a 3 month residency with the house band in B.B King’s Club in Memphis and Swamphouse — Since releasing 2nd album ‘This Boogie Life’ & ‘Swamphouse’ Buddy Guy’s Club in Chicago as well as several Southern Blues Festivals EP the band has garnered much acclaim with smokin hot shows up & down Performers Profles in the US of A. While in the states Ray recorded with Mark Sallings and has also Australias East Coast. Some highlights include-The Great Southern Blues Festival had the privilege of performing with American greats such as Andy Just, Dave (Batemans Bay) /Kidgeeridge Festival/ Blues Festival 2yrs running/ Bowen and Chris Cain. Towradgy Blues Festival /The Entrance Winter Blues Festival / Darling Harbour Russell Morris — After over 40 years in the music industry, Russell received his George Washingmachine — George has been involved in the entertainment Jazz & Blues Festival 2011/2012--Thredbo Blues Festival 2013/ Goulburn Blues first ever ARIA award at the end of 2013. He was presented with Best Blues and industry since last century. He has worked in television, theatre & film. He finds Festival 2013/ Coochiemudlo island Blues festival (Qld)/ Blues On Broadbeach Roots Album for his most recent release, Sharkmouth. Russell and his band the greatest pleasure though in travelling around Australia and various parts of 2014/ Wagga Wagga International Blues Day 2014 & of course regular interstate toured relentlessly in 2013. Performing in any venue and in any town. This not only the world playing music and making art. & country touring. ‘Neck’ hair raising, gutbucket boogie, swamp, zydeco, roots made Sharkmouth a hit, it made it one of the biggest selling Australian albums of blues--the list goes on - Bringin back the magic -from down home to fine, uptown Marco Goldsmith’s Blue Heat — We have a new “story” to tell in relation to the 2013. Just recently, Russell has introduced his next album Van Diemen’s Land. Van inspired originals. Featuring Gary Lothian-one of Australias most respected band: “In 2013 members from the original Marco Goldsmith’s Blue Heat formed in guitarist/slide players. Mike Rix - (very much in demand) - upright & electric Diemen’s Land is the sequel to his platinum selling, ARIA Award winning album, 1991 road-tested a 5 piece line-up and it rocked! They were so happy in fact that they Sharkmouth, which after 81 weeks in the ARIA album chart is still in the Top 100 basses.With Nicholas Churkin on unique powerhouse vocals & drums h great m recorded a new album, “One Day Too Long” with this line-up in 2014. Blue Heat’s first Catc usic best selling albums. The new album is expected to be released on April 11th, 2014. studio recording in almost 20 years is now ready for showcasing at gigs and festivals. Kashmere Club — Kashmere Club are a trio originally from rural South Russell’s two most recent albums (Sharkmouth and Van Diemen’s Land) are his West . The bands sound was born around the obvious influence of electric Harry Brus Band — Get ready for a soulful funky ride with the return of the Harry es fro own, bold, attempt to tell the untold Australian stories. Based on characters and blues on front man Billy O’Connell. As the band have matured, their sound is now & win m Yalumba events going right back to the beginning of the 1900’s, Russell’s albums are a Brus Band to The Thredbo Blues Festival 2015, this year featuring the dynamic talents a somewhat unique combination of folk, blues and rock. In 2013 Kashmere Club journey through some of our country’s most iconic and untold stories. of Mitchell Anderson on keyboards & vocals. With music veteran Harry Brus always recorded their 2nd EP with The Living Ends, and have gone on to providing solid bass, the band also features the skilful guitar work of Amarnath sell out shows around Melbourne, have a film clip played on RAGE, supported Rick Price — Rick Price is an Australian singer, songwriter, multi- Jones, Keith Sullivan grooving on drums and percussion wizard Grant Naylor. This is a acts such as Bonjah and and join several Victorian festival bills. instrumentalist and Music Producer. Price began writing his own material in powerhouse outfit delivering soulful blues grooves with an abundance of funk. The band pride themselves on their live show; an intoxicating mix of soaring the late 80s, and released his debut single “Not A Day Goes By” in February harmonies between members, guitar prowess and above all a raw, honest, 1992. The song received saturation radio and video play, climbing to number Snowdroppers — Sydney scunge-blues-rock n’roll band THE SNOWDROPPERS everything out rock show. Kashmere Club