Geoff Achison
Palais-Hepburn, 111 Main Rd, 3461 Hepburn Springs Directions
Sat 18.07.2026 18:30
Two of Melbourne’s fiercest guitar heavyweights, Jimi Hocking and Geoff Achison, bring their acclaimed Guitar Showdown to The Palais, Hepburn for a high-voltage night of blues and rock.
Backed by Geoff’s all-star Souldiggers band — Gerry Pantazis, Richard Tankard and Rob Little — Jimi and Geoff go head-to-head, trading scorching riffs and fearless solos across rocking blues, gutsy originals and classic Aussie guitar anthems. Expect jaw-dropping musicianship, playful onstage battles and plenty of six-string fireworks in this no-holds-barred celebration of hot riffs, cracking songs, and great guitar playing!
WHEN: Saturday 18th July, 2026
WHERE: Hepburn Palais, 111 Main Road Hepburn Springs, 3461
INFO: https://hepburnpalais.com.au/shows-and-tickets
TIME: Doors Open at 6:30pm. Show Starts at 8pm
PLEASE NOTE:
- Hepburn Palais is a CASHLESS venue (we accept all cards and there are no card fees)
- Valid ID required at point of entry, to enable drinks to be purchased at the bar
- Hepburn Palais reserves the right to inspect bags at point of entry
Performers
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Hepburn PalaisEstablished in 1926, Hepburn Palais is one of Victoria’s most iconic regional live music and event venues, and a truly special place to enjoy a diverse range of live entertainment in an intimate & historic space.
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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.