Hot New Acts Hitting The Blues Train This Season
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Joining our strong stable of regular acts are some hot new faces on the Australian and International Blues scene...
The Blues Train has showcased many new acts in its 16 year history, and this season is no different
In addition to our Blues Train favourites, we’re proud to welcome our second international act, Hamilton Loomis, direct from the US of A. We’re also excited to welcome new local and interstate acts including Buddy Knox (N.S.W., Australia’s answer to B.B.King); Christina Crofts (NSW); Hat Fitz (QLD); Shaun Kirk; Geelong’s own The Mojo Corner; and Vic and the Hammerheads. Phew! The Blues Train – we keep on keeping on by giving you the best in the blues
Check out our
Show Dates page for line-ups and
The Artists page for bios.
THE ACTS
Hamilton Loomis (US)
“If blues, soul, and rock can be said to form a triangle, you’ll find Hamilton Loomis right in the center of it”, says Guitar Player Magazine.
An apt description, as Loomis is one of the young artists at the forefront of bringing blues into the 21st century and redefining it for a contemporary audience.
He has been bridging the gap between generations of music-lovers both in the U.S. and around the world.
Buddy Knox (NSW)
Buddy Knox – Australia’s answer to BB King!
He is renowned for his deadly talent and ability to play authentic blues guitar on his cherry red 335 Gibson, as well as having a genuine feel for Rhythm and Blues, and Soul, with a repertoire of tunes for the most discerning audience.
“Go hard or go home", Buddy says to his incredibly talented Band, and every performance is delivered with a real and faithful passion.
His guarantee is to 'smoke ya boots', with a show of great music and stage presence, and Buddy sure does live up to that promise!
Christina Crofts (NSW)
Hailing from New South Wales, Christina Crofts, learned early in life to ‘paddle her own canoe’. Affected by music from an early age, by the time she reached her early teenage years, Christina knew her ‘passion’ was to play guitar
Described by those who know her as spirited, passionate, funny and just a little reckless, these traits are readily identified in her music and when added to a wealth of life experiences there is no escaping the raw honesty and humour in her music.
Armed as always, with her artillery of ‘battled scarred old Strats, a slide she fashioned from a Tia Maria bottle, one of meanest Vox AC30’s on the planet, sassy vocals and fresh new material - Christina is one to keep an eye out for!