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PROUDLY SUPPORTING SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ROOTS & BLUES SINCE 2013
Date: 3/27/2024
Subject: Where to find the Blues 28th March, 2024
From: Peter Ferguson




Dear ~~first_name~~,
 
Welcome to our Weekly Blues News and Gig Guide
28th of March, 2024
 
Your ARBA membership status: ~~membership_status~~
Renew, join or update your membership details at
 

This month is Membership March, the Adelaide Roots & Blues Association's annual membership drive!

 

Your ARBA membership status:~~membership_status~~   

Your membership expiry date: ~~expiration_date~~

Please note that depending on your browser settings this date may be in Australian format (dd/mm/yyyy) or American format (mm/dd/yyyy).

  

Join or Renew Your ARBA Membership

 

Adelaide Roots & Blues Association membership is still only $30 per annum!

Join or renew during the month of March and go into the draw for 3 bottles of quality wine and an ARBA t-shirt (pictured below)!

All members receive ARBA stickers and a unique membership pin-badge (also pictured below)

Join us in making a difference in the local roots & blues community by becoming a member of ARBA or renewing your membership now. Without the support of our members the Adelaide Roots & Blues Association would not be able to undertake all of our programs and initiatives that promote South Australian roots and blues music!


FAQ

 
Why be an ARBA member?
Without the support of our 320 members we would not be able to run the programs and initiatives that support and promote local roots and blues music, including weekly gig guide, Youth in Blues Program, Memphis Blues Challenge, Seasonal gigs, Annual Xmas show etc.


But I joined or renewed in February, what about me?
Don't worry we will include you in the draw too.


But my membership doesn't expire during March?
You can still renew your membership during March and go into the draw for the wine and t-shirt. For example, if your membership is due to expire in June 2024 you can renew early now and your expiry date will become June 2025. Process for renewing if your membership does not expire in March:
1. Go to www.arba.net.au  and log in
2. Using a PC or table click "your name" on a phone click "your info"
3. From the resulting drop down menu click "profile"
4. You will see an option that says "Your membership is not yet due for renewal. If you want to renew early, click HERE"
5. Click "HERE" and follow the membership renewal process

If you have trouble with this process please email ARBA membership coordinator Mick Young: mickyoung@arba.net.au

 


The 2024 ARBA MEMPHIS BLUES CHALLENGE!

Who will represent ARBA and South Australia at the 2025
International Blues Challenge in Memphis?

BAND FINAL
Norwood Live
8th June
Doors 7.00pm
In performance order:
 
Big Bill Bourke Blues Band
The TinMen
63 Deluxe
 
Tickets: online $25 (no booking fees)
At the Door (if available) $30


SOLO/DUO FINAL
Norwood Live
31st August
Doors 7pm
In performance order:

Peter N Miller
Brett Littlefair
Blackwood Slim
Suedan
Craig Atkins
 
 Tickets: online $25 (no booking fees)
At the Door (if available) $30

Buy tickets to both the band final and the solo/duo final for $45!

BUY TICKETS

Where to find the blues... on the radio!
  
Your schedule of South Australian blues radio shows (shows are Adelaide based unless indicated otherwise):
 
Monday 9.00-11.00 am: Reverb with Sue Turner | Three d Radio 93.7 FM and Digital
 
Tuesday 7.00-9.00 pm: Confessin' the Blues with Danny Ryan  | 5TCB 98.5 FM (Bordertown)
 
Tuesday 7.00-9.00 pm: Blues Beats and Jazz with Fran and James Cox  | BBB FM 89.1 FM (Tanunda)
 
Tuesday 10.00-Midnight: Blues Before Midnight with Harold Lindeman  | Coast FM 88.7 FM 

Wednesday 12.00-3.00 pm: Oz Blues with Pappy K | Lofty Radio 88.9 FM (Adelaide Hills)
  
Wednesday 2.00-4.00 pm: Blues, Roots & Boogie with Big Bad Kev | 5GTR 100.1 FM (Mount Gambier)
 
Thursday 1.00-2.00 pm: Grooving with Sister T with Tess Coleman | Three d Radio 93.7 FM and Digital 
 
Thursday 7.30-9.00 pm: Blues Power with Mick Young | Three d Radio 93.7 FM and Digital
 
