Gospel Blues Show Case - Featuring Kings and Associates with brass, plus guests.
Presented by Kings and Associates performing some of the most iconic gospel blues tunes of the ages. The performance honours the remarkable cultural movement from the 20th century and the music that stirred generations with impassioned lyrics expressing the reality of oppression and hope. Featuring artists such as Blind Willie Johnson, Mavis Staples, Skip James and Mississippi John Hurt, this is a performance that inspires leaving audiences feeling like they’ve just had a ‘religious experience'!!
In addition to the 7-piece line up including vocalists, Angie Portolesi, Greg Jones and Ben Cunningham, the 2026 version of the show will feature a full brass section with original arrangements, plus a number of guest vocalists.
Presented by: Kings and Associates
Kings and Associates are a 3-time Australian Blues Music Award winning act and have been touring nationally and internationally for 5 years. Featuring at many Australian festivals such as Broadbeach, Womadelaide, Wangaratta, Echuca, Mitchell Creek, Blenheim, Bruthen, Eltham and Mordialloc, the Kings’ breakout year came in 2019 touring the US for 6 weeks performing at a series of major festivals with artists such as Buddy Guy, Kingfish Ingram, Trombone Shorty, and Charlie Musselwhite. "....Produced by Seven-Time Grammy-winner Jim Scott the album promises to be a humdinger." Randy Radic HuffPost. "Wow l think l have just been to heaven and delivered back a new man....." Peter Merrett, PBS106.7, Melbourne, AustraliaSuitability & warnings
Accessibility
- High audio content
- Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language
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Presented by: Kings and Associates
Kings and Associates are a 3-time Australian Blues Music Award winning act and have been touring nationally and internationally for 5 years. Featuring at many Australian festivals such as Broadbeach, Womadelaide, Wangaratta, Echuca, Mitchell Creek, Blenheim, Bruthen, Eltham and Mordialloc, the Kings’ breakout year came in 2019 touring the US for 6 weeks performing at a series of major festivals with artists such as Buddy Guy, Kingfish Ingram, Trombone Shorty, and Charlie Musselwhite. "....Produced by Seven-Time Grammy-winner Jim Scott the album promises to be a humdinger." Randy Radic HuffPost. "Wow l think l have just been to heaven and delivered back a new man....." Peter Merrett, PBS106.7, Melbourne, AustraliaSocial media