are currently working on their debut 5 on the national charts where it spent 20 weeks in the Australian Top 100. have been uncharacteristically quiet for most of 2014, after spending the best album which is expected for release in early 2015. [citation needed] It was the beginning of a lifelong ambition for Price, and in the part of 7 years loudly bringing their 2 studio albums TOO LATE TO PRAY & space of less than 12 months, he went from relative obscurity to become one of MOVING OUT OF EDEN to audiences around the country. Widely considered Doggn It — Doggn It is a blues Duo with players Graeme Druce on Guitar and John the biggest names in Australian music. one of Australia’s best live acts, the band are currently taking some time off the Cupit Blues harp. They are an Australian team, playing blues together since 1985. road to finish writing and recording their third album, due out early 2015. Until Graeme plays a style of Blues guitar which seems to blend the great past masters Australian songwriter, singer and slide guitarist. A leading — the album’s completed, The Snowdroppers will only be playing a handful of of Piedmont blues like John Cephus, with contemporary masters of Blues guitar performer in the Australian roots music scene and purveyer of his self-described shows, meaning your opportunities to dance, drink, get loud and rub up against Eric Bibb, and Keb Mo and his own home spun Australian sound. Whether playing “disturbed folk” style, which incorporates primarily folk, blues and rock. strangers is very limited! Don’t miss out! “Distinctly Australian.. an old-school his resonator, or his Taylor guitar, you will be captivated by the rich tone and the Bondi Cigars — The Cigars have consistently delivered the goods; with Down In sound that is a refreshing new take on domestic music” - Sydney Morning Herald complexity of his sound. John plays a deep hollow sounding blues, which will PROUD SPONSORS The Valley nominated in the 2003 ARIA awards for Best Blues & Roots Album, Frank Sultana & The Sinister Kids — Sydney indie bluesman, Frank Sultana move you with its rich tone, and sustained bends and vibrato. Influenced by Jim 1995’s After Closing Time awarded Best Blues Album at the 1996 Lithgow and his band, the Sinister Kids, return with their new 6 track EP titled ‘Working Conway his mentor, John compliments Graeme’s unique sound with an equally Blues Festival, and two of their songs, Lead Me Not Into Temptation and for Pennies’. It’s his third release, and follows the 2012 album, ‘Greetings from unique tonal quality. of the Intensive Care, chosen to feature on the popular ABC Seachange album.As Devilstown’, and Frank’s 2011 solo debut album, ‘Blues from the Lost Motel’. Shaun Kirk — Shaun began playing as a quiet acoustic singer/songwriter to small with all great bands, the sum of the whole exceeds the sum of the parts and the Indulge in 3 days of music, The first single from the EP is a foot stomping blues/gospel track titled ‘Kind audiences in Melbourne’s boutique bars and cafes before quitting his part time job Bondi Cigars are no exception. Hearted Girl’ which is available digitally on Band Camp this week. They are at a music store to hit the road in 2010.Three years later and Shaun has fashioned celebrating all of this by hitting the road during February, March and April, all Mal Eastick & Melina Barrett Blues Project — Blues guitar journeyman Mal his craft into one of the most impressive and entertaining one-man displays along the East coast. They will be joined for the entire tour by Manfred Moore, as Eastick & Milena Barrett, once introduced, clicked immediately. Touched by Australia has to offer, playing to increasing numbers on some of the paramount dance, fne food & wines from well a myriad of special guests. each other’s sincerity whilst both sharing the passion of playing internationally. festival stages, and working with the likes of Lloyd Spiegel and Mark Holden. Milena, from the UK moved to Australia and started playing with some of our Sugarcane Collins — 2014 Australian Male Blues Singer of the Year Sugarcane Phil & Trudy Edgeley — With the vast experience gained from performing together finest. Audiences and musicians alike are touched by her strong, warm and Collins hails from way up north, but his raw intense take on the blues is right out throughout the UK, Europe and the USA, Trudy and Phil encapsulate the dynamics the Yalumba Wine Company honest conviction. Mal, playing professionally since 18 earned Gold & Platinum of the deep south. With a heady mixture of aggression and grace Sugarcane’s of a great partnership on both a musical