Two of Australia’s best female blues and soul artists will perform at the historic Mangrove Mountain Hall when Blues on the Mountain returns on Saturday, November 18.
The all-ages family event will feature the Queen of Oceanic Blues and Soul Karen Lee Andrews and her all-star band, plus 2023 Australian Idol finalist Piper Butcher.
Andrews will celebrate the release of her new EP Edin with her powerful vocals.
She has performed at Woodford Folk Festival, Queenscliff Music Festival and Blues on Broadbeach and supported artists such as Jimmy Barnes and Gregory Porter.
Andrews will be performing on the Central Coast for the first time since 2019 with her band comprising Adam Ventoura and Yanya Boston.
Ventoura is widely regarded as one of Australia’s top bass players as well as an established vocalist, percussionist, composer, music director and producer.
He has played, recorded and toured with an array of world-class artists and musicians including Kelly Rowland, Al Green, Jon Stevens, Guy Sebastian, Jessica Mauboy, Stan Walker, Ian Moss, Kate Ceberano, and Vika and Linda Bull.
He has played to audiences in South America, the USA, the UK, Asia, the Middle East and New Zealand.
In a career spanning more than 25 years, Boston has played all over the world.
His work behind the drums has seen him perform with the likes of Tina Arena, Neo, Jesse J, Meghan Trainor, Human Nature, JOY, Thelma Plum, and Ronan Keating to name a few.
Piper Butcher, from Newcastle, was a top 24 finalist in this year’s Australian Idol.
Her soulful tones are way beyond her years.
She has supported acts such as Kav Temperley (Eskimo Joe), Diesel, Kasey Chambers, You Am I, Robben Ford (USA), Mia Dyson, Ash Grunwald, Russell Morris, Casey Donovan, The Black Sorrows, Thirsty Merc, and The Screaming Jets.
The doors will open at 6pm on Saturday, November 18, with live music from 6.30pm.
Food will be available to purchase or BYO welcome.
Tickets to the event are limited and available at www.trybooking.com/CHXTN