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Get ready for an afternoon of electrifying blues and Southern rock! Renowned Australian blues veterans Geoff Achison & The Souldiggers bring their fiery blend of soul, funk and blues to the stage, delivering masterful musicianship and high-energy grooves. Sharing the bill are Twiggs, the powerhouse band paying homage to the legendary Allman Brothers Band with authentic, jam-filled performances that capture the spirit of the originals. For one night only, these two incredible acts unite for an unforgettable evening of deep blues, soaring guitar solos and raw Southern soul. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness world-class musicianship and the timeless sounds. Grab your tickets now!
Join TWIGGS – THE AUSTRALIAN ALLMAN BROTHERS EXPERIENCE as they be hittin’ the note and bringing you the magic of The Allman Brothers Band. Drawing upon tracks from the debut self titled album, Idlewild South, Live at the Fillmore East, Eat a Peach, Brothers and Sisters and beyond, this is going to be an experience that celebrates the music of the Allman Brothers committed to the ideal of every night being special and unique.
Their deep knowledge of the repertoire and the music’s roots and heritage allows them to play with an unrivalled depth as they perform songs from every stage of the Allman Brothers Band’s career such as ‘Trouble No More’, ‘Statesboro Blues’, ‘Dreams’, ‘Jessica’, ‘Whipping Post’ and many more. If you’re a hardened ABB fan or only know a few of their bigger tunes, this will be an event not to miss!
TWIGGS brings a 7 piece band that has the original double drummer set up in the form of Jeff Consi (The Badloves) and Johnny Tesoriero (Blues Roulette) , dual guitar duties from Duncan Schmoll and Glenn Ford, Keys from Joel Smithard, Craig Kelly (Neil Murray, Tracy McNeil & The Goodlife) on Bass and the mighty Paul Slattery (Moreland City Soul Revue) on Vocals.
GEOFF ACHISON & THE SOULDIGGERS are an exciting group of highly skilled musicians known for delivering captivating live performances. They perform high-quality original music, heavily steeped in the blues and featuring magnificent, spontaneous improvisations from each band member. Led by guitarist/vocalist Geoff Achison, The Souldiggers evolved from a desire to explore the most sincere depths of self-expression through heartfelt music and lyrics. It is music with no boundaries but maintains the essence of the blues at its core. Inspired by artists such as Freddie King, Joe Cocker, Jeff Beck, and The Allman Brothers Band, Geoff developed a knack for recruiting top-shelf musicians who could each bring their own personality to the The Souldiggers repertoire.
Venue details
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Memo Music Hall
88 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182
- (03) 9534 3556
- http://memomusichall.com.au