Headlining this month’s message is the news that Kerry Sattler (K2) has announced her retirement from her role as events coordinator for the Canberra Blues Society as of March 2025. Kerry is the person who liaises with artists and the HGC, books our events, does the preparation of posters, the advertising, the newsletter and the gig guide, organizes the raffles and so much more. This means we urgently need to find a person or persons to pick up these roles and learn how they are done before March or then reduce our activities to a manageable level for the remaining committee and volunteers.

Please respond to committee@canberrabluessociety.com.au if you are interested or if you know of someone who might be interested in any of these roles.

We continue to have a good response to our reminders about membership renewals. If anyone has any questions or concerns about their membership renewal please contact our membership officer, Anne Bailey, at membership@canberrabluessociety.com.au.

The July Jam Workshop had a very good attendance. Always good to see lots of participants and new faces. The Pro Jam last month featured The Monica Moore & the LCB. Once again, I missed this event but heard great reports. The Frank Sultana Blues Band and Tomcat Playground show went off well on the 21st June and was well attended.

Chase the Sun plays on Saturday 20th July, not to be missed. Charlie Musselwhite and his band play on Tuesday 24th September. Fiona Boyes has been announced as the special guest support. Tickets to this event are still selling well. Don’t wait too long if you want tickets to this premier show.

New to the Canberra Blues Society, The Bald and the Beautiful are hosting this month’s Pro Jam on Sunday 21st .

We need VOLUNTEERS for International Blues Music Day on Saturday 3rd August. So far we don’t have enough. I sent a message to all members and there were few responses. Please check that e-mail for further details about volunteering. We will be giving discounted tickets to those who volunteer for 3 hours or more on the day. If you are interested, please let me know by email at president@canberrabluessociety.com.au, so I can prepare a roster as early as possible. Including your contact details and any limitations on your time would be very helpful.

We have an excellent line-up for this year’s International Blues Music Day. See full program attached to this email.

Don’t forget to check out the events page and the gig guide on the website for more details and lots more local gigs in our vibrant local scene.

Meanwhile…

“Don't start me to talkin' I'll tell her everything I know.” - Rice Miller

Regards

Your President

Steve Hartnett