BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Nick Charles - Guitarist - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://charlesguitar.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Nick Charles - Guitarist REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250608T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250608T190000 DTSTAMP:20250525T013054Z CREATED:20250525T013054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T013054Z UID:3347-1749394800-1749409200@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Stars at George Lane St Kilda DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/stars-at-george-lane-st-kilda/ LOCATION:George Lane\, 1 George Lane\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3182\, Australia CATEGORIES:Band Gigs,Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/STARS.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250609T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250609T133000 DTSTAMP:20250527T004048Z CREATED:20250525T013859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T004048Z UID:3350-1749472200-1749475800@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles and Mick Pealing at The Mornington Winter Music Festival DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-and-mick-pealing-at-the-mornington-winter-music-festival/ LOCATION:Outside Main Exposure\, 35 Main Street\, Mornington\, Victoria\, 3931\, Australia CATEGORIES:Duo Gigs,Free Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Pealing-Charles.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250615T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250615T180000 DTSTAMP:20250526T002122Z CREATED:20250526T002122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T002122Z UID:3353-1750003200-1750010400@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles -Solo at Naughtons Hotel Parkville DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-solo-at-naughtons-hotel-parkville-4/ LOCATION:Naughtons Hotel\, 43 Royal Parade\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia CATEGORIES:Free Gigs,Solo Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nick-new-pic-from-Barry-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250620T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250620T210000 DTSTAMP:20250526T002846Z CREATED:20250526T002846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T002846Z UID:3356-1750446000-1750453200@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles - Solo at Kellys in Olinda DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-solo-at-kellys-in-olinda/ LOCATION:Kellys Bar and Kitchen\, 1510 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd\, Olinda\, Victoria\, 3767\, Australia CATEGORIES:Free Gigs,Solo Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nick-promo-pic-may-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250622T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250622T173000 DTSTAMP:20250526T064932Z CREATED:20250526T064932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T064932Z UID:3359-1750602600-1750613400@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:PEALING AND CHARLES AT THE OAKLEIGH RSL DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/pealing-and-charles-at-the-oakleigh-rsl/ LOCATION:Oakleigh Music Hall\, 95-97 Drummond Street\, Oakleigh\, Select a State or Province:\, 3166\, Australia CATEGORIES:Duo Gigs,Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Pealing-Charles.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250629T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250629T000000 DTSTAMP:20250526T065528Z CREATED:20250526T065528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T065528Z UID:3361-1751155200-1751155200@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles - solo at The Westernport Hotel DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-solo-at-the-westernport-hotel/ LOCATION:The Westernport Hotel\, 161 Marine Parade\, San Remo\, Victoria\, 3925\, Australia CATEGORIES:Free Gigs,Solo Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nick-promo-pic-may-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250705T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250705T160000 DTSTAMP:20250526T065908Z CREATED:20250526T065908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T065908Z UID:3363-1751720400-1751731200@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles - Solo at Hickinbotham Winery Dromana DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-solo-at-hickinbotham-winery-dromana-3/ LOCATION:Hickinbotham of Dromana\, 194 Nepean Highway\, Dromana\, Victoria\, 3936\, Australia CATEGORIES:Free Gigs,Solo Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nick-new-pic-from-Barry-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250706T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250706T180000 DTSTAMP:20250526T070219Z CREATED:20250526T070219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T070219Z UID:3365-1751817600-1751824800@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles -Solo at The Drunken Poet DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-solo-at-the-drunken-poet-2/ LOCATION:The Drunken Poet\, 65 Peel Street\, West Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3003 CATEGORIES:Free Gigs,Solo Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nick-promo-pic-may-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250712T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250712T193000 DTSTAMP:20250625T033904Z CREATED:20250625T033904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T033904Z UID:3369-1752339600-1752348600@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles and Mick Pealing with The Long Road Home DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-and-mick-pealing-with-the-long-road-home/ LOCATION:Lomond Hotel\, 225 Nicholson Street\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, 3057\, Australia CATEGORIES:Band Gigs,Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Pealing-Charles.