Dave Hole Band - Frank Sultana - The Chris Finnen Band

Dave Hole is Australia's premier internationally successful bluesman and a highly acclaimed slide guitar virtuoso. He first burst onto the international scene in 1991 with Short Fuse Blues, the first of his seven albums released on the prestigious Alligator Records label. He is widely regarded as one of the all time slide guitar greats whose playing is infused with the spirit of such legends as Elmore James, Duane Allman and Johnny Winter.

Nine successful albums and countless tours of the U.S. and Europe have solidified Holes stature as one of the very best slide guitarists playing today and seen him headlining festivals in America, Germany, Denmark, Holland, France, Poland, Russia and Switzerland. His two performances at the prestigious Leverkussen Blues Festival in Germany were televised nationally. Tours have also included performances in the UK, Brazil, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Czech Republic.

After his historic January 2023 Memphis International Blues Challenge win, Frank Sultana, the globe-trotting Australian bluesman continues to build his reputation as a powerful, authentic blues singer, multi instrumentalist and songwriter.

In the last 2 years he has collected 5 Sydney Blues Society Music Blues Awards for Best Songwriter (2023/2024) Best Traditional Blues , Artists Choice and Artist of the Year

Whether is solo or fronting the Frank Sultana Blues Band, he is an exciting , raw performer. His Ghosts of Sun album, recorded at the famed Sun Studio in Memphis just days after his IBC win spent 6 months in the Australian Blues Roots Radio Airplay Charts

In August 2023 he joined forces with the only other Australian winners of the prestigious Memphis International Blues Challenge Fiona Boyes (2003) and Jimi Hocking (2005) and they performed across Victoria and NSW to packed houses, and have subsequently been invited to perform at the 2025 Byron Bay Bluesfest

Over four decades travelling as a troubadour journey man has seen Chris Finnen often referred to as the guitarist's guitarist'. Chris brings a wry twist to his original blues song writing, adding sly humour to lyrics, focusing on the musing of everyday experiences, and embracing a strong sense of community.

His restless musical curiosity has seen him embrace a tapestry of varied cultural influences, weaving the sounds of India, Celtic traditions, and African nation's into his music.

This has resulted in a career rich in variety and encompassing diverse opportunities from film scores, theatrical productions and musical therapy.

Chris performed for the Dalai Lama in 2005, was a guest of the International Expo in Nagoya, Japan, and has shared the stage with some of the world's best, including Buddy Guy, Bo Didley, Jimmy Witherspoon, Roy Buchanan, Eric Burdon, Keb Mo, Bob Brozman, Johnny Copeland, The Homes Brothers, John Mayall, and Mavis Staples. He has worked in Australia with Matt Taylor, Phil Manning, Dutch Tilders, Margaret Roadnight, Jeff Lang, Kevin Borich and Colin Offord. The list goes on.