Cool August Blues 2025 Sat 30 August

Cool August BluesAn evening of Blues in North Hobart

8 Acts, 2 venues

Featuring Pete Cornelius and Ian Collard plus 6 top local bands.

At The republic Bar & Cafe and Big O’s Juke Joint.

Free admission.

Make it a weekend of live music in North Hobart. Cool August Jazz presented by The Hobart Jazz Club happens on Sunday 31 August

 

The Lineup

The Republic Bar & Cafe

299 Elizabeth St, N Hobart

5.00 pm Patron Saints
6.15 pm Sam & the 78s
7.30 pm Wahbash
8:45 pm Mumbo Gumbo
10.00 pm Peter Cornelius & Ian Collard

Big O's Juke Joint

2 Newdegate St, N Hobart

5.30 pm Balding  & Croft
6.45 pm Ian Collard
8.00 pm Terraplane
Finish at 9.00 pm

Ian Collard at Big O's Juke Joint

Singer and Harmonica player Ian Collard has established himself as one of Australia’s leading blues artists. Ian is part of Aria award winning Blues trio Collard Greens and Gravy [Read more …]

Ian plays solo from 6:45 PM at Big O’s and teams up with Pete Cornelius at 10:00 PM at The Republic.

Pete Cornelius

Pete Cornelius at The Republic

One of Australias best-loved blues artisist, Pete is a virtuosic guitarist and soulful vocalist. His musical style defies easy categorisation, blending heartfelt Blues, funky grooves, soulful melodies, and Americana nuances. [Read more …]

Pete Cornelius and Ian Collard get together at 10:00 PM, at The Republic for the grande finale of Cool August Blues 2025. Dont miss this!

Our Supporters - People who make it all possible

Cool August Blues is Supported by

The Hobart City Council, The Republic Bar and Cafe, Modern Musician, Gecko Promotions, Big O’s Juke joint.

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