2024 Artists

Adam-James is an East Coast singer/songwriter, recently back from his Debut Headline tour – ‘Coffee Run’. He’s shared stages with Kim Churchill, Sons Of The East, The Dreggs, and The Vanns, just to name a few. After a short stint on the 2024 season of Australian Idol, Adam sold out shows on his debut national tour within days. Adam has also featured on some of Australia’s most reputable festival lineups, and was named Caloundra Music Festivals Spotlight artist for 2022! Adam is rapidly growing his audience and reputation in the Australian music scene through his captivating stage presence, and ability to wear his heart on his sleeve while performing in front of any crowd. Rocking a kick drum, guitar, and occasionally a harmonica, don’t miss the opportunity to come see Adam share his stories raw and live whenever you get the chance. We can’t wait to see you at a show soon

Alexia Parenzee is an award-nominated soulful roots artist worth the stay. Her sound feels like a cool drink of water on a balmy day, and it’s making serious waves as this stunning artist is quickly rising amongst the Aus music scene. Leaping into 2024, Alexia returns fresh off the back of touring her home state with award-winning musicians Kim Churchill, and Busby Marou, before launching her debut EP ‘Retrospect’ recently. Already the EP has garnered substantial radio airplay across the country including song premieres with Triple J, ABC, RTRFM, and 4ZZZ.

Big grooves, stabbing horn lines and catchy as hell vocals, THE BAD DAD ORCHESTRA bring the classic sounds of Australian pub-rock with a modern twist, and their unique brand of soul. Formed in 2015, THE BAD DAD ORCHESTRA presents a nine-piece partnership of fatherhood and friendship. Their driving rhythm section, guitars, keys and a three-piece horn-section deliver a unique yet familiar sound behind the front-man Jimi Steele. Their energising sounds and live shows have seen THE BAD DAD ORCHESTRA appear at numerous state and National festivals, and tours throughout eastern Australia. 

Ron Betts has been performing for over 30 years. An award winning musician, Big Ron was the winner of the 2022 Central Florida Blues Challenge and represented Central Florida at The International Blues Challenge in Memphis. His influences include B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix.

Accomplished luthier, bluesman and Ten Cent Shooter, Scott Wise, teams up with husky mezzo vocalist, Brandie Kate, for a light-hearted journey from 1930’s to modern-day blues. Joined by Viv Booker on double bass and special guest Louise Marsh on sax, expect tales of good lovin’, bad habits and questionable company, all told with a little sass and lots of swing!

WAM award nominated songwriter Charlie Youngson is a young, Bridgetown based multi-instrumentalist who’s set consists of fast paced guitar work, silky vocals and catchy grooves. Music has been a huge part of Charlies life for as long as he can remember and in the past few years, he has recorded and released multiple singles and an EP from his makeshift bedroom studio. He has opened for artists including Kim Churchill, Steph Strings, Vika and Lynda bull and Vikki Thorn, all of whom are huge inspirations for his indie-folk style. Now studying music at WAAPA, Charlie is making waves as he breaks into the Perth scene.

With a voice that resonates and lyrics that linger, Chris Cavill’s music captures the essence of change. From the bold and heartfelt tribute of his 2021 album Lionheart, honouring his late father, to the introspective and contemplative themes of his latest releases, “Cobwebs” and “Goldmine,” Chris’s work reflects a journey of moving on, whether from loss, past experiences, or echoing doubts.
Chris has performed at many of the country’s biggest folk festivals over the last 12 to 18 months, including Bluesfest, Yackandandah Folk Festival, Cygnet Folk Festival, as well as South Australia’s Penola Music Gathering and Goodness Me Festival. His live performances are made even more
special with the inclusion of his son, Jesse, a budding talent at just 10 years of age. Their cover of Neil Young’s ‘Old Man’ has amassed over 280K views on YouTube, touching the hearts of viewers worldwide

