Joanna Connor (USA) with Kaliopi & The Blues Messengers + Special Guest to be announced!
Schedule
Fri Mar 13 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC+11:00Location
Corner Hotel Richmond | Melbourne, VI
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🔥 HEADLINE ACT | IWD Women of Blues Festival – City of Yarra 🔥Joanna Connor (USA) is a Chicago blues powerhouse — a fierce slide guitarist and vocalist whose career spans four decades, electrifying stages alongside Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Renowned for her raw, soul-deep performances and blistering guitar work, Joanna embodies the living legacy of women in blues.
This exclusive Melbourne appearance is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, presented only at the Double Trouble Blues Sessions Annual IWD Festival.
If you love blues that moves your body and your spirit — this is unmissable.
🎸🔥 One night. One city. One legend. 🔥🎸
🎸 Live Joanna – Walkin' Blues" 2025 06 11 Boca Raton, Florida)
Kaliopi & The Blues Messengers are a Melbourne-based blues powerhouse led by award-winning guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Kaliopi Stavropoulos. Fusing deep Chicago blues, soul, and roots with raw emotional storytelling, the band is known for its dynamic live performances and cultural depth. Kaliopi’s work has earned national recognition, including award nominations and international acclaim, with performances spanning Australia, Europe, and the USA. Anchored by strong musicianship and authenticity, The Blues Messengers deliver blues that is both contemporary and deeply rooted in tradition.
🎸 Live Kaliopi – BEAST (Jan 2025):
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Kaliopi+The+Blues+Messengers+BEAST+2025
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Where is it happening?
Corner Hotel Richmond, Melbourne, AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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