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The Blues Train
Blues / Roots Music / Rock

"Australia's finest blues musicians unite..."

Queenscliff, Victoria
Australia

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Last Login:  8/18/2008
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Member Since7/31/2007
Band Websitebluestrain.com.au
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Oct 4 2008 6:30P
The Blues Train October and November dates on sale. Queenscliff, Victoria
Dec 5 2008 6:30P
Blues Train December shows on sale at TICKETEK Melbourne, Victoria

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   About The Blues Train


Victoria’s historic coastal town of Queenscliff is home to the world’s one and only Blues Train. It is a unique experience that combines four of Australia’s best live blues performers with the picturesque scenery of the Bellarine Peninsula. It all happens aboard a real moving vintage steam train, and is one of Australia’s most spectacular dining and entertainment experiences.

Nothing captures the spirit of the blues quite like a steam train. The sound of the whistle, the clickety-clack of the tracks; you can imagine the old blues masters jamming it up on Mississippi freight trains, as they were “ridin’ the blinds” around America’s Deep South.

The Blues Train has hosted many great musicians since its inception including Aussie blues legends Jimi Hocking, Chris Wilson and Lloyd Spiegel; Aria Award winners Collard Greens and Gravy and Mia Dyson; the award-winning Ash Grunwald and Kerri Simpson; local artists Chubby Rae and the Elevators, Stringybark McDowell and Dave Steel; and newcomers to the Victorian scene Sweet Felicia and the Honeytones, Jaimi Faulkener Band and Dallas Frasca.

In 2004, the 10th anniversary of The Blues Train was commemorated with a CD featuring all The Blues Train artists of that first 10 years. Adele Spence, Mary Whitehead and Simon Hill, NMIT students undertaking the Music Industry Business Advanced Diploma course, approached Hugo T Armstrong in February of 2004 with the idea of putting together a Blues Train compilation CD. They wanted to represent Australian blues and the atmosphere and experience of The Blues Train. After a decade of showcasing Victoria’s best blues musicians, the music and the atmosphere of Victoria’s most unique blues venue was captured on CD - giving Blues Train punters the chance to take some of the Blues Train music home with them.

After overwhelming response and successful sales, the second instalment has just been launched and is available from our website by following the image below. ’Train Trax 1&2’, two comprehensive and diverse collections of the fantastic musicians that have played on the world famous Blues Train. To get your own dose of authentic Aussie blues, click on the merchandise link (CD cover image below)




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Son of Dave





Jul 13 2008 10:33 PM

Son of Dave is enchanted to have such a distinguished and gracious Myspace friend!

tee hee x
Justin Carter





Jun 27 2008 8:52 AM

Hey,
Hope you like the tunes!
Cheers
Justin Carter
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Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society (MBAS)





Jun 25 2008 2:44 AM

Hey blues fans!

Our ‘youth in blues’ program is drawing to a close and the musicians that participated will be performing in a showcase.

** WHERE: The British Crown Hotel, Smith Street, Collingwood. $5 door charge
** WHEN: Sunday 6 July, 2008. 1pm.

There will be 7 acts performing on the day, with the winner going on to perform at 2 Australian festivals. So please come and support tomorrow’s blues stars and help MBAS keep blues music alive and kicking!

MBAS Committee
Suzanne Petersen


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Jun 23 2008 1:34 AM

Blues train I wanna play on you
Suzanne
Austin Busch





Jun 12 2008 4:26 AM

YEEEEHHHAAA!!!!!
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Niki





May 28 2008 7:50 AM

Oh.... you just got a *****star rating from me :D
Best of luck to you!!!!
Niki





May 28 2008 7:43 AM

Of course I did Hugo!!!!!!!!!
*she scratches her head not having a clue what he is talking about*
Ok.... I didn't know about it, but I shall do so :D
Hey... RE: conversations had at the blues train... are you able to give me any contacts for the Queenscliff festival and am I able to send you one of our cds also??? *she puts on her best cheesey grin and flutters her eyes* Niki -> :D
We are a 9 piece swing band (the Dirty Boogie) in my top friends, if you are keen to have a look :)
Niki





May 27 2008 12:09 PM

Hmmmm..... I hear the rumour that the "Niki the Human" joke spread far and wide, lol. I have been telling many people over my side of the Bay what a great experience the train was.
When does it start up again? :)
The Crooks





May 26 2008 7:47 AM

Luke Watt





May 21 2008 7:53 AM

Hey Hugo!
Take care mate.
Lookin forward to the gigs!
Luke
COLD SNAP


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May 20 2008 11:32 AM

Gotta Love That Blues Train!
Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society (MBAS)





May 12 2008 4:32 AM

Entries are now open for the:

MBAS Victorian/Tasmanian
Blues Music Awards 2008

Please go to www. mbas. org. au
for information and to enter.
Bion's Bluesbeat





May 8 2008 1:39 PM

Greetings from Las Vegas USA where you
can always "bet on the blues" and win big!

Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society (MBAS)





May 8 2008 12:19 AM

Hey Hugo

We hope The Blues Train makes the Top 10, coz we love ya work!

Keeping blues alive,

Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society
Sweet Felicia





May 7 2008 10:22 AM

No wukkers mate!! Will plug that beaut ol train anytime I can. Get on board peeps if ya haven't already. Cheers, Sweet Felicia & Bessie.
xxxx
DALLAS FRASCA :TOURING NATIONALLY w / XAVIER RUDD:





May 1 2008 6:29 AM

TOOT TOOT!!!!
The Hiptones





Apr 30 2008 6:46 AM

heyy perfect bro.....we cld def do a stripped down version of the band. Brother T cld play upright bass instead of hammond or he cld use a nord keyboard which are very versatile and practical. will keep ya posted......sounds like a plan ha!! Heyy hope yer well and all at PBS are all well too. Talk soon Bro.

Snooks
The Hiptones





Apr 25 2008 4:02 AM

heyy Hugo, long time no beer - how r ya mate?? Heyy when we doin the blues train....haha!!

Snooks
FIONA KERNAGHAN





Apr 23 2008 1:25 AM

Hey, Hugo! You guys sounds great! Thanks for your friend request. F.
x
natural ball





Apr 16 2008 8:04 AM

Cheers Blues Train. Glad to make your acquaintance...
Christina Crofts





Apr 15 2008 11:24 PM

Thanks for letting me add you - what a fantastic idea 'The Blues Train' is! Sounds better than a Harbour Cruise to me!! Hope to jump aboard and play some rockin' blues for ya some day!

All the best
Christina
The Breadmakers





Apr 15 2008 8:26 AM

I lost my mojo somewhere between Queenscliff and Drysdale!
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Apr 12 2008 4:31 PM