Corey Legge is well known to blues fans across Australia as the front man and creative force behind The Swamp Stompers, who have recently wrapped up an impressive 11–year career. Having now gone solo, the Bega–born/Wollongong–based blues guitar slinger has released three albums of original material in three years, with the legendary James Taylor taking considerable interest and sharing Corey’s music online. Corey has recently toured Europe and will again be touring internationally inlate 2024 to launch his highly anticipated 4thstudioalbum. Corey has recently played stand out solo shows at Echuca–Moama Winter Blues Festival (VIC), Melbourne Guitar Show (VIC), Nellijam Music Festival (NSW) and the West Australian Guitar Festival (WA). Corey has also performed at Blues at Bridgetown on four previous occasions with The Swamp Stompers (2014, 2015, 2018 and 2022). Corey has recently opened the show for Ash Grunwald and Dallas Frasca on their national tours. Corey is proudly endorsed by Cole Clark guitars and Fender

Dan Howls are an award-winning Alt Blues/Rock band hailing from Walyalup/ Fremantle, Western Australia. Drawing influences from Tom Waits, Gary Clarke Jr, The Black Keys and Queens of the Stone Age, figurehead Dan, known for his powerful, illustrious voice and big bluesy guitar riffs, is backed by his band of almost a decade comprised of Julia Weller (vocals, guitar) Callum Adcock (bass), and Josh Cutler (drums). Recently being named WAM’s (West Australian Music) ‘Best Blues Act’ for 2023, in addition to previously taking out a WAM ‘Blues Song of The Year’ and RTRFM’s ‘Album of The Week’ with their album A Dime A Dozen – Dan Howls name is a prominent one in the west, resonating nationally across community radio, with airplay on triple j, and  rotation on Unearthed, “dan howls proving again he’s the real deal in serving up hooky, bluesy rock n roll.” (Declan Byrne).

Dave Hole is Australia’s premier internationally successful bluesman and highly acclaimed slide guitar virtuoso. He burst onto the international scene when his first album, “Short Fuse Blues” was picked up by America’s most prestigious blues label, Alligator Records. He has since released a further nine critically acclaimed albums and is an Australian ARIA award winner.

Dave’s explosive live show and numerous tours of the U.S. and Europe have cemented his stature as one of the very best blues guitarists playing today. He has headlined festivals in America and all across Europe.

“Magnificent, staggering, almost beyond belief…” – Guitar Player magazine, USA.

Australia’s Number 1 home grown talent winner as seen LIVE on Australia’s Got Talent 2012 FINGERS Mitchell Cullen brings Upbeat, Foot tapping, Rhythm Pumping songs with his unique style. Mainly influenced by Xavier Rudd and John Butler – FINGERS is a Multi Instrumentalist playing the 12 string guitar, Didgeridoo’s, Banjo, Lap slide guitar, Drums, Vocals, along with a Loop Station, that gives a 4 piece band feel and sound that he has delivered at international festivals. FINGERS play mostly Original music with sometimes a few covers thrown in with a didgeridoo spin. FINGERS genre style bends from Blues n Roots to Folk, to Alternative rock. From fast rhythm instrumentals to personal written stories with vocals.

Singer-songwriter Finn Pearson has steadily built himself a reputation as one of Western Australia’s hardest working musicians, establishing himself as a prolific multi-instrumentalist, oscillating between regional touring and a string of packed-out full band shows in Perth. Finn and the Band have recently come off the back of an acclaimed new alt-country-rock single ‘Everything’s Divine’, a packed slot at Out of the Woods Festival, supporting Melbourne band Kingswood on their WA run, and shows with rock-royalty The Southern River Band all around the South West. Against a backdrop of iconic West Australian scenery, from sprawling suburbs to empty sweeping highways, Finn Pearson Band track the messy dichotomies of human relationships: love and darkness, obsession and yearning; beauty and rage. Classic Australian influences such as Paul Kelly and Cold Chisel meet the lyrical potency of Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan, yielding a folk-inspired rock sound that’s both intensely nostalgic and recognisably contemporary

ISHAN is a 20-year-old Melbourne-based singer-songwriter with a rich tapestry of Indian, Swiss, and Spanish heritage. Born in France and relocating to Australia at a young age, ISHAN discovered his passion for music early, picking up a guitar at 7 and venturing into songwriting at 15 while recovering from spinal fusion surgery. His diverse background and exposure to various cultures and languages have profoundly influenced his musical and storytelling prowess. After honing his skills and building a following through busking and live looping on Melbourne’s streets and sharing his performances online, ISHAN’s debut EP ‘The Cycle Of Codependence’ released in November 2023, garnered attention from industry tastemakers like Rolling Stone, Triple J Unearthed, and Tone Deaf. Since January 2024, his social media presence has exploded, with unreleased tracks gaining 18 million views and an audience of 190,000 followers from across the globe.