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250713T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250713T180000 DTSTAMP:20250625T034334Z CREATED:20250625T034334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T034334Z UID:3371-1752422400-1752429600@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles - Solo at Naughtons Hotel Parkville DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-solo-at-naughtons-hotel-parkville-5/ LOCATION:Naughtons Hotel\, 43 Royal Parade\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia CATEGORIES:Free Gigs,Solo Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nick-new-pic-from-Barry-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250718T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250718T170000 DTSTAMP:20250625T034835Z CREATED:20250625T034835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T034835Z UID:3373-1752825600-1752858000@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles -Solo at Kellys Bar and Kitchen Olinda DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-solo-at-kellys-bar-and-kitchen-olinda-6/ LOCATION:Kellys Bar and Kitchen\, 1510 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd\, Olinda\, Victoria\, 3767\, Australia CATEGORIES:Free Gigs,Solo Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Studio-2-Large.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250719T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250719T220000 DTSTAMP:20250625T040428Z CREATED:20250625T040428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T040428Z UID:3375-1752951600-1752962400@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles - Solo in Concert at The Door Gallery Cafe Fyansford\, Geelong DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-solo-in-concert-at-the-door-gallery-cafe-fyansford-geelong/ LOCATION:The Door Gallery Cafe\, 8/100 Papermill Road\, Fyansford\, Victoria\, 3218\, Australia CATEGORIES:Solo Gigs,Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Nick-Charles-Jun-2016-scaled-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250720T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250720T170000 DTSTAMP:20250625T040832Z CREATED:20250625T040832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T040832Z UID:3378-1752998400-1753030800@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles and Mick Pealing DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-and-mick-pealing-2/ LOCATION:Oakleigh Music Hall\, 95-97 Drummond Street\, Oakleigh\, Select a State or Province:\, 3166\, Australia CATEGORIES:Duo Gigs,Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Pealing-Charles.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250725 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728 DTSTAMP:20250711T012518Z CREATED:20250625T041602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T012518Z UID:3380-1753401600-1753660799@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles - Solo at The Echuca Winter Blues DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-solo-at-the-echuca-winter-blues/ CATEGORIES:Free Gigs,Solo Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WBF2025-Artist-tile-Nick-Charles-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250803T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250803T170000 DTSTAMP:20250730T000655Z CREATED:20250730T000655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T000655Z UID:3389-1754229600-1754240400@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Stars at The Newport Bowls Club for Way out West DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/stars-at-the-newport-bowls-club-for-way-out-west/ LOCATION:Newport Bowls club\, 4 Market Street\, Newport\, Victoria\, 3015\, Australia CATEGORIES:Band Gigs,Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Stars-Empire.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250809T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250809T193000 DTSTAMP:20250730T004506Z CREATED:20250730T001415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T004506Z UID:3391-1754758800-1754767800@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles and Mick Pealing with The Long Road Home at The Lomond DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-and-mick-pealing-with-the-long-road-home-at-the-lomond-2/ LOCATION:The Lomond Hotel\, 225 Nicholson Street\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, 3056\, Australia CATEGORIES:Band Gigs,Duo Gigs,Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mick-and-Nick-Lomond-August-2025-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250810T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250810T180000 DTSTAMP:20250730T001832Z CREATED:20250730T001832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T001832Z UID:3394-1754841600-1754848800@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles solo at Naughtons Hotel Parkville DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-solo-at-naughtons-hotel-parkville-6/ LOCATION:Naughtons Hotel\, 43 Royal Parade\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia CATEGORIES:Free Gigs,Solo Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BluesChallenge_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250815T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250815T210000 DTSTAMP:20250730T002235Z CREATED:20250730T002235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T002235Z UID:3396-1755284400-1755291600@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles solo show at Kellys Bar and Kitchen in Olinda DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-solo-show-at-kellys-bar-and-kitchen-in-olinda/ LOCATION:Kellys Bar and Kitchen\, 1510 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd\, Olinda\, Victoria\, 3767\, Australia CATEGORIES:Free Gigs,Solo Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Album-cover-3-Custom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250816T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250816T220000 DTSTAMP:20250730T002806Z CREATED:20250625T042156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T002806Z UID:3383-1755370800-1755381600@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles - Solo at The Paynesville Wine Bar DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-solo-at-the-paynesville-wine-bar/ LOCATION:Paynesville Wine Bar\, 85 Esplanade\, Paynesville\, Victoria\, 3880\, Australia CATEGORIES:Solo Gigs,Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Paynesvill-poster-2025-Copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250824T133000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250824T163000 DTSTAMP:20250730T004717Z CREATED:20250730T003736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T004717Z UID:3401-1756042200-1756053000@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles Solo concert at The Hildebrand Organic Winery Cottlesbridge DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-solo-concert-at-the-hildebrand-organic-winery-cottlesbridge/ LOCATION:Hildebrand Ridge Organic Vineyard\, 160 Hildebrand Road\, Cottlesbridge\, Victoria\, 3099\, Australia CATEGORIES:Free Gigs,Solo Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250826T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250826T210000 DTSTAMP:20250730T004237Z CREATED:20250730T004237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T004237Z UID:3404-1756238400-1756242000@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Mick Pealing and Nick Charles play a set of classic Rod Stewart songs! DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/mick-pealing-and-nick-charles-play-a-set-of-classic-rod-stewart-songs/ LOCATION:The Drunken Poet\, 65 Peel Street\, West Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3003 CATEGORIES:Duo Gigs,Free Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pealing-Charles.