Geoff Achison
Memo Music Hall, 88 Acland St, 3182 St Kilda Directions
Sun 19.07.2026 15:00
Dave Hole
w/ special guest Geoff Achison
Dave Hole is Australia’s premier internationally renowned bluesman and highly acclaimed slide guitar virtuoso. He burst onto the international scene when his first album, “Short Fuse Blues” was picked up by America’s most prestigious blues label, the Chicago- based Alligator Records. He has since released a further nine critically acclaimed albums and is an Australian ARIA award winner.
Dave’s explosive live show and innumerable tours of the U.S. and Europe have solidified his stature as one of the very best blues guitarists playing today and have earned him accolades from around the globe. He has headlined festivals in America and all across Europe.
“Slide guitar fanatics will have their brains blown out … prepare to hear your jaw hitting the ground” – Billboard USA
“His slide playing kills me” – Metallica’s Kirk Hammett
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Geoff AchisonInducted into the Australian Victorian Blues Music Hall of Fame! Equal parts New Orleans Funk, driving Blues, jazzy Soul and outback Mojo, Singer/songwriter Geoff Achison creates original southern blues/roots music from deep south Australia. His 14th album comes out Feb. 21, 2025. He’s been chosen one of the “Top Ten Hottest New Guitarists” by Guitar Player Magazine followed with making the “Top 100+ Guitarists You Should Know” roster. Moreover, he's listed as one of the “Top 50 Australian Guitarists of All Time.” Jorma Kaukonen's (Hot Tuna) has invited him to be a Guitar Instructor for 18 years at his Fur Peace Guitar Ranch, and took him on tour as well. He's an exciting festival favorite featured on PBS, NPR, the BBC and CNN. Frequent tours of the US have seen him playing with folks like The Allman Brothers, George Porter, Jr., Wood Brothers, Col. Bruce Hampton, Randall Bramblett, Delbert McClinton, John Mayer, and many others.