Canberra Blues Society upcoming events

International Blues Music Day 2026 - Blues Guitar Roadshow and CBS IBMD Party (1 Aug 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Canberra Blues Society Presents INTERNATIONAL BLUES MUSIC DAY 2026

CELEBRATE International Blues Music Day with the Blues Guitar Roadshow and Canberra Blues Society IBMD Party. Two shows in one ticket!

IBMD 2026 PROGRAM.pdf

THE BLUES GUITAR ROADSHOW: 3 pm - 6 pm

"The Ensemble Spectacular" is coming to Canberra for the first time for International Blues Music Day! THE BLUES GUITAR ROADSHOW Brings the thrill of a Music festival in one unforgettable show.

Headlining the Roadshow, Direct from the US, is the one and only ANA POPOVIC! An irresistible force in the world of contemporary Blues music. Hailed as "one Helluva guitar-Player" by Bruce Springsteen, the Blues guitar Roadshow is thrilled to have the Award Winning, hard Touring Guitar Slinger coming to light up the stage!

Also Featuring Australian Blues Legends, Geoff Achison (Vic), Ray Beadle (Sydney) The McNaMarr Project (Andrea Marr, John McNamara) (Vic), Simon Kinny-Lewis (Sydney), Corey Legge (NSW), Angus Burchall (John Farnham Band), Andrew Fry, Shane Gilbert, Richard Tankard & local legends and great friends of the Canberra Blues Society: Chris Harland and Liam Macalister!

Hot from Sold Out shows & Standing Ovations Don't miss this fast paced Celebration of Blues Music. Showcase sets and a Show Stopping All Star Jam that has to be seen to be believed.
Book your tix today to see Live Music at it's Very Best.

CBS IBMD Party: 7pm - 10.30pm

The Blues Guitar Roadshow will be followed by the CBS IBMD Party to keep you dancing late into the night!

Featuring:

Nick Charles (VIC)
Chris Harland Blues Band (ACT)
The SunBears (ACT)

Over 6 hours of live Blues music!!!

Great Raffle Prizes!!!

Doors: 2pm

Showtime: 3.00 pm - 10.30 pm

Venue: The Zeppelin Room (Harmonie German Club)

NOTE: PRE-SALES ENDS AT 2 PM 1 AUGUST. Tickets will then be available at the door.

TICKET PRICES

Pre-Sale

CBS Members - $85
General - $89
Children - $80

Door

All tickets - $95

Enquiries: events@canberrabluessociety.com.au

Canberra Blues Society Jam Workshop - Wed 5 August 2026 (5 Aug 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Our popular Jam Workshops are designed for musicians who want to build their skills and gain experience playing blues in a real band environment. You’ll receive advice and mentoring from a house band made up of some of our finest players.

Three tunes are introduced by the house band before participants are invited to jump in and play. While these sessions won’t teach you how to play your instrument, they will help you understand blues structures, develop ensemble awareness, and learn how to play confidently with musicians you’ve never rehearsed with.

Our goal is to provide a supportive, inclusive space where players—especially those with less experience—can perform in a relaxed band setting.

The selection of tunes for each workshop is posted in the Workshop Facebook Group under Files.

Jamming at the Workshop

Note: Photographs of participants in CBS Jam Workshops are taken and posted on Facebook and other social media platforms for promotional purposes.

PAs and mixers for beginners - Live Sound Workshop (8 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The Canberra Blues Society (CBS) is conducting workshops for interested musicians and performers from beginners to intermediate standard for anyone, especially CBS members or family and friends who would like to learn more about “The Blues”.

This workshop is an introduction to live sound production and will be held on Saturday 8^th of August 2026 from 2pm - 4pm in the Keller Bar at the Harmonie German Club Narrabundah.

The Workshop is being conducted by Patrick Keogh, the Digital Media Officer for the CBS. There will be an introduction to the various components that make up a live sound system, including the different types of mixers, speakers and cabling, and a step-by-step approach to setting up a Public Address (P.A.) for a typical band performance. You will get the opportunity to be "hands on" with one or more mixers, setting up live sound all the way from the sound source to the speakers.

Attendees will receive comprehensive notes on the items covered so you can refer to them after the workshop.

We look forward to your company in the Keller Bar and would appreciate you spreading the word.

MEMBERS: $15

NON-MEMBERS: $20

Canberra Blues Society Youth In Blues Jam (16 Aug 2026)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Sydney Blues Society - Future of the Blues - host Canberra Blues Society Youth In Blues Jam.

Don’t miss the chance to witness tomorrow’s headliners in the making!

Future of the Blues are proof that the blues is not only alive, but evolving. Brought together by the Sydney Blues Society after repeatedly witnessing the same exceptional young musicians turn up to jam nights, this band was formed to showcase and develop the next wave of blues talent.

These players earned their reputation the real way - onstage, in front of live audiences, trading solos and locking grooves with musicians far beyond their years.

Under the mentorship of Australian blues icons Ray Beadle and Clayton Doley, Future of the Blues deliver explosive musicianship, deep-pocket grooves, and a fearless stage presence that commands attention.

Raw, tight, and overflowing with soul, they honour the tradition while pushing it forward. This is the sound of the blues’ future—don’t miss the stars of tomorrow making their mark!

The host band will be followed by some of the finest musicians in the region jamming together for a great afternoon of live blues music. Although this jam focuses on our upcoming generation of blues players, the young at heart are very welcome to join in also.

So bring your family, bring your friends and don’t forget your dancing shoes.

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.

Canberra Blues Society Jam Workshop 2 September 2026 (2 Sep 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Our goal is to provide a supportive, inclusive space where players—especially those with less experience—can perform in a relaxed band setting.

The selection of tunes for each workshop is posted in the Workshop Facebook Group under Files.

Jamming at the Workshop

Lachy Doley Returns Home @ The Zeppelin Room (25 Sep 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Canberra Blues Society proudly presents Lachy Doley Returns Home @ The Zeppelin Room

LACHY DOLEY – RETURNS HOME TOUR

SEP 25 - The Zeppelin Room, Harmonie German Club, Canberra ACT

After spending most of his time touring internationally and performing alongside Joe Bonamassa, Lachy Doley is coming home for a limited run of special Australian shows.

The RETURNS HOME TOUR marks Lachy's first Australian headline performances in well over a year and will be his only Australian shows for 2026.

Known worldwide for his powerhouse Hammond organ playing, groundbreaking whammy Clavinet work, soulful vocals and unforgettable live performances, Lachy has built a devoted following across Europe, North America and beyond. Now he returns home for six exclusive shows in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and Bundy Hall.

Expect an evening of Blues, Soul, Funk by world class musicians and special guests fused with the high-energy and passion that has made Lachy one of Australia's most celebrated live performers.

If you've been waiting to see Lachy back on an Australian stage, this is your chance.

Six shows. One homecoming.

Doors open 7pm

Pre-sales: $50

Door: $55