Dear ~~first_name~~,
Welcome to our Weekly Blues News and Gig Guide 10th of September, 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
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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 1.30-3.30 pm: The Orange Blossom Special with Christine
Radio Adelaide 101.5 FM and Digital
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.
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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.
Why is my gig not listed? Have you sent details to gigguide@arba.net.au ?
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Thursday, September 10
Dusty Lee's Blues Jam
Memphis Slims 9PM
The Gumbo Room Blues Jam
The Gov 8PM
Zkye and Damo
Gilbert St Hotel 7PM
Friday, September 11
TOURING ARTIST
Ray Beadle
Whyalla Left Hand Club 8PM
The T Bones
Memphis Slims 9PM
Harpin Will K
Prancing Pony Moana 6PM
The Tin Men
Semaphore Workers Club 9PM
Saturday, September 12
TOURING ARTIST
Ray Beadle
Clare Castle Hotel 8PM
Lachie George
Memphis Slims 9PM
Sunday, September 13
TOURING ARTIST
Ray Beadle
Semaphore Workers Club 5PM
Tim Sheehan and Kerry Forward
Memphis Slims 8PM
Bobby Blues and JJ Fields
Soul House Social Club Aldinga 1PM
Wednesday, September 16
Stefan Hauk
Memphis Slims 9PM
Thursday, September 17
Dusty Lee's Blues Jam
Memphis Slims 9PM
The Gumbo Room Blues Jam with The Bluetones
The Gov 8PM
The Little Dirty Roots Band
Gilbert Street Hotel 7PM
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Friday, September 18
The Blue Katz
Memphis Slims 9PM
The Bluescasters 20 Year Anniversary
Semaphore Workers Club 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
Jesse Deane Freeman and The Rhythm Aces
Gilbert Street Hotel 2PM
Slim's Disciples
Semaphore Workers Club 5PM
Wednesday, September 23
Stefan Hauk
Memphis Slims 9PM
Thursday, September 24
Dusty Lee's Blues Jam
Memphis Slims 9PM
The Gumbo Room Blues Jam with The Bluescasters
The Gov 8PM
Cal Williams Jr and Sean Martin
Gilbert Street Hotel 7PM
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Friday, September 25
TOURING ARTIST
Nathan Beretta and Lazy Eye
Slims Disciples
Memphis Slims 9PM
Exeter Blues and Andrew Rodda
Wheatsheaf Hotel 8PM
Saturday, September 26
The Bluetones
Memphis Slims 9PM
TOURING ARTIST
Nathan Beretta and Lazy Eye
Sunday, September 27
TOURING ARTIST
Nathan Beretta and Lazy Eye
Murray Delta Juke Joint 2:30PM
Groove is in the Harp
Wheatsheaf Hotel 4:30PM
Jesse Deane-Freeman and The Rhythm Aces
Semaphore Workers Club 5PM
Wednesday, September 30
Stefan Hauk
Memphis Slims 9PM
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Thursday, October 1
Dusty Lee's Blues Jam
Memphis Slims 9PM
The Gumbo Room Blues Jam
The Gov 8PM
Friday, October 2
Snooks La Vie All Stars
(Semaphore Music Festival)
Semaphore Workers Club 9PM
Saturday, October 3
TOURING ARTISTS
ARBA EVENT
Blues in the Vines 2026
FRANK SULTANA
ISEULA
JESSE VALACH
BLUES ROULETTE
THE HONEY BADGERS
Richard Hamilton Wines McLaren Vale 5PM
The Cobbacinos
Memphis Slims 9PM
Sunday, October 4
TOURING ARTISTS
ARBA EVENT
Blues in the Vines 2026
FRANK SULTANA
ISEULA
JESSE VALACH
BLUES ROULETTE
THE HONEY BADGERS
Tim Smith Wines Barossa 5PM
Caravan and Company
Memphis Slims 9PM
Wednesday, October 7
Stefan Hauk
Memphis Slims 9PM
Thursday, October 8
Dusty Lee's Blues Jam
Memphis Slims 9PM
The Gumbo Room Blues Jam
The Gov 8PM
Friday, October 9
The South Season
Memphis Slims 9PM
Saturday, October 10
The Locals
Memphis Slims 9PM
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Sunday, October 11
Frankie and Savva
Memphis Slims 8PM
Wednesday, October 14
Stefan Hauk
Memphis Slims 9PM
Thursday, October 15
Dusty Lee's Blues Jam
Memphis Slims 9PM
The Gumbo Room Blues Jam
The Gov 8PM
Friday, October 16
Zkye Blue
Memphis Slims 9PM
Saturday, October 17
Aaron Ball Band
Memphis Slims 9PM
Sunday, October 18
ARBA MBC Fundraiser
Semaphore Workers Club 3PM
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Wednesday, October 21
Stefan Hauk
Memphis Slims 9PM
Thursday, October 22
Dusty Lee's Blues Jam
Memphis Slims 9PM
The Gumbo Room Blues Jam
The Gov 8PM
Friday, October 23
The Hawkins Band
Memphis Slims 9PM
Sunday, October 25
Oscar Ladell
Memphis Slims 9PM
Wednesday, October 28
Stefan Hauk
Memphis Slims 9PM
Thursday, October 29
Dusty Lee's Blues Jam
Memphis Slims 9PM
The Gumbo Room Blues Jam
The Gov 8PM
Friday, October 30
Blues Disciples
Memphis Slims 9PM
Saturday, October 31
Kings and Associates
Wheatsheaf Hotel 7PM
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| Saturday, November 7
ARBA Spring Blues
The Wheatsheaf Hotel 7PM
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