Blue Shaddy Band

Venue and performance times

7pm: Venue Opens 

7:00 - 7:45pm:James Cameron (Solo)

8:00 - 8:45pm: Lightnin Jack (Solo)

9:15 - 10pm: Blue Shady Band Set One

10:30 Lock Out (no new entry)

10:30 -11:30: Blue Shady Band Set Two

Midnight: Venue Closes*

*Please note that Gatsbys Skyline's bar practices the responsible service of alcohol and may shut prior to midnight.

BLUE SHADDY BAND with Special Guest - Lightnin Jack and supported by James Cameron

BLUE SHADY BAND

As quoted by Salty from Salty Dog Blues n Roots Podcast/Radio, www.salty.com.au

‘In the West Australian wheatbelt, Shaddy is known as a feral cat, ‘Wild and Furious’, just like a Shaddy gig’. West Australian four piece Blue Shaddy are a family band that seem to fit more into one song than most do in a two hour set. To quote ‘The Hollies’ ‘the road is long with many a winding turn’. ‘He aint heavy’, ‘he’s my brother’ (Belly), then there’s the wife (Sandy), and now after some 17 years away from the band drummer Dean Wuksta and original drummer is back, and there you have 27 years of ‘Blue Shaddy’ fresh and ready to go.

Jim McClelland, guitarist singer and main songwriter blends elements of, blues, country, and rock in his writing creating a whirlpool of foot stomping infectious energy. Taking you from a Smokey, whiskey soaked blues lounge, to funky town, then winding up drinking moonshine in the all in haystack hoe down. ‘Blue Shaddy’ try to involve the audience and bring them right on stage with them for the ride. Jim will always ask, ‘How ya going’ and he actually does mean that. and belly will dance like a mad man on hot bed of coals harmonica blasting, Sandy and Dean just sit firmly in the engine room holding it tight, allowing brothers Jim and Belly the freedom to explore the raw exuberance of each other’s talents as only kin can do.

‘Blue Shaddy’ have independently released four albums and have been showcased in the U.S through ‘ Tin Records’ with ‘Howling Dog’ being included in the New music ‘Tin Records’ compilation 2007. Then in 2003 selling ‘Howling Dog’ to MTV’s TV series ‘Wildboyz’ (season 3). The follow up to ‘Jackass’ Staring Steve O.

LIGHTNIN JACK

Lightnin Jack is a rare commodity within the music scene, renowned for his raw bluesy slide playing. WA born and bred, Jack has been indulging in his love of blues music since he was knee high to a grasshopper.

Growing up on a solid diet of southern rock & true blue Aussie bred bands in a home where music and instruments were a major part of every day life. Being heavily influenced by artists such as; Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lead Belly, Hound Dog Taylor & his own Father. Having been taught guitar by Ori Rossi(who has also mentored artists by the likes of John Butler and IOTA) Jack began exploring his love for music recording and performing by the age of 12.

Lightnin Jack has now been touring Australia for 10 years developing his trademark raw, husky, bluesy sound, incorporating old & new with his rare one of a kind sound consisting of his multiple guitars and percussion instruments he truly is a one man travelling band. With the ability to produce and create such a diverse range of sounds, Lightnin Jack has been sought out by many a musician and band across a wide range of genres and locations throughout Australia of which he has performed and produced with.

Throughout his musical career Jack has supported and performed on stage with acts such as The Angels, Ash Grunwald, Blue Shaddy, Matt Gresham and The Southern River Band, as well as playing at multiple festivals such as Byron Bay Blues Festival, Tamworth Country Music Festival & Blues at Bridgetown Festival doing his solo work as well as playing guitar in other outfits.

Having recently supported Tony Joe White on his West coast tour, Jack has released his third studio album ‘South West Sessions’. Lightnin Jack has made his way around the country sharing his music far and wide forming his reputation as a genuine travelling man.

JAMES CAMERON

James Cameron is a singer, songwriter and guitarist with plenty of heart and soul poured into his performances. James, along with his band 'The Survivors' are arguably the South Wests Blues Club's longest serving band, in fact almost a decade ago they were the sole 'club band'. Front man James Cameron is a regular troubadour with an amazing voice and stage presence. Gatsbys Skyline bring James as a soloist to warm up the stage and showcase his many talents.