The PERTH BLUES CLUB presents

Alan McCowat Band + Rusty Pinto Trio

Alan McCowat Band | 7.30pm

Alan has performed with many acts at the club including Bloozology , The Ray Charles Show, Clapton's 461 Boulevard Show with Gary Cox, Whyalla - the Band and ''The Music of JJ Cale'" Show to mention a few. Alan continues to present shows with his fellow musician friends and is enjoying a more relaxed lifestyle these days.
Sam Pettit. A mainstay of the Alan McCowat band, Sam also spends his time running his own studio Fatback Productions. Since the last AMB performance, Sam has played with artists such as Nathan Gaunt, Howie Morgan, Daren Reid, Matt Milford plus many other bands and tribute shows as well as recording and performing with his own original project 46 Brigade.
Steve Garde. Hailing from Whyalla, SA and now longtime Perth resident Steve played with many of the great WA bands in years past, some being The Jets, The Riddum Shakers, The Magnificent 7 and more recently The Sheds and Richard Roberts Soul Mates. One of Perth's foremost guitarists Steve will also be one of the featured vocalists during the show.
Mike Nelson. Mike is a founding member of Bloozology a popular act at PBC over many years, More recently Mike has been performing as the pianist in Straight Ahead Big Band and developing shows with singers CeCe Desist, Bridgette Allen and Brenda Lee. On February 26^th Mike is presenting Canberra based bassist Eric Ajaye (USA/Can) in concert at Ellington Jazz Club.
Shaun Pickett. Shaun is an experienced bassist who has performed with a variety of cover and corporate bands, including the Damien Cripps Band, Felix, Murphy Brothers, Milhouse, and Blue Gene. Currently, he plays with EMA and Little Belle, frequently performing at venues such as Universal Bar, Crown Perth, Perth Convention Centre, and Optus Stadium.
Wayne Green. Fremantle's favourite son, Wayne Green is known as one of Australia's great front men, a rock&roll legend. From The Phantom's and The Boys through to Ragged Company and more Wayne has always delivered exceptional performances around the country and overseas. A recent Luke Griffiths documentary "Green: The Fight for Rock and Roll" has Wayne as the subject of his own story of the ups and downs in the music business and his relentless zest for his love of 'real music’ as he likes to call it. Wayne and the band will take you back in time to a better world with some surprising choices of repertoire.
Gerard Maunick. Born on the Island of Mauritius and based in Perth WA, Special Guest Gerard Maunick is a singer/songwriter/guitarist who is no stranger to Perth Blues Club. With his amazing soulful voice, seemingly without restriction on range, and his virtuosic guitar work drenched in the blues he is sure to get the dancers on the floor and the listeners enthralled for his entire set.

Rusty Pinto Trio | 9.00pm

Rusty Pinto is a roots musician from Australia, known for his dynamic blend of rhythm and blues, rockabilly, gospel, country, and ballads. With a diverse and passionate sound, Rusty defies genre boundaries, delivering high-energy performances that evoke a sense of excitement and danger.

Fresh from captivating audiences in the USA and along Australia's East Coast, Rusty's music is a testament to his raw talent, creativity, and dedication to his craft. With his unique sound and unbridled stage presence, Rusty Pinto is a true original, pushing the boundaries of roots music and leaving a lasting impression on all who experience his live shows.