Geoff Achison
St Andrews Hotel, 79 Burns St, 3761 Saint Andrews Directions
Sat 15.08.2026 21:00
DAVE HOLE BAND
w/Geoff Achison
DAVE HOLE
Acclaimed Australian blues rock slide guitarist, singer, and songwriter widely regarded as one of the all-time masters of the slide guitar.
Career Highlights
- The Breakthrough: Hole spent over two decades playing the remote Australian club circuit. In 1990, he self-funded his debut album, Short Fuse Blues. On a whim, he mailed a copy to the US publication Guitar Player Magazine, prompting a rave review that launched his international career overnight.
- Alligator Records: The buzz caught the attention of Chicago's legendary Alligator Records, making Hole the very first non-US artist ever signed to the prestigious blues label.
ACCOLADES: His 1999 album, Under the Spell, won the ARIA Music Award for "Best Blues & Roots Album". His fiery musicianship has earned public praise from rock and blues legends like Metallica's Kirk Hammett and Gary Moore.
- Global Touring: He has released 10 studio albums and spent decades headlining major festivals across North America, Europe, and Brazil.
GEOFF ACHISON
- BLUES MUSIC VICTORIA: Hall Of Fame 2020
- MELBOURNE BLUES APPRECIATION SOCIETY: Official patron
- BLUES FOUNDATION (USA): Albert King Award
His playing has drawn comparisons to greats like Eric Clapton, JJ Kale and the Allman Brothers Band and he has racked up numerous accolades for his musicianship along the way, including the prestigious Albert King Award at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee.
LOCATION:
St Andrews Hotel
79 Burns St.
St Andrews Vic.
ENQ: 03 9710 1201
Performers
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Geoff AchisonInducted into the Australian Victorian Blues Music Hall of Fame! Equal parts New Orleans Funk, driving Blues, jazzy Soul and outback Mojo, Singer/songwriter Geoff Achison creates original southern blues/roots music from deep south Australia. His 14th album comes out Feb. 21, 2025. He’s been chosen one of the “Top Ten Hottest New Guitarists” by Guitar Player Magazine followed with making the “Top 100+ Guitarists You Should Know” roster. Moreover, he's listed as one of the “Top 50 Australian Guitarists of All Time.” Jorma Kaukonen's (Hot Tuna) has invited him to be a Guitar Instructor for 18 years at his Fur Peace Guitar Ranch, and took him on tour as well. He's an exciting festival favorite featured on PBS, NPR, the BBC and CNN. Frequent tours of the US have seen him playing with folks like The Allman Brothers, George Porter, Jr., Wood Brothers, Col. Bruce Hampton, Randall Bramblett, Delbert McClinton, John Mayer, and many others.