10 Year Anniversary

It's been ten years since the Patonga Sports and Community Club first considered staging a mini festival of quality blues entertainment on a Saturday afternoon in November at a venue only accessible by boat!

We approached the venture with trepidation and misgivings, not knowing how we were ever going to sell enough tickets to cover the costs of staging such an ambitious event. But we ploughed on and that first year was a giant learning curve for all club members involved in the organisation – and surprisingly a wonderful success.

So ten years on and each festival has been a wonderful showcase of great blues music enjoyed by a relaxed and happy crowd of picnickers.

And yes, it is on again and we think this will be an anniversary event to eclipse the others!

As usual tickets are limited and that's the way we like it – just enough people to have a terrific time in peace and harmony!

The lineup I hear you ask . . .

The Layabouts – a Sydney based band first formed in the 1970's and now reforming for Patonga Blues Across the Bay

The Bondi Cigars – iconic Sydney based band who have been around forever – a really tight unit.

JOHN HAMMOND JR. – recently inducted into the USA Blues Hall of Fame and a really hot act.