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: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 BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260301T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260301T233000 DTSTAMP:20260225T012219Z CREATED:20260225T012219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T012219Z UID:4279-1772393400-1772407800@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles Solo at The Gippsland Acoustic Music Club Tyers 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/nick-charles-solo-at-the-gippsland-acoustic-music-club-tyers-hall/ LOCATION:Tyers Public Hall\, 1 Mount Hope Rd\, Tyers\, Victoria\, 3844\, 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260306T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260309T170000 DTSTAMP:20260225T014824Z CREATED:20260225T014824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T014824Z UID:4284-1772791200-1773075600@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles Solo at The Port Fairy Folk Festival 2026 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-port-fairy-folk-festival-2026/ LOCATION:Port Fairy Folk Festival\, Port Fairy\, Vic\, 3284\, Australia CATEGORIES:Festivals,Solo Gigs,Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Port-Fairy-Poster-2026-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260313T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260313T210000 DTSTAMP:20260303T000855Z CREATED:20260303T000855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T000855Z UID:4287-1773428400-1773435600@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY: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/kellys-bar-and-kitchen/ 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/2026/03/Gerard-pic-new.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260314T133000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260314T150000 DTSTAMP:20260303T002611Z CREATED:20260303T002611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T002611Z UID:4290-1773495000-1773500400@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles at The Geelong Jazz and Blues 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-at-the-geelong-jazz-and-blues-festival/ LOCATION:Beavs Bar\, 77-79 Little Malop Street\, Geelong\, Victoria\, 3220\, Australia CATEGORIES:Festivals,Solo Gigs,Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Nick-Charles-Geelong-Blues-Fest-Poster.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260314T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260314T213000 DTSTAMP:20260303T003333Z CREATED:20260303T003333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T003333Z UID:4294-1773516600-1773523800@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Stars at Martha Salt 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-martha-salt/ LOCATION:Mt Martha Bowls and Petanque Club\, 45 Watsons Road\, Mount Martha\, Victoria\, 3934\, Australia CATEGORIES:Band Gigs,Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Stars-image-Arcobar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260315T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260315T180000 DTSTAMP:20260303T003732Z CREATED:20260303T003732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T003732Z UID:4297-1773590400-1773597600@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-9/ CATEGORIES:Free Gigs,Solo Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Album-cover-4-Custom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260405T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260405T173000 DTSTAMP:20260331T055739Z CREATED:20260331T055739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T055739Z UID:4300-1775399400-1775410200@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles - Solo at The 8 Track Brewery Ringwood 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-8-track-brewery-ringwood-2/ LOCATION:8 Track Brewery\, 8 Yallourn Parade\, Ringwood\, Victoria\, 3134\, Australia CATEGORIES:Free Gigs,Solo Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Aus-Cover-Copy-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260410T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260410T210000 DTSTAMP:20260331T060314Z CREATED:20260331T060314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T060314Z UID:4303-1775847600-1775854800@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-8/ 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/2026/03/Aus-Cover-Copy-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260411T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260411T193000 DTSTAMP:20260331T061220Z CREATED:20260331T061220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T061220Z UID:4305-1775926800-1775935800@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles and Mick Pealing with The Long Road Home - The Lomond 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-and-mick-pealing-with-the-long-road-home-the-lomond-hotel/ 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/2026/03/Long-Road-at-the-Lowie-March-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260412T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260412T180000 DTSTAMP:20260331T061631Z CREATED:20260331T061631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T061631Z UID:4308-1776009600-1776016800@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-10/ 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/2026/03/Aus-Cover-Copy-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260417T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260417T223000 DTSTAMP:20260331T062218Z CREATED:20260331T062218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T062218Z UID:4310-1776450600-1776465000@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Stars - Live at the Palais Hepburn Springs 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-live-at-the-palais-hepburn-springs/ LOCATION:Palais Hepburn\, 111 Main Road\, Hepburn\, Victoria\, 3461\, Australia CATEGORIES:Band Gigs,Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Stars-image-Arcobar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260418T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260418T220000 DTSTAMP:20260331T062808Z CREATED:20260331T062808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T062808Z UID:4312-1776538800-1776549600@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Stars (50th Anniversary Show)- The Arcobar\, Heatherton 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-50th-anniversary-show-the-arcobar-heatherton/ CATEGORIES:Band Gigs,Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Stars-image-Arcobar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260419T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260419T223000 DTSTAMP:20260331T063158Z CREATED:20260331T063158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T063158Z UID:4314-1776628800-1776637800@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Stars - 50th Anniversary - The Arcobar\, Heatherton 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-50th-anniversary-the-arcobar-heatherton/ LOCATION:The Arcobar\, 8 Arco Lane\, Heatherton\, Victoria\, 3202\, Australia CATEGORIES:Band Gigs,Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Stars-image-Arcobar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260426T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260426T180000 DTSTAMP:20260331T063852Z CREATED:20260331T063852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T063852Z UID:4316-1777219200-1777226400@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles - Solo at Melbourne's 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-melbournes-drunken-poet/ 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/2026/03/Aus-Cover-Copy-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260428T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260428T220000 DTSTAMP:20260331T064855Z CREATED:20260331T064855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T064855Z UID:4318-1777404600-1777413600@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles - Solo at The Mountain Pickers Association\, Ferntree Gully Bowling 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-at-the-mountain-pickers-association-ferntree-gully-bowling-club/ LOCATION:Ferntree Gully Bowling Club\, 2A Glenfern Road\, Ferntree Gully\, Victoria\, Australia CATEGORIES:Solo Gigs,Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Aus-Cover-Copy-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260429T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260429T223000 DTSTAMP:20260331T070219Z CREATED:20260331T070219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T070219Z UID:4321-1777487400-1777501800@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles -Solo at The Yinnar 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-yinnar-hotel/ LOCATION:Yinnar Hotel\, 43 Main Street\, Yinnar\, Victoria\, 3869\, Australia CATEGORIES:Free Gigs,Solo Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Aus-Cover-Copy-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTSTAMP:20260428T054428Z CREATED:20260501T080043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T054428Z UID:4324-1777593600-1777852799@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Acoustic Guitar Weekend - Balnarring (with Geoff Achison) 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/acoustic-guitar-weekend-balnarring-with-geoff-achison/ LOCATION:Saltbush \, Balnarring Beach\, 122 Balnarring Road\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3296\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Saltbush-better.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTSTAMP:20260429T013108Z CREATED:20260429T013108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T013108Z UID:4348-1777593600-1777852799@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles and Geoff Achison - Acoustic Guitar Weekend at Saltbush Balnarring Vi. 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-geoff-achison-acoustic-guitar-weekend-at-saltbush-balnarring-vi/ CATEGORIES:Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Saltbush-better.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260509T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260509T193000 DTSTAMP:20260428T053809Z CREATED:20260428T053809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T053809Z UID:4328-1778346000-1778355000@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick and Mick with The Long Road Home at The Lomond 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-and-mick-with-the-long-road-home-at-the-lomond-hotel/ 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/2026/03/Long-Road-at-the-Lowie-March-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260510T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260510T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T005140Z CREATED:20260429T005140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T005140Z UID:4331-1778428800-1778436000@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-11/ 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:20260510T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260510T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T010122Z CREATED:20260429T010122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T010122Z UID:4333-1778439600-1778443200@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:The Lomond Hotel - 10th Anniversary of the Acoustic Sessions 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/the-lomond-hotel-10th-anniversary-of-the-acoustic-sessions/ LOCATION:Lomond Hotel\, 225 Nicholson Street\, Brunswick\, Victoria\, 3057\, Australia CATEGORIES:Solo Gigs,Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Acoustica-10th-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTSTAMP:20260429T010826Z CREATED:20260429T010826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T010826Z UID:4336-1778716800-1779062399@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles - Solo at Blues on Broadbeach QLD 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-blues-on-broadbeach-qld/ LOCATION:Broadbeach\, Broadbeach\, Queensland\, 4218\, Australia CATEGORIES:Festivals,Free Gigs,Solo Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Blues-on-Broadbeach-tile-long.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260522T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260522T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T011304Z CREATED:20260429T011304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T011304Z UID:4340-1779476400-1779483600@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles - Solo at Kellys Bar and Kitchen Olinda Vic. 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-vic/ 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/2026/03/Aus-Cover-Copy-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260523T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260523T153000 DTSTAMP:20260429T011805Z CREATED:20260429T011805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T011805Z UID:4342-1779539400-1779550200@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles - Solo at Hickinbothams Winery Dromana Vic. 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-hickinbothams-winery-dromana-vic/ 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/2024/07/Album-cover-3-Custom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260524T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260524T173000 DTSTAMP:20260429T012146Z CREATED:20260429T012146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T012146Z UID:4344-1779633000-1779643800@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles and Mick Pealing 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/nick-charles-and-mick-pealing-at-the-oakleigh-rsl-3/ LOCATION:Oakleigh-Carnegie RSL\, 95-97 Drummond Street\, Oakleigh\, Victoria\, 3166\, Australia CATEGORIES:Duo Gigs,Ticketed gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Lomond-pic-26-Nov.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260531T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260531T213000 DTSTAMP:20260429T012614Z CREATED:20260429T012614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T012614Z UID:4346-1780254000-1780263000@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles - Special guest of the Stingo Blues Sessions\, Richmond 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-special-guest-of-the-stingo-blues-sessions-richmond/ LOCATION:The Yorkshire Stingo Hotel\, 48 Hoddle Street\, Abbotsford\, Victoria\, 3067\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BluesChallenge_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260607T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260607T113000 DTSTAMP:20260523T231658Z CREATED:20260523T231658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T231658Z UID:4351-1780828200-1780831800@charlesguitar.com SUMMARY:Nick Charles with Mick Pealing - Mornington Street 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-with-mick-pealing-mornington-street-festival/ LOCATION:Empire Street Mall\, Corner Empire Mall and Main Street\, Mornington\, Victoria\, 3931\, Australia CATEGORIES:Duo Gigs,Festivals,Free Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://charlesguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mornington-Street-Promo-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260523T232201Z CREATED:20260523T232201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T232201Z UID:4355-1781290800-1781298000@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-9/ 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/2025/02/Memphis-pic-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260613T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260613T193000 DTSTAMP:20260523T233304Z CREATED:20260523T233304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T233304Z UID:4357-1781370000-1781379000@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-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/2026/03/Long-Road-at-the-Lowie-March-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260614T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260614T180000 DTSTAMP:20260523T233724Z CREATED:20260523T233724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T233724Z UID:4359-1781452800-1781460000@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-12/ 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/2024/07/Studio-1-Large.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR