January was huge for the club this year! Now February has rolled in, the last of the Christmas ham has finally vacated the fridge and it’s time to head to Froth for Jam Day again.
From 1pm to 5pm Sunday 15th, bring yourself, grab whatever instruments tickle your fancy and come join in the fun
New people more than welcome, just turn up and introduce yourself on the day – we will find someone for you to get up with
The first Blues Central of 2026 and we kick off a new format featuring our local club bands. Three hours of South West Blues Club bands at Froth Craft Bunbury. Come on down and support your local musicians.First up is Neil Broad’s Old School Blues will trot out some old favourites and their own originals followed by a younger set, Vacant Days. Both these bands played Blues Central last year so it is great to see them back up on stage. See you Sunday.
We know Summertime Blues is in the headlines right now but come Sunday we also have our first Jam Day of the year. We are sure there will be many who get inspired enough on Saturday to lift their performance and Sunday’s Jam Days is where they can strut your stuff. As Enzo often says “be there or be square”. See you Saturday at Summertime Blues and then on Sunday at the Jam day. Froth Craft Bunbrewery 1pm Sunday 18th of January.
The Doodaddies are headlining the 2026 Summertime Blues festival. These boys always treat their fans to the very best of Australian blues. Decades of shows have honed a setlist of laid-back grooves, swinging shuffles, and tear-soaked tunes. Fronted by the wailing harmonica of Diamond Dave and the red-hot guitar of Dave Brewer, they’re powered by one of the grooviest duos around—drummer Yugon Chobanoff and bassist John Wilson. From hometown gigs to international festivals, their electric shows have landed them onstage with legends like Buddy Guy and Charlie Musselwhite. Their three albums—streaming now— showcase the blues’ remarkable depth and variety. The blues doesn’t get any better than this. In one word – riveting.
Other bands at Summertime Blues 2026 include, The Dave Brewer Deluxe Combo, Howling Onshore, Whiskey Nips, Front Porch Serenaders, Tommy Boss Bosson and the Score, The Last AvoCado, Soul Shaker, Hooch and Micho Lupo. Saturday 17 January at Froth Craft Bunbrewery. Get your tickets now at: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/…/91e0da99-412c-4616-95a6…
Where did that year go??? Never mind let’s all just get together for a pre-Christmas jam at Froth Sunday 21st of December starting at 1pm. A great time is guaranteed for all. The last opportunity for a get together with your muso friends and family before we welcome in another year. Don’t forget you membership key guitar pick for a discount on food and drinks and who knows you may get luck and win out Christmas raffle. See you there.
We are taking 2025 out in spectacular style. The Doodaddies from Perth are our invitation band and they need no introduction, as one of WA’s best blues bands. These are the boys who will be headlining at Summertime Blues, so this is your chance get an epic sneak preview. On top of this after some time gathering their strength and with a new album under their belt, this will also be the triumphant return of our own, Ponyfish. Do not miss this. It’s an incredible way for Blues Central to pull the plug on another remarkable year. 1pm, Sunday 14th of December at Froth Craft Bunbrewery.
Summer is upon us and the year is nearly done. Any excuse for a jam and playing some great music. This Sunday we will gather again at Froth for an afternoon of fun, great sounds and camaraderie. 1pm through to 5pm Sunday afternoon 16th November at Froth Craft Bunbrewery in Bunbury. Catch you there.
The South West Blues Club will be represented at Blues at Bridgetown this year by Hooch. Three of the four musicians, vocalist and harp player, Dave ‘Hound dog’ Bassett, drummer, ‘Rocket’ Rod McCosker and guitarist Ron Kinson were founders of the well know local blues band Stumptown.
With a new bass guitarist, ‘Fozz’ Matt Foster, the band is moving in a fresh direction but still anchored firmly in the blues. Hound Dog Dave’s passionate growling vocals and raunchy harp are interlaced with Ron’s guitar wizardry. The rhythm section, with Fozz on the big wires locking with Rod on the skins, provides a hypnotic, beefy beat to all their songs.
They play a mix of old and new blues, but almost always delightful rare pearls, familiar to only a handful of blues enthusiasts. Hooch is a great example of a prolific number of bands created by the South West Blues Club and a testament to the club’s mandate, to keep the blues alive.
BUSSELTON BLUESFEST
Bands of the South West Blues Club
Lineup announced:
· Muddy Daughters 11am
· Dave Tiger Band 11.30am
· eNJoy 12pm midday
· Micho Lupo (formerlyThe MDV Band) 12.30pm
· Brownie 1.30pm
· Hooch 2.15pm
· Deadwater Pelican 3pm
· Something Else 4pm
· Smokin Joe 5pm
Things are heating up and Sunday afternoon will be a ripper. WA’s biggest regular Jam Session Sunday 19th October 1pm – 5pm at Froth Craft Bunbrewery. Bring the family and/or a friend, jump up on stage or just come and enjoy an afternoon of great music.
