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Welcome to our Weekly Blues News and Gig Guide 13th of August, 2026
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| 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
Tuesday 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
Thursday 12-2 pm: Blues Machine with Ms B
5THE-FM 107.7 FM
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
| 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
The 2026 ARBA Youth in Blues program will consist of 3 workshops and a concert performance.
Program cost is $100 per participant.
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
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.
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GROOVE IS IN THE HARP - HARMONICA SHOW
Proudly Supported By Adelaide Roots & Blues Association
Get ready for a sensational night of deep Blues as we celebrate the "Mississippi Saxophone" with three exceptional harp players, Harpin' Will K, Tim Sheehan and Amin Slee, backed by a stellar rhythm section
featuring Lachlan Sullivan on bass, Jordan Schumacher on guitar and Paul Thomson on drums.
Experience the dynamic range of this pocket-sized instrument built for soulful call and response, roaring train rhythms, hypnotic vamps, and soaring leads with wailing note bends. From the deepest roots of American music to modern amplified grooves, GROOVE IS IN THE HARP will prove exactly why this tiny instrument commands the biggest stages.
This inaugural event pays homage to blues legends like Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter, and Paul Butterfield and many others.
Grab your friends, head to The Wheaty, and immerse yourself in the raw power of harmonica blues!
|  | BLUES IN THE VINES 2026
Now in its 3rd year, ARBA is once again partnering with this event and will be on site with merch fundraising and a membership drive.
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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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Wednesday, August 12
Stefan Hauk
Memphis Slims 8PM
Thursday, August 13
Dusty Lee's Blues Jam
Memphis Slims 8PM
The Gumbo Room Blues Jam with Dirty Little Roots Band
The Gov 8PM
Tim Sheehan and Kerry Forward
NOLA 8PM
Friday, August 14
The Fallen Saints
Semaphore Workers Club 9PM
Saturday, August 15
Bobby Blues Band
Three Brothers Arms 2PM
Sunday, August 16
Lazy Eye
Semaphore Workers Club 5PM
Lachie George
Memphis Slims 8PM
Harpin Will K
Shapeshifter Brewing 2PM
Tim Sheehan and Kerry Forward + Guests
The Beddy 2PM
Wednesday, August 19
Stefan Hauk
Memphis Slims 8PM
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Thursday, August 20
Rhythm Aces
Gilbert St Hotel 7PM
Dusty Lee's Blues Jam
Memphis Slims 8PM
The Gumbo Room Blues Jam with Mike Festa's Bluescruisers
The Gov 8PM
Friday, August 21
The Quicksonix
Semaphore Workers Club 9PM
The Blue Katz
Memphis Slims 9PM
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Saturday, August 22
Throwback
Memphis Slims 9PM
Sunday, August 23
Roller Coaster
Gilbert St Hotel 2PM
Slims Disciples
Semaphore Workers Club 5PM
Harpin Will K
Mad Monkey Distillery 1PM
Mick Kidd
Swanport Hotel Murray Bridge 2PM
Peter Allan (VIC)
Memphis Slims 9PM
Wednesday, August 26
Stefan Hauk
Memphis Slims 8PM
Thursday, August 27
Dusty Lee's Blues Jam
Memphis Slims 8PM
The Gumbo Room Blues Jam with Left of Centre
The Gov 8PM
Friday, August 28
Mick Kidd
Prancing Pony - Totness 5PM
Persia Brokensha Band
Semaphore Workers Club 9PM
Zkye Blue
Memphis Slims 9PM
Amin and Lachlan
The Lord Lyndoch 6PM
Saturday, August 29
Red Earth Blues Band
Memphis Slims 9PM
Sunday, August 30
Cal Williams Jr and Sean Martin
Gilbert St Hotel 2PM
Mick Kidd
Deep Blue Cafe Moana 2PM
Harpin Will K
Memphis Slims 8PM
The Confessors
Semaphore Workers Club 5PM
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Wednesday, September 2
Stefan Hauk
Memphis Slims 9PM
Thursday, September 3
Dusty Lee's Blues Jam
Memphis Slims 9PM
The Gumbo Room Blues Jam
The Gov 8PM
Friday, September 4
Slims Disciples
Memphis Slims 9PM
Sunday, September 6
Amin and Lachlan
The Dock Wine Bar 2:30PM
Wednesday, September 9
Stefan Hauk
Memphis Slims 9PM
Thursday, September 10
Dusty Lee's Blues Jam
Memphis Slims 9PM
The Gumbo Room Blues Jam
The Gov 8PM
Friday, September 11
The T Bones
Memphis Slims 9PM
Harpin Will K
Prancing Pony Moana 6PM
Saturday, September 12
Lachie George
Memphis Slims 9PM
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Sunday, September 13
Tim Sheehan and Kerry Forward
Memphis Slims 8PM
Wednesday, September 16
Stefan Hauk
Memphis Slims 9PM
Thursday, September 17
Dusty Lee's Blues Jam
Memphis Slims 9PM
The Gumbo Room Blues Jam
The Gov 8PM
Friday, September 18
The Blue Katz
Memphis Slims 9PM
Saturday, September 19
Sam Brittain and the Bloody Musos
Memphis Slims 9PM
Sunday, September 20
Crybaby Cletus
Memphis Slims 9PM
Harpin Will K
Ten Gallon Hat 3PM
Wednesday, September 23
Stefan Hauk
Memphis Slims 9PM
Thursday, September 24
Dusty Lee's Blues Jam
Memphis Slims 9PM
The Gumbo Room Blues Jam
The Gov 8PM
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Friday, September 25
Slims Disciples
Memphis Slims 9PM
Saturday, September 26
The Bluetones
Memphis Slims 9PM
Saturday, September 27
Groove is in the Harp
Wheatsheaf Hotel 4:30PM
Wednesday, September 30
Stefan Hauk
Memphis Slims 9PM
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