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250904T213000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250904T220000 DTSTAMP:20250821T074844Z CREATED:20250821T074844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T074844Z UID:3406-1757021400-1757023200@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Mick Pealing and Nick Charles with The Long Road Home at the Ember Lounge/Memo Music Hall DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/mick-pealing-and-nick-charles-with-the-long-road-home-at-the-ember-lounge-memo-music-hall/ LOCATION:Memo Music Hall\, 88 Acland Street\, St Kilda\, Victoria\, 3182\, Australia CATEGORIES:Band Gigs,Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Long-Road-at-The-Ember.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250907T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250907T170000 DTSTAMP:20250821T075605Z CREATED:20250821T075605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T075605Z UID:3409-1757253600-1757264400@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles solo- opening for The Memphis Three at The Way Out West Roots Music Club DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-solo-opening-for-the-memphis-three-at-the-way-out-west-roots-music-club/ LOCATION:Newport Bowls club\, 4 Market Street\, Newport\, Victoria\, 3015\, Australia CATEGORIES:Solo Gigs,Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BluesChallenge_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250911T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250911T220000 DTSTAMP:20250821T080347Z CREATED:20250821T080347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T080347Z UID:3411-1757624400-1757628000@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles Solo at The Hume Blues Club Thornbury DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-solo-at-the-hume-blues-club-thornbury-2/ LOCATION:Thornbury Bowls Club\, 27 Ballantyne Street\, Thornbury\, Victoria\, 3071\, Australia CATEGORIES:Solo Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Into-the-blues.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250912T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250912T210000 DTSTAMP:20250821T080916Z CREATED:20250821T080916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T080916Z UID:3414-1757703600-1757710800@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles Solo at Kellys Bar and Kitchen DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-solo-at-kellys-bar-and-kitchen-2/ LOCATION:Kellys Bar and Kitchen\, 1510 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd\, Olinda\, Victoria\, 3767\, Australia CATEGORIES:Free Gigs,Solo Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Album-cover-3-Custom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250913T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250913T193000 DTSTAMP:20250821T081804Z CREATED:20250821T081804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081804Z UID:3417-1757782800-1757791800@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Mick Pealing and Nick Charles with The Long Road Home DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/mick-pealing-and-nick-charles-with-the-long-road-home-3/ LOCATION:The Lomond Hotel\, 225 Nicholson Street\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, 3056\, Australia CATEGORIES:Band Gigs,Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pealing-Charles.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250914T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250914T180000 DTSTAMP:20250821T082148Z CREATED:20250821T082148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T082148Z UID:3419-1757865600-1757872800@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles Solo at Naughtons Hotel DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-solo-at-naughtons-hotel-4/ LOCATION:Naughtons Hotel\, 43 Royal Parade\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia CATEGORIES:Free Gigs,Solo Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Memphis-pic-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250918T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250918T230000 DTSTAMP:20250918T061937Z CREATED:20250822T075257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T061937Z UID:3421-1758225600-1758236400@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Solo show at Nola cancelled by venue DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-solo-at-nola-adelaide/ CATEGORIES:Free Gigs,Solo Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nick-promo-pic-may-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250920T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250920T230000 DTSTAMP:20250822T081845Z CREATED:20250822T081845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T081845Z UID:3423-1758355200-1758409200@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles Solo at the Semaphore Workers Club - also appearing Don Morrison and Amin&Lachlan DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-solo-at-the-semaphore-workers-club-also-appearing-don-morrison-and-aminlachlan/ LOCATION:Semaphore Workers Club\, 93 Esplanade\, Semaphore\, South Australia\, 5019\, Australia CATEGORIES:Duo Gigs,Solo Gigs,Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250921T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250921T170000 DTSTAMP:20250822T082310Z CREATED:20250822T082310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T082310Z UID:3425-1758441600-1758474000@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles Solo (also appearing Don Morrison) at The Murray Delta Juke Joint DESCRIPTION:New albumout now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles \n \n \n \n “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic blues and roots guitar music” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming gigs \n \n \n \n \n Aug\n 25\n 20:00 - 21:00Nick Charles -solo at The Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyFind out more\n Aug\n 29\n 12:30 - 15:30Nick Charles - solo at Hickinbotham Winery DromanaFind out more\n Aug\n 30\n 14:30 - 17:30Stars at The Oakleigh RSLFind out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A life in music... