Cruise historic street-scapes aboard The Blues Tram while listening to sublime musical talent before returning to our local ‘Rock Star’ restaurant for an underground banquet.
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Gather family and friends to celebrate and discover ‘Bendigo’s new gold’. Blues music in motion, fine food and grand history are all part of this experience. Begin with a beverage at ROCKS on Rosalind before ambling down to Bendigo’s famous Blues Tram to experience an up-close-and-personal performance, with two of Victoria’s finest contemporary blues artists. Returning to the restaurant, feast on a three-course banquet with six shared savory dishes and a dessert selection to die for.
Ticket includes a pre-dinner beverage, tram tour with live music followed by a three-course dinner or a Sunday Lunch with second beverage and encore performances underground. (Additional beverages are available for purchase).
Our featured artists:
Dave Diprose:
Melbourne’s Dave Diprose has spent over 40 years honing his skills as a songwriter, story-teller and formidable guitarist. With a deep respect for the traditions, Dave has etched his place into the local acoustic music scene with a humorous and heartfelt presentation that features old-fashioned storytelling and music that sets the feet a-tappin’.
As well as a catalog of wonderful original songs Dave plays old-school Blues like a Robert Johnson or Muddy Waters, His guitar arrangements sparkle with subtlety and power. He is a highly accomplished guitarist who has an unparalleled mastery of the metal-bodied slide guitar.
“One of the most authentic blues artists in the country. A fantastic blend of tradition with an Australian edge”. Lloyd Spiegel (Premier Endorsee Cole Clark Guitars).
Sons of The Blues:
Sons of The Blues is the offspring of John Phillips (lead Guitar) and Patrick Byrne (Vocals, Guitar and Stomp Box) and was born in Castlemaine, Victoria out of a lifelong relationship with twelve bar music.
Inspired by Artists like Willie Dixon, Robert Johnson, Jimi Hendrix and Elmore James and nurtured by the Australian music of the 1960’s and 70’s John and Patrick were destined to forge this musical experiment.
The Sons concentrate their musicality into a fine blend from the subtle interplay of ‘Kind Hearted Woman’ to the forceful ‘Crossroads Blues’ and all shades between.
This powerful duet have been a part of The Bendigo Blues & Roots Festival continuously since 2012 and have worked hard to produce a truly unique sound that will surprise the audience with a highly polished simplicity that is the Sons of The Blues brand.
Friday March 23rd
Blues Tram & Underground Banquet, feat: Dave Diprose + Sons of the Blues
Departing ROCKS on Rosalind at 6pm, returning 7:30pm for dinner and encore.
Tix: $115 from Bendigo Visitor Information Centre 1800 813 513 or https://www.bendigotourism.com/blues-tram-underground-banquet
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Strictly no BYO. Drinks are available for purchase on the Tram.
The Blues Tram is organised and staged by Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival Inc, a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers.
Please Note:
This is a music appreciation event. For the enjoyment of all patrons, any rowdy or loud behavior will NOT be tolerated. Event management reserves the right to refuse admission or evict patrons if requests to manage behavior are not complied with; in this unlikely event, tickets of offenders will be forfeited and no refund will be available.