Friday 3.00-6.00 pm: Cooking Along with Kay with Kay Erskine | WOW! 100.5 FM
 
Friday 6.00-8.00 pm: River Blues with Tess Coleman, Dave Hall, Ian Newbery, William Ehmcke, Trish Nacey | 5mbs 99.9 FM
 
Saturday 6.30-8.00 pm: Saturday Blues with Rob and Tommy Eyers | Radio Adelaide 101.5 FM and Digital 
 
Saturday 7.00-9.00 pm: River Blues with Terry Heazlewood, Tess Coleman, Dave Hall, Ian Newbery, William Ehmcke | 5MBS 99.9 FM
 
Sunday 2.00-4.00 pm: Orange Blossom Special with Christine | Coast FM 88.7 FM
 
Sunday 4.00-6.00 pm: The Indigo Show  with Vivian | Tribe FM 91.1 FM

www.SABLUES.org
Roots and Blues Podcasts
Jerome Douvendahns from www.SABLUES.org presents 2 podcasts each month:
Blues Time draws its play list from acoustic and electric blues.
Roots Rendezvous presents a selection from the genres of roots, alt. country, progressive folk and alt. rock.

**Please note that every effort is made to ensure these listings are correct. Late changes can occur and we recommend verifying gigs with organisers/venues/acts.
 
**Why is my gig not listed? Have you sent details to gigguide@arba.net.au ?
DEADLINE 8.00 PM Wednesdays

MARCH
 
Thursday, March 28
*Dusty Lee's Blues Jam Thursdays @ Memphis Slim's House of Blues 7.00 pm 
22 Gilbert Place, Adelaide
 
*Jesse Dean Freeman & The Rhythm Aces Gilbert St Hotel 7.00 pm
88 Gilbert St, Adelaide
 
*The Gumbo Room Blues Jam @ The Gov's front bar presents Open Blues Jam Night (last Thursday every month) 8.00 pm 
59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh
 
Friday, March 29
*Mannix & The Memphis Mafia @ Memphis Slim's House of Blues 8.00 pm 
22 Gilbert Place, Adelaide
 
Saturday, March 30
*The River Rats @ Coorong Café (outdoors) 2.00 pm 
Sugars Beach Rd, Hindmarsh Island
 
*Unb'Rocken (Bali) @ Memphis Slim's House of Blues 8.00 pm 
22 Gilbert Place, Adelaide
 
Sunday, March 31
*Jason McKell & Tim Sheenan @ Ministry of Beer 2.00 pm 
1 Lyndoch Valley Rd, Lyndoch, SA
 
*The Bluetones @ Semaphore Workers Club 3.30 pm 
93 Esplanade, Semaphore
 
*Suedan @ Memphis Slim's House of Blues 8.00 pm 
22 Gilbert Place, Adelaide
APRIL
 
Wednesday, April 3
*Adelaide Blues Lounge Jam @ West Croydon & Kilkenny RSL/Community Club 7.30 pm 
19 Rosetta St, West Croydon
 
*Zkye & Damo @ Memphis Slim's House of Blues 8.00 pm 
22 Gilbert Place, Adelaide
 
Thursday, April 4
*Steve Gower Gilbert St Hotel 7.00 pm
88 Gilbert St, Adelaide
 
*Dusty Lee's Blues Jam Thursdays @ Memphis Slim's House of Blues 7.00 pm 
22 Gilbert Place, Adelaide

Friday, April 5
*Road Wings @ Memphis Slim's House of Blues 8.00 pm 
22 Gilbert Place, Adelaide
 
Saturday, April 6
*The Honey Badgers @Murray Delta Juke Joint 2.00 pm
4 Dowdodd Cres, Goolwa South
 
*Sam Brittain's Big Party @ Memphis Slim's House of Blues 8.00 pm 
22 Gilbert Place, Adelaide
 
Sunday, April 7
*Stefan Hauk @ Memphis Slim's House of Blues 8.00 pm 
22 Gilbert Place, Adelaide

Wednesday, April 10
*Adelaide Blues Lounge Jam @ West Croydon & Kilkenny RSL/Community Club 7.30 pm 
19 Rosetta St, West Croydon
 
