TOM WATERS (UK) & GEOFF ACHISON (AUS)

“Brush with the Blues” Tour, Feb/March 2025

UK saxophone prodigy Tom Waters & iconic Australian guitarist Geoff Achison join forces to present a

unique showcase of Blues, Country, Rock & Funky Jazz. Both artists bring their own catalogues of

original music to the project and will play them alongside some classic roots gems in a celebration of

their amazing musical talents.

Now, the pair has joined forces in Australia to present “Brush with the Blues”, a unique showcase of

Blues, Country, Rock & Funky Jazz. Both bring their own catalogue of original music to the project to

be played alongside some classic roots gems. Dedicating the show to the late Jeff Beck with whom

Tom has recorded, the show’s name comes from a Jeff Beck number that Tom has played live

alongside Jeff at London’s Ronnie Scott’s Club.

“Saxophonist Tom Waters is one of London’s most heralded new performers and son of acclaimed UK

pianist Ben Waters, already highly accomplished and with regular residencies in all the hot spots. A

graduate of London’s prestigious Royal Academy of Music, he has recorded with chart-topping bands

and rock ‘n roll legends such as the Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, Ray Davies, Ronnie Wood’s Mad Lads,

the BB King All Stars, Free Nationals & Broken Social Scene. Now a regular with Jools Holland’s R&B

Orchestra, Waters has been named by the UK Blues Federation as one of the UK’s top 5 “Young

Blues Artists of the Year for 2024. Tom’s first album with contributions from Jools Holland (UK), the

Cinelli Brothers (UK Blues Band of the year), Airel Posen (US) and Geoff Achison will be launched

later this year.”

“Geoff Achison is a multi-award-winning Australian blues-roots singer-songwriter renowned for his

guitar playing. Geoff began his apprenticeship with legendary Australian bluesman 'Dutch' Tilders,

establishing himself as a fine lead guitarist before launching ‘The Souldiggers’. Drawing upon deep

blues, soul, funk and acoustic folk influences, he released his debut album in the early 90s and began

touring throughout the USA, UK & Europe. Geoff's music has been favourably compared to major

artists such as Eric Clapton, JJ Cale and the Allman Brothers Band and he is About to launch his 14th

album”

“Geoff is one of the finest blues guitarists I know with a completely individual style” Jorma

Kaukonen, Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna

“What makes him unique is not only his instrumental skills but also his multifaceted

approach” Alison Richter ~Guitar World

“Achison seems more like a singer / songwriter’s soul in Jeff Beck’s body” Elmore Magazine

“Tom’s the Tops” – Jools Holland

“A fantastic musician” – Sir Ray Davies.

Links

Facebook: TomWatersSax; geoffachisonmusic.

Instagram: @tomwaterssax; @geoffachison; #geoffachison.

Youtube: geoffachisontv

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