The Blues Gala

The Blues Gala

Featuring Chris Cain (USA)

NZ/USA

USA blues guitarist Chris Cain performs with his band

Chris Cain was the star of the 2004 and 2005 World Blues Revue. A childhood blues star Cain's first album Late Night City Blues shook the blues world. This outstanding debut project - financed on a shoestring - garnered no less than four W.C.Handy Blues Music Award nominations and immediate international exposure. The W.C.Handy Awards are the blues world equivalent of the Grammys.

Throughout his career he has carefully set the table for a family reunion between those American cousins – blues and jazz. Cain has evolved into a player of such magnitude that Robben Ford – a legendary musician in his own right – regularly uses Chris Cain as his opening act.

“I put Chris on my list of under-appreciated guitarists. Phenomenal player! One of the purist tones I've ever heard” Joe Bonamassa

Featuring Manawatu’s 'Queen of the Blues' Erna Ferry (vocals & harmonic) plus an all-star band featuring Richard Te One (drums), Neil Hannan (bass), and Ben Wilcock (keyboard/vocals).

This is one kick-ass blues show.