That’s what the Blues is about Australian Blues musician. After more than 10 Jungal — Jungal are three powerful young women who create their own indie years Ray is still very young for his considerable talent was noticed in the early root-rock music. Their energetic live performance and powerful 60s-like rock feel part of this century performing a 3 month residency with the house band in comes to life through three harmonious voices creating the unique and powerful B.B King’s Club in Memphis and Buddy Guy’s Blues Club in Chicago as well as ‘Jungal sound’, setting these girls apart from other female acts of their kind. several Southern Blues Festivals in the US of A. While in the states Ray recorded with Mark Sallings and has also had the privilege of performing with American A winner of six Australian Recording Industry Association Wendy Matthews — greats such as Andy Just, Dave Bowen and Chris Cain. Ali Penney & The Money Makers — Rawness and emotion are what strike you (ARIA) Awards Wendy is an acclaimed Australian adult alternative singer with when you hear what Ali Penney and The Money Makers play for you. Penney’s “extraordinary, crystal-clear vocals. Originally from Canada she has been a Mighty Reapers — The Mighty Reapers were formed by Robert Susz in 1988 husky, soulful voice is matched perfectly by the smooth sounds of the Money member of Models and Absent Friends and is a solo artist. She released a after the split of the Dynamic Hepnotics, one of the most successful soul/blues/ Makers’ blues. “This white chick plays piano like an 80-year-old black guy – she’s string of Top 20 hit singles in the 1990s including “Token Angels”, “Let’s Kiss funk bands in Australia. Consisting of seasoned performers, the Reapers quickly gotta lotta soul,” said Freddy King’s right-hand-man, guitarist Andrew ‘Junior (Like Angels Do)”, “The Day You Went Away” and “Friday’s Child” with Top 20 earned a reputation as a fine live act. Boy’ Jones. She has played for and supported some of the best; Johnnie Johnson, albums, You’ve Always Got the Blues (duet album with Kate Ceberano), Émigre, Since then, the Reapers have been in demand both for their own shows, and Chris Cain, Lucinda Williams, Cephas and Wiggins, The Tailgaitors and Chris Lily, The Witness Tree and her compilation, Stepping Stones. h great m as a support band for touring international artists. Amongst the many acts that Wilson plus she was invited to ‘sit in’ and play with Walter Washington and the Catc usic Jeff Lang — “In a world where music is diluted by money and plasticine, give they have supported are names such as Steve Ray Vaughan, Margie Evans, Palm Court Orchestra in New Orleans. thanks that Jeff Lang is out there... He paints pictures in sound.” Beat Magazine Gatemouth Brown, B. B. King, Lonnie Mack, Buddy Guy, Albert King, and Joe Genevieve Chadwick — She looks like an angel… roars like a lion… and plays ines from a Louis Walker. The Reapers have also recorded albums with Margie Evans and & w Yalumb Australian-based musician Jeff Lang has earned worldwide acclaim as a guitar like a demon! Without doubt, Genevieve is an extraordinary performer Big Jay McNealy. virtuosic guitarist, a dynamic songwriter and a startlingly unique live performer. who exudes raw energy by the bucket load. With her own original brand of With a back catalogue of 14 studio albums, Jeff has been featured at major The Reapers remain a popular band across Australia, and have played at most Blues and Roots – poignant songs full of rich melodies, sung with a voice that’s festivals, pubs, clubs, arts centres and venues internationally for the past blues festivals, including the East Coast Blues Festival, the Byron Bay Blues confoundingly gravel-like and smooth all at once, she has the power to bring an decade. Blending rock, roots, folk, blues, ballads, instrumentals, improvisation Festival, the Sydney International Jazz and Blues Festival, and the Manly Jazz entire venue to a complete standstill. and a devastatingly high level of musicality, Jeff Lang is a singularly unique and Blues Festival. Simon Kinny-Lewis Band — Simon Kinny-Lewis - one of the most exciting and performer