*Steve Gower @ Memphis Slim's House of Blues 8.00 pm 
22 Gilbert Place, Adelaide
 
Thursday, April 11
*Dusty Lee's Blues Jam Thursdays @ Memphis Slim's House of Blues 7.00 pm 
22 Gilbert Place, Adelaide
 
*Frankie & Savva Gilbert St Hotel 7.00 pm
88 Gilbert St, Adelaide
 
Friday, April 12
*Joe Blake & The Snakes @ Memphis Slim's House of Blues 8.00 pm 
22 Gilbert Place, Adelaide
 
Saturday, April 13
*Zkye Blue @ Memphis Slim's House of Blues 8.00 pm 
22 Gilbert Place, Adelaide
 
Sunday, April 14
*Souzi & The Coolmints Gilbert St Hotel 2.00 pm
88 Gilbert St, Adelaide
 
*The Gumbo Room Blues Jam@ The Gov's front bar presents 63 Deluxe ($10 entry) 4.00 pm 
59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh
 
*Harpin' Will K @ Memphis Slim's House of Blues 8.00 pm 
22 Gilbert Place, Adelaide
 
Wednesday, April 17
*Adelaide Blues Lounge Jam @ West Croydon & Kilkenny RSL/Community Club 7.30 pm 
19 Rosetta St, West Croydon
 
*Stefan Hauk @ Memphis Slim's House of Blues 8.00 pm 
22 Gilbert Place, Adelaide
 
Thursday, April 18
*Dusty Lee's Blues Jam Thursdays @ Memphis Slim's House of Blues 7.00 pm 
22 Gilbert Place, Adelaide
 
*Nikko & Snooks Gilbert St Hotel 7.00 pm
88 Gilbert St, Adelaide
 
Friday, April 19
*The River Rats Three Brothers Arms 7.30 pm
40-42 Venables St, Macclesfield, SA

Sunday, April 21
*Doctor Desoto Gilbert St Hotel 2.00 pm
88 Gilbert St, Adelaide
 
Wednesday, April 24
*Adelaide Blues Lounge Jam @ West Croydon & Kilkenny RSL/Community Club 7.30 pm 
19 Rosetta St, West Croydon
 
*Kickass Cowgirls @ Memphis Slim's House of Blues 8.00 pm 
22 Gilbert Place, Adelaide
 
Thursday, April 25
*Dusty Lee's Blues Jam Thursdays @ Memphis Slim's House of Blues 7.00 pm 
22 Gilbert Place, Adelaide
 
*Gwyn Ashton Gilbert St Hotel 7.00 pm
88 Gilbert St, Adelaide
 
*The Gumbo Room Blues Jam @ The Gov's front bar presents Open Blues Jam Night (last Thursday every month) 8.00 pm 
59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh
 
Friday, April 26
*The Honey Badgers Semaphore Workers Club 7.30 pm
93 Esplanade, Semaphore
 
*Blue Katz @ Memphis Slim's House of Blues 8.00 pm 
22 Gilbert Place, Adelaide

Saturday, April 27
*Night Owls @ Memphis Slim's House of Blues 8.00 pm 
22 Gilbert Place, Adelaide
 
Sunday, April 28
*Oscar Ladell - The Night Owls Gilbert St Hotel 2.00 pm
88 Gilbert St, Adelaide
MAY
 
Friday, May17
*Friday Night Live & Local @ The Gov's front bar presents Exeter Blues 8.00 pm 
59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh
 
Saturday, May 18
*The Honey Badgers Port Noarlunga Bowling Club time is TBC
66A River Rd, Port Noarlunga
 
Sunday, May19
*Don Morrison's Raging Thirst @ Semaphore Workers Club 3.30 pm 
93 Esplanade, Semaphore

Friday, May 24
 *Samantha Fish with Jesse Dayton @ The Gov (main stage) 7.30 pm 
59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh
JUNE

Saturday, June 8
*Memphis Blues Challenge Band Final - Big Bill Bourke Blues Band, The Tinmen, 63 Deluxe @ Norwood Live 7:00 pm 
97 The Parade, Norwood, SA
 
Sunday, June 16
*Stefan Hauk @ The Gov (main stage) 7.30 pm 
59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh

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