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Ash Grunwald at The Burlington, Bunbury

Ash Grunwald at Burlington Hotel Bunbury.

After a run of sell-out shows across Australia, New Zealand and Canada, Ash Grunwald is back in Bunbury

With one of the most distinctive voices in Australian blues, Ash brings depth and serious musicianship to every stage he steps onto. His live shows are powerful and engaging, driven by masterful guitar work, soaring vocals and infectious rhythms that go straight to the soul.

Great songs, presence and a performer who knows how to hold a room.

If you’ve seen him before, you already know.
If you haven’t, go see why people keep going back to see Ash in action.

“Grunwald’s performance was more than just a gig; it was an experience – a testament to his prowess as a live musician.” – Bugle Ap Geringong
“Whoever said men can only do one thing at a time have never seen Ash Grunwald play.”  The Rock PIt
“Grunwald is a showman who rises to another level when performing live” -The Music

• Rolling Stone Australia: Praised Ash’s innovative approach to blues music, calling him a “blues modernist” pushing the genre’s boundaries.
• The Sydney Morning Herald: Described his shows as “crowd-frenzied” with a signature sound that “captures the soul of blues and the heartbeat of modern music.”
• Rhythms Magazine: Named Ash one of the most important voices in Australian blues.

BIOGRAPHY

A career spanning 12 studio albums, six Australian Top-50 albums, five ARIA and four AIR Award Nominations, two APRA Awards, and gong for Best International Act at the LA Music Critic Awards in 2014, Grunwald has cemented his status as one of Australia’s most exciting and entertaining live musicians.

Known for a number of hit collaborations with the who’s who of Australian music throughout his career (Josh Teskey, Kasey Chambers, Scott & Andy from The Living End, Vika & Linda Bull, Joe Bonamassa, add more here) his album “Push The Blues Away” with Josh Teskey hit #8 on the ARIA charts and toured sold out theatres including The Forum, Melbourne Recital Centre & Sydney Recital Hall  in 2020.

Throughout his career, he has supported legends James Brown, The Black Keys, Jack Johnson, Xavier Rudd, and Keith Urban, among numerous others, and played sold out festivals across Europe, Japan, and North America as-well as 10 invitations to Australia’s most renowned festival Bluesfest.

Ash released his first literary endeavour in 2019, Surf By Day, Jam By Night. Published by Pantera Press, the book embarks upon a journey to the depths of success, spirit, and soul. Featuring Kelly Slater, Stephanie Gilmore, Dave Rastavich, Pete Murray, Jack Johnson, among various eclectic others, the book Surf By Day, Jam By Night has sold over 10,000 copies in Australia alone.

To coincide with the release of Surf By Day, Jam By Night and explore the sentiment of storytelling even further, Grunwald launched the podcast ‘Soulful Conversations’ in February 2019. A collection of colourful conversations with musicians, surfers, and common folk, Ash’s special guests thus far include John Butler, Missy Higgins, Ziggy Alberts, The Cat Empire, Josh Teskey, Tom Carroll, among various others.

Doors 8pm

Kids must be accompanied by a legal guardian.