Styling with C.W Stoneking

One of Australia’s most mysterious bluesmen C.W. Stoneking is set to bring his unmistakable sound to Barwon Heads this month.

The Australian singer-songwriter will be performing some of his critically acclaimed tunes and plenty more on September 13 at the Barwon Heads Hotel.

Hailing from Katherine in the Northern Territory, C.W. Stoneking has carved a unique musical path channeled by the spirit of early 20th century blues, New Orleans jazz, calypso, gospel and beyond.

Across more than two decades in music, the 51-year-old has independently released three full length albums – King Hokum, Jungle Blues and Gon’ Boogaloo.

All three albums were crowned Best Independent Blues and Roots Album at the AIR Awards, while success also followed at the ARIA Awards, with two titles in 2009 and 2015.

C.W. Stoneking is a two-time Best Male Artist award winner at the Music Victoria Awards and has been nominated twice for the Australian Music Prize.

The Australian is well revered in the music industry, with many singing his praises over the years.

BBC 6 Radio presenter Tom Waits said C.W Stoneking has “a style of his own”, while Jack White was quoted on Double J saying he sounds like “he’s from a ghost ship in the middle of monster island to me. It’s just beautiful”.

Joining C.W. Stoneking on the Barwon Heads event bill will be Australian outlaw country musician Freya Josephine Hollick.

Tickets to the Barwon Heads show are selling fast.

To get yours, head to Oztix.