Geoff Achison
The Capital, 50 View St, 3550 Bendigo Directions
Fri 04.12.2026 19:30
DAVE HOLE BAND
w/Geoff Achison
DAVE HOLE is Australia’s premier internationally successful bluesman and highly acclaimed slide guitar virtuoso. He burst onto the international scene when his first album, Short Fuse Blues was picked up by America’s most prestigious blues label, the Chicago- based Alligator Records. He has since released a further nine critically acclaimed albums and is an Australian ARIA award winner.
Dave’s explosive live show and innumerable tours of the U.S. and Europe have solidified his stature as one of the very best blues guitarists playing today and have earned him accolades from around the globe. He has headlined festivals in America and all across Europe, and this show is not to be missed.
Dave welcomes special guest artist, guitar legend Geoff Achison as support act. Renowned for his fiery guitar work, soulful voice, and genre-blending sound, Achison is a celebrated blues-roots artist whose music continues to resonate with fans around the world.
GEOFF ACHISON: renowned for his fiery guitar work, soulful voice, and genre-blending sound, Geoff Achison is a celebrated blues-roots artist from Australia whose music continues to resonate with fans around the world. With a career spanning over three decades, Geoff has earned a global reputation for his electrifying performances, inventive guitar style, and heartfelt songwriting.
Drawing on a rich tapestry of influences—blues, funk, soul, acoustic folk, and roots-rock—Geoff first made his mark as lead guitarist for legendary Australian bluesman Dutch Tilders before stepping out to form his own band, The Souldiggers. His debut album Big Machine dropped in the early ’90s, launching a long and successful journey across the USA, UK, and Europe.
His playing has drawn comparisons to greats like Eric Clapton, JJ Cale, and The Allman Brothers Band, and he’s racked up numerous accolades for his musicianship along the way, including the prestigious Albert King Award at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee.
LOCATION:
The Capital
50 View St
Bendigo VIC 3550
Performers
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Geoff AchisonInducted into the Australian Victorian Blues Music Hall of Fame! Equal parts New Orleans Funk, driving Blues, jazzy Soul and outback Mojo, Singer/songwriter Geoff Achison creates original southern blues/roots music from deep south Australia. His 14th album comes out Feb. 21, 2025. He’s been chosen one of the “Top Ten Hottest New Guitarists” by Guitar Player Magazine followed with making the “Top 100+ Guitarists You Should Know” roster. Moreover, he's listed as one of the “Top 50 Australian Guitarists of All Time.” Jorma Kaukonen's (Hot Tuna) has invited him to be a Guitar Instructor for 18 years at his Fur Peace Guitar Ranch, and took him on tour as well. He's an exciting festival favorite featured on PBS, NPR, the BBC and CNN. Frequent tours of the US have seen him playing with folks like The Allman Brothers, George Porter, Jr., Wood Brothers, Col. Bruce Hampton, Randall Bramblett, Delbert McClinton, John Mayer, and many others.