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The Adelaide Roots and Blues Association (ARBA) 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
ARBA 2024 Specific Goals

 


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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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ARBA Presents:
Spring Blues
When: 
Saturday 19th of October, Doors 6.30
Where: 
Wheatsheaf Hotel
Tickets
Online: 
$20 (no booking fees!)
At the Door (if available) $25

ALL-STAR LINE-UP!
Vince Contarino
Steve Brown

Persia Brokensha
PLUS
Nick Kipridis (guitar)
Ronny Davidson (bass)
Mario Marino (drums)


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Meet The Committee

PRESIDENT

Peter Ferguson

SECRETARY

Jane Ferguson

TREASURER
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Grant Wilson

YOUTH IN BLUES

Peter Nixon

EVENTS

Michael Hutton


ARBA
COMMITTEE

Peter Ferguson 

Grant Wilson 
Jane Ferguson 

Bruce Mattingly
Michael Hutton
Peter Nixon



Slideshow
2023 Xmas shows at Semaphore Workers Club

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.