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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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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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HELP GET PAUL n' DAVE TO MEMPHIS FOR THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE!

WHAT: 2023 ARBA Memphis Blues Challenge Fundraiser
WHEN: Sunday 15th October 3.00 pm
WHERE: Semaphore Workers Club
MUSIC: Paul n' Dave, Paul and the Road, The Steve Brown Band (special one-off performance!)
Plus newly announced special guests Chris Finnen and Holler & The Bones!



 


ARBA
COMMITEE

Steve von Der Borch

Grant Wilson

Mark Kinsley 

Bruce Mattingly
Peter Ferguson
Jane Ferguson
Paul Carrigg
Danny Ryan

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2023 MBC Final
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.