Enjoy the sights of Bendigo’s architecturally stunning CBD from on board the sensationally restored vintage Class tram #610, while being serenaded by two great acts.
Joel Havea is a man of many talents, whose music reflects his roots as a true world citizen. Since 2012, the Tongan born, Melbourne raised & European-based songwriter has played 700+ concerts in 25 countries on 4 continents and has established himself as a fixture on the European club and festival circuit. He has released 3 albums and 3 EPs since 2012 and songs from all records have racked up generous radio plays in Europe including NDR Hamburg, BB2, FM4 & FluxFM Berlin. His latest Joel Havea Trio album “Ki ‘a Lavaka” (2020) contains musical influences from Joel’s Tongan roots for the first time, adding another element to his already eclectic style. Joel Havea is a man of many talents, whose music reflects his roots as a true world citizen. Since 2012, the Tongan born, Melbourne raised & European-based songwriter has played 700+ concerts in 25 countries on 4 continents and has established himself as a fixture on the European club and festival circuit. He has released 3 albums and 3 EPs since 2012 and songs from all records have racked up generous radio plays in Europe including NDR Hamburg, BB2, FM4 & FluxFM Berlin. His latest Joel Havea Trio album “Ki ‘a Lavaka” (2020) contains musical influences from Joel’s Tongan roots for the first time, adding another element to his already eclectic style.
Award winning Multi-Instrumentalist ‘Craig Atkins’ is a ‘one-man band’ songwriter and performer in the styles of Roots, Blues & Folk, with his set up consisting of various Acoustic Guitars, Lap Slide, Cigar Box Guitars, Didgeridoos, Foot Percussion, Loop & Effect pedals and Harmonica.
With influences such as Paul Kelly, Joe Purdy, Harry Manx and Xavier Rudd to name but a few, Craig’s live performances blend various styles with dynamics ranging from finger-picking folk stories, to delta slide blues, rollicking folk foot tappers and stomping jumping roots.
Saturday July 8th
Blues Tram, feat: Joel Havea + Craig Atkins
Departing Central Deborah Goldmine (76 Violet Street) at 2pm, returning 4:30pm.
Tix: $49.50 from Bendigo Visitor Centre 1800 813 513 or online here: https://www.bendigotourism.com/tours/bendigo-cbd/bendigo-blues-tram
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Strictly no BYO. Drinks and snacks available for purchase.
The Blues Tram is organised and staged by Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival Inc, a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers.
Please Note:
This is a music appreciation event – a mobile concert. For the enjoyment of all patrons, any rowdy or loud behavior will not be tolerated. Event management reserves the right to refuse admission or evict patrons if requests to manage behavior are not complied with; in this unlikely event, tickets of offenders will be forfeited and no refund will be available.