frontman vocals have been described as ‘one of the sexiest voices in the blues music scene with flashes from Tom Waits and Led Zeppelin’ and the earthy Cajun swamp music of Psycho Zydeco will get all the senses buzzing. Hussy Hicks, Simply Bushed, Minnie Marks, The Swamp Stompers, Cornstalk, Johnny Devilseed & Old Man Rubes will definitely appeal to the wider demographic and are just cracking blues acts!

As Sydney Blues Festival heads into it’s 9th year, this year it promises to be a blues infused weekend in the historic town of Windsor and will be set over five stages. The Friday night kicks off with a special VIP event at Hawkesbury Hotel and continues into the night at the Fitzroy Hotel. Venues include the WICKED INK Hawkesbury Hotel, Triple R Motorcycles & Macquarie 4 x 4 Rockin Blues Stage, The Fitzroy Hotel, Windsor Public School Presents Stage, Hawkesbury Paddle-Wheeler and The George Street Loft Restaurant, for that special ‘blues breakfast’ music delight.

The Southern Comfort Blues Cruises continue on the Hawkesbury Paddle-Wheeler this year. Just a delightful way to relax, have a great BBQ lunch and listen to the best in the blues business, whilst cruising the stunning river.

 

The VIP Card is available again this year for just $99.00. This years’ event is ticketed, with loads of different options to choose from for attendance. The 'Up and Coming' new acts will debut some special new Australian blues talent throughout the festival, the degustational delights from Jarrod's Shakes & Snags, El Taco Loco, and Trang’s Kitchen will keep you sustained throughout the festival. A pop up Record Fair with Vinyl albums to scour through and find that historic gem or find that special guitar you have always wanted at the Birdswood Guitar stall. Our resident local artist the amazing Bob Gammage will do ‘Live Performance Art Scapes’ where you can be ‘part of the art’ again in 2017.

 

Proudly sponsored by the Hawkesbury City Council, Hawkesbury Independent Newspapers,Coopers, Southern Comfort, Swamp Container Bar, Wicked Ink, Triple R Motorcycles, Macquarie 4 x 4, Fender Australia, BHSS Stage Systems, Hawkesbury Radio, Hillbilly Cider, The Windsor Business Group, Kennards Hire,Nova Employment, Windsor Chamber Of Commerce, Eather Group & Blue Mountains Water.