House of Blues - Tues May 6th

BLUES JAM NIGHT

Feature act: NICK CHARLES

NICK CHARLES has long been recognized as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” – as first quoted decades ago in a review by The Age. In those intervening years, Nick has amassed dozens of prestigious music awards in regignition of his sublime talent as a musician, songwriter and performing artist. The legend has grown with every US tour, now totalling 13, and every new acclaimed album – now more than 20. Locally, Nick has headlined at most Australian blues, folk and jazz festivals including 25 times at Port Fairy, and multiple appearances at many others.

 Still riding high from his outstanding success earlier this year at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis USA, Nick returns to MBAS to show off the talent which placed him in the Top 5 worldwide in the Grand Final in the Solo/Duo Category. Nick was also honoured at the IBC with being presented with the Best Solo/Duo Guitarist Award. Huge achievements on an international stage from a staggeringly large competitive field, further highlight Nick’s standing.

Classic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. A typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. A superb time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music!

6:30pm: Doors & kitchen open for meals 
8:00pm - 8:45pm: Feature act 
9:00pm - 11:00pm: Blues Jam Session 
(Jammers to register by 8.30pm)
FREE ENTRY – ALL WELCOME.

Attendees are encouraged to pre-book for table seating. Please 'BOOK' a single or multiple (Group) ticket below. To assist our kitchen's catering, when booking, please note if you plan to order a meal on the night.

WHILE GUARANTEED TABLE SEATING ALLOCATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CAPPED, ONCE TABLE BOOKINGS ARE EXHAUSTED/CLOSED, WE STILL WELCOME WALKUPS FOR GENERAL ADMISSION NON-ALLOCATED SEATING (IF AVAIL) AND LIMITED STANDING ROOM.