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Date: 6/10/2026
Subject: Where to find the Blues - 10th of June 2026
From: Adelaide Roots and Blues Association




Dear ~~first_name~~,
 
Welcome to our Weekly Blues News and Gig Guide
10th of June, 2026
 
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The 2026 ARBA MEMPHIS BLUES CHALLENGE!

Who will represent ARBA and South Australia at the 2027 International Blues Challenge in Memphis?

SOLO/DUO FINAL
Norwood Live
20th June
Doors 7.00pm


ACTS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
Amin & Lachlan Duo
Nate & Stinky
Pun'cho Maraca
Tim Sheehan & Kerry Forward

TICKETS
$25 online or $30 at the door (if available)
BUY TICKETS
2026 Memphis Blues Challenge Guitar raffle 

THE PRIZE: A brand new Donmo Resonator Guitar - Single Cone Rustbucket - Blackwood Neck - Bull Oak Headstock Veneer - Hard case
Valued at $2,500

Supplied by Donmo Resonator Guitars  

Max 1200 tickets at $5 each. Drawn ARBA Xmas Party, 6th December, 2026 at Semaphore Workers Club.

All proceeds will go towards costs of musicians representing ARBA at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, USA.

Where to find the blues... on the radio!
  
Your schedule of South Australian blues radio shows (shows are Adelaide based unless indicated otherwise):
 
Wednesday 1-2 am: Reverb with Sue Turner
Three d Radio 93.7 FM and Digital
 
Friday 7-9 pm: Blues Beats and Jazz  with Fran and James Cox
BBB FM 89.1 FM (Tanunda)
 
Tuesday 10pm-Midnight: Blues Before Midnight  with Harold Lindeman
Coast FM 88.7 FM 

Wednesday 2-4 pm: Blues, Roots & Boogie with Big Bad Kev
5GTR 100.1 FM (Mount Gambier)
 
Wednesday 08-10 pm: Blues Plus with Terry Heazlewood (repeats Sunday 1-3pm)
Lofty 88.9 FM (Adelaide Hills)
 
Thursday 1-2 pm: Grooving with Sister T with Tess Coleman
Three d Radio 93.7 FM and Digital 
 
Thursday 730-9pm: Blues Power with Mick Young
Three d Radio 93.7 FM and Digital
 
Friday 3-6 pm: Cooking Along with Kay with Kay Erskine
WOW! 100.5 FM
 
Friday 6-8 pm: River Blues with Tess Coleman, Trish Nacey, William Ehmcke, Russell Gibbs
5mbs 99.9 FM
 
Saturday 6.30-8 pm: Saturday Blues with Rob and Tommy Eyers
Radio Adelaide 101.5 FM and Digital 
 
Saturday 7-9 pm: River Blues with Dave Hall, Ian Newbery
5MBS 99.9 FM
LIVE STREAM | LISTEN ON DEMAND | FACEBOOK
 
Sunday 4-6 pm: The Indigo Show  with Vivian
Tribe FM 91.1 FM

www.SABLUES.org
Roots and Blues Podcasts
Jerome Douvendahns from www.SABLUES.org presents 2 podcasts each month:
Blues Time draws its play list from acoustic and electric blues.
Roots Rendezvous presents a selection from the genres of roots, alt. country, progressive folk and alt. rock.

2026 ARBA Youth in Blues Program

Registrations Now Open!

 

 

The 2026 ARBA Youth in Blues program will consist of 3 workshops and a concert performance.

 

Program cost is $100 per participant. Registration cut-off date is 24th July, 2026

 

There will be 3 workshops held at Trinity Sessions 318 Goodwood Rd, Clarence Park SA 5034

 

August: 15th, 22nd & 29th.

 

There will be a dress rehearsal followed by a concert at the venue on August 29th from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Participants will be assigned to either Session 1 (2:00 P.M to 4:00 P.M.), or session 2 (3:00 P.M to 5:00 P.M.). This enables us to maximise the space and quality mentor time.

 

All participants must be between the ages of 12 & 25

 

Click Here to Register for 2026 Youth in Blues Program

 

This is a “performance based” blues music program. All participants must be able to play an instrument with enough ability to play in a band and have an interest in learning and/or further developing their skill-set as a blues musician. Rudimentary through to advanced players are welcome. Participants will be matched and grouped into bands with similar skill level and age.

 

Participants will be required to bring their own instruments. There will be some backline provided (PA, Drum-kit, guitar & bass amps.) Rehearsals will be guided by the team of Youth In Blues mentors. Bands will learn and rehearse 2 to 3 songs within the blues idiom while applying and developing blues musicianship concepts.

 

To conclude the program all bands will perform the songs they have worked on in rehearsals in a program-closing concert at the venue

 

Participants are encouraged to invite family and friends to attend this concert. Tickets will be available to purchase for the final showcase soon.

 

To assist with costs associated with running this program there is a small fee of $100 per participant.

You will be required to make payment of $100 once you have completed this form. 

 

Click Here to Register for 2026 Youth in Blues Program


Please note that every effort is made to ensure these listings are correct. Late changes can occur and we recommend verifying gigs with organisers/venues/acts.
 
