President's Welcome

Following many requests, the CBS will commence a series of Saturday Night Blues Sessions which will showcase blues performers who hold a unique or special place in the Australian Blues scene.

The first of these special events will take place on Saturday, 14^th June, when one of Australia’s finest blues voices, Rod ‘Beachhead’ Jeffery, hits town for a one-off show @ The Statesman Hotel, Curtin. Performing on what will be his 55^th Birthday, Rod will be backed by the Reverend Gary 'Guitar' Dale, his long-time Musical Director and lead guitarist and a Canberra rhythm section comprising ex-Beachhead member, Dean Edgecombe on bass guitar and Mitch Preston on Drums.

Rod is one of the finest exponents of the Blues in this country and his recent appearance at the 2008 Australian Blues Musical Festival in Goulburn was a rare treat  - this is a night you will not want to miss. Tickets on the night will be $15 for CBS Members and $20 for Non-members.

With a 5 octave vocal range, nobody in Australia interprets the blues like Rod and when Dutch Tilders says he has the best R'nB' voice in Australia, it gives you an idea of what a night you are in for. 

For those of you who have not heard Beachhead perform before, you are in for some serious blues - here's a little teaser - enjoy: http://youtube.com/watch?v=XSecEJmCc6s

Saturday, 16th May. The Green Room, Phillip.  Adam Hole.  9:00pm ~ 12:00 midnight.  Canberra's slide king delivers a big night of blues!!  Cover Charge: $5 on the door.

Saturday, 17th May. Tathra Hotel, Bega St, Tathra. Playin' Up. 'This 5 piece South Coast blues and rock band will get the joint jumpin'!! 

Sunday, 18th May. The Statesman Hotel, Strangways St, Curtin.  CBS Monthly Blues Jam hosted by Leo Joseph's (Full Strength) Key Grip.  1:00pm ~ 4:30pm. Plenty of blues...what a way to spend a Sunday afternoon!!

Sunday, 18th May. Southern Cross Yacht Club, Mariner Parade, Yarralumla. Mason Rack Band. 3:00pm ~ 6:00pm. 'Rockin' swampy, smokey blues.... hot slide guitar, big bass, big drums...big show by the lake!

Sunday, 18th May. Olims Hotel, 39 Limestone Ave, Braddon.  Owen Campbell. 3:00pm ~ 6:00pm. Award-winning singer/songwriter who has performed all over the world playing his brand of the blues!! 

Sunday, 18th May. Canberra Irish Club, Western Creek. Judi Pearce & The Arrangement. 5:00pm ~ 8:00pm.  plenty of blues and jazz from this great band fronted by Chain Award winner!!!

Monday, 19th May. The Phoenix Bootleg Sessions, 21 East Row, Canberra City. Owen Campbell. 8:45pm. Award-winning singer/songwriter who has performed all over the world playing his brand of the blues!! 

Thursday, 22nd May. National Press Club, National Circuit, Barton. Anni Piper Band.  7:00pm ~ 10:00pm. A multi-award winner whose sultry and sensual voice delivers a new take on Texas blues!!

Friday, 23rd May. Old Canberra Inn, Moaut St, Lyneham.  Mama's Blooz House.  Mama Blooz and her big voice are in the house supported by some of the best blues musos in Canberra tuning up before their appearance @ 'Blues on Broadbeach'

Saturday, 24th May. Cafe Woodworks, Bungendore. The KarismaKatz. 7:30pm ~ 11:00pm. Dinner & Dance. $67.50/head. Bookings: 6238-1688.

Saturday, 24th May. The Pot Belly Bar, Weedon Close, Belconnen.  Chris Harland Blues Band.  9:00pm ~ 12:00 midnight.  Classic electric blues from this UK ex-pat and his band!!  Cover Charge: $5 on the door.

Sunday, 25th May. Southern Cross Yacht Club, Mariner Parade, Yarralumla. Mama's Blooz House. 3:00pm ~ 6:00pm. Last chance to catch Mama Blooz and the Guys before they head off to perform at 'Blues on Broadbeach'

Thursday 29th May.  National Press Club, National Circuit, Barton. The Mighty Bluzicians.  7:00pm ~ 10:00pm. Great local 5 piece band that plays some unique blues tunes and more that will have you dancing up a storm!

Friday, 30th May.  National Press Club, National Circuit, Barton. The KarismaKatz.  7:00pm ~ 10:00pm. Plenty od jazzy blues from the winner of 3 awards at the 2007 CBS Blues Awards!! 

Saturday, 31st May. Casino Canberra, Bunda St, Canberra City. The KarismaKatz. 9:00pm ~ 12:00 midnight. Workin' the night through those gamblin' blues!!!

Following on from his very successful recent tour of Sweden, Denmark, Holland, Finland, Sri Lanka and Thailand, Glen Terry has hit the recording studio.  While the album will contain a lot of Glen's signature songs, it will also include a few new self-penned numbers. 

The yet unnamed album is being produced by none other than multiple Chain winner, Parris Macleod,  'Producer of the Year' in 2007 for The Bluezone's 'The Sweetest and Most Perfect Things' and in 2008 for Gail Page's 'Colours that Run' at the Australian Blues Music Awards.

Glen has gathered together some of the best musicians in the business for this project, including 2008 multiple 'Chain' Award winner, Gail Page, Motown legend and 2007 Urban Music Award winner, singer/songwriter and bass player Doug Williams, drummer extraordinaire, Calvin Welsh (Earth, Wind & Fire, Christine Anu, Renee Geyer, Eugene'Hideaway' Bridges, Kevin Borich), sax player Andy Thompson (Dire Straits, Moving Pictures, Renee Geyer) and winner of 3 Golden Harmonica Awards at Hohner's National Harmonica Championships in Tamworth, Christian Marsh on harp.  

The Mama's Blooz House debut CD 'Let's play House' is also nearing completion with a target date of the week of 26th May...just in time for their appearances at 'Blues on Broadbeach'!!