Melbourne’s own Phil Coyne and The Wayward Aces get rooms moving with infectious, harp-driven Australian blues.
Their acclaimed releases Sound & Fury, Phil Coyne and The Wayward Aces and Live at MBAS have charted internationally and earned global airplay, drawing praise for their authentic, high-voltage sound.
The band brings together a powerhouse lineup of seasoned players. Front and centre is Phil Coyne, a blues harp blaster whose passionate vocals and brassy tone ignite the band’s sound. His songs reflect on love, life and circumstance with humour and humanity.
Morgan Klose (The Blowout, Get Rhythm, Blues Roulette feature artist) delivers razor-sharp blues guitar steeped in funk precision. Dale “Gloveboy” Lindrea (The Vanguards, Collard Greens & Gravy, Benny Peters & The Mistreaters) anchors the groove with deep bass lines honed from 4,000+ gigs with top roots acts. Will Harris drives the rhythm with inventive, rock- solid drumming inspired by classic ’50s Chicago blues.
Whether lighting up a festival stage or a Saturday night barroom, Phil Coyne and The Wayward Aces turn every show into a harp-driven, full-throttle blues party built for dancing crowds and good times.
“Harp-driven, arse-kicking, original Australian blues.” — Barry Maxwell, Blues on the Hill
“If you have a penchant for harmonica players who make the damn thing wail, Coyne and his mates are worth a listen.” — David Osler, Blues Matters
