Kevin Borich Express @ The Zeppelin Room

Canberra Blues Society proudly presents Kevin Borich Express with special guest support James Southwell.

With a professional career spanning over 50 years, Kevin Borich has done it all. Beginning with the LA- DE- DA’S in New Zealand, writing the classic hit ‘Gonna See My Baby Tonight’, to his KEVIN BORICH EXPRESS and The PARTY BOYS, Kevin has performed at some of the biggest Rock events Australia has seen.

From the Historical SUNBURY Festivals - the ROCKARENAS in the 70’s with crowds of 60,000 people, featuring FLEETWOOD MAC, THE LITTLE RIVER BAND & SANTANA (with whom he was invited onstage to play with) to the New Years Event at the Sydney Opera House with 170,000 people telecast live nationally and internationally to Japan at that time, a first! Numerous support shows for international acts, ELTON JOHN, STATUS QUO, JEFF BECK, BUDDY GUY & PETER FRAMTON to name a few.

Kevin has carved out a revered reputation in the Australian Music Industry, performing his music with a youthful exuberance, - giving extra meaning to the word LONGEVITY. Kevin has played and recorded with artists such as Renee’ Geyer `Blues License’ - Dutch Tilders `The Blues Had a Baby ‘- Richard Clapton `Prussian Blue’, Jamming with Carlos twice, also with Bo Diddley, Richie Blackmore (Deep Purple), Ron Wood (Rolling Stones), John Mayall, Taj Mahal & members of Living Colour. Overseas tours and tours with Jimmy Barnes, Renee’ Geyer, Mark Hunter, and being Co Founder member, and author of the Party Boys name have added spice to his career.

Well known for his high-energy electric guitar style, his performance is hailed throughout the music industry as world class. He also starred in the hugely successful 18 ‘Sold Out’ Australia wide ‘Long Way To The Top’ 2002 arena concerts.

In recognition of His contribution to Australian music and blues culture, he was inducted into the Australian Blues Foundation Hall of Fame.

Guest Support: James Southwell - singer, songwriter guitarist, has been performing on the Australian blues and rock venue & festival scene for a number of years. He has performed over 2,000 shows at many leading festivals and venues including Australian Blues Festival, Blues on Broadbeach, Thredbo Blues Festival, Girrakool Blues Festival, Sydney Blues & Roots Festival, Wangaratta Jazz & Blues Festival, Airlie Beach Festival, Angus Waters Blues & Rock Festival, Redlands-Bayside Blues & Rockabilly Festival and many more.

James has recently been performing with the legendary Bondi Cigars while their lead singer/guitarist, Shane Pacey has been recovering from surgery. The Cigars fans have been mighty impressed with his stunning performances at festivals and venues with the band.

James music comes from a deep love of the blues with heavy inspirational rock & roll influences. He will capture your attention and you will be totally engrossed as James projects himself off the stage and through you with his music.

Time to get out your dancing shoes and grab your friends for a rockin' good time.

Pre-sales: CBS members $30 / General $35

Door: $40

Doors open: 7pm Show starts: 8pm

Host or Publisher Canberra Blues Society