The Blues and Roots Revival music event is set to be held at the historic Dooralong Hall and Recreation Reserve on Saturday, September 9.
On the bill will be acclaimed Blues Rock bands, Owen Campbell and the Cosmic People and The Jesse Redwing Band, plus 2023 Blues Award winners, Chloe Kay and The Crusade and Central Coast Blues and Roots artist, Niksta.
Owen Campbell has cemented himself as one of Australia’s premier alternative blues/rock exports with three best-selling studio albums, two Eps and more than 12 years of national and international touring including the USA, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Spain, The Netherlands, Japan, Hong Kong and India.
Campbell and the Cosmic People have even performed at the highest blues festival in the world, The Himalayan Blues Festival in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Campbell’s debut album, Sunshine Road, was released in late 2013, reaching Number 1 on the overall charts (Australia), knocking Adele off the top spot in 2014.
Jesse Redwing is one of the most soulful and authentic blues players in Australia.
As well as touring Europe and the USA with his band, he has supported such acts as Cedric Burnside, Jon Cleary, Cold Chisel, The Teskey Brothers and Ana Popovic.
Redwing has released two original albums, Comin’ on and Light My Way, as well as two live records, Live and Lascivious and Blues on the Mountain, recorded right here on the Central Coast.
Chloe Kay has been compared to Bonnie Raitt, Joss Stone and Leon Bridges by Rolling Stone.
With rave reviews from Triple J, American Blues Scene (US), Classic Rock (US), Blues Matters (UK) and more, Chloe Kay and The Crusade are one of the very few Gen Z female fronted blues, soul, rock n roll bands on the Australian scene.
Niksta moved to the Central Coast with her family at the age of 12 and has grown to become one of the Central Coast’s finest alternative blues artists, releasing eight critically acclaimed albums and touring around Australia with her own shows as well as supporting acts such as Jon Stevens, Xavier Rudd, Eskimo Joe and Pete Murray.
Event organiser Ryan Howard said young music fans and families often miss out when touring acts perform on the Coast, with most events being 18+ only.
“When organising Blues and Roots Revival one of the key elements was to create a boutique community focused live music event for the Central Coast that every age group could enjoy in a relaxed family friendly environment,” he said.
“Featuring some of Australia’s top touring blues and roots artists, along with one of our best local talents here on the Coast, this year’s Blues and Roots Revival is a unique event where you can bring your own picnic, dance and enjoy a great day of live music with friends and family in a picturesque hinterland location.”
Gates will open at 2pm, with live music from 3pm.
Food will be available to purchase or BYO.
Tickets to the event are limited and pre booking is recommended at trybooking.com/CGIBF
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