Bendigo Blues & Roots

09/10/2026

This will be a fun one... tonight at Handle Bar from 8pm! Handle Barflies came about as a blues jam-band at last year's Bendigo Blues & Roots Weekend, but it was too good to let it be a once-off. Led by two of Central Vic's best bluesmen: Jarrod Shaw and Rhyley McGrath, with a crackin' rhythm section of Jaspar Austin-Gray (bass) and Colin Thompson (drums), and featuring the dynamic talents of Jeff Thornton on keys and David Kinnersley on sax, your're guaranteed good musical vibes - 71 Mitchell Street, Bendigo. Free entry. No bookings.

02/10/2026

We can’t wait to welcome Misty Harlowe to The Old Church on the Hill’s famed stage this weekend….

Heading out to Bendigo Saturday Night 🌞 The Old Church On The Hill 🌞 to support my mate Leslie D. King ✨ first time playing at this awesome venue 💃

Leslie D. King and his talented band return to Bendigo for the first time since 2022, at The Old Church on the Hill. This outstanding bill also features fast-rising bluesman Alister Turrill and accomplished Americana specialist Misty Harlowe.

Doors open 7pm for a 7:30pm start. Tickets via Humanitix.

02/10/2026

This Saturday - 3 October - the return of Leslie D. King & The Trembling Shakes, with support from Misty Harlowe and Alister Turrill, live at The Old Church on the Hill. With thanks to the volunteer crew from Bendigo Blues & Roots.
Grab your tickets now for a truly awesome show:

Leslie D. King & The Trembling Shakes return to Bendigo, supported by Alister Turrill and Misty Harlowe, live at The Old Church on the Hill Saturday 3 October

01/10/2026

From 2022 - our last full-scale festival. Maybe we'll come back to this kind of scale one day, but for now, we're happy running events the size we do, including Bendigo Blues & Roots Weekend 2026 with around 50 artists performing in 10 venues from 13-15 November. See you there.

28/09/2026

Legendary WA Bluesman Dave Hole is coming to Bendigo! Supported by none other than Geoff Achison, Australia's Patron Saint of the Blues. Secure your tickets now for this iconic show at an iconic venue - The Capital, Friday 4 December from 8pm.
https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/arts-culture-theatres/event/dave-hole-bluesman-with-special-guest-geoff-achison

21/09/2026

Saturday 3 October at The Old Church on the Hill: Leslie D. King + Misty Harlowe + Alister Turrill!
Tix: https://events.humanitix.com/leslie-d-king-and-the-trembling-shakes-old-church-on-the-hill-w-alister-turrill-misty-harlowe

17/09/2026

We're stoked to have this bloke and his phenomenal band back playing at The Old Church on the Hill on Saturday 3 October!
Leslie D. King, supported by Alister Turrill and Misty Harlowe, this will be a cracker of a show. Get your tickets now via Humanitix...
Leslie D. King - Regional Tour @ Old Church on the Hill w/Alister Turrill + Misty Harlowe
Tix: https://events.humanitix.com/leslie-d-king-and-the-trembling-shakes-old-church-on-the-hill-w-alister-turrill-misty-harlowe/tickets

06/08/2026

This Saturday at Handle Bar from 3pm, a pop-up gig for the magnificent Mandy Connell Trio!
Free entry. No bookings.

09/06/2026

The Deserters return to Bendigo this weekend - this time on The Blues Tram, with additional special guests Joel Havea & Dave Havea. This one will be a cracker, so grab your tickets while you can!
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The Blues Tram feat: The Deserters + Joel & Dave Havea

Join us this Saturday back up in Bendigo playing on The Blues Tram from 2pm 🚊 🏜️ Tix available at: https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/explore-bendigo/node/13811

24/05/2026

Melting hearts at The Old Church on the Hill, Emma Gleeson opening for The Deserters on a cool May arvo…