Born and raised in the suburbs of Sydney, bluesman Jack Derwin would be challenged when he moved to north western NSW. The countryside was harsh yet beautiful, but it was his struggle to be accepted a “local” that hit hardest. Fortunately, he found solace in music. He began writing music at the age of fourteen, channelling the likes of Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd and The Beatles before finding his own voice. Soon enough he was touring through coastal and rural Australia, later Germany and the US. These days you will see his name on just about every blues festival bill. His most recent release is 2013’s Covered All in Blue. Pistol Pete’s, Geelong – January 10 & The Loft, Warrnambool – January 11.