The Saturday Night Blues Tram (as part of this year’s Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival) will be extra special, with return of US bluesman Travis Bowlin and Queensland songstress Shukura Chapman!
Enjoy the sights of Bendigo’s architecturally stunning CBD from on board the sensationally restored vintage W Class tram, while being suitably entertained by these two great acts:
Travis Bowlin:
Bowlin is an international Blues/Rock/Roots artist currently based Nashville, TN and had a top 20 song for Blues/Rock radio from nearly 15 weeks. “See You Again” debut at #3 on the Roots Music Report for Blues/Rock and #5 on iTunes New Blues, After hearing from his publicist Beties Brown that “See You Again” had been recognized by the Grammy Foundation for potention Grammy Nomination for American Roots Song/Performance, Travis set out on the road. 2016 was an amazing year; he was able to share the stage with such greats as Ricky Skaggs, Cyril Neville & Royal Southern Brotherhood, Future Man, Eugene Highway Bridges, John Mayhell, Samantha Fish, War, and Tommy Castro, touring half the United States. Late 2016 he embarked on his first international tour to Australia to headline the Bendigo Blues & Roots Festival and won over hundreds of new and dedicated fans in the process.
Shukura Chapman:
Shukura is a UK born, NZ raised, Australia based singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist with a powerhouse voice. Influenced by Alabama Shakes, Anderson. Paak, Lianne La Havas & Matt Corby, Shukura’s sound is a refreshing blend of soul, roots & blues. In the studio she lays down drums, vocals, guitar & ukulele on her records & her live shows feature soulful vocals over live-looped percussion & guitar layers. In 2016 she released her debut single One by One & EP Rearview, as well as playing Caxton Street Festival and opening Brisbane Festival as the first live music act. One by One was played on Triple J & featured in international blogs. 2017 is off to a great start with One by One announced as a finalist for the 2017 Queensland Music Awards & the recent release of Shukura’s second single Release Me, which has also received Triple J airplay.
Saturday Nov 11th
Blues Tram, feat: Travis Bowlin (USA) + Shukura Chapman (QLD)
Departing Central Deborah Goldmine (76 Violet Street) at 8pm, returning 10:30pm.
Tix: $35 from Bendigo Visitor Centre 1800 813 513 or http://www.bendigotourism.com/bendigo-blues-tram
Follow The Blues Tram here: https://www.facebook.com/TheBluesTram
Strictly no BYO – drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
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 behaviour will not be tolerated. If you don’t think you can resist talking during performances, perhaps this event is not for you. Event management reserves the right to refuse admission or evict patrons if requests to manage noise levels or other behaviour are not complied with; in this unlikely event, tickets of offenders will be forfeited and no refund will be available.