TOM WATERS (UK) & GEOFF ACHISON (AUS)

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Tom Waters is a UK saxophone prodigy & Geoff Achison an icon of the Australian Blues scene who hails from Frankston. The pair first met on Geoff’s last UK tour when, performing near Tom’s home in Dorset, they were introduced by mutual friends. They wound up playing together and the audience reaction was such that they decided to do it again….this time in Australia! So, here they find themselves at the Westernport Yacht Club on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula conducting a tour dedicated to the late Jeff Beck who composed the song that the tour is named after. It’s a number that Geoff loves playing and Tom has actually played with Jeff Beck at London’s Ronnie Scott’s.

“Brush with the Blues” is a unique showcase of Blues, Country, Rock & Funky Jazz. Both artists bring their own catalogues of original music to the project and will play them alongside some classic roots gems in a celebration of their amazing musical talents. 

“A regular visitor to Australia, Saxophonist Tom Waters is one of London’s most heralded young performers and son of acclaimed UK pianist Ben Waters, already highly accomplished and with regular residencies in all the hot spots. A graduate of London’s prestigious Royal Academy of Music, he has recorded with chart-topping bands and rock ‘n roll legends such as the Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, Ray Davies, Ronnie Wood’s Mad Lads, the BB King All Stars, Free Nationals & Broken Social Scene. Now a regular with Jools Holland’s R&B Orchestra, Waters has been named by the UK Blues Federation as one of the UK’s top 5 “Young Blues Artists of the Year for 2024. Tom’s first album with contributions from Jools Holland (UK), the Cinelli Brothers (UK Blues Band of the year), Airel Posen (US) and, of course, Geoff Achison launches in Oct ’24.”   

“Geoff Achison is a multi-award-winning Australian blues-roots singer-songwriter renowned for his guitar playing. Geoff began his apprenticeship with legendary Australian bluesman 'Dutch' Tilders, establishing himself as a fine lead guitarist before launching ‘The Souldiggers’. Drawing upon deep blues, soul, funk and acoustic folk influences, he released his debut album in the early 90s and began touring throughout the USA, UK & Europe. Geoff's music has been favourably compared to major artists such as Eric Clapton, JJ Cale and the Allman Brothers Band and he is about to launch his 14th album”  

“Geoff is one of the finest blues guitarists I know with a completely individual style” Jorma Kaukonen, Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna

“What makes him unique is not only his instrumental skills but also his multifaceted approach” Alison Richter ~Guitar World

“Achison seems more like a singer / songwriter’s soul in Jeff Beck’s body” Elmore Magazine

“Tom’s the Tops” – Jools Holland

“A fantastic musician” – Sir Ray Davies

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Westernport Yacht Club
1 Foreshore Rd, Balnarring Beach VIC 3926

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