SIMON KINNY-LEWIS BIO

Australian singer, guitarist and producer SIMON KINNY-LEWIS has performed/recorded with the cream of the blues crop including Robben Ford, Chris Cain, Josh Smith, Kirk Fletcher, Ray Beadle and many more.

Not only recognised as a virtuoso guitarist but also as an impressive singer and songwriter, Simon’s approach has been described as a musical intersection in which tradition, modern tendencies and personal style are enriched by pure emotional release.

Blues Rock Review – “Simon Kinny-Lewis is the full package. His guitar playing is up there with the best guitarists of today“ He has produced five #1 albums topping the The Australian Blues and Roots Airplay Charts.

His most recent “Pouring Water On A Drowning Man” (2025) signed under ZYX Music, Germany and “King Biscuit” (2022) Mixed by Grammy award-winning engineer Casey Wasner and legendary Guitarist Robben Ford.Brett Garsed (Guitarist for John Farnham and T.J. Helmerich) on “Pouring Water On A Drowning Man” – “Simon’s new album is a tour de force of singing, songwriting and slide guitar. Tone, skill and soul, it’s got it all“

You can see Simon with his band on Friday 6 February at 6:30 to 8:30pm.

Working Poor are a four piece blues/rock band from Richmond NSW Australia. They play a variety of danceable, rocking blues songs ranging from blues classics such as Help Me, Poor girl, Highway 49, to more Rockin tracks like Black Magic Woman & Oh Carol… basically all bluesy, cruisey or funky tracks by artists such as Sonny Boy Williamson, Howlin Wolf, Santana, John Mayall & Gary Moore and many more.
You can see them on Sunday 8 February at 1:00 to 2:00pm.

Garth Prentice is a singer songwriter, vocalist, guitarist and educator from Goulburn Australia. He is a powerful performer, guitarist and vocalist and gives a soul-full flare to his country roots. Raised in Tamworth his songs have a distinct country feel, spending many years in Newcastle has developed a powerful hybrid of country and blues styles. For more than 10 years Garth has performed in pub band shows playing varieties of styles including pop, blues, rock, country and funk. His solo acoustic set is filled with the variety of a human juke box and caters to all ages. His debut album “Welcome to G-Town” is available through streaming services and has been releasing new music throughout 2023. Garth is a music educator, having taught guitar and running mentorship programs for almost as long as he has been performing on stage. As “Head of Contemporary Music” at the Hume Conservatorium his passion for the development of the music industry takes a “cradle to grave” approach. The programs have yielded and fostered much of the youth talent in the Goulburn Area. He has released albums with “The Mike Baker Organ Trio” and “Charlotte Lock” through 2023 and was the 2024 Artist in residency for Southern Tablelands Arts and The Crisp Galleries. His Up and coming blues album will feature a host of talented musicians from the Hume Region in NSW.
You can see Garth on Saturday 7 February at 7:00-8:00pm.

From the heart of Canberra, Sneaky Jeremiah are a cheeky, high-energy, feel-good band that’s ready to get you grooving. With a passion for smooth blues, funky R’n’B, groovy soul and hot rock and roll, Sneaky Jeremiah performs with one mission: bring the fun and keep the spirit of legendary artists alive.
You can see them on Saturday 7 February at 5:30 to 6:30pm.

James Southwell is a powerhouse performer who has been electrifying audiences across Australia and New Zealand for nearly two decades. Blending raw blues, funky grooves, and rock ‘n’ roll energy, James and his world-class band command the stage with unforgettable performances. With a career rooted in a deep love of blues and a fearless approach to pushing musical boundaries, James has become one of Australia’s top blues and rock acts.
You can see him on Friday night 6 February 10:00 until midnight at the Southern Railway Hotel.

Divine Devilles Band
Ali Penney and Dorothy-Jane come together as Divine Devilles.
Two well-travelled souls, each with a swag of awards, a suitcase full of songs, their hearts on their sleeves and a love of that sweet, swinging, shuffling, grooving place where Blues and Jazz meet.

This is a powerhouse act with award-winning songs, vocals, keys and blues-harp together with bass and drums from Rob West and Brian O’Rourke. Groovy!

“These two gorgeous gals are hilarious! With hard luck tales enough to break your heart or knock you off your chair with laughter! Oh my gosh!”
– Jocelyn Aydon, Fringe West Films NZ

You can see them with their band on Saturday at 8:30 to 9:30pm.

Mark ’N The Blues are an Acoustic Blues Show. Playing classic Delta and Country Blues along with originals in Piedmont style. You can see them on Friday 6 February at 8:30 to 9:30pm.

Frank Sultana is a modern day blues troubadour, who captures the essence of gritty soulful Mississippi influenced blues.
He’s been putting out his original music since his debut in 2011 and has just released his 16th album a new collaboration called Brothers. In January 2023 he enjoyed a historic and important success at the Memphis International Blues Challenge, becoming just the third artist outside of North America to win the most prestigious competition of its kind in the world in its 42 year history. Frank is an APRA Award nominee, and has also taken home 7 Sydney Blues Society Awards including Best Songwriter 2023,2024,2025.
You can see Frank on Saturday 7 February at 10:00 until midnight.

Midnight Mojo
Growing up in Goulburn, surrounded by the magic of the Goulburn Blues Festival, Midnight Mojo found their heart and soul in the blues. Inspired by the incredible musicians who made the festival unforgettable, the band felt a deep connection to keep that spirit alive. Just over a year since their formation, they are already making waves with their original music, determined to carry the torch and ensure the festival’s legacy lives on for future generations.

The band, united by their passion for music and their connection with the Hume Conservatorium, came together just three weeks before the Battle of the Bands. They were voted People’s Choice and went on to win the competition the following year.

Eliott sings with soul, digging deep to deliver a gritty honesty tailor-made for the blues. Callum brings infectious energy, grooving with uncontainable joy, in sharp contrast to Austin, who shreds the guitar with the cool, serious demeanor of a supreme court judge. Holding it all together is Josh, the powerhouse drummer, whose versatility and electrifying presence deliver beats that feel like second nature.

You can expect to hear blues classics that you know and love as the band pays homage to legends like B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, and ZZ Top, along with some surprise “bluesified” numbers and a few originals.

Midnight Mojo is here to keep the blues alive and thriving for generations to come.

You can see them on Friday 6 February at 5:00 to 6:00pm.