describe these two local legends. We are excited to present The Blues Tram featuring Sherri Parry + Luke Watt live broadcast on Saturday 8 August from 2pm. Thanks to our sponsors and supporters, Explore Bendigo and Bendigo Tramways for their continued support of live music and artists during unprecedented times.

01.01.2022 DAY 1 BEGINS TONIGHT AT 5:10PM... Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival presents 'Across the Wires', a 3 day FREE online music extravaganza from Friday 6 November to Sunday 8 November featuring live recorded performances from no less than 65 brilliant acts from the USA, Germany, Canada, Japan and all around our great southern land. Kicking off the talent laden bill is local songstress, Louie of Louie and the Pride recorded live at The Old Church on the Hill and includes:... The winners of the 2019 Australian Blues Group of the year Lazy Eye Band (Adelaide) with a sound like BB King having a jam with Booker T and the MG’s. ‘Chain’ award winner and Byron Bay Bluesfest favourite, Buddy Knox (NSW). Slide guitar virtuoso, Anna Scionti and 2017 Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society challenge winner and local dynamo, Bill Barber and his band, The Revelators. If this wasn’t enough we have, Graciana Holland (USA) who will be sending her sweet melodic song writing down the wires and the reggae and roots troubadour, Jesse Morris Band (NSW) from the Northern Rivers alongside a hand-picked collection of other super talented musical acts to delight your aural senses and help you get your groove on. ‘Across The Wires’ is streaming FREE online from Friday 6 November to Sunday 8 November 2020 across Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival website, Facebook page and YouTube channel. Check out the website for the program and more. Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival Inc, a not-for-profit organisation run 100% by volunteers and this festival is proudly supported by Tourism & Major Events of the City of Greater Bendigo.