Guitars in Bars is taking Adelaide Guitar Festival to pubs, clubs, bars and, public spaces in a series of free and ticketed events from 16th until 29th of September.
Adelaide live music icon the Grace Emily Hotel hosts Billy Bob’s BBQ Jam every Monday. Paired with tasty barbecue treats, Billy Bob Rankine fronts his band the BBQ Boys with his blazing guitar skills. Later in the week, The Gremilys, featuring some of Adelaide’s leading jazz players, hosts its popular jazz jam.
The beloved house of blues, Memphis Slims in Gilbert Place will host fan favourite Dusty Lee’s Blues Jam by acclaimed local producer, singer-songwriter, and guitarist Dusty Lee Stephensen. The lineup will also feature Adelaide Guitar Festival alum and guitarist for Kate Ceberano’s band Kathleen Halloran, Adelaide blues-rocker Stefan Hauk and “Australia’s answer to Bruce Springsteen” (Rolling Stone Australia) Sam Brittain & The Bloody Musos.
Trinity Sessions in Goodwood will present a folk lineup featuring Scottish-born Australian singer songwriter Eric Bogle and English singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist Grace Petrie.
Other South Australian venues part of this year’s program include The Wheaty, Hal’s Hall, Gilbert St Hotel, Lion Arts Factory and Queens Theatre and will feature gigs by well-known artists including Kathleen Halloran with Ollie English, jazz guitarist James Muller, Adelaide jazz band The Airbenders, award-winning alternative rock singer-songwriter William Crighton and jazz vocalist Chelsea Lee with DHOTIS Project, music composed in the style of UK Band Portishead.
Further venues taking part in Guitars in Bars include George’s on Waymouth, Baddog Bar, Three Brothers Arms and Ern Malley with featured guitarists and bands including Latin musician Marcelo Dellamea, Adelaide’s own Mike Bevan and Sticki Beats, singer-songwriter Ryan Martin John and flamenco guitarist Alain Valozde with cellist Heather Lander and vocalist Jennifer De Grassi.
In a special collaboration Adelaide Guitar Festival will travel to Stirling for the Stirling Laneways Season Launch. Locals and visitors can enjoy the beloved market stalls with a special line up of some of South Australia’s best guitarists.
Adelaide Guitar Festival 2024 opens on the 12th of September and runs until the 29th of September
