The Artists

In February 2007, Collard Greens and Gravy beat 50 bands from around the world to become runners-up in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. To qualify for entry, the band - representing Australia - won the local Blues Performer of the Year competition held by the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society.

Formed In 1995, Collard Greens and Gravy quickly established themselves as one of Melbourne's leading blues acts with their unique style of delta-garage blues. This ARIA Award-winning trio is fronted by Ian Collard, a gifted and authentic blues vocalist and winner of the Australian Harmonica Championships in 1996. A Hohner Harmonica endorsee, Ian has featured on many other recordings including the UK Number 1 hit for Baz Luhrman, 'Everybody's Free (to Wear Sunscreen)'.

'Collard has dug deep into some wellspring of blues... and dug out a sound similar in trance-like rhythms to north Mississippi hill country blues.' - Jeremy Loome, The Edmonton Sun, Canada