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:
Bill Barber:
At just 20, Bill Barber is one of the most exiting young guitarists in the Victorian Blues Scene.
Beginning his career at a young age, by 14 Bill was making the rounds, playing shows across Victoria and sitting in with some of Australia’s most respected Blues including Geoff Achison and Lloyd Spiegel, who’ve been valuable mentors to him.
In 2016, Bill’s highly anticipated first album “thanks for your consideration” was released along with his first tour, playing festivals and shows across Australia.
What sets Bill apart is his dedication to the Blues, While most artists enter through the Roots movement, Bill’s passion is for Blues in it’s true form.
“Bill Barber is next in line to become one of Australia’s Blues greats” – Lloyd Spiegel
Miss Whiskey:
MISS WHISKEY is a Melbourne-based blues duo putting their raw and original stamp on harmonica driven swamp blues. As 2015 Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society Blues duo of the year, they represented Melbourne at the 2016 International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee. With Anna Scionti on guitar and vocals and Julie Noble on harmonica, this gritty female duo play classic blues standards from the greats like Junior Wells, Slim Harpo and Big Mama Thornton. Making their mark on the blues scene in Australia, their independent album ‘One Cold Night’ debuted at No. 3 on the Australian Blues and Roots Airplay Charts in March 2016.
Anna Scionti: Vocals, Guitar, Slide & Stomp
Julie Noble: Harmonica
Sunday March 25th
Blues Tram & Underground Banquet, feat: Bill Barber + Miss Whiskey
Departing ROCKS on Rosalind at 12pm, returning 1:30pm for lunch and encore from both artists.
Tix: $115 from Bendigo Visitor Information Centre 1800 813 513 or https://www.bendigotourism.com/blues-tram-underground-banquet
Follow The Blues Tram here: https://www.facebook.com/TheBluesTram
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.