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• Kevin Borich Express @ The Zeppelin Room

  • When
    10 Oct 2025
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    7:00 PM - 10:45 PM
  • Location
    Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah

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  Canberra Blues Society proudly presents Kevin Borich Express with special guest support James Southwell.

  With a professional career spanning over 50 years, Kevin Borich has done it all.  Beginning with the LA- DE- DA’S in New Zealand, writing the classic hit ‘Gonna See My Baby Tonight’, to his KEVIN BORICH EXPRESS and The PARTY BOYS, Kevin has performed at some of the biggest Rock events Australia has seen. 

  From the Historical SUNBURY Festivals - the ROCKARENAS in the 70’s with crowds of 60,000 people, featuring FLEETWOOD MAC, THE LITTLE RIVER BAND & SANTANA (with whom he was invited onstage to play with) to the New Years Event at the Sydney Opera House with 170,000 people telecast live nationally and internationally to Japan at that time, a first!  Numerous support shows for international acts, ELTON JOHN, STATUS QUO, JEFF BECK, BUDDY GUY & PETER FRAMTON  to name a few.

  Kevin has carved out a revered reputation in the Australian Music Industry, performing his music with a youthful exuberance, - giving extra meaning to the word LONGEVITY.  Kevin has played and recorded with artists such as Renee’ Geyer `Blues License’ - Dutch Tilders `The Blues Had a Baby ‘- Richard Clapton `Prussian Blue’, Jamming with Carlos twice, also with Bo Diddley, Richie Blackmore (Deep Purple), Ron Wood (Rolling Stones), John Mayall, Taj Mahal & members of Living Colour. Overseas tours and tours with Jimmy Barnes, Renee’ Geyer, Mark Hunter, and being Co Founder member, and author of the Party Boys name have added spice to his career.

  Well known for his high-energy electric guitar style, his performance is hailed throughout the music industry as world class.  He also starred in the hugely successful 18 ‘Sold Out’ Australia wide ‘Long Way To The Top’ 2002 arena concerts.

   In recognition of His contribution to Australian music and blues culture, he was inducted into the Australian Blues Foundation Hall of Fame.

  Time to get out your dancing shoes and grab your friends, Kevin Borich Express will be rocking The Zeppelin Room in Narrabundah on Friday 10^th October, 2025

  Guest support: JAMES SOUTHWELL

  
  

  Pre-sales: CBS members $30 / General $35 (pre-sale ends 10th October @ 6:30pm)

  Door: $40

  Doors open 7pm Show starts 8pm

  
  

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• Canberra Blues Society October Pro Blues Jam

  • When
    19 Oct 2025
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    1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah

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  Divine Devilles Band host Canberra Blues Society October Pro Blues Jam.

  Mostly autobiographical, often hilarious, sometimes a bit naughty, and always true stories, presented in Blues songs written and performed by:

  Ali Penney (vocal, keys) - Australia’s blues sweetie and multi-award winning artist, (most recently 2024 Winner - Favourite Keyboard Player - Sydney Blues Society Blues Awards), Ali is among a strong league of women in the Australian Blues scene.

  Dorothy-Jane “DJ” Gosper (vocal, blues-harps) – An integral contributor to the heart and soul of the Canberra music scene; winner of numerous local music awards; a part of top Blues, Jazz and Roots acts including KarismaKatz, The Blues Cowgirls and Hot Flush Blues Band; has released ten albums and three EPs.

  Since 2013 this powerhouse duo has been uplifting audiences across Australasia with award-winning songs, their grit, humour and grace.

  They’ll be performing with their cracking rhythm section, Brian O’Rourke (bass) and Rob West (drums).

  The host band will be followed by some of the finest musicians in the Canberra region, jamming together for a fabulous afternoon of live blues music.

  1pm till 4:30pm

  CBS members: $10 / General: $15 / Children under 16: free entry

  
  

  • Jammers are expected to meet a competent standard of musicianship and be familiar with standard 3-chord, 12-bar blues songs.
  • CBS provides a lyric folder of classic blues songs if required.
  • If this is your first time, ask to speak to the Jam Session Coordinator to secure a place in a jam session.
  • Jammers are encouraged to have their names on the whiteboard by 1pm.
  • Late arrivals (after 1.30pm) cannot be guaranteed a spot in the Jam Session.
  • The coordinator will try to give everyone an opportunity to perform.
  • A rehearsed act may do a set as a band if it is prearranged at least 24 hours in advance of the jam by contacting the musicians representative via the contact us or the enquire now buttons.

  NOTE: This is a Blues Jam so it is expected that blues orientated songs will be played.

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• Canberra Blues Society November 2025 Jam Workshop

  • When
    5 Nov 2025
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    6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah

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  Join us for our popular Jam Workshops for interested musicians wanting to develop their skills and gain experience in playing the blues in a band environment.

