Stories

20 questions with Marc Leon. Full name: Marc Leon (actually, my Birth name is Fred Himmelsbach but name was changed in 1966, because my manager at the time suggested a shorter, more pronounceable name) Date [...]

Passion, determination, conviction and a really good hat These are the key ingredients for a genuine blues artist, according to a man who would know, the sublime Geoff Achison. The award winning, gritty yet soulful [...]

I’m determined to keep it brief this time around and leave more room for the fantastic subjects of the feature and profile in this issue. I can’t believe the support that keeps coming out of [...]

Tully Sumner answers a few of our questions. Full name: Tully Sumner Born in: Melbourne First musical instrument played: Piano Other occupation apart from music: Gardener/ Environmental Officer. Biggest influence on music career: My parents; [...]

Thanks to all for the positive response to the first edition of the Bluesletter (February 2011).  We’ve had so many emails from people showing support of all kinds...  it’s very encouraging to know that this [...]

The delicious, funky soul grooves of the Josh Owen Band havefrequently left many a musician  scratching their heads as to how they are not a household name. Owen is a Melbourne-based performer who has been [...]

Hello music lovers and welcome to the second edition of the Bluesletter, the official newsletter of the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival. Since our the first edition hit the streets back in February, a [...]

The answers to 17 questions with Chris DeAraugo. Full name: Chris DeAraugo Born in: Bendigo First musical instrument played: Guitar Other occupation apart from music: Community Banking with Bendigo Bank Biggest influence on music career: [...]

Thanks for taking the time to read about our humble undertaking – the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival.  One of the main reasons we’ve gone the step of creating a newsletter, is to answer [...]