in our world. Bob Malone — Los Angeles based BOB MALONE plays keyboards with rock diverse guitarist/singers on the scene today. Simon’s performance of “String Australian songwriter, singer and slide guitarist. A leading performer in the legend John Fogerty, and continues a long running and successful solo career. Pie” an original instrumental from his new “Country Fried Chicken” album made Australian roots music scene and purveyer of his self-described “disturbed His sound is a one-of-a-kind hybrid of blues, rock, and New Orleans R&B, it through as one of the final 8 of the world wide Yamaha & Laney guitar online folk” style, which incorporates primarily folk, blues and rock. delivered with high-energy piano virtuosity and a voice all his own. competition. Rick Price — Australian singer/songwriter Rick Price has walked the journey Foreday Riders — Often cited as Sydney’s “University of the Blues”, the Foreday The Andrea Marr Band — Andrea has been delivering her brand of feelgood, high many musicians’ dreams are made of. From the very beginning, as a nine year Riders celebrated 45 years as a band in 2012. Highlights in the band’s history energy original blues and soul around Australia. In 2002 Andrea won Female old and the youngest member of his family’s band, music was Price’s passion. include: support acts with B.B.King; Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee; Freddie Artist of the Year (Vic/Tas) for her album ‘Sassified’ and since then has continued Since those humble yet defining days, set amongst the backdrop of country King and Hound Dog Taylor, Gatemouth Brown, the “Delta Blues Legends” show, to win multiple awards. Queensland, the self-taught artist has forged an internationally praised and Chris Cain and others. Minnie Marks — With an insane talent that and out of control playing what PROUD SPONSORS respected career spanning more than three decades. Dave Blight & The Flyers — Dave Blight is one of Australia’s best harmonica she calls dirty sweet rock & roll this young singer/songwriter/guitarist/multi Rick Price is an Australian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and Music players. Every time you hear Cold Chisel’s rock anthem, KHE SANH you will hear instrumentalist is pushing the limits of her guitar, vocals and performance to new of the Producer. Price began writing his own material in the late 80s, and released Dave’s distinctive harp lines. The Flyers is a musical partnership based on the levels which has touted her as ‘the next big thing’. his debut single “Not A Day Goes By” in February 1992. The song received song writing talents of Dave Blight and long time friend and musical partner, Doggn It — Doggn it is a blues Duo with players Graeme Druce on Guitar and John Indulge in 3 days of music, saturation radio and video play, climbing to number 5 on the national charts Dave Small. The Flyers group includes :ARIA Hall of Fame member Rob Riley Cupit Blues harp. They are an Australian team, playing blues together since 1985. where it spent 20 weeks in the Australian Top 100. It was the beginning of a renowned guitarist, Mick Rajan & Bass Guitarist Laurie Height. lifelong ambition for Price, and in the space of less than 12 months, he went Graeme plays a style of Blues guitar which seems to blend the great past masters The Jimi Hocking Band — Jimi Hocking is a songwriter, singer and guitarist of of Piedmont blues like John Cephus, with contemporary masters of Blues guitar from relative obscurity to become one of the biggest names in Australian the highest calibre. Jimi is in his element live on stage, whether it be a small cafe music. Eric Bibb, and Keb Mo and his own home spun Australian sound. Whether playing or a massive festival. His combination of banter and story-telling, wailing guitar his resonator, or his Taylor guitar, you will be captivated by the rich tone and the Kevin Borich Band — “If you’ve ever seen Kevin Borich live you can’t help but and mandolin with superb songwriting and performance makes Jimi one of the complexity of his sound. John plays a deep hollow sounding blues, which will the Yalumba Wine Company be moved by the passion and intensity