and a personal level. Throw in a little records with three Australian bands, also playing with Chuck Berry’s piano feel for the blues is intrinsic, his musicianship polished and his self penned humour and interaction with the audience and the result is a show that draws the player Johnny Johnson & US guitar legends Joe Walsh, Sugar Ray Norcia, songs authentic. It’s blues like it’s supposed to be: personal, powerful and listener into a new and exciting place. Little Charlie, Lonnie Mack and most recently Joe Louis Walker & his band. poignant. The engine room consists of Stan Mobbs on bass & Tony Boyd on drums both Brody Young — Originally from Gippsland, Victoria, Brody picked up the guitar Rory Ellis — Rory Ellis puts the “Alt” back into Alt Country and Blues* Australia’s at 16. As well as teaching other’s and sharing his passion, he began performing playing with Mal for years adding their unique style. These guys have a groove charismatic songwriter Rory Ellis, a man who has played nearly every major of their own. Sparks will fly when these artists perform together. his all-original tunes in his local clubs and music festivals and recorded his first festival here and in the UK, performing songs from his seven internationally album, ‘Dream A Little’ (2007), at 18. Brody’s music gained wider attention as he Charlie A’Court — “...in my world, music speaks louder than words.” Charlie acclaimed albums. His voice alone will command the hair on your arms stand performed for various ABC radio concerts and his second album Changing Winds A’Court has made a career of channelling raw emotion and delivering honest up. A show of grimy little road songs, upbeat, heartfelt, humorous, and with great (2010) was renowned. Passionately independent, Brody’s music is unique and music that reaches audiences around the world. Combining his inspirations stories. Joined by guitar maestro and long time sideman Andrew Toner they are true to his inner beats. Over time Brody has developed a strong percussive and and influences from soul, roots, blues and folk, A’Court returns with a brand bound to put a little extra “twang into your thang”. rhythmical guitar beat, which he combines to create the rootsy-blues/folk sound new CD. The album title, Triumph & Disaster, is a tip of the hat to the late, Blue Ruins — It has been a three year journey for the trio Kate, Aidan and Allan. in his live performances. His music has been compared to Xavier British author, Rudyard Kipling and his acclaimed poem, “If”. The excerpt reads, From humble beginnings to almost permanently on the road – performing, Rudd and Jeff Lang. He continues to perform his upbeat and moving sets and has “If you can meet with Triumph & Disaster and treat those two impostors just recording, touring, singing, surfing, loving, fighting and recording again. Picking opened for Ash Grunwald, Claude Hay, Toni Childs, Liz Stringer, Claire Bowdich, the same...” referring to a balance between high and low emotions up accolades along the way; such as nominations for Best Blues and Roots Nikki Bomba, the Screaming Jets and Magic Dirt. Andrea Marr & The Funky Hitmen — Andrea has been delivering her brand of Artist, Best Singer Songwriter and Best Pop artist at the 2012 MusicOz Awards, Richard Perso — Multi instrumentalist does go near to describing this dynamo feelgood, high energy original blues and soul around Australia. In 2002 Andrea to working alongside top musicians such as Lior, and Lloyd Spiegel, with didgeridoos, acoustic guitars with electric overdrive, foot percussion and won Female Artist of the Year (Vic/Tas) for her album ‘Sassified’ and since then to showcasing their work internationally at the International Folk Alliance vocals so low that the stage will rumble. Richard Perso is here to deliver a unique FESTIVAL INFORMATION has continued to win multiple awards. Conference in Memphis as well as working with world renowned producer, Tim take on ballads through to blues rock delivered with more energy than a power Program, ticket prices, restaurants Carr (Matt Corby/Kanye West). 