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The Adelaide Roots and Blues Association was formed in Adelaide, South Australia in 2013 and was incorporated on the 4th of December, 2014. It has not-for-profit status and the following broad aims:

*To support and promote South Australian roots and blues artists locally, nationally and internationally 

*To promote and foster a wider appreciation of roots and blues music

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The Honey Badgers make the Finals of the 2023 International Blues Challenge!

On the 28th of January 2023, representing the Adelaide Roots and Blues Association, The Honey Badgers became only the second Australian band in the 38 year history of the event to make the finals of the International Blues Challenge!
The video below is their full performance in the finals at The Memphis Orpheum Theatre in glorious 4K + multitrack audio!

 

Chris Finnen

ARBA PATRON

One of South Australia’s gem stones of  musicianship, and embracing a strong  sense of community, Chris Finnen is often  referred to as the ‘guitarist’s guitarist’.  Chris is proud to be the patron of the  Adelaide Roots and Blues Association.


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Steve von Der Borch

Grant Wilson

Mark Kinsley 

Greg Naulty

Bruce Mattingly
Peter Ferguson
Sue Filmer
Dianne Rundle
Dan Filmer
Paul Carrigg
Danny Ryan

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2020 Spring Blues
Background photo from the "Deep South" - South Australian Rhythm & Blues CD, released 1994.
The Adelaide Roots & Blues Association would like to dearly thank Frank Lang (Executive Producer) & Dennis Kipridis (Art Director) along with acknowledging all involved in the Deep South CD project, at the time, proudly promoting Blues and Roots music from South Australia.