He has been tearing it up in Nashville and recently signed with the US-based Agency Group (The Pogues, Dead Kennedys), but Ash Grunwald has his sights set on a lengthy Australian run. In case you didn’t know Ash, along with his pal Xavier Rudd, enjoyed a run of shows in the US. Among those who got caught up in his blues powers was No Country for New Nashville, who wrote: “Grunwald’s blend of blues is entirely different than what you might find in a small club here in Nashville; it was easy to tell that the audience immediately picked up on the fact that this wasn’t just any blues musician.” It is due recognition for a man who has been kicking out the blues for some 10 years now. The Vine, Bendigo – August 21 & The Torquay Hotel, Torquay – August 30.
