We are excited to host The Giants in their ONLY Bendigo Performance coinciding with their 40th Anniversary tour!

Supported by the talented WAYNE JURY - THIS is SURE to be a night to remember!!

ABOUT THE GIANTS

Having released 17 albums and embarked on 15 world tours, The Giants are no strangers to the music scene!

Canned Heat, Steppenwolf, Suzie Quatro, Billy Ray Cyrus, Deep Purple, Los Lobos and Fabulous Thunderbirds are just a few of the greats they have played with in their extensive career!

WHO'S WHO?

STUART WOOD

Lead Vocals, Guitar and Harmonica

Stuart has been the leader of the band for many years and has travelled the world playing to packed houses in Europe, USA, Australia and New Zealand. His awesome stage presence, powerhouse vocals and wailing harmonica bring crowds to their feet wherever he performs

WAYNE BURT

Lead Guitar, Slide Guitar, Mandolin and Backing Vocals

Wayne is a truly legendary but very humble Australian legendary musician having played with iconic Australian bands such as Daddy Cool , Jo Jo Zep and The Falcons and The Black Sorrows , Wayne has also toured USA , Europe and New Zealand with The Giants

STEVE BROOKS

Bass and Backing Vocals

Steve has been a regular with The Giants over the years , and has played Bass on many of The Giants Albums and DVD'S and with - Angry Anderson, Wilbur Wilde and Matt Taylor. A truly accomplished musician , Steve is also a great Backing Singer as well.

ERIC COLLIER

Guitar and Backing Vocals

Eric is a longtime professional musician and a renowned solo artist in his own right . Originally starting his career in Newcastle NSW , he has been previously based in Launceston Tas and is currently in Venus Bay Victoria . A brilliant guitarist able to play in any style and awesome singer with his previous two bands CCM and No Promises , The Giants are thrilled to have him on board as our newest member .

ANDY BURNS

Keyboards and Backing Vocals

Born in New Zealand , Andy has played keyboards for Madder Lake , Doug Parkinson , Jenny Morris , Normie Rowe just to name few ! lol Very funny guy and extraordinarily great musician

CRAIG HADLOW

Drums and Percussion

Craig is a long time member of The Giants in Australia , he was the drummer in the Australian Army Band for 10 years and was also in the rockabilly outfit The Detonators for some time , awesome drummer and great bloke as well .

Joining The Giants tonight as a special guest will be the fabulous KELLY AUTY.

Kelly Auty's Backwards in High Heels Show is a roller-coaster of music through time … songs, stories and fashions of great women performers from 1950 to 1980. Fun, inspiring, energetic and heartfelt. It’s a Gospel, Rockin, Blues, Country, Soul journey. Songs from Annie Lennox, Bette Midler, Christine McVie, Linda Ronstadt, Madeline Kahn, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Miriam Makeba, Aretha Franklin, Odetta, Peggy Lee, Etta James, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin, Dinah Washington, Eartha Kitt, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Ruth Brown, Pearl Bailey and Edith Piaf. Winning hearts and minds they sing the sounds of change, breaking taboos and standing in their power as singers, musicians, composers, civil rights activists, international stars and recording artists. They lived for their dreams, paving the way for the talented women treading the boards today. The show is a fabulous trip down memory lane.

WAYNE JURY -

Has played thousands of gigs all over Australia, including opening for blues greats Robert Cray, Albert Collins, Canned Heat, BB King, Chris Cain, and Buddy Guy. His own bands have included Black Cat Moan, soul band Drybones, as well as frontman for legends Ron & Jeff King (Foreday Riders) and young guitar prodigy, Nathan Cavalleri.

FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE BLUES FESTIVAL BE SURE TO CHECK OUT Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival (bendigobluesandroots.com.au)