Geoff Achison w Tom Waters

UK saxophone prodigy Tom Waters & iconic Australian guitarist Geoff Achison join forces to present a unique showcase of Blues, Country, Rock & Funky Jazz. Both artists bring their own catalogues of original music to the project and will play them alongside some classic roots gems in a celebration of their amazing musical talents.

Now, the pair has joined forces in Australia to present “Brush with the Blues”, a unique showcase of Blues, Country, Rock & Funky Jazz. Both bring their own catalogue of original music to the project to be played alongside some classic roots gems. Dedicating the show to the late Jeff Beck with whom Tom has recorded, the show’s name comes from a Jeff Beck number that Tom has played live alongside Jeff at London’s Ronnie Scott’s Club.

“Saxophonist Tom Waters is one of London’s most heralded new performers and son of acclaimed UK pianist Ben Waters, already highly accomplished and with regular residencies in all the hot spots. A graduate of London’s prestigious Royal Academy of Music, he has recorded with chart-topping bands and rock ‘n roll legends such as the Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, Ray Davies, Ronnie Wood’s Mad Lads, the BB King All Stars, Free Nationals & Broken Social Scene. Now a regular with Jools Holland’s R&B Orchestra, Waters has been named by the UK Blues Federation as one of the UK’s top 5 “Young Blues Artists of the Year for 2024.

Tom’s first album with contributions from Jools Holland (UK), the Cinelli Brothers (UK Blues Band of the year), Airel Posen (US) and Geoff Achison will be launched later this year.” “Geoff Achison is a multi-award-winning Australian blues-roots singer-songwriter renowned for his guitar playing. Geoff began his apprenticeship with legendary Australian bluesman 'Dutch' Tilders, establishing himself as a fine lead guitarist before launching ‘The Souldiggers’. Drawing upon deep blues, soul, funk and acoustic folk influences, he released his debut album in the early 90s and began touring throughout the USA, UK & Europe. Geoff's music has been favourably compared to major artists such as Eric Clapton, JJ Cale and the Allman Brothers Band and he is About to launch his 14th album”

“Geoff is one of the finest blues guitarists I know with a completely individual style” Jorma Kaukonen, Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna

“What makes him unique is not only his instrumental skills but also his multifaceted approach” Alison Richter ~Guitar World