About this Event
For 70 years, Chris Finnen has grooved to the music in his mind – and magically transposed it to the guitar. From jumping on stage as a precocious 15-year-old to jam with Billy Thorpe, and also The Loved Ones, to joining Australia’s legendary blues band Chain, Chris has wowed audiences and is revered as one of Australia’s most beloved guitarists.
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 Holmes 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. In 2013, he was inducted into the New York Blues Hall of Fame.
Chris will be joined for this acoustic set by long-time friend and collaborator, Richard Chew.
Event venue & nearby stays
Arts Academy, Old Law Courts Building, Camp Street, Ballarat Central, Australia
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