Dancing with death provides an interesting perspective on life. Genre-fluid pop artist, multi-instrumentalist and brain cancer survivor Jaime Jackett is a powerful and evocative performer based on Djugun-Yawuru Country, in Rubibi (Broome), Western Australia. Jackett’s music delicately treads the contrast between light and dark, deliberately juxtaposing them, and
playing with the patterns and shadows they create. With a dynamic voice that morphs from glass clear and sweet, to blues-drenched wails, Jackett draws in audiences with her raw delivery, story and grit. Anchored by hooks, her music is influenced by a wide range of genres drawing in pure pop, folk and soul. Her cleverly penned lyrics tell tales of love, tribulations, and connection to the planet and community. Her performances for Blues at Bridgetown are celebrating the release of her debut album, ‘Reinvention’ – recorded with Bunbury producer James Newhouse in 2023

John Butler is one of Australia’s premiere alternative songwriters and storytellers with accolades spanning from #1 charting albums, platinum records and ARIAAwards across his illustrious career as one of the country’s most successful independent musicians. His rich catalogue of iconic hits spanning over a quarter of a century include signature songs such as ‘Zebra’, ‘Better Than’, ‘Ocean’ and more. His music continues to traverse the globe having performed on the world’s most iconic stageshigh-energy, venues and festivals including Fuji Rock, Glastonbury, Coachella, RedRocks Amphitheatre and more with his high energy live show and revered musicianship. Butler’s most recent studio album, 2018’s ‘HOME’, debuted at #1 on the ARIACharts with the record exploring new sonic territory, expanded instrumentation and experimentation which challenged but accentuated his core roots sound.

One of WA’s finest folk musicians’, Kiera Jas is bringing a new flare of folk-rock to the Australian music scene. Originally from Margaret River, Jas is now an established Perth artist that continues to captivate audiences with her bright melodies and heartfelt lyrics. She flawlessly moves between various instruments to create an enthralling live set and leaves her listeners feeling joyous and calm long after the last note has played. Kiera has had an abundant career supporting acclaimed artists and bands including Missy Higgins, Ash Grunwald and The Paper Kites to name a few.

Born and raised in the Blue Mountains, Little Green dreamed of being an Olympic swimmer before pursuing music. When the time came to hang up the goggles, she applied the swimming principles she had learned to music and song writing. Coming from a musical family, Little Green’s father trained her as a toddler to recognise pitch and intervals by placing a tuning fork on the top of her head. Her mother loved the craft of song writing, introducing her to Joni Mitchell records that would form the soundtrack to her childhood. The largely self-taught musician plays flute, sax, guitar, piano, bass, and voice, prolifically writing and producing songs in her bedroom studio. Transcending boundaries, Little Green invites us into an ever-evolving tapestry of music, grounded in messages of love and healing. Little Green has released a debut album ‘little star’, showcased at BIGSOUND, SXSW Sydney and Live Nation’s Ones To Watch and supported Ziggy Alberts on his Australia and New Zealand tour. Continuing to showcase her impressive song writing and production, Little Green has dropped 4 x singles leading into her EP ‘Sincerely, Your Girlfriend.’ released 21st of June.

