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• 2025 Canberra Blues Society February Jam Workshop

  • When
    5 Feb 2025
  •  
    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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• Steve Edmonds - Hendrix & Heroes @ The Zeppelin Room

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

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  The Steve Edmonds Band Jimi Hendrix Tribute Show is a heartfelt tribute to the great music and imagery of Jimi Hendrix and a tribute to the greatest guitar songs and bands of the 70’s.
  
  Steve Edmonds is a veteran of the Australian music industry and greater guitar community. His working and recording credits include Jimmy Barnes, Delta Goodrem, Billy Thorpe, Australian Idol and Renee Geyer to name only a few.
  
  In addition Edmonds is the musical director for the Australian edition of the internationally acclaimed “EXPERIENCE HENDRIX” concerts featuring Australia’s premier guitar talent. Jimi Hendrix’s sister (Janie) recently introduced and has approved the Empire Touring “EXPERIENCE HENDRIX” show. This show featured at BLUESFEST in 2017 and was a highly acclaimed event.
  
  The Steve Edmonds Band Jimi Hendrix Tribute Show is a two part blues rock experience where Steve and band will take you on a tour de force through Jimi Hendrix’s most popular tunes. Then in SET 2 will leave you breathless on the dance floor as they hammer through some of the BIGGEST GUITAR ANTHEMS of the biggest bands of the 70’s ROCK Genre!
  
  In part one the band pay tribute to Hendrix’s most famous live performances from Woodstock to Monterey Pop, featuring classic hits including Voodoo Chile, Foxy Lady, Purple Haze, Little Wing and many more favourites.
  
  Part two is a dedication to the classic rock songs of the 70’s including songs by Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Doors, Thin Lizzy, Cream, ZZ Top and many more.
  
  Overall the Steve Edmonds Band Jimi Hendrix Tribute Show is a must for fans of great CLASSIC 70's style guitar driven rock and Jimi Hendrix devotees. A fun night out for real rock and rollers!

  Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm

  Pre-sales: CBS members $27 / General $30 (pre-sales ends 6pm 15 Feb)

  Door: $35

  
  

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• CBS Blues Jam featuring the JD Band @ The Harmonie German Club

  • When
    16 Feb 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Harmonie German Club Jerrabomberra Ave Narrabundah

  
  

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• 2025 Canberra Blues Society March Jam Workshop

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

  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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• Robben Ford (USA) @ The Zeppelin Room

  • When
    9 Mar 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah

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  Celebrated US artist Robben Ford returns to Australia in March, 2025. Presented by Gerrard Allman Events.

  Canberra Blues Society is absolutely thrilled to be included in Robben’s tour.

  American born, now European based musician Robben Ford is making a very welcome return to Australia in March 2025 for a string of headline appearances around the country, with shows in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Fremantle and Adelaide.

  Since his last visit to our shores, and in between extensive touring, Ford has released a live album ‘Night In The City’, and a collaborative album ‘Common Ground’ with Bill Evans, Darryl Jones, and Keith Carlock.  In exciting news for his many fans, Robben is currently work on a new solo album, slated for release in early 2025. Australian fans can expect to hear some new songs interspersed with many Ford classics during his live shows here.

  Declared one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of the 20^th Century” by Musician Magazine, and with five Grammy Award nominations to his name, the very much in-demand Robben Ford is an impeccable musician and performer, and his tour is a must-see for lovers of blues, jazz and rock. 
  

  “Like the title of his current album Pure, Robben’s playing is just that. … a master guitarist, an explorer who never stops learning, one who constantly delivers quality groove, melody and dynamics.” – Australian Musician, 2022
  

  “To see Ford perform his blend of blues, jazz and rock in an intimate setting, is a once in a lifetime experience.” – Rock And Blues Muse

  Guest support: FRANK SULTANA

  Winner of the 2023 International Blues Challenge (solo/duo section), Frank Sultana is an Australian modern day bluesman. Dripping with pre-WW2 mojo, dark, dirty guitar tones and a voice that has the grit and soul of the characters and places he writes and sings about.

  Pre-sales: CBS members $80 / General $85 (pre-sale ends 9th March @ 5:30pm)

  Door: $90

  Doors open 6pm Show starts 7pm

  
  

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• 2025 Canberra Blues Society April Jam Workshop

  • When
    2 Apr 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah

  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

  Show details
• 2025 Canberra Blues Society May Jam Workshop

  • When
    7 May 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah

  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

  Show details
• 2025 Canberra Blues Society June Jam Workshop

  • When
    4 Jun 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah

  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

  Show details