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June 2026
 
Wednesday, June 10
Stefan Hauk
Memphis Slims 8PM

Thursday, June 11
Dusty Lee's Blues Jam
Memphis Slims 8PM
The Gumbo Room Blues Jam with Heartstorm
The Gov 8PM

The Little Dirty Roots Band
The Gilbert Street Hotel 7PM
 
Friday, June 12
Slim's Disciples
Memphis Slims, 9PM
 
Chris Finnen Band
Semaphore Workers Club, 9PM

Saturday, June 13
Joe Blake and The Snakes
Memphis Slims, 9PM

Sunday, June 14
The Honey Badgers
Murray Delta Juke Joint 2PM
Get Tickets
 
Don Morrison's Raging Thirst
Semaphore Workers Club, 5PM

MJ Turner
Memphis Slims, 8PM

Wednesday, June 17
Joe Amputch
Memphis Slims 8PM
 
Thursday, June 18
Dusty Lee's Blues Jam
Memphis Slims 8PM
 
The Gumbo Room Blues Jam with Left of Centre
The Gov 8PM
 
Jesse Deane-Freeman and The Rhythm Aces
The Gilbert Street Hotel 7PM
 
Friday, June 19
The T Bones
Memphis Slims 9PM

The Cobbacinos
Semaphore Workers Club, 9PM
 
Saturday, June 20

2026 ARBA MEMPHIS BLUES CHALLENGE

Who will represent ARBA and South Australia at the 2027 International Blues Challenge in Memphis?

SOLO/DUO FINAL
Norwood Live
20th June
Doors 7.00pm

ACTS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
Amin & Lachlan Duo
Nate & Stinky
Pun'cho Maraca
Tim Sheehan & Kerry Forward

TICKETS
$25 online or $30 at the door (if available)
BUY TICKETS
 
Sunday, June 21
Beaux Jiggly
Memphis Slims 8PM
 
Feelin' Alright
Semaphore Workers Club 5PM
 
TOURING ARTIST
Bag o Nails (VIC)
Murray Delta Juke Joint 2PM
 
 
Wednesday, June 24
Cal Williams Jr.
Memphis Slims 8PM
 
Thursday, June 25
The Gumbo Room Blues Jam with The Little Dirty Roots Band
The Gov 8PM

Frankie and Savva
The Gilbert Street Hotel 7PM
 
Mannix and the Memphis Mafia
Memphis Slims 9PM
 
Friday, June 26
Dusty Lee and the Basement Ramblers
Memphis Slims 9PM

The Bluescasters
Semaphore Workers Club, 9PM
 
Sunday, June 28
Cal Williams and Sean Martin
Gilbert Street Hotel 2PM
 
Chicago 5
Semaphore Workers Club, 5PM

July 2026
Wednesday, July 1
Stefan Hauk
Memphis Slims 8PM
 
Thursday, July 2
Dusty Lee's Blues Jam
Memphis Slims 8PM
 
The Gumbo Room Blues Jam with The Bluescasters
The Gov 8PM
 
Friday, July 3
The Gov's Winter Ball with Lucky 7 And The Honey Badgers
The Gov 7PM
Get Tickets
 
Wednesday, July 8
Stefan Hauk
Memphis Slims 8PM

Thursday, July 9
Dusty Lee's Blues Jam
Memphis Slims 8PM
The Gumbo Room Blues Jam with Mojo Dingo
The Gov 8PM
 
Saturday, July 11
The Streamliners - Album Show Series
Semaphore Workers Club 8:30PM

Get Tickets
 
Wednesday, July 15
Stefan Hauk
Memphis Slims 8PM

Thursday, July 16
Dusty Lee's Blues Jam
Memphis Slims 8PM

The Gumbo Room Blues Jam with The Blue Tones
The Gov 8PM

Friday, July 17
 
TOURING ARTIST
 Frank Sultana (NSW) Special Edition Blues Band
 
Chris Finnen
Michael Winter
Trapper Draper
Semaphore Workers Club 9PM

Get Tickets
 
TOURING ARTIST
Jeff Lang and Dom Turner
Trinity Sessions 7:30PM

Get Tickets
 
Saturday, July 17
TOURING ARTIST
Jeff Lang and Dom Turner
Three Brothers Arms 7PM

Get Tickets
 
Sunday, July 19

TOURING ARTIST
Jeff Lang and Dom Turner
Murray Delta Juke Joint 2PM
 
Wednesday, July 22
Stefan Hauk
Memphis Slims 8PM

Thursday, July 23
Dusty Lee's Blues Jam
Memphis Slims 8PM
 
The Gumbo Room Blues Jam with Jesse Deane-Freeman and The Rhythm Aces
The Gov 8PM
 
Friday, July 24
Kings and Associates with Brass 
The Trinity Sessions 6:30PM

Get Tickets
 
Thursday, July 30
Dusty Lee's Blues Jam
Memphis Slims 8PM
The Gumbo Room Blues Jam with Chicago 5
The Gov 8PM
 


 

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