For one night only, experience three of Australia’s finest guitarists as they go note for note in this incredibly special event: “Triple Fret”.
Three guitar viruosos take to the Piano Bar stage, performing an huge selection of rock and blues classics. This epic jam session promises to be an unforgettable night of camaraderie and musicianship.
Joined by an all-star backing band of Melbourne’s finest rhythm players, Geoff, Jimi, and Kathleen will share stories and songs, and will undoubtedly have the whole audience singing, grooving, and dancing along.
SUPPORT ANNOUNCED:
Astrid Armstrong Duo, feat. Oscar Rose on piano.
Thursday, 20th June 2024
Doors 6pm
Show starts at 7:30pm
Two sets with interval
Tickets $30pp
Kitchen open. Drinks available at bar prices.
**Geoff Achison** is a blues-roots artist from Australia best known for his guitar playing and songwriting.
Geoff began his apprenticeship with legendary Australian bluesman ‘Dutch’ Tilders, establishing himself as a fine lead guitarist before launching ‘The Souldiggers’. Drawing upon deep blues, soul, funk and acoustic folk influences, he released his debut album in the early 90s and began touring throughout the USA, UK & Europe. Geoff’s music has been compared favourably to major artists such as Eric Clapton, JJ Cale and the Allman Brothers Band. He has won numerous awards for his guitar playing, songwriting and live performances.
**Jimi Hocking** has worked as a guitarist since leaving school in his teens. He started writing his own style of music and fronting bands in the early 80s, developing a few admirers along the way. From his blend of rock and blues to his solo acoustic and mandolin projects, his playing leaves audiences and peers in awe. Jimi has always maintained a full diary, recording and performing original material in his ‘Blues Machine’, also touring with seminal rockers ‘The Screaming Jets’ plus adding his playing and producing talents to other projects.
Jimi has released 13 solo albums to date, his most recent album ‘Live in the Moment’ spending quite some time in the Australian roots/blues charts. Over the past few years Jimi has worked on a variety of studio projects, producing and playing guitar and mandolin on ‘Screaming Jets’ frontman Dave Gleeson’s first solo album; adding mandolin to James Reyne’s recent album, even producing and recording a number of solo piano albums with his father Kevin Hocking.
In 2004 Jimi was proclaimed the MBAS Blues Performer of the Year, and in 2005 he was the winner in the Solo/Duo section of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, USA. He is always working on at least two or three recording projects, including a new blues album, and spends a lot of time on the road – he recently returned from gigs in New Zealand and Nepal. His list of playing credits leaves nothing to the imagination. Jimi has fronted or performed with: The Astro Boys, Swanee, The Angels, Jimi the Human & Spectre 7, The Screaming Jets, and Jimi Hocking’s Blues Machine.
**Kathleen Halloran’s** diverse array of skills are fast making her one of the countries most exciting and in demand upcoming musicians. As guitarist for Australian icon Kate Ceberano, Kathleen tours and performs all around the country. She’s performed with the likes of Felix Riebl, Iva Davies, William Barton, Jade MacRae, Jimi Hocking and Darren Middleton to name a few. As a session musician her guitar playing as been heard on countless recordings, in orchestra pits for many musical theatre productions, and on major festival stages all around the country.
Kathleen continues to impress and make a name for herself performing at events and festivals including the 2023 Adelaide Guitar Festival, The Melbourne Guitar show, Crossroads Guitar Festival, The Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Stonnington Jazz Festival, and the Melbourne International Women’s Jazz festival.
While being a passionate collaborator and side-woman, Kathleen is currently working on her debut album – set to showcase her skills as a vocalist and songwriter, as well as guitarist. As a solo artist, Kathleen has supported the likes of Tania Doko, Antoine Boyer (France) and Stefan Hauk.
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