Blues, Tuesday August 26 - 4.15pm

Blues, Wednesday August 27 - 12.00 noon

ASA BROOMHALL

"Asa has evolved on every level with his third album Homemade, pushing both his musical and lyrical dexterity into new territory." (Time Off, April 07)

"His instrumental prowess is stunning, his lyrics sharp and cutting, presented in a clear vocal style that ranges from talking blues to melodic cadences." (Rhythms, Jan 05)

"One of the best kept secrets of the Australian Singer-songwriter world." (www.folkworld.de, Jun 05)

"A powerhouse guitar player and singer-songwriter developing a distinctive voice of his own." (Noel Mengel, The Courier Mail, Oct 04)

"Highly entertaining and musically accomplished, Asa is every bit the polished performer." (Tsunami Magazine, May 04)

"A man who definitely has music in his soul." (Oz Music Project, Apr 03)

Notable Supports/Tours
Evermore, Pete Murray, Ash Grunwald, Ian Moss, Diesel, Sarah McLeod, Mark Seymour, Chris Whitley (USA), Kelly Joe Phelps (USA), Nine Mile (Can), Steve Poltz (USA) and more…..
UK, USA and Canada Solo tour 2005, USA and Canada Solo tour 2007.

Festivals
Woodford Folk Festival 01, 02, 03, Blues on Broadbeach Festival 07, Queenscliff Music Festival 07, Brisbane Blues Festival 05, 06, 07, 08. Caloundra Music Festival 07, Urban Blues and Roots Festival, Valley Fiesta….

Achievements
- Self Booking, Promoting and Touring the UK, Canada and the US.
- National Airplay on TripleJ, ABC Radio and the Austereo Network.
- 3 Independent/self recorded, produced and funded releases under own label.
- Q-song award nomination 2007
- Various songs included on Surf DVDs and most recently the new Chris Nyst film; 'Crooked Business'

Self Releases
Asa Broomhall, Live EP (Jan 03)
Outside, Album (Sept 04)
Homemade, Album (Mar 07)

Asa Broomhall
With the release of his 3rd independent and self produced album, the momentum keeps building for this talented Guitarist/Songwriter. Asa's powerhouse guitar playing and soaring voice with some tasty blues harp thrown in and a thumping stomp box continues to enchant audiences everywhere.

Asa's unique brand of roots music has taken him from local venues and festivals to touring with national and international artists and performing in the UK, Canada and the USA. And with 3 self funded, independent and self produced releases under his belt, Asa's dedication to his music and his live show is obvious.

If you fancy a mix of Rock, Folk, Blues and Bluegrass with a dose of mischief, make sure you hear Asa's music and experience one of Australia's best kept secrets, whether it be Solo Acoustic or fronting his powerful Trio, the Asa Broomhall Band.

Short Bio
SE Qld's favorite Rock/Roots larrikin; Asa Broomhall is sailing on the momentum of his 3rd independent and self produced album 'Homemade'. From clubs and festivals all over Oz to supporting national and international acts, Asa has taken his guitar driven, dynamic show to the UK, Canada and the States and is coming to your town to share a piece with you.