Blues at Bacchus Marsh

By Jane Gardner

Gordon resident, Andrew Borg is a master guitarist. When you listen to him play, and sing, it’s clear Andrew knows his way around a fret board.

Andrew recently released an album of original songs called ‘Let Me Dream Our Life’, which is a mix of blues, soul and blues-rock, played on acoustic, electric and slide guitar.

Only weeks out from the release of his album, Andrew is already receiving airtime from regional radio stations, including Ballarat Blues, 99.9 Voice FM.

It’s no surprise then, that Andrew is included in a line-up of talented musicians set to perform at the forthcoming ‘Autumn Blues Festival’ at the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse over the Labour Day long weekend, on Sunday 12 March.

Autumn Blues is the creation of Darley-based Felicity Ashman, who runs a local events company, ‘Urban Markets’. The festival will include live blues music, food vans, market stalls and family entertainment.

Tickets are reasonably priced at $55 and for an extra $5, festival-goers can catch a shuttle bus to and from Bacchus Marsh train station.

Starting at 11 am and running through until 10 pm, well-known blues performers will include: Andrew Borg, Wayne Jury & Shannon Bourne, the Kelly Auty Band, the Anna Scionti Band, Checkerboard Lounge, and Hey Gringo.

So if you’re looking for something relaxing and ‘bluesy’ to do over the Labour Day long weekend, grab a ticket to Autumn Blues and prepare for a fabulous day out. If Andrew Borg’s guitar skills are anything to go by, you won’t be disappointed!

For ticket sales, visit www.eventbrite.com.au and search ‘Autumn Blues’.