NEW BLUES

DARRYL & THE DEVIL

Darryl & the Devil – WA one man band blues artist whose music resonates with the deepest parts of the soul.  Hailing from coastal Rockingham and performing as far as the Gympie muster, Nimbin blues & roots and Bridge town blues he’s a bluesman whose melodies are crafted from the essence of the hill country and delta. With foot drums and over driven guitar Darryl transports audiences on a raw journey through the blues tradition, his upbeat performances are heavily inspired by and include RL Burnside, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters and Junior Kimbrough mixed amongst original songs.

MDV BAND

Once upon a time, back in 2017, a sultry WAAPA trained jazz blues singer found herself in harmony with a well-respected Perth metal-hard rock guitarist who’s gone blues rock. Enter The MDV Band, crafting an eclectic and original blend of Electric Blues Soul Rock fusion that serves up a captivating mix of contrasts. From cool to scorching, they brew a dynamic concoction of light and shade.

MICHAEL WARD TRIO

Raised on the salty coastal swamplands of Stratham in regional WA Michael has spent decades performing live music around WA and Australia. The acoustic singer songwriter delivers his fusion of gritty blues, roots, rock and alt country with a supercharged energy whenever he’s on stage. He’s joined by full time professional jazz musicians Ryan Daunt and Adam Springhetti who add effortless detail and texture to the set. An unforgettably unique show. The complex harmonies that the trio achieve further elevate the band above their peers. The experience across this group runs deep and they are very excited to show you what they can do live. Intense energy and maximum crowd engagement as they love tearing it up on stage.