of his playing and performance, whether ‘must-see’ acts in blues today. move you with its rich tone, and sustained bends and vibrato. Influenced by Jim he’s sliding with his resonator or inducing his glittering, black Strat to scream Hat Fitz & Cara — Hat Fitz is a “veteran” wild man of the blues scene in Australia. Conway his mentor, John compliments Graeme’s unique sound with an equally and wail it will be an experience you will take to your grave.” He has a record 18 straight appearances at Byron’s East Coast Blues and Roots unique tonal quality. With a professional career spanning 30 years, Kevin Borich has done it all. Festival. Cara draws on her soul background (she’s toured Europe and the Shaun Kirk — Shaun began playing as a quiet acoustic singer/songwriter to small Beginning with the LA- DE- DA’S in New Zealand, writing the classic hit `Gonna United States with singers such as Jamiroquai and the hugely popular Corrine audiences in Melbourne’s boutique bars and cafes before quitting his part time job See My Baby Tonight’, to his KEVIN BORICH EXPRESS and The PARTY BOYS, Bailey-Rae), and although blessed with a sensational voice she was not content at a music store to hit the road in 2010.Three years later and Shaun has fashioned Kevin has performed at some of the biggest Rock events Australia has seen, to be labelled as ‘just a singer’. She has taken to drumming duties as well as his craft into one of the most impressive and entertaining one-man displays jamming with Carlos Santana on two of his tours, also with Bo Didley, Richie washboards, flute and tin whistle, sometimes all at once. Australia has to offer, playing to increasing numbers on some of the paramount Blackmore (Deep Purple), Ron Wood (Rolling Stones), John Mayall, Taj Mahal, Jesse Valach & Blues Mountain — Jesse Valach is Melbourne’s fiery, blues/ festival stages, and working with the likes of Lloyd Spiegel and Mark Holden. Living Colour. soul infused, reggae/roots inspired, Singer/Songwriter and Lead Guitarist. Nick Charles & Doc Span — Nick Charles was labelled by the Melbourne Age as The Ray Beadle Band — Ray Beadle is the genuine article. His music comes Mr Valach has performed alongside some of Australia’s biggest blues names “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues”. deep from the heart and soul, rich with a deep history of the Blues, 20 years including Andrea Marr, Jimi Hocking, Ray Beadle, Lloyd Spiegel, Geoff Achison, Doc Span, US born harmonica exponent, arrived in Australia in 1987 via a route of experiences garnered from performing Nationally and Internationally, and on numerous occasions he has been the dynamic guitarist behind renowned filled with adventures. Here he has played with Oz blues luminaries like Andy and crucially, from a deep understanding of his instrument and how to make Harmonica player Mr Chris Wilson. Cowan, James T, Fiona Boyes, Ross Williams, Jan Preston, Lil’ Fi, Kevin Borich, it stir something within the listener. Ray has shared the stage with many P J O’Brien Band — Australian Blues sensation PJ O’Brien knows how to get a and currently collaborates with Nick Charles. great Australian and International artists, and has thrilled countless festival Blues party started. His blistering fretwork has been turning heads from Perth audiences. A three month residency with the house band in B B King’s Club in to Memphis, Chicago, Austin, London, Singapore and back again. PJ has won Memphis and Buddy Guy’s Blues Club in Chicago, as well as playing several numerous awards including Blues Song of the Year, WA Music Awards (WAMIs); FESTIVAL INFORMATION American Blues festivals, were all defining moments during Ray’s three tours Music Oz Blues Artist of the Year; Sydney Blues Society Performer of the Year; Program, ticket prices, restaurants to the USA. While in the states Ray recorded with Mark Sallings and has also Best New Talent, Song of the Year and Group Of the Year ‘Chain’ Australian Blues had the privilege of performing with American greats such as Andy Just, Dave Awards. and bookings thredbo.com.au/thredboblues Bowen and Chris Cain. *In the event of extreme wet weather please refer to