GEOFF ACHISON & THE SOULDIGGERS at WOW
Yarraville Club, 135 Stephen Street, 3013, 129 Stephen St, 3013 Yarraville Directions
Sun 05.07.2026 14:00
HOMECOMING SHOW
(First Aust gig after UK Tour)
Geoff Achison & The Souldiggers bring an electrifying mix of deep blues, rock, and soul-infused improvisation to the festival stage.
Guitarist, songwriter and bandleader Geoff Achison began his musical journey under the mentorship of legendary blues master 'Dutch' Tilders, quickly establishing himself as a skilled lead guitarist, with a unique style. After completing his apprenticeship with the Dutchman, Geoff formed The Souldiggers and began to pursue his own genre busting vision. Rather than blues purism, Geoff employed The Souldiggers to begin blending blues, rock, jazz, and old-school soul in a quest to seek new sounds, and to push themselves to the limit as creative musicians. Subsequent touring and album releases established The Souldiggers as a formidable musical force with their electrifying originality and spontaneity at the fore.
Performers
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Way Out West Roots Music ClubWay Out West Roots Music Club is run by a dedicated group of volunteers. Our gigs are currently held at The Yarraville Club 135 Stephen Street Yarraville 3015.
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Geoff Achison & The SouldiggersThe Souldiggers is the name given to the backing group for blues-rock guitarist/songwriter Geoff Achison. It features the best musicians available wherever Achison is on tour. There are line-ups across three continents in Australia, Europe and the USA
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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.