8 BALL AITKEN BAND @ BANSHEES BAR, IPSWICH with support from Dillion James
Banshees Bar & Artspace, 131 Brisbane Street, Ipswich Directions
Fri 10.07.2026 19:00
Come on down for a night of swamp blues and soul with the 8 Ball Aitken Band.
Fresh back from the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, where they made the Semi-Finals, 8 Ball and his band are hot world class performers, not to be missed! This time 8 Ball will also be supported by his brother and long term collaborator Dillion James!
Tickets are $35+BF until midnight on July 9, only $40 Full Price tickets available on July 10
https://bansheesbar.com.au/event/8-ball-aitken-band
8 Ball Aitken has toured the world performing his blues, soul, swamp-rock and groovy slide-guitar across twenty countries to date. He’s earned a loyal fanbase from his live shows and internet videos, while paying his dues as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer. He’s headed to Memphis with Taya Chani and his band in January 2026 to represent the Blues Association of South East Queensland at the International Blues Challenge.
Performers
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Dillion James MusicWith roots firmly embedded in New-Orleans flavoured Funk and Blues, Dillion James has re-birthed the Hammond Organ and Boogie-woogie piano, enveloping the classic tone associated with an earlier era. He is also well known for his growling bluesy lyrics.
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8 Ball Aitken - Songwriter, producer, slide-guitarist www.8ballaitken.com - New album ICE CREAM MAN 2
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