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIt’s been decades since the Melbourne Age recognized Nick as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” and in those intervening years the legend has grown with every US tour\, now totalling thirteen and every new acclaimed album\, now more than twenty. \nClassic blues and country fingerstyle underpins a vast repertoire\, but the influences are diverse. They range from his ragtime guitar heroes Big Bill\, Blind Blake and of course Robert Johnson but include obvious references to players as eclectic as Doc Watson\, Merle Travis and the modern school of John Fahey\, Leo Kottke and even the English icons Bert Jansch and others. \nHis songs have won countless awards including the Australian Song Contest twice\, every conceivable Australia blues award multiple times\, and festival song competitions in the USA. In late 2025 a track from his latest album Further Down the Line won the Victorian Blues award for song of the year. \nAt the recent International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee Nick won “Best Solo/Duo” guitarist from a staggeringly large competitive field further highlighting his standing. \nA typical performance can include classic fingerstyle instrumentals such as Sleepwalk and Albatross\, reflective Dylanesque lyricism and high energy roots and blues. Along the way you will hear a lifetime’s stories and songs from a vast career. At times you might also glimpse wonderful twelve-string tunes and stinging bottleneck slide on his trusty resophonic guitars. \nNick has headlined at most Australian blues\, folk and jazz festivals including twenty-five times at Port Fairy\, and multiple appearances at many others. \nA splendid time is guaranteed for lovers of fine acoustic music! \nSign up for Nick’s newsletter using the form below and come along to a gig soon. You won’t be disappointed. \nRecording a track on Further Down The Line \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Charles’ extraordinary contribution to acoustic roots and blues has been widely celebrated over more than three decades. His artistry has earned him national and international acclaim\, with awards recognising his songwriting\, instrumental mastery\, live performances and recordings. From Australia’s leading blues and folk festivals to major international competitions in the U.S.\, Nick’s enduring impact on the genre is clear in the honours listed below.   🏆 2025 – Best Guitarist Solo/DuoInternational Blues Challenge\, Memphis USA🎵 2024 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏅 2016 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎸 2016 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2016 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🏆 2014 – Blues Album of the YearThe Age (Melbourne)🌟 2014 – Artist of the YearPort Fairy Folk Festival🎤 2014 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2014 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2013 – Solo Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎼 2013 – Instrumental of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 2013 – Album of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2013 – Song of the YearAustralian Blues Awards🎤 2006 – Artist of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎵 2006 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🥇 2003 – New Song GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎶 2003 – New Instrumental GoldWalnut Valley Festival\, Kansas USA🎵 2000 – Song of the YearVic/Tas Blues Awards🎷 1996 – Blues/Jazz Song of the YearAustralian Song Contest💿 1994 – Album of the YearAustralian Blues Awards \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase CDs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Further Down The Line \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace Notes \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Kind Of Feeling \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n My Place \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travelling Fingerpicker \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to cart \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closer To Home \n $25.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the store\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Maton website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick's GuitarsNick is a Maton Guitars' featured artist.\n\nNick plays and recommends Maton's C.S. Classic six-string acoustic guitar and their SRS70C12 12-string guitar.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keep up with the latest news... \n \n \n \n \nAn interview with Nick about the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2025. Nick won the coveted “best guitarist solo/duo”!\n\nInternational Blues Challenge: From Melbourne to Memphis\n\nNew Album “Further Down the Line” Released\n\nPort Fairy 2024\n\nNick Charles’ Interview on Alive95 Radio’s Australian Spectrum Show\n\nA Night at Naughton’s: When Melbourne’s Music and Art Scene Collided \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More news...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Visit Nick's YouTube Channel \n \n \n \n Watch as Nick performs some of his favourite pieces. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Spotify \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Listen on Apple Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up for Nick's newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease enable JavaScript Email Marketing by Benchmark\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n \n \n Facebook URL:https://charlesguitar.com/event/nick-charles-solo-also-appearing-don-morrison-at-the-murray-delta-juke-joint/ LOCATION:Murray Delta Juke Joint\, 4 Dowdodd Crescent\, Goolwa\, South Australia\, 5214\, Australia CATEGORIES:Solo Gigs,Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Album-cover-3-Custom.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR