Karen Thomsen is not just a singer but a storyteller; a woman who has lived life and experienced the best and worst of what the universe has to offer. Based in Scotchy Pocket just north of Gympie in Queensland, Karen lives in a rural setting mainly tucked away from the hustle and bustle of suburban […]

#AgnesBluesFest loves the ladies and one of their fabulous female artists in 2023 will be none other than Agnes Water’s ‘very own rock chick’ Georgia-Lee, a passionate singer-songwriter and guitarist. Playing guitar and singing locally gave Georgia-Lee the ‘rock chick’ nickname and the opportunity to perform and develop her original music. Georgia-Lee performed in October

Ricki Wood will be teaming up with Australian entertainment legend Frankie J Holden (OAM) to rock and roll in a very special performance on the #AgnesBluesFest main Marquee Stage in 2023. A singer / guitarist from small town Maffra in Victoria, Ricki left Australia at 13 and nurtured his growing musical roots in New Zealand.

Railmotor are a surf swamp blues band who perform in duo format right up to full 5-piece band sets. #AgnesBluesFest are excited to be welcoming the powerhouse two-piece talents of Glenn Walker (aka Johnny Railmotor) and Tave Bragg (aka Billy Railmotor) to the Discovery Stage in 2023 for the very first time. Hailing from Adelaide,

Originating from Bundaberg, Chris Dingley has always had a passion for music, backed up by playing and performing skills that come from years of hard work, passion and practice. #AgnesBluesFest is delighted to be welcoming his talents to the Discovery Stage in 2023. Chris’ engagement with music began in Year 3 through his school’s classical

Central Queensland based singer-songwriter husband and wife duo Pablo and Jayne Centurion are set to make their #AgnesBluesFest debut performing as Ruby Come Back on the Discovery Stage in 2023. Ruby Come Back was formed after the 2011 floods as a 2-piece acoustic blues folk outfit. Both multi- instrumentalists, Pablo and Jayne write and arrange

Australian entertainment legend Frankie J Holden (OAM) has been confirmed as MC and will also perform a very special set on the #AgnesBluesFest main Marquee Stage in 2023. As well as MC’ing the Marquee Stage at #AgnesBluesFest, Frankie J will be teaming up for a very special live performance with seasoned performer Ricki Wood from

Maynard Heap is a versatile singer-songwriter who shares his diverse range of songs on guitar and harmonica. #AgnesBluesFest is delighted to be welcoming his talents to the Discovery Stage in February 2023 and to the next Rhythms @ Rusty’s event at the 1770 Rusty Pelican on Saturday 17 December 2022. Maynard’s distinctive, self-taught style has

Mark Porter will be bringing his earthy style of blues back to #AgnesBluesFest in 2023. Mark is a third-generation musician influenced by the early music out of America’s Deep South. His renditions are raw as the early blues roots of those times, delivered with powerful vocals, acoustic and dobro slide guitars backed by a stomp