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 20th 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
