There are three Chris Wilson benefits happening next month

Chris Wilson has been an essential part of blues and rock music in Australia since taking the stage with the Sole Twisters over 20 years ago, and by the end of the 80s, was established as one of Australia’s finest vocalists, harmonica players and songwriters.
Appearing at every major Australian festival and his performances, filled as they are with his own brand of sensuality and the dynamic power that leaves his audiences so satisfied, are always a highlight. Chris’ stage presence, voice and talent are all as big as the country he lives in, truly a master of his craft.
Now, the time comes for the life and music of the Australian bluesman to be celebrated by an array of musicians and friends at the forthcoming Chris Wilson benefits, which comes in the wake of the musicians recent cancer diagnosis.
This August, there are three benefit sessions scheduled; Melbourne at the Corner Hotel on the 24th, Geelong at Pistol Pete’s on the 30th, and Warrnambool at The Loft on the 26th.
The benefit at The Corner Hotel, hosted by Cherry Bar’s James Young, will feature performances by Barb Waters, Barry Palmer, Steve Lucas, Kerri Simpson, Ash Davies, Jerome Smith, Tim Rogers, Matt Dwyer, Shane O’Mara, Dave Hogan, Jo Jo Smith, DJ Max Crawdaddy and many more special guests yet to be announced.
There will be further details for Geelong and Warrnambool sessions to come.
These benefit’s follow the GoFundMe campaign which raised $116,015 in seven days, showing just how loved and respected this man is to the community.
Though Wilson is not well enough to attend the shows himself, the benefits will raise money for him and his family in order to provide financial support during this difficult time.