2014 will continue with this busy upward trend station. Roots and Blues and didgeridoos. Hang on for the ride. The Ray Beadle Band — After more than 10 years Ray is till very young for his kicking off with the Fans First Tour to celebrate the pre-release of Bleed. and bookings thredbo.com.au/thredboblues considerable talent. He was noticed in the early part of this century performing thredbo.com.au/thredboblues *In the event of extreme wet weather please refer to the GREY HIGHLIGHTED Wet Weather Alternate Venues. WINE TASTING 2015 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 16th January 2015 Saturday 17th January 2015 Sunday 18th January 2015 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 Mal Eastick & RESTAURANT PHONE B’FAST LUNCH DINNER BOOKINGS Harry Brus Russell Milena Barrett Jeff Lang Jeff Lang Bondi Cigars Bad Weather Kosciuszko Room Band Morris Blues Project 9.00–11.00 5.00-6.30 11.00-12.30 Alfresco Pizzeria 02 6457 6327 NA Thredbo Alpine Hotel 7.00-8.30 9.00-10.30 Poolside 7:00-8.30 Apre Bar 02 6457 6222 NA Sugarcane Charlie A’Court Charlie A’Court Blue Ruins Shane Pacey Trio Bad Weather Rick Price Shane Pacey Trio Avalanche Café 02 6457 6131 NA Lounge Bar Collins (Canada) (Canada) 8.30–10.30 11.00-1:00 11.00-1.00 10.00-12.00 Thredbo Alpine Hotel 6.30–8.00 Poolside 8.30-10.30 7.30-9.30 Bakery 02 6457 7157 NA Public Indoor Venues Charlie A’Court Frank Sultana & The Ray Beadle Mal Eastick & Milena Frank Sultana & The Ray Beadle Bernti’s Tapas Bar 02 6457 6332 NA Harry Brus Band Swamphouse Snowdroppers Schuss Bar (Canada) the Sinister Kids Band Barrett Blues Project the Sinister Kids Band 6.30-8.30 6.30-8.30 9.00-11.00 Black Bear 02 6457 6216 Dinner Thredbo Alpine Hotel 9.00-11.00 11.30–1.30 11..30-1.30 5.30-8.00 8.30-10.30 11.00-1.00 Candlelight 02 6457 6318 Snacks Andrea Andrea Marr Frank Sultana & Marr & Cascades Restaurant 02 6459 4200 Essential Rory Ellis Swamphouse Blue Heat Blue Heat Rick Price Blue Ruins & The Funky Harry Brus Band Keller Bar the Sinister Kids The Funky 8.00-9.30 9.45-11.30 12.00-1.30 7.30-9.00 4.30-6.30 7.00-9.00 Hitmen 12.00–2.00 Central Road 02 6457 7271 NA Thredbo Alpine Hotel 9.30–11.30 Hitmen 9..30-11.30 12.00-1.30 Eagle’s Nest Restaurant 02 6457 6019 Essential Jean Michel at the Mal Eastick & Milena Andrea Marr & Russell The Ray Beadle 02 6457 6844 Essential Blue Heat Snowdroppers Rick Price Knickerbocker Pool Side Barrett Blues Project. The Funky Hitmen Morris Band 11.00-12.30 1.00-3.00 3.30-5.30 Thredbo Alpine Hotel 6.00-8.00 12.00-2.00 2.30–4.00 4.30-6.30 Kebabz 02 6457 7080 NA Richard Swamp- Santé Restaurant 02 6457 6083 Essential Shaun Kirk Snowdroppers Perso house Village Square 6.00-7.30 1.00-3.00 T-Bar Restaurant 02 6457 6355 NA 10.00-11.30 11.00-12.30 Terrace Restaurant 02 6457 6222 Essential George

Public Venues Outdoor Doggn It Washing Shaun Kirk The Pub Food 02 6459 4200 NA Community Centre 11.30-1.00 machine 3.30-5.30 1.30-3.00

Bistro Bad Weather Kashmere Club Eagles Nest 12.00-2.00 Festival Information Phil & Trudy Cascades Kashmere Club BAD WEATHER ALTERNATIVES All details were correct at time of Bad Weather Edgeley printing, however Tourism Thredbo Restaurant 8.00-10.30 Eagles Nest All outdoor performances will be 6.30-8.30 rescheduled to the venues highlighted reserves the right to change in grey as the wet weather alternate information at any time, without Eagle’s Nest Phil and Trudy Edgley Kashmere Club venues. See the Festival ticket booth for notice, without incurring obligations. Restaurant 12.00-2.30 7.30-10.00 exact venues and any program changes. ACCOMMODATION HOTLINES Candlelight Phil & Trudy Edgeley Doggn It FESTIVAL PASSES Thredbo Resort Centre 1300 020 589 9.00-11.00 7.30-10.00 Thredbo’s festival passes are a Australian Alpine Resorts 1300 138 311 Visit Snowy Mountains 02 6457 7132 Doggn It Sugarcane Collins Rory Ellis wristband that must be secured to the Restaurant Dining Venues Restaurant or thredbo.com.au/thredboblues Santé 7.30-10.00 7.00-9.30 7.00-9.00 wrist to gain entrance to festival venues, please help our festival hosts to check Join the mailing list at the ticket booth your wristband as you enter each venue. Brody Young Rory Ellis Richard Perso Richard Perso to receive regular blues information. Apre Bar 8.30-10.30 5.00-7.30 9.00-11.00 3.30-6.00

Blue Ruins Brody Young Festival Prices Black Bear 1.00-3.00 1.00-3:30 Full Weekend ...... $150 Free Chairlift rides available Shaun Kirk from Midday Friday through Berntis 4.00-6.00 Day Pass...... $75 to Sunday afternoon for Full Sugarcane Friday—Sunday from 6pm .$50 Brody Young weekend ticket holders only. Collins Knickerbocker 12.30-2.30 Student / U18 ...... Half Late night ticket sales available 3.00-5.00 Child U14 from the Hotel Reception $20 (Doesn’t include chairlift) ..Free LAST MINUTE PROGRAM CHANGES

FRIDAY VILLAGE SQUARE SUNDAY VILLAGE SQUARE 6pm -7.30pm Brody Young (moved from Apres Bar) 1pm-3pm Richard Perso (wet weather Scuss Bar) FRIDAY KOSCI ROOM SUNDAY LOUNGE BAR 9pm - 11pm Shaun Kirk 6.45-7.45pm Charlie A’Court (Jeff Lang gig has moved to Sunday in the Lounge Bar) 7.45-9.45pm Jeff Lang SATURDAY SCHUSS BAR 4pm – 6pm Richard Perso (moved from Apre Bar)