Join as at the Bowls Club Blues Stage at The Wangaratta Club for night of Blues featuring Kellie Santin, The Joel Havea Trio and Checkerboard Lounge.

KELLIE SANTIN - Kellie came to notoriety by winning the very first James Morrison Jazz Scholarship, followed by 8 years playing sax on TV for the studio band of Hey Hey It’s Saturday. Growing up, her biggest influences were David Sanborn, Bird, Cannonball, Desmond, Maceo and the studio musicians featured on all those classic 80’s & 90’s American TV shows. In more recent times, Kellie has performed with Kennedy Snow, Blade Runner Live and The Songs of Elton & George featuring Anthony Callea, Tim Campbell and the Australian Pops Orchestra. Backed by her incredible 6 piece band, today’s performance celebrates the slick TV sound and killer grooves of Mike Post, Dave Grusin, & Quincy Jones.

THE JOEL HAVEA TRIO - The Joel Havea Trio features Arnd Geise on bass and Leo Lazar on drums. Both are highly sought-after session musicians whose varied musical influences of rock, jazz and fusion, add another dimension to Joel's soulful blues and roots songwriting. Having honed their live show over countless European tours, the band is a dynamic force whenever they take the stage.

CHECKERBOARD LOUNGE Inspirational front man Carl Pannuzzo (drums and vocals), master guitarist Shannon Bourne, Hammond virtuoso Tim Neal, and inimitable bassist Zoë Frater, are Checkerboard Lounge, breathing fire, virtuosity and improvisation into classic soul and blues originals.Their multi-award-winning album SUN Sessions , recorded at the legendary Sun Studio, Memphis TN, catapulted the band to nationwide recognition. Recent release ‘Roller Coaster’ has already shot to the top 5 of several national charts. An undeniable powerhouse, world class musicianship, dynamic, passionate and playful, Checkerboard are the very essence of a live music experience.

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