STARS Australia
BIRDS BASEMENT, 11 Singers Ln, 3000 Melbourne Directions
Fri 24.07.2026 20:00
Stars return to the iconic Bird’s Basement in the hear of Melbourne.
Featuring all the hits from this legendary Australian country rock band.
Starring original lead vocalist Mick Pealing, two of the blues world’s renowned guitarists Nick Charles & Geoff Achison, legendary steel guitarist Ed Bates, Jason Vorherr on bass & vocals and Erik Chess, drummer and hitter of various things.
Performers
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STARS Australia
Stars are the iconic 1970's Australian Country Rock band.
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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.
