The Blues Train goes off tracks for inaugural Queenscliff event

The shakin' and rattlin' will head from train to town hall for this new session.

All aboard for an off-track blues adventure. As winter wraps the Victorian coast in its quiet chill, the Blues Train takes a brief pause, but the music does not stop. On Saturday, 8 August 2026, the inaugural Off-Track Blues Sessions will light up the Queenscliff Town Hall, inviting fans to swap the rail for the dance floor and experience a night of unmissable Australian blues.

Off-Track Blues Sessions

When: Saturday 8 August 2026

Where: Queenscliff Town Hall

Lineup: 19-Twenty, Anna Scionti, Phil Coyne & The Wayward Aces, MC by Andrea Robertson

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Headlining the evening is 19-Twenty, a band whose live performances hit with the intensity of a runaway freight train. Their sound fuses blistering blues with roots grit, rock ’n’ roll swagger, and foot-stomping rhythms. On stage, 19-Twenty’s explosive energy is impossible to ignore, turning every room into a high-octane celebration of groove, scorching guitar work, and relentless rhythm.

Supporting them are two crowd favourites, Anna Scionti and Phil Coyne & The Wayward Aces. Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Anna Scionti crafts a signature blend of blues, roots, and rock, drawing listeners in with honey-soaked, gravel-infused vocals and fiery slide guitar work across resonator, lap steel, and cigar box guitars. Meanwhile, Phil Coyne & The Wayward Aces bring their harp-driven blues to the forefront, delivering infectious, high-voltage performances that have earned international airplay and praise. Coyne’s witty, heartfelt storytelling and brassy tones promise to get every room moving.

Hosted by beloved local and blues legend, Andrea Robertson, this General Admission event kicks off at 4pm, with doors opening at 3.15pm. Tickets are $99 per person, and attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. A full bar and merchandise will be available, ensuring the evening is as convenient as it is electric. BYO is not permitted.

For lovers of Australian blues, roots, and rock, the Off-Track Blues Sessions are set to become a winter highlight, offering a chance to feel the music, dance without inhibition, and witness some of the country’s most dynamic performers in an intimate town-hall setting.

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