the GREY HIGHLIGHTED Wet Weather Alternate Venues. WINE TASTING 2014 Program Guide BARS will be open at particular Indoor, Outdoor & Restaurant Venues. WINE TASTING BAR: 5.00PM - 8.00PM at the Festival Ticket Office. Dining Out Guide Friday 17th January 2014 Saturday 18th January 2014 Sunday 19th January 2014 Thredbo’s restaurants are very popular during the festival, so book early! Venue 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm 10pm 11pm 12pm 1pm 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm 10pm 11pm 12am 1am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm 10pm 11pm 12am 1am Wendy Kevin RESTAURANT PHONE B’FAST LUNCH DINNER BOOKINGS Rick Price Jeff Lang Kosciuszko Room Matthews Borich 5.00-6.30 7.00-8.30 Thredbo Alpine Hotel 9.00-10.30 11.00-12.30 Poolside Alfresco Pizzeria 02 6457 6327 NA Apre Bar 02 6457 6222 NA Ali Penney and Bad Rick Price Lounge Bar Band Band Avalanche Café 02 6457 6131 NA Thredbo Alpine Hotel 8.30–10.30 Poolside 11.00-1.00 7.30-9.30 10.00-12.00 6.30–8.00 11.00–1.00 8.30-10.30 Bakery 02 6457 7157 NA

Public Indoor Venues Dave Blight The Simon Jesse Valach The Ray Beadle Dave Blight The Ray Beadle Bernti’s Tapas Bar 02 6457 6332 NA Jungal Bob Malone Schuss Bar Band & The Flyers Band 6.30-8.30 9.00-11.00 8.30-10.30 Black Bear 02 6457 6216 Dinner Thredbo Alpine Hotel 6.30-8.30 9.00-11.00 11.30–1.30 11..30-1.30 5.30-8.00 11.00-1.00 Candlelight 02 6457 6318 Snacks Ali Penney The Jimi Dave Blight Jesse Valach and Cascades Restaurant 02 6459 4200 Essential Bob Malone Jungal Keller Bar Band Hocking Band & The Flyers & Blues Mountain the Money 12.00-1.30 7.00-9.00 Central Road 02 6457 6190 NA Thredbo Alpine Hotel 9.30-11.30 12.00-1.30 9.30-11.30 9..30-11.30 11.00–1.30 Eagle’s Nest Restaurant 02 6457 6019 Essential Genevieve The Ray Beadle Wendy Gourmet 42 02 6457 7500 NA Jeff Lang Kevin Borich Pool Side Band Matthews 1.00-3.00 3.30-5.30 12.00-2.00 5.00-7.00 House of Ullr Bar & Grill 02 6457 6210 Dinner Thredbo Alpine Hotel 11.00-12.30 6.00-8.00 2.30-4.30 Jean Michel at the 02 6457 6844 Essential The Jimi Knickerbocker Hocking Band Village Square Kebabz 02 6457 7080 NA 6.00-7.30 10.00-11.30 11.00-12.30 Santé Restaurant 02 6457 6083 Essential Jesse Valach Jungal NA

Public Venues Outdoor T-Bar Restaurant 02 6457 6355 Community Centre 11.30-1.00 Mountain 3.30-5.30 1.30-3.00 Terrace Restaurant 02 6457 6222 Essential The Pub Food 02 6459 4200 NA The Simon Village Village Bistro Eagles Nest 12.00-2.00 Festival Information Cascades Restaurant 8.00-10.30 Eagles Nest BAD WEATHER ALTERNATIVES All details were correct at time of All outdoor performances will be printing, however Tourism Thredbo Eagle’s Nest rescheduled to the venues highlighted reserves the right to change Restaurant 12.00-2.30 7.30-10.00 in grey as the wet weather alternate information at any time, without venues. See the Festival ticket booth for notice, without incurring obligations. exact venues and any program changes. Candlelight 9.00-11.00 7.30-10.00 ACCOMMODATION HOTLINES FESTIVAL PASSES Thredbo Resort Centre 1300 020 589 Santé Minnie Marks Thredbo’s festival passes are a Australian Alpine Resorts 1300 138 311 Restaurant Dining Venues Restaurant 7.30-10.00 7.00-9.30 7.00-9.00 wristband that must be secured to the Visit Snowy Mountains 02 6457 7132 wrist to gain entrance to festival venues, or thredbo.com.au/thredboblues The Jimi Hocking please help our festival hosts to check Band Join the mailing list at the ticket booth The Terrace your wristband as you enter each venue. to receive regular blues information. 9.00-11.00 Apre Bar Doggn It 8.30-10.30 3.30-6.00 Festival Prices Doggn It Black Bear Inn 1.00-3.00 5.00-7.30 1.00-3.30 Full Weekend ...... $150 Free Chairlift rides available The Simon Day Pass...... $75 from Midday Friday through Doggn It to Sunday afternoon for Full The House of Ullr 8.00-10.00 4.00-6.00 Friday—Sunday from 6pm .$50 4.00-6.00 6.30-8.30 weekend ticket holders only. Student / U18 ...... Half Ali Penney and Genevieve Late night ticket sales available

Jean Michel at the Child U14 from the Hotel Reception $20 Knickerbocker 12.30-2.30 3.00-5.00 (Doesn’t include chairlift) ..Free