  Advice and mentoring will be provided by a house band featuring a selection of our finest players.

  JAMMING AT THE WORKSHOP

  
  

  These workshops are usually held on the 1st Wed each month, except January, at The Harmonie German Club. Three tunes are covered, with the house band demonstrating each, then inviting attendees to play. 

  The workshops are not intended to show you how to play your instrument, but they may give you a better understanding about how blues music is structured and how to sit in with other musicians, with whom you have not rehearsed.

  The workshop jams aim to create a supportive, non-threatening environment where less confident participants can perform in a band situation. 

  NOTE: The selection of pieces to be used is at the Workshop Facebook Group

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• Sneaky Jeremiah Hosting CBS Blues Jam

  • When
    17 Nov 2025
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    1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Harmonie German Club 49 Jerrabomberra Ave Narrabundah

  
  

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• Eric Gales (USA) @ The Zeppelin Room

  • When
    21 Nov 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah

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  Blues powerhouse Eric Gales will return to Australia this November for a full national tour and Canberra Blues Society is absolutely stoked to be included in this tour. Special guest support: Karen Lee Andrews

  A tour that will deliver the utmost combination of fiery guitar mastery and soul-stirring emotion. Five years sober and creatively reborn, Gales is riding high on the momentum of his masterful album Crown, produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith.

  The Memphis born blues virtuoso has spent over 30 years and 18 albums reinvigorating the genre with his guitar excellence and bold songwriting. A child prodigy at just 16 years old with The Eric Gales Band, Eric has been praised by his peers and guitar legends the world over ever since. 

  Often hailed as the second coming of Jimi Hendrix, the Grammy Nominated Eric Gales has redefined blues playing with his rock swagger, searing guitar solos, heartfelt lyrics and a stage presence that absolutely commands your attention. He is boldly vulnerable, uncompromisingly political, unflinchingly confident and has absolutely earned his status as a true guitar hero.

  Gales' latest album 2021's Crown is a bold, deeply personal statement. Born from raw emotion and introspective reflection, the album channels his journey from addiction and hardship to triumph and purpose. Tracks reflect on his struggles with substance abuse, his path to sobriety, and the pressing social issues that have defined his world. 

  "When I recorded Crown, I poured my heart out," says Gales. "Every note, every word is part of my story. Now, I get to bring that energy to Australia and connect with my awesome fans in the most powerful way possible, live on stage."

  Don't miss your chance to witness the fire and fury of one of the most electrifying guitarists on the planet when Eric Gales and his extraordinary band roar into Canberra this November.

  Watch this epic guitar battle between Eric and Joe here! YOUTUBE

  Guest Support: KAREN LEE ANDREWS

  Karen Lee Andrews is an artist who crosses boundaries and melds influences into an earthy, rich and dynamic sound. Her music feels like it could come from the Soulful Blues and Gospel-tinged Delta of the Mississippi, from the steamy Country bayous of Tennessee or the Rock highway of blue-collar
  Philadelphia. Throw in her Polynesian heritage and what fans have discovered is a tapestry of stories that paint pictures that will captivate the spirit and the mind.

  “Soulful and bluesy, with so much heart and pain, delivered with so much class.” - Sound of Oz

  Video - Karen Lee Andrews - live at Bendigo Blues & Roots Festival YOUTUBE

  
  

  Pre-sales: CBS members $80 / General $85 inc bf (pre-sale ends 21st November @ 6:30pm)

  Door: $90

  Doors open 7pm Show starts 8pm

  
  

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• BluesBash 4 @ Harmonie German Club

  • When
    13 Dec 2025
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    3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
  • Location
    Harmonie German Club 49 Jerrabomberra Ave Narrabundah

  BluesBash is back bigger and better than ever.

  We are very excited to announce that BluesBash 4 is coming to the Harmonie German Club for the first time on Saturday December 13^th, proudly supported by Canberra Blues Society

  Frank Sultana has been working away at this for a while now and he’s so stoked to get this amazing line-up together.

  BluesBash 4 will feature the cream of the Australian blues/roots scene and will also include their very first international artist! 

  • NARDIA & her 2025 Memphis IBS finalist's band (VIC)
  • FIONA BOYES (NSW)
  • introducing BROTHERS - Frank Sultana, Dan Sullivan & Nathan Beretta (NSW)
  • RAY BEADLE BAND (NSW)
  • JEFF LANG (VIC)
  • KAREN LEE ANDREWS (NSW)
  • EUGENE 'Hideaway' BRIDGES (USA)

  Doors: 2pm / Showtime: 3pm - 11:30 pm

  Early Bird tickets $95 + bf SOLD OUT

  Tickets $110:50 (inc booking fee) TRYBOOKING

  
  

  
  

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