Canberra Blues Society http://www.canberrabluessociety.com.au Promoting Blues throughout the Capital Region Thu, 31 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 CBS Montly Jam – Sunday 20th May http://www.canberrabluessociety.com.au/index.php/2012/05/cbs-montly-jam-sunday-20th-may/ http://www.canberrabluessociety.com.au/index.php/2012/05/cbs-montly-jam-sunday-20th-may/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 09:15:04 +0000 admin http://www.canberrabluessociety.com.au/?p=2932 The Canberra Blues Society montly jam for May will be held at the Statesman Hotel, Curtin on Sunday, 20th May @1pm.

The Host Band for the jam will be Dorothy Jane Gosper Band.

A gutsy entertainer, Dorothy-Jane performs, lives, writes and breathes with grit, determination and “a passion that knows no tomorrow.”

She connects with her audience and delivers a powerhouse performance “full of energy and natural open-hearted emotion.”

From a whisper to a roar YOU WILL BE MOVED!

Entry $5.00 ($3.00 for CBS members)

Hope to see you all there for an afternoon of great live blues. Bring your instrument and join the jammers.

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May 2012 Gig Guide

]]> http://www.canberrabluessociety.com.au/index.php/2012/05/may-gig-guide/feed/ 0 A Message From The President http://www.canberrabluessociety.com.au/index.php/2011/11/a-message-from-the-president/ http://www.canberrabluessociety.com.au/index.php/2011/11/a-message-from-the-president/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:40:41 +0000 admin http://www.canberrabluessociety.com.au/?p=2397 Welcome to the website of the Canberra Blues Society. You’ll find all manner of information here relating to our monthly jam, special concerts, merchandising, affiliations, newsletter, membership and gigs in and around Canberra featuring local, interstate and international blues performers.
The Society is working toward increasing membership benefits, developing fresh concepts for its monthly jam and special concerts, raising its profile in the Australian Capital Territory and beyond and increasing the promotion of the Blues in its many forms.

You’re invited to experience the expansion of the Society, perhaps as a member, a musician, a Blues music fan or any combination of these. Enjoy what our website has to offer and don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have a band or performer to recommend, some Blues news, a blazing new guitar lick to share or perhaps a web link to a remarkable Blues tune, gig or festival.

We look forward to you visiting our website again. If you’re not a Canberra Blues Society member, then we’d be delighted to have you join the Society and share in the experience of the Blues.

Mitch Preston

President, Canberra Blues Society

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by Chris Johnson is now available

Here is the fascinating story of the guitar in Australia. The author describes luthiers, artists, collectors and guitar lovers. He ranges across all guitar styles and blends history, interviews and wonderful stories about artists and their performances.
Chris describes in beautiful detail how a guitar was made just for him and his story will connect with anyone who enjoys this most versatile instrument.
With a Foreword by Jeff Lang, this deluxe book includes an audio CD featuring artists and guitars described in the book.
Guitar the Australian Journey can now be purchased through theBarrallier Books online shop for $39.50 plus postage.
Go the the bookshop HERE.
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Why not become a Facebook Friend of the CBS. ( Click Here )

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