Introducing Canada's very own Ben Caplan. This rugged, raspy and roaring gentleman, who we think you just have to hear, is to folklore what smoke is to bourbon - perfectly coupled.

Ben's song writing is as bold in range as it is in ferocity. Fuelled by a quality of melodrama and powerful lyricism, it's the romance and the manhood crashing with his voice that gives Ben a truly innovative and experimental artistry. A sound that bridges the gap between controlled composition and unruly passion.

"Caplan has an incredible live energy. His voice is strong and sturdy, like something you trust. His words feel like the truth and every bit of anguish he utters comes bellowing up from deep inside his belly."
Alan Cross

Striding in pace Ben Caplan has marked his place in the Canadian music landscape with a growling spirit similar to that of Tom Waits or Seasick Steve. His tours have extended throughout the Commonwealth, the rhapsodic energy in his live show an elegant cacophony gaining attention around the world. Touring since 2006, this rugged rogue has just been nominated for 7 music Scotia Awards & performed at the rolodex of festivals. Now it's our turn.

"With his heavy beard, ragged mop of hair and honey-coated voice, Caplan looks like he stepped out of an ancient, seafaring novel. But his sound is gristled folk-blues with an Eastern European edge."
The Ottawa Sun

Breaking between guitar, banjo, piano, and melodica, Caplan's stage show is almost reminiscent of a burly and bearded Freddy Mercury; a raging, strong, and exploratory songwriter. It's the blues in his soul, and the heart in your chest pounding as one that lead to Ben Caplan being named the "Buzz Band of the 2012 East Coast Music Awards" By CBC Music and makes him an act not to be missed when he comes by your town after his Bluesfest debut next Easter.

Be there for his first ever Australian shows - Ben Caplan is a legend in the making !

Website
www.bencaplan.ca

Stranger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iODL5wvZbns

Conduit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vOgG8pWNpk www.youtube.com/bencaplanmusic

Genevieve Chadwick is an extraordinary young performer on the cusp of greatness. The ingredients for this blues/roots/rock talent are smoky, vivacious vocals, gutsy stage presence, youthful dynamism, outstanding guitar work and a cache of superlative original material. Constant touring, smashing performances at major Australian festivals and a reputation for passionately giving it all at every show, has ensured this South Coast local a loyal and ever growing army of followers

Genevieve dazzled punters at Woodford Folk Festival, earning herself a standing ovation. At Sydney Blues Festival last year she was invited on stage by three headliners in a row including Ash Grunwald and the Baby Animals. She has also performed at the Blue Mountains Folk Festival, Echuca Winter Blues, Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival and premier venues including The Sydney Opera House, where she received another standing ovation last year. Her extraordinary live performances have earned Chadwick supports with leading Australia's musicians including Tim Rogers, Diesel and Ash Grunwald.

Every once in a while an artist emerges that touches audiences leaving them with the special sentiment that they saw this act before they were "BIG". Genevieve Chadwick is one such artist and it is the punters who are spreading the word of her exceptional talent. The critics couldn't agree more!

"She's the talent of John Butler, with the soul of Janis Joplin. A force truly to be reckoned with." - LOTL

"Genevieve Chadwick could quite easily be as big as John Butler. She looks like an angel, roars like a lion and plays guitar like a demon. She has the power within her to bring an entire venue to a complete standstill." - Cath Butler, Editor of The Groove, BASEQ

http://genevievechadwick.com

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TICKET SALES
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DINNER BOOKINGS
FOR ALL Dinner bookings, please contact the venue on (02) 9328 4411 prior to purchasing tickets in the section above.
$24 Main Meals (Entrees and Desserts extra)

TIMES
DOORS OPEN at 7.00PM
DINNER SERVICE COMMENCES at 7.30PM
MUSIC STARTS around 9.00PM

AGE RECOMMENDATIONS
This venue is 18+ recommended, so if you are under 18 and would like to come to the show, please call (02) 9328 4411 for further information.