TOM WATERS (UK) & GEOFF ACHISON (Aus) - BRUSH WITH THE BLUES
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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
www.geoffachison.com; https://www.youtube.com/channe...
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