House of Blues - Tues August 25th

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 the intervening years, Nick has amassed dozens of prestigious music awards in recognition 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 an outstanding success in 2025 at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis USA, where his world class talent placed him in the Top 5 worldwide in the IBC 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. At a time in life where others are considering retirement, Nick Charles is still in demand, winning new fans, kicking higher goals and performing at his peak.

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.  Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career.  A superb time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music!

Photo credit: Sean Clohesy 

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 to ensure a place. Please 'BOOK' a single or multiple (Group**) ticket below.

**NOTE: LARGE GROUPS wishing to book (eg greater than 9 attendees seated together), will need to make multiple separate bookings as the system only allows 9 at a time. When making more than one separate booking, to ensure your group is seated together or in close table proximity, please make a note of the name of lead booking person and total numbers in the ‘Preferred Seating’ field (eg John Smith’s table - total 12 attendees).

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.