Australian outback poetry meets country Americana to share tales from this Perth/Boorloo five piece The Little Lord Street Band span a career as appreciated as an outback hat, a decade on this outfit are bounding around the country sharing their latest offering sophomore album ‘Time and Place’ and landing on the ARIA Country Album Charts shortly after it’s release back in April. In amongst the bragging rights they’ve taken out many awards and accolades here in Western Australia with ‘Album and Group of the year ‘ at Boyup Brook Country Music awards, crowned Best Country Act three years straight at the West Australian Music Industry awards on the strength of their dynamic live show, and music roster and winning the WAM Song of the Year (Country). TLLSB has played hundreds of stages, equally comfortable and charming set up in the corner of a country pub or playing touring support –highlights Gomez (UK), Justin Townes Earle (USA), The Whitlam’s (NSW) Fanny Lumsden (NSW) and The Living End (VIC). In times gone by the band have proven festival favourites at Bigsound (QLD), Out on the Weekend (VIC), St Kilda Festival (VIC), In The Pines, Fairbridge, Nukara, Nannup, Perth Festival and Fringe Festivals in Western Australia and now very excited to be adding Blues at Bridgetown to their festival repertoire.

Louis Rebeiro & The Blues Machine is a dynamic young trio fronted by the immensely talented Louis Rebeiro, who commands the guitar, piano, saxophone, harmonica, and vocals with equal prowess. The rhythm section, featuring the amazing Felix Lemann, the driving force on drums, and the fabulous Sam Markham on bass, who lays down solid, captivating grooves, together they  perfectly complement Louis’s electrifying style, drawing influence from icons such as Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, B.B. King, Gary Moore, Freddie King, Ray Charles, and more greats.

Louis Rebeiro, an 18-year-old self-taught prodigy, burst onto the scene at just 10 years old when a viral video of his piano performance took the internet by storm. This early success led to an appearance on the TV show “Little Big Shots” with Shane Jacobson. Louis has since garnered numerous accolades, including two gold medals at the World Championship of Performing Arts in Los Angeles. 

LPK deliver a mix of original and cover music that is blues at heart, driven by rock, pop & groove. They were nominated for “Emerging Act 2022” at MBAS VCI Blues Music Awards, and their hit “Bad Luck Comes In Three” was a semi-finalist at the International Songwriting Contest USA 2022 and shortlisted to Top 30 Finalist in the Australian Songwriting Contest (ASA) 2022. Their debut album “Songs From Isobel” was crowned “best album of the year” by Kevin Byrne, and their latest EP, “Keep On Moving Towards The Light,” born during the COVID-19 pandemic, is a must- listen. New songs will be released soon. Led by English-born Melbourne-based guitarist Laurel, backed by the phenomenal session drummer Dr T (played w/Renee Geyer, Ian Moss, The Giants, Normie Rowe, Ross Hannaford (Daddy Cool…etc), multi-instrumentalist/song-writer Damian Peck on bass. This talented lineup is a force to be reckoned with. Don’t miss out on the electrifying energy and passion at their live shows!

Mary Myfanwy and Daun Crozier have been performing together for a dozen years and running their popular monthly Sing-along Gospel sessions at St Paul’s Church, Bridgetown, for the last five years. These sing-alongs are full of joy and laughter and leave everyone feeling light and uplifted. Mary and Daun will be accompanied by a special guest, Mary’s sister Esther Victoria, to bring you some beautiful harmonies

Reinforced with mud and iron, Mossy Fogg are the knock on the door you weren’t expecting and the rugged embrace that warms you to your cockles.
Led by the throaty husk of vocalist Turin Robinson, the band have evolved to become a gritty, creative ensemble, delivering battered overtures underscored by Dom Barrett’s weaving, stabbing guitar and the hell-broke-loose rumble of Callum Morrison’s bass and Andy Pearson’s drumset.

Perth’s beloved 9 piece party band Odlaw get set to release their fourth album in 2024. In its 8 years ofexistence Odlaw has released 3 albums, a bunch of bonus tracks and EPs, toured around the country, all while constantly evolving in style. Songwriter Mark Neal juggles a behind the scenes music career using Odlaw as an outlet for feelings and satire, backed with a band of WA music heroes. Odlaw creates delightful indie rock with a little bedroom punk attitude, delving into Australiana on their upcoming album “Mi(L)d Life Crisis”. The album was recorded in live sessions, capturing the heart and warmth of the big band. During their time the band has become a fun act to witness live. Performing with acts like Kisschasy, Sly Withers and featuring on homegrown festivals like In The Pines, Nannup Music Festival, and Way Way West. Odlaw have a cult like following in the west and it’s starting to graduate into bigger towns. Catch them in a suburb near you.

Owen Campbell is one of Australia’s premier alternative blues/rock exports with 3 bestselling studio albums, 2 EPs, and over 12 years of national and international touring. Owen has wowed audiences in all corners of the world from the USA, Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, India, and even performing at the highest blues festival in the world, The Himalayan Blues Festival in Kathmandu, Nepal. With his smouldering guitar work, gritty caramel vocals, and sublime rhythm section, Owen’s sound is best described as alternative blues and soulful cosmic rock. Owen’s debut album, “Sunshine Road,” was released in late 2013, reaching Number 1
on the overall charts (Australia), knocking Adele off the top spot in 2014.
Soon after Owen released “The Pilgrim” in 2014, “Breathing Bullets” in 2016, and “Rolling Thunder” in 2019, each showcasing his evolving song writing and musical style. Owen’s international success came with his second album, “The Pilgrim,”. The album charted in several countries, including France, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, and earned him critical acclaim in Europe.

After supporting the likes of Simply Red, John Paul Young, Ross (Eagle) Wilson, Thirsty Merc, and Ed Kowalczyk of the band ‘Live’; Prita moved to Berlin to pursue her international touring dream, and has been busy touring Europe, UK & Australian ever since. The growth that Prita experienced as an artist & musician finding her way in Europe was
immense. Leaving Australia in 2012 with just a suitcase, guitar and a laptop to pursue her musical dream, she landed in London and kicked off the start of touring in the UK securing a local booking agent/manager. She went on to establish a good reputation in England as an up and coming folk-roots singer-songwriter, playing radio stations, intimate gigs & festivals from the Scottish Borders all the way down to Teignmouth and everywhere between.
After establishing herself in the UK she went on to relocate herself to Berlin. This proved to be a favourite base for Prita as a songwriter, creative and artist, satiating her wunderlust for learning new languages and cultures she went on to build a solo touring circuit encompassing all of Germany, Norway, Estonia, France, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Scotland, England, Wales, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Czech Republic, & Poland.

Rochelle O’Reilly, winner of the global category in the 2024 WAM Song of the year, has travelled to many lands to infuse life and culture into her music.
New Zealand born, hailing from her hometown in Gosnells singing ‘Freedom’ in the woods, to filming on the island of Mauritius and recently recording in Bali. It was a road trip to Margaret River that birthed Rochelle’s first blues song, in a bathtub!
Combining Rhodes piano, dirty guitar riffs, Fremantle flute melodies and an uplifting spirit, Rochelle channels ‘old school’ original blues.

With a band name that’s just one heavy animal away from the blues (think Howlin’ Wolf), Smoke Stack Rhino have been captivating audiences with their electrifying live performances and authentic brand of blues and roots rock. The trio from the swamps of the Yarra Valley have taken their high-energy show to festivals across Australia like Blues at Bridgetown, Echuca Winter Blues, Grampians Grape Escape, St Kilda Blues, Mitchell Creek Rock ‘N Blues and more. They’ve found airplay on Triple M and Triple J, ran Rock The Valley Music Festival, placed on several high-profile Spotify playlists and featured on Australia’s most popular podcast The Hamish and Andy Podcast.

In 2023 they released The Mojo Funk, a heavy psychedelic blues album that reached #2 on the ARIA Blues & Jazz Albums chart. New album The Mojo Dojo expands the band’s sound with upbeat boogie rock sitting alongside acoustic and psychedelic influences and is set for release on Friday 26 July. Lead single Til’ The Day has been described as ‘a blues-rock banger with more dirt in it than a 1940s Ford Pickup sitting at the bottom of a Louisiana swamp’.

After a chance meeting at a backyard party and bonding over their diverse tastes in music it took some convincing to get all members of South Summit to join the band. Now one of Perth’s most talked about live bands, the 5 guys can’t imagine doing anything else. Hidden away from the East Coast music scene – South Summit have created a truly unique sound, not influenced by what the rest of the country is doing.

Zaya [lead vocals], Josh [bass], Fynn [lead guitar], Nemo [backing vocal, rhythm guitar], and Nathan [drums] all come from culturally different backgrounds, have hugely different tastes in music but they all share a love of connecting with people through songs. They do it with family over backyard BBQs, festival stages and even a series of shows throughout WA prisons. South Summit love playing music together, they don’t follow the traditional music industry path and the buzz their live shows are receiving prove that fans are loving them too.With a their new single, Givin’ It Up just around the corner and a new National Tour to be announced, 2024 will be the year of South Summit.

Not bad for 5 mates from Perth.

The Floors are a reckless wall of Bass fuzz fury, face-pummeling Drums, crazed Electric Guitar noise, all washing over Luke Dux’s guttural howl. But it’s not just this sonic bombardment that gives The Floors their power. For all of the volume and fuzz, The Floors are merely amplifying the original and most primal spirit of the blues… its heaviness. These three crazed West Australians have supported Kim Salmon, Buzzcocks, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, King Khan & BBQ Show and X to name a few. Featuring Brothers Luke (Vocals/Guitar) and Ryan (Bass) and Ash Doodkorte (Drums). Luke and Ryan took home West Australian Music Industry Awards for Best Guitarist and Best Bassist respectively in both 2009, 2010, 2013 and 2014. And the band was awarded the WAM award for Best Blues Act 2014. They have released ‘Live at the Bird’ 2011, ‘Deadbeat’ 2012, Bones 7” 2013 and ‘Beat it Down’ 2017 out thru Brittany Label BEAST Records. 

Toby has played Blues at Bridgey about 15 times in the past 20 years. One of the favourites for this festival. Toby has a team of musicians that work with her around the world. This team has become a strong family unit,not only on stage, but also off stage. Together they pride themselves on giving all they have to give to each and every performance. They are known for their high energy levels, their strong connection to both bandmates and the audience, their beautiful harmonies and their incredible and unique way of creating fun onstage. Over the years Toby has opened for some iconic artists including Sheryl Crow, John ButlerTrio, The Waifs, John Mellencamp, Jimmy Barnes and The Indigo Girls just to name a few. She has performed at festivals world wide including Summerfest (Milwaukee USA), WABlues and Roots Fest (Aus), Skagen Fest (Denmark), Bardentreffen Fest (Germany), BigTime Out Fest (Canada) Utah Pride Fest (Utah USA) and L-Fest (UK). 

Tracey Barnett is not only a singer/songwriter but a multi-instrumentalist dedicated to creating the songs and sounds that infiltrate her imagination and bringing them to her devoted audience. Born and raised in the idyllic South West hamlet of Bridgetown – regional Western Australia’s home of the blues – Tracey has recorded and released two EPS, two albums plus numerous singles and played hundreds of headline and festival shows over the last 15 years. 

Tracey’s songs contain the best flavours of blues, rock and folk and are made all the more endearing (and enduring) by the pop sensibilities she imbues in them. Her second album, 2021’s Eyes Forward featured four successful WAM Song Of The Year Award-nominated singles – Gotta Get Out, Eyes Forward, Darkness In The Light and Haunted – and marked her second piece of work with producer James Newhouse, whom she credits with helping to find a new freedom in the studio.

The triceps ain’t what they used to be, but the funny bone has only gotten sharper. The Tuck Shop Ladies are an amalgamation of Australian folk music darlings Sam Lohs (Fruit) and Rosie Burgess (Rosie Burgess Trio). Armed with a pair of ukuleles and the sharpest of wits, the duo pull back the curtain to share an intimate selection of songs that truly showcase the ridiculousness of everyday life, in effortless harmony. Since forming in 2019, the pair have taken the folk scene by storm, playing a huge number of festivals across Australia. Renowned for the joy they bring, and their palpable connection, the Tuck Shop Ladies bring a breath of fresh air to the
stage with their infectious humour and audience engagement.

Their live show is an insight into the relationship of touring musicians, and the result of what happens when everyday life is a Broadway musical. The Tuck Shop Ladies invite you into their hilarious world and leave you wanting to run away on tour with the band.

4 piece blues rock band playing original material based out of Perth and Boyup Brook. With extensive touringof